Happisburgh volunteers are gearing up for their Summer Open Day

There will be fun for all the family, and the opportunity to see the lifeboat Russell Pickering and meet the crew. There will also be RNLI lifeguards in attendance who are celebrating their 25 years of service this year, keeping people safe on their beaches.

Live music will be provided by The Fontaine’s and The Norwich Ukulele Society.

The event will have a Tombola, home made bakes and cakes, a BBQ and refreshments. The Water Safety Team will be on hand to give advice on how to enjoy your time in or near water and come home safely at the end of the day.

People will be able to speak to any of the crew about the rewarding opportunities on offer at the station and to find out how to join the ‘one crew’ to become a lifesaver. There are many roles to find out about.

All the volunteers are looking forward to seeing you at Happisburgh RNLI Lifeboat Open Day, Sunday 2 August 2026, 11am to 4pm at the station at Cart Gap, NR12 0QL.

Happisburgh Currently Operates:

· D-Class, D - 813 Russell Pickering

· Community Water Safety Team

· Visitors Centre

· Shop

RNLI Media Contacts

For further information, please contact:

Philip Smith, Volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer for RNLI North and East, [email protected]

Clare Hopps, RNLI Regional Communications Manager for North East and East England, 07824 518641, [email protected]

Richard Grange, RNLI Regional Communications Lead for North East and East England, 07483 112015, [email protected]

RNLI Press Office, 01202 336789, [email protected]

Key facts about the RNLI

The RNLI is the charity that 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 146,700 lives.

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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.