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Dunbar RNLI thanks ‘remarkable generosity’ of public as fete raises £15,000

Lifeboats News Release

In the year the Royal National Lifeboat Institution celebrates its 200th anniversary, Dunbar RNLI is delighted to announce that the recent Lifeboat Fete raised an incredible £15,000 to help save lives at sea – an increase of £4,000 from last year’s event.

The station’s volunteers were amazed by the community’s support for the event, which saw Katie McDougall crowned Lifeboat Queen and a host of musical and dance acts keep the crowds entertained.

Dunbar RNLI Fundraising Committee chair Veronica Davies said: ‘The incredible amount of £15,000 raised by the fete was only possible thanks to the remarkable generosity of the people who attended and donated and all the stall holders, sponsors and local businesses who supported the event.

‘This is a special year as the RNLI celebrates its 200th anniversary and it was amazing to see the local community come out and support the charity and our volunteers who go out in all weathers to save lives at sea.”

The Lifeboat Fete on Saturday 20 July gave people the chance to tour Dunbar’s all-weather lifeboat and inspect the D class inshore lifeboat, enjoy children’s amusements and visit numerous stalls. Entertainment was provided on the main stage and in the Battery by Pulse, Logan’s Close, Dunbar Sings, Barnstorm, Dance Discovery, Aine Marie Hay Irish Dance Academy, Dunbar Highland Dancers and local award winning dancer Anya.

As a charity that is independent of the government, the RNLI relies on donations from the public to carry out its lifesaving work and Dunbar’s annual fete is the station’s biggest fundraiser of the year.

If you missed out you can still support Dunbar RNLI by visiting:

https://fundraise.rnli.org/fundraisers/Dunbar/stations

Notes to Editors

Established in 1808, 16 years before the formation of the RNLI, Dunbar Lifeboat Station is one of the oldest in Scotland and is located on the south side of the mouth of the Firth of Forth. Since its formation, its volunteer crews have been honoured with 12 awards for gallantry.

It operates two lifeboats – the Trent class all-weather lifeboat (ALB) John Neville Taylor, moored at Torness Power Station, and the D-class inshore lifeboat (ILB) David Lauder, which launches from Dunbar Harbour.

RNLI media contacts

Douglas Wight, Dunbar RNLI volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer [email protected]

Natasha Bennett, RNLI Regional Communications Manager for Scotland, 07826 900639, [email protected]

Tom McGuire, RNLI Regional Communications Manager for Scotland and Ireland, 00353 87 476 4436, [email protected]

Martin Macnamara, RNLI Regional Communications Lead for Scotland, 07920 365929, [email protected]

RNLI Press Office (available 24 hours) 01202 336789 [email protected]

Girl stands next to lifeboat

RNLI/Alexander Williams

Dunbar Lifeboat Queen Katie McDougall
View of harbour

RNLI/Alexander Williams

Crowds flocked to Dunbar Harbour for the annual RNLI Lifeboat Fete.

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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