Charity
Hundreds attend event to celebrate 200 years of the Fishguard and Goodwick Lifeboat
FISHGUARD AND GOODWICK LIFEBOAT STATION celebrated their 200th anniversary in style with a fantastic event attended by many hundreds of people. The public were able to meet the crew, enjoy fun and games and listen to music performed by the Goodwick Brass Band and the Fishguard Folk Group.
There was also a sponsored breakwater walk, with over 800 people taking part – working an appetite for the later BBQ and refreshments.
The event was a great success and the RNLI team said on Facebook that they wanted to thank all involved. They said: “A huge thank you to everyone who came and supported our open day on Saturday (Aug 20).
“It was lovely to see so many people and it was a great atmosphere. Only one brief rain shower and guest appearances by Stormy Stan and a pod of Dolphins spotted off the North Breakwater by lots of walkers
They added: “We would like to say a massive thank you to everyone who came and supported us… It was definitely our busiest and most successful one to date, raising just over £3000; and with 850+ people getting their steps in and walking the breakwater in the afternoon.
“There’s a few special thanks we’d like to make for supporting our event: All the volunteers who helped on the day – we simply couldn’t have done it without you: Stena Line UKIE, HM Coastguard Fishguard, Goodwick Brass Band, Fishguard Folk Group, Fishguard Sea Cadets, A&E Nichols, Bluestone Builders, CSE Hire (Catering Supplies and Equipment), West Wales R/C, Booker Catering, Tractor Shed Crafts & Creations. Tees R Us and lastly…. Carmarthen stall/Albert Rees Butcher (Fishguard Market on a Thursday) who supplied our tasty burgers; with so many people asking where they came from over the past week you may need to bring a bigger van to Fishguard on a Thursday from now on!”
Charity
Bags of Books returns to Milford Haven and surrounding areas this Easter
THE INFAMOUS Bags of Books is set to return to Milford Haven and surrounding areas over the Easter holidays.
Milford Haven School who launched the project with Milford Youth Matters over 3 years ago are continuing in their bid to improve literacy skills and encourage a love of reading for pleasure by giving away over 700 books.
Thanks to funding from the South Hook LNG Community grant they have purchased books for young people of all ages and reading abilities and will be hanging them on the fences of the schools in their catchment area.
The community are invited to come and choose a book from the following locations over the Easter holidays:
- Neyland Community Primary School – Monday 25th March
- Johnston Community Primary School – Tuesday 26th March
- Coastlands Primary School – Wednesday 27th March
- Gelliswick Primary School – Tuesday 2nd April
- Milford Haven Community Primary – Wednesday 3rd April
- St Francis Community Primary – Wednesday 3rd April
Milford Haven Secondary School will also hang over 150 books on their fence after the Easter Holidays on Wednesday 10th April for those in our community who cannot attend the other locations.
Charity
St Davids RNLI tasked to assist yacht with gearbox issues
ST DAVID’S RNLI were requested to assess a 41 foot yacht with gearbox issues by HM Coastguard at 5:53pm on Thursday (Mar 21).
All-weather lifeboat Norah Wortley launched and headed in lumpy seas three nautical miles north of St Davids head where the yacht with two people on board was drifting.
Upon assessment, deputy Coxswain Mike Phillips made the decision that undertaking a tow was necessary and the safest way to assist the casualties.
The towed vessel was returned to the nearest safe and suitable port at Fishguard harbour where RNLI Fishguard Lifeboat provided St Davids volunteers with a welcome coffee break.
The charity’s lifeboat returned to station at St Davids at 11:30pm.
Charity
RNLI lifeguards back on patrol in Pembrokeshire for the Easter Holidays
RNLI lifeguards will be on patrol once again in Pembrokeshire ahead of the Easter holidays.
This Saturday, 23 March 2024, RNLI lifeguards will take to the beaches for the first patrols of the season. As visitors head to the coast to enjoy the Easter holidays, the RNLI recommends anyone intending to go into the water to visit a lifeguarded beach.
The RNLI recently revealed that since 2001 when the RNLI began patrolling on beaches, lifeguards in west Wales have attended 8,865 incidents and saved 115 lives.
RNLI lifeguards will be patrolling at Whitesands Beach from 10am – 6pm every day for the duration of the Easter Holidays (23 March – 7 April).
Tenby South Beach will also be patrolled for the Easter weekend (29 – 31 March).
The RNLI encourages beachgoers to swim between the red and yellow flags. Lifeguards position the flags in the safest area of the beach and patrol this area at all times. Anyone intending on intend on surfing or participating in hard craft activity, should stay between the black and white flags.
At this time of year, when the sea is at its coldest, cold water shock is a possibility. Water temperature below 15 degrees can affect breathing and movement, which often causes panic and can lead to drowning.
Anyone planning a dip is advised to wear a wetsuit, to minimise the risk of cold water shock and the carrying of a floatation device is recommended.
Noah Harvatt Lifeguard Supervisor for North Pembrokeshire said:
‘We’re very much looking forward to having our lifeguards back on the beach. Our team have recently gone through intensive training in preparation for the Easter Holidays.
‘Should people plan on going in the sea during the holidays, we encourage them to visit Whitesands Beach or Tenby South on Easter weekend. We’ll be patrolling and can keep an eye on you between our flags. Our goal is to keep everyone safe.
‘If you go in the sea at a non-patrolled beach, make sure you someone knows where you are at all times and that you have a means for calling for help.
‘If you find yourself or see anyone else in difficulty, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard. If you fall in the water unexpectedly, try to relax and float to live.
RNLI Float to Live advice:
- Tilt your head back with your ears submerged
- Relax and try to breathe normally
- Move your hands to help you stay afloat
- It’s okay if your legs sink, we all float differently
- Spread your arms and legs to improve stability
For more beach safety information visit: How we keep beaches safe (rnli.org)
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