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Dates for your diary: demonstration launches of both Aldeburgh lifeboats for Aldeburgh Carnival and Open day and Street Fair.

The Aldeburgh RNLI station, as seen from the beach

RNLI/Jo Litt

RNLI Aldeburgh Station
Aldeburgh RNLI will be demonstrating their launch techniques and welcoming visitors into the station for both the carnival and open day and street fair later this month.

On Monday 21 August, Aldeburgh RNLI crew will take part in the annual Aldeburgh Carnival festivities with demonstration launches of their relief all-weather lifeboat (ALB), Keep Fit Association, and Inshore Lifeboat, Susan Scott.

Launch is planned for 11am, but is subject to weather conditions and operational requirements.

Aldeburgh Carnival is a three-day celebration with a procession, live music, sea-swimming races, duck races, kite flying, treasure hunt, and much more.

Information can be found at aldeburghcarnival.com

On Saturday 26 August, the whole family can enjoy the annual Aldeburgh RNLI Open Day and Street Fair between 10am and 4pm.

Visitors to the lifeboat station can meet the crew, visit both boats, tour the station, learn some of our fascinating history, enjoy the many stalls hosted by the fundraising guild, and take home a delightful souvenir from our ever-popular shop.

Refreshments will be served and those with a sweet tooth are advised to arrive early to enjoy the cake stall – always a popular attraction!

Aldeburgh lifeboat station has been operating since 1824 and has been part of the RNLI since 1852. To learn more about the lifeboat station go to: rnli.org/find-my-nearest/lifeboat-stations/aldeburgh-lifeboat-station

RNLI media contacts
For more information please call:-

Jo Litt, Aldeburgh RNLI Volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer, 07801 709627 [email protected]

Clare Hopps, RNLI Press Officer (North and East) 01642 790636 / 07824518641/ [email protected]

Bridget Aherne, 07780229473/ [email protected]
or contact the RNLI Press Office on 01202 336789.

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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 over 238 lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland and, in a normal year, 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 142,700 lives.


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.

Learn more about the RNLI

For more information please visit the RNLI website or Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. News releases, videos and photos are available on the News Centre.

Contacting the RNLI - public enquiries

Members of the public may contact the RNLI on 0300 300 9990 (UK) or 1800 991802 (Ireland) or by email.

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