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Porthcawl RNLI bids farewell to volunteer Ruth Birch
After eight years of dedicated volunteering at Porthcawl RNLI lifeboat station, Ruth is handing back her yellow wellies as she fulfils her lifelong dream with a move to Perranporth in Cornwall. Ruth began volunteering at
Porthcawl and Barry Dock RNLI involved in joint rescue of yacht
Barry Dock RNLI’s all-weather lifeboat (ALB) and Porthcawl RNLI's Atlantic 85 lifeboat launched yesterday to assist a 27ft yacht struggling in rough sea conditions, with a sea-sick crew member onboard. Barry Dock RNLI's ALB was
Porthcawl RNLI urges Elvis fans to stay safe
Porthcawl RNLI volunteers will be on call 24/7 during the town's annual Elvis Festival, just like every other day of the year and will be ready to drop everything to launch the charity’s lifeboats at
Magical Music raises £3300 for Porthcawl RNLI
David Hughes visited Porthcawl RNLI lifeboat station last Sunday to present a cheque for £3,300 which were funds raised through the Magical Music event held at Grand Pavilion Porthcawl last September. Station events and fundraising
Porthcawl RNLI volunteers and their guests attend RNLI 200th Anniversary Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace
Last week some of Porthcawl RNLI’s volunteers and their guests were invited to the RNLI 200th Anniversary Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace Station volunteers were invited in celebration of their long and dedicated service
Buckingham Palace garden party to mark 200 years of saving lives at sea
His Majesty The King has granted permission for a garden party at Buckingham Palace in celebration of the 200th anniversary of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI). The RNLI 200th Anniversary Garden Party will be
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Launch 71/24 – 📟 10.32am
Lifeboats from Porthcawl and Barry Dock RNLI were tasked by HM Coastguard to assist in a multi-agency incident at Ogmore-by-Sea. In a coastal emergency dial 999 or 112 and ask for the Coastguard. To support
Launch 70/24 – 📟 10.31am
Porthcawl RNLI’s volunteer crew were tasked by HM Coastguard and requested to launch to assist with a multi-agency search. The charity’s Atlantic 85 Rose of the Shires was launched on service to conduct a search of
Latest Events
Porthcawl RNLI Carol Service
A traditional carol service of nine lessons and carols at All Saints Church, Porthcawl. Performances by West Park Primary Choir and Porthcawl Male Voice Choir. Collection for Porthcawl RNLI. Refreshments afterwards. All welcome.