Exmouth RNLI Maer Rocks Event
Exmouth RNLI are pleased to announce their Maer Rocks Festival due to take place from 12:00 – 21:00 on Saturday 17 August 2019 at the Queens Drive Space, Exmouth, EX8 2AY as part of their Lifeboat Weekend celebrations.
As well as the existing permanent Queen’s Drive Space food stalls and bar, Good Game Topsham, Say Cheese, Quick Gin, BBQ Steam Train, and Crossed Anchors brewing will all have stands at the event. In addition, there will be face painting, sand art for the children and a special visit from the RNLI Mascot, Stormy Stan. Other attractions will include RNLI volunteers with stalls such as the Exmouth RNLI Shop; The RNLI Face to Face team, Sea Safety stand, and the inflatable Shannon D - class Lifeboat.
Others include RNLI Lifeguards, H.M. Coastguard, Devon & Cornwall Police and Fire Service with a fire appliance, subject to operational commitments.
We have an amazing line-up of Bands and Artists performing at the Festival, including:
Sarah Jory
Haytor
Reflex 80
The Ultimate
Rock The Night
Telstar
Bolynne
The Stereo Social Musicians
Poppy Fardell
The free, family friendly festival will focus on promoting the RNLI Sea Safety message to all, but with special emphasis towards the younger generation and to highlight the current RNLI ‘Respect The Water’ and ‘Float to Live’ campaigns.
All proceeds will go to Exmouth RNLI, the local Lifeboat Charity that saves lives at sea.
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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