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RNLI seeks new recruits to help share safety messaging and raise funds in Porthcawl
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is currently looking to recruit more face-to-face fundraisers in Porthcawl to help share vital safety messages and encourage new supporters to sign up and donate after the charity experienced
Porthcawl RNLI – LIVE coastal streaming cam of storm Ciara
With weather warnings in place for this weekend RNLI volunteers are encouraging the public to watch Porthcawl RNLI’s live storm footage safely from home or on their mobile device. The LIVE stream is available by
Porthcawl Lifeboat rescues surfer swept around headland in the Vale of Glamorgan
The volunteer RNLI crew from Porthcawl launched the charity's Atlantic 85 lifeboat on service for the first time this year on Wednesday afternoon to rescue a surfer who had been swept around a headland in
RNLI urge swimmers to stay safe this Christmas and New Year
For thousands of people along the coast, a festive dip in the sea is a Christmas tradition. In Porthcawl the 55th Christmas Day Swim takes place at Sandy Bay (Coney Beach) with swimmers entering the water
Porthcawl and Port Talbot Lifeboats in night time search for fishing boat
The volunteer RNLI crews from Porthcawl and Port Talbot launched the charity's lifeboats on service early on Wednesday morning to search for a fishing boat in the dark which had run into difficulty between Port
Fundraisers and crew attend the funeral of ‘Mr RNLI’
It was with much sadness representatives from our fundraisers and crew attended the funeral of Ken Lewis earlier this week. Ken died on the 20th November at the age of 92. Ken had been an
Latest Shouts
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.