You too can help save lives at sea by sponsoring a paver at Lytham St Annes RNLI
Your name, a loved one’s, family or friends names may be etched on a paver outside the boathouse on South Promenade to show your support for the charity
In phase 1, a line of pavers outside the Lytham St Annes All-weather (ALB) Lifeboat House on South Promenade (FY8 1SJ), were replaced with pavers engraved with the names of loved ones and supporters of the local lifeboat station as long lasting memorials.
Every time the lifeboat launches, she follows this path of pavers to the head of the slipway taking her down to the beach. Their location makes them available at all times to be viewed by the public as they walk past. Each paver was sponsored by a donation to the RNLI, the charity that saves lives at sea, and therefore each sponsor is helping to save lives by funding a paver - as well as leaving a long lasting show of their support for the volunteer lifeboat service.
Such was the demand for pavers that as soon as phase 1 was completed, a list of people wishing to obtain one was soon being made. The phase 2 pavers will be placed in two rows, one either side of the apron in front of the boathouse, marking the pathway to the slipway.
The new pavers are larger than the phase 1 versions and therefore can take an increased number of letters, a maximum of three lines with 20 characters per line.
There is limited availability and time to obtain a paver, so for more details please collect a leaflet from either of our two souvenir shops, or please go online at:
Chris Wrigley, Head of Fundraising at Lytham St Annes RNLI, said:
'This is a great opportunity to show your support for the local lifeboat station with a paver etched with your name, family members, loved ones or a local business, as a long lasting reminder of your support for the highly trained volunteers who man the lifeboats and the shore crew who enable the boats to get to sea.
'They are tirelessly backed by the dedicated shop staff, water safety education, visits team, fundraisers and station management.
'Thank you to all our generous supporters as our lifeboat station celebrates 175 years of saving lives at sea.'
Lytham St Annes RNLI Souvenir shops where leaflets may be obtained:- All-weather Lifeboat House (ALB) South Promenade FY8 1SJ
- Inshore Lifeboat House (ILB) Central Beach FY8 5LD.
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.
Learn more about the RNLI
For more information please visit the RNLI website or Facebook, TikTok 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.