Welsh restaurants reel in diners to help save lives at sea
The RNLI is calling on the people of north Wales to sink their teeth into a delicious fish dish to raise vital funds, as the lifesaving charity launches its annual Fish Supper fundraiser this weekend.
North Wales-based Dylans have already taken the bait and will be hosting Fish Suppers at its Llandudno and Menai Bridge restaurants on 12 October. Ticket holders can look forward to Fish and chips or Sea Bass, followed by a Jelly Fish dessert of a vanilla pannacotta, with berry compote.
David Evans, Dylans Director says:
‘We’re proud to be hosting the RNLI fundraising dinner again this year. Delicious food along with guest speakers, all in aid of an incredible charity, which happens to be our charity of the year 2017. We have already been donating 50p from the sale of our pizzas to the RNLI and by also taking part in this event we hope to give something back to these brave volunteers.’
Mediterranean Restaurant Catch 22 based in Valley on Anglesey has also jumped on board. Diners were treated to some fine cuisine on 5 October to raise funds to enable the volunteer crew to continue saving lives.
People across the UK and Ireland are being encouraged to host a fish-themed meal for friends and family on the weekend of 13–15 October to help the charity continue saving lives at sea.
The RNLI relies on the generosity of the public to fund its lifesaving services, and the charity’s volunteer lifeboat crew members often sacrifice their precious meal times at a moment’s notice, answering the call of their pagers to save lives at sea.
Whether it’s a simple fish finger sandwich or a more challenging culinary masterpiece, everyone is invited to get involved in this year’s Fish Supper. If in need of a little inspiration, MasterChef champion Jane Devonshire’s Cheesy Fish Pie is a great place to start.
Jane says: ‘I love cooking for my family, and my cheesy fish pie is always a crowd pleaser – plus, it’s so easy to prepare. I urge anyone who hasn’t tried cooking fish before to give this recipe a try, and impress your friends and family while raising vital funds for the RNLI’s brave lifeboat crews.’
To receive your free Fish Supper fundraising pack, and to see some mouth-watering recipe inspiration, including Jane’s Cheesy Fish Pie, visit RNLI.org/FishSupper. Fundraising packs are available in Welsh and English.
Last year, RNLI lifeboat crews across the UK and Ireland rescued 8,643 people and saved 431 lives. It costs over £485,000 per day to run the RNLI, and the charity relies on donations from the public to continue its lifesaving service.
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David Evans, Director at Dylans and Gemma Webb, Events Co-ordinator treat Llandudno RNLI volunteer Luke Heritage and mechanic Les Jones to a sample of what’s in store at the Fish and Chip supper.
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The RNLI charity saves lives at sea. Its volunteers provide a 24-hour search and rescue service around the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland coasts. The RNLI operates 238 lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland and more than 240 lifeguard units on beaches around the UK and Channel Islands. The RNLI is independent of Coastguard and government and depends on voluntary donations and legacies to maintain its rescue service. Since the RNLI was founded in 1824, its lifeboat crews and lifeguards have saved over 146,000 lives.
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