The RNLI Safety Roadshow have confirmed that they will be attending our Autumn Open Weekend Event on the 22nd, 23rd and 24th of September 2023!
Lifejacket Clinic
A piece of equipment that can let you be your own lifesaver is a life jacket but they are only effective if they are in good condition and regularly maintained. The RNLI will be holding a clinic at our Open Weekend where specially trained volunteers will check your lifejacket, help you find and fix any problems and show you how to carry out your own safety checks .
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| Lifejacket inspections on Open Weekend |
Stay Water Safe
Between 2011 and 2015, 50 anglers died while fishing around the UK coast. In 2016 alone, RNLI lifeboat volunteers rescued 923 anglers from vessels. Figures like this reinforce the value of RNLI Safety Roadshows, come along and visit the team instore 22nd-24th September Take your Lifejacket for a trial at their clinic and get some expert water safety advice.
Along with the safety advice in these shows, they have historical documents and personal stories that show the role that charity has played in our communities. This August to celebrate their bicentennial, the RNLI launched their “200 Voices Podcast” ahead of the RNLI anniversary. Two hundred voices tell the true stories of how their lives were touched by charity – and how they played a part.
“Hear a new voice every day, for 200 days, from across the UK and Ireland – and beyond. In stories of kindness, bravery and pride, everyone shares how the charity’s lifesavers are making a difference – and continue to help save lives today.”
From Lifeboat to shore crew or charity fundraisers, if you are interested in being a volunteer visit https://rnli.org/support-us/volunteer/how-you-can-volunteer
There really is something for everyone at these events, which is why they’re the biggest in Scotland – and this one promises to be the biggest ever! With FREE parking and FREE entry, there’s plenty to see and do at Open Weekend as well as some amazing bargains on all kinds of fishing tackle. Watch out Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and hidden for more information on what’s happening at this event! And don’t forget to register for your FREE GIFT that day! Click HERE for details!
