Pwllheli RNLI station event raises over £1,200 to help save lives at sea

A charity hog roast hosted by Pwllheli RNLI Lifeboat Station has raised £1,278 to support the lifesaving work of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI).

Supporters, volunteers, and members of the local community gathered at the lifeboat station at Glan y Don in September for a memorable evening of celebration, fundraising, and community spirit.

Visitors were given special behind-the-scenes access to the facilities, where they viewed both the station's all-weather Shannon class lifeboat, the Smith Brothers and the D-class inshore lifeboat, the Robert J. Wright, alongside the launch vehicles and crew's vital kit. Pwllheli RNLI volunteers thoroughly enjoyed welcoming the public and speaking directly with guests about the station's lifesaving operations.

Gerallt Williams, Chair of Pwllheli RNLI said:

‘We were delighted by the ‘full-house’ turnout for our very first charity hog roast evening at the station in Glan y Don, and extremely grateful for the £1,278 raised. As a charity, the RNLI relies entirely on donations to keep our search and rescue service running.

We extend our thanks to Firmhelm Ltd and Rowlands Marine Electronics for their generous sponsorship, which made this wonderful evening possible. We’re also thankful for the continued support of our local community, the people who always turn out to our events, to view the lifeboats and meet the crew.

It was also the perfect evening to recognise the outstanding commitment of long-serving station volunteers, who were presented with awards for their dedicated service to saving lives at sea.’

In addition to the live music and food, lifeboat and facility viewing, excitement mounted throughout the evening leading up to drawing of the annual raffle, which featured a fantastic selection of prizes donated by local supporters and businesses.’

To stay up to date with future events, volunteering opportunities, or fundraising efforts, visit the station’s official Facebook or Instagram pages.

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Notes to editors

Informaiton about the volunteers recognised can be found here: https://rnli.org/news-and-media/2026/september/23/long-service-recognised-at-pwllheli-rnli

Pwllheli RNLI Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/PwllheliLifeboat/

Pwllheli RNLI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pwllhelirnli?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&stkn=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Pwllheli lifeboat station has been operating since 1891. To learn more about the lifeboat station go to: https://rnli.org/find-my-nearest/lifeboat-stations/pwllheli-lifeboat-station

RNLI media contacts

For more information please contact Caroline Jones, RNLI volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer on [email protected] or 07753 397977.

Alternatively you can contact Claire Fitzpatrick-Smith, Regional Communications Manager on [email protected] or 07977 728315, or contact the RNLI Press Office on 01202 336789.

RNLI online

For more information, please visit the RNLI website or Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. News releases, videos and photos are available on the RNLI News Centre

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 over 238 lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland and, in a normal year, 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 144,000 lives.

RNLI Media Contacts

For further information, please contact:

Caroline Jones, 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]

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.