On Friday evening at 10:00 PM the “Salcombe Field of Light” faded into darkness for the last time after illuminating the Salcombe backdrop for the past three months.
This work of art, designed by the artist Bruce Munro, had illuminated the shoreline of East Portlemouth and Salcombe and given pleasure to both locals and visitors alike.
Donations and dedications via the
www.salcombefieldoflight.com have, to date, raised in excess of £107,000 for Salcombe RNLI.
Many of the volunteers who had worked diligently on this project, to keep it looking at its best throughout some very unfriendly weather conditions, came together on Friday evening to celebrate the tremendous success the Field of Light has been.
There may just be a little twist to this story, another small light display might just appear not too far away; as one light fades, another will soon appear.
The
www.salcombefieldoflight.com website will remain open for those who still wish to have a chance to donate and make a dedication to the memory of a loved one.
The evening gave the opportunity for the RNLI to say thank you, to Philip Ward, Chairman of the Fundraising team and members of his crew with Certificates of Outstanding Achievement in fundraising.
With just five minutes left, the fundraisers made their way to the water’s edge to see the lights fade, for one last time.
• Salcombe RNLI would like to thank all the local businesses who have shown huge support for this project.
• A special word of thanks also to the Victoria Inn and St Austell Brewery, for hosting and sponsoring the gathering of those volunteers, responsible for the planning, execution and delivery of the Salcombe Field of Light on Friday evening.
RNLI/David Dancox
Thank you to Fundraising Chairman Philip & Penny Ward
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.