Bad Weather Doesn't Dampen Spirits At 53 Degrees North RNLI Music Festival

Saturday saw local musical acts perform at this years 53 Degrees North Music Festival at Rhyl Lifeboat Station. The free event, now in its second year, raises funds for the RNLI to help continue its work saving lives at sea.

The day was kicked off by long time supporters of Rhyl RNLI Mav Mac, who performed their set in RNLI crew gear, followed by Chasing Shadows, Roisin Gordon, who stepped in at the last minute, Rhyl Lifeboat crew member Colin T Jones, Caz McElroy, the Ruby Blues Band, Old Scrotes and finishing the event off in the evening Kyle Parry. The event was hosted by DJ's Mike Lewis and Craig K from Sound Radio Wales, it was also broadcast live on the station through the day.

This year new additions to the event included hot food and an onsite bar courtesy of the Cob & Pen Pub.

Martin Jones, Rhyl Lifeboat Coxswain said 'I think people who came down and braved the weather really enjoyed themselves at this years event. We would like to thank all those who helped out during the day. A special thanks goes to all the acts and Dj's who gave their time to help us, also we would like to thank Noel Clements from the Cob & Pen who played a major role in organising the day'.

Key facts about the RNLI

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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