RNLI crews staging annual harbour days in Amble and Seahouses

Amble and Seahouses RNLI are holding their annual fund-raising harbour days this bank-holiday weekend.
By The Newsroom
Published 24th Aug 2018, 10:25 BST
Updated 24th Aug 2018, 10:25 BST
Amble's Mildred Holcroft inshore lifeboat. Picture by Andrew Mounsey.Amble's Mildred Holcroft inshore lifeboat. Picture by Andrew Mounsey.
Amble's Mildred Holcroft inshore lifeboat. Picture by Andrew Mounsey.

Amble’s takes place on Sunday at Radcliffe Quay, with the opening service conducted by Rev John McDermott at 10am.

There will be lots on offer, including a penalty shoot-out, a display of Harley-Davidsons, stalls, a grand raffle, live music and refreshments. A lifeboat exercise will be staged in the harbour (tide/call-outs permitting).

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The day will be rounded off with a Blessing of the Fleet Service by The Fishermen’s Mission from North Shields.

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Donations of items to sell, such as books, tombola prizes, bric-a-brac (no electrical items) can be dropped off at Amble RNLI Boathouse, and home-baked goods can be left at the station on Saturday during the day. To help at the event, call Jill on 07773 181345.

Seahouses holds its fund-raiser on Monday, from 10am to 4.30pm, with stalls, refreshments and amusements provided by Slaters Funfair. There will also be a lifeboat exercise, subject to call-outs.

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