RNLI lifeboat to feature at Teddington Lights Up

Bright orange Class D lifeboat, Alderman Penny Shelton and little blue tractor will be parked alongside the Kings Head, as well as a stall brimming with RNLI Christmas cards and stocking fillers. Children will be welcome to climb aboard, try out a helmet, explore the boat and the tractor and get a taste of the charity’s lifesaving work on the river. Stormy Stan will be on hand for selfies and a friendly wave. Normally based opposite The Wharf restaurant on Manor Road, volunteer crew members dressed their special kit will be on hand to answer any questions from 5pm until 7.30pm.

Matt Allchurch, Teddington RNLI lifeboat manager says, ‘Our lifeboat is a firm favourite at Teddington Lights Up. It is one of the most important fundraising events for our local lifeboat station each Christmas. Come and say hello – the crew (and Stormy Stan) would love to meet you, family and friends.’

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Media contacts

For further information contact Gianna Saccomani, RNLI Volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer on 07798905515 or [email protected] or Grace Palmieri, RNLI Volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer on 07855487508 or [email protected] or the RNLI press office on 01202 336789 / [email protected].

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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 more than 146,000 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.