RNLI Celebrity news

Extra tickets available to see explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes in Liverpool

Alison Levett

The world’s greatest living explorer, Sir Ranulph Fiennes, will share tales of his amazing adventures at a Liverpool fundraising evening for the RNLI Hoylake Lifeboat Appeal.

The event at Liverpool Anglican Cathedral on 16 July has proved so popular that 100 extra tickets have been released and are now on sale...

HM The Queen visits Eyemouth

Rachel Martin

HM The Queen was introduced to volunteer members of Eyemouth RNLI lifeboat crew yesterday (Thursday 2 July) during a Royal visit to the Scottish Borders town.

Members of the local lifeboat crew were lined along the quay with the Trent Class RNLI lifeboat ‘Barclaycard Crusader’ moored behind...

Riverdance teams up with the RNLI in Ireland

Niamh Stephenson

The RNLI and Riverdance have teamed up for the return of the world famous dance show to Dublin for the summer. Dancers and lifeboat crews will be working together to raise funds for the RNLI lifeboats in Ireland and to raise awareness of the work carried out by the life saving charity...

Duke of Kent visits local RNLI lifeboat stations

Rachel Martin

HRH The Duke of Kent visited six RNLI lifeboats stations this week (17 & 18 June) taking a trip aboard his namesake lifeboat during a private visit to RNLI lifeboat stations on the North West Coast, Mull and Lewis.
His Royal Highness, who is the President of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, visited Stornoway, Lochinver and Portree lifeboat stations yesterday (Wednesday 17 June), taking a trip aboard the Lochinver all weather RNLI lifeboat...

Duke of Kent visits local RNLI lifeboat stations

Rachel Martin

HRH The Duke of Kent will take a trip aboard his namesake lifeboat this week (17 & 18 June 2009) during a private visit to six RNLI lifeboat stations on the North West Coast, Mull and Lewis.
His Royal Highness, who is the President of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, is scheduled to visit Stornoway, Lochinver and Portree lifeboat stations on Wednesday 17 June, taking a trip aboard the Lochinver all weather RNLI lifeboat...

Marine photographers, Beken of Cowes, to hold exhibition in aid of Bembridge Station Appeal

Tim Ash

A globally respected firm of marine photographers is showing support for the new RNLI lifeboat station in Bembridge on the Isle of Wight, by holding a special exhibition and sale of their work.
Beken of Cowes are to hold the special evening in aid of the Bembridge Lifeboat Station Appeal, organised by Royal National Lifeboat Institution to help fund a new lifeboat and lifeboat station in the seaside village...

Hull FC visit Humber lifeboat station

Karen Steenvoorden

Hull FC rugby league team paid a visit to Humber lifeboat station at Spurn Point on Sunday 7 June. Coach Richard Agar and some of the team went to sea with the crew to see the RNLI lifeboat in action...

Leeds chosen for 'extreme' RNLI lifeboats celebration

Alison Levett

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has chosen Leeds for a major event this summer to celebrate the bravery of its volunteer lifeboat crew members and the ongoing support received for the charity’s Train one, save many cause.
Andy Whyte, RNLI National Campaigns and Events Manager, said: ‘The theme of this unique event is A Celebration of Extreme Endeavour, marking the extreme bravery of our lifeboatmen and women, the extreme dedication of our supporters and the extremely important need to carry on raising funds for vital crew training via our Train one, save many message...

Explorer extraordinaire tells his story for the RNLI Hoylake Lifeboat Appeal

Alison Levett

The world’s greatest living explorer, Sir Ranulph Fiennes, will share tales of his amazing adventures at a Liverpool fundraising evening for the RNLI Hoylake Lifeboat Appeal.
Sir Ranulph, aged 65, has just become the oldest Briton to conquer Everest and is the first explorer in history to reach the world's highest peak and the most northerly and southerly points on the planet...

RNLI recognises Irish volunteers at annual awards ceremony

Niamh Stephenson

The annual RNLI Ireland awards have taken place in the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, with almost 70 volunteers and supporters being recognised for their role in raising funds and awareness for the charity that saves lives at sea. The guest of honour was well-known television and radio presenter Pat Kenny...