Sea shanties, street food and sunshine draw crowds to Cardigan RNLI festival
Cardigan RNLI Lifeboat Station welcomed hundreds of visitors to its Sea Shanty and Street Food Festival on Saturday 20 June, as glorious weather, lively entertainment and strong community spirit combined to create a memorable and successful event.
Visitors enjoyed performances from sea shanty groups whose traditional maritime songs echoed around the station, while street food vendors served a wide range of food and refreshments. Families, supporters, and visitors from across the region gathered to enjoy the festivities and learn more about the vital work carried out by the RNLI lifeboat station and its volunteers.
The station extends its sincere thanks to all performers, food vendors, volunteers, sponsors, and supporters whose efforts helped make the event a success while raising awareness of the lifesaving service it provides.
Bruce Harris, Launch Authority and Event Organiser said:
‘It was wonderful to see so many people come together to support the station, enjoy the entertainment, and celebrate our maritime heritage. The atmosphere throughout the day was fantastic, and we are incredibly grateful to everyone who attended, performed, volunteered, and contributed to such a memorable event.’
RNLI Media Contacts
For further information, please contact:
Katie Anderson-Hammersley, Volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer for RNLI Wales & West, [email protected]
Claire Fitzpatrick-Smith, RNLI Regional Communications Manager for Wales, West of England and Isle of Man, 07977 728 315, [email protected]
Danielle Rush, RNLI Regional Communications Lead for Wales, West of England and Isle of Man, 07786 668829, [email protected]
RNLI Press Office, 01202 336789, [email protected]
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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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