The English Riviera is set to make history on 31 August 2024, as around 1,000 stand-up paddle (SUP) boarders gather for a world record attempt in the Great Big Paddle Board Parade, raising funds for the RNLI, Above Water and Rowcroft Hospice.
Gliding across the clear waters of the stunning South Devon coastline, participants will not only be contributing to a noble cause but also...
Flapjackery, a Devon-based business renowned for its hand-crafted, artisan gluten-free flapjacks, is delighted to announce its shops have raised nearly £2500 for charity. The money was raised through a unique initiative that encourages customers to choose a more environmentally friendly option when they purchase flapjacks and other sweet treats.
Flapjackery, a Devon-based business renowned for its hand-crafted, artisan gluten-free flapjacks, is delighted to announce its shops have raised nearly £2,500 for charity.
The money was raised through a unique initiative that encourages customers to choose a more environmentally friendly option when they purchase flapjacks and other sweet treats.
The Royal Plymouth Corinthian Yacht Club (RPCYC) takes pride in announcing the donation of £500 to the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI). The sum was raised through a series of successful fundraising events, including the highly acclaimed " Parade of Lights " held last December, which captivated Plymouth crowds along the Hoe. The Parade of Lights, an annual event cherished by the...
A donation of £4,000 has been welcomed by Plymouth’s RNLI Lifeboat Station, following a gift by a local fuel supply terminal.
Valero Energy Ltd operate the marine terminal in Cattedown, Plymouth, which is a critical part of the fuel supply network in the South West. Valero Terminal Manager Steve Phillips recently visited the RNLI Lifeboat Station to present the volunteers with a...
Plymouth’s RNLI were on hand to open the Barbican’s newest shop, Flapjackery, which has taken over the famous Yarmouth Stores on Southside Street, selling delicious handmade flapjacks, and other sweet treats.
Flapjackery, which is based at Tavistock, will fund raise for the RNLI from its Plymouth shop.
Coxwain Simon Jeffery officially opened the shop, cutting the ribbon for...
Research shows that 75% of Brits are expecting to visit a UK beach or the coast between April and September 2021. And, the South West is set to be the most visited UK region for staycations this year, a new study has revealed, with one in seven (14%) of UK holidaymakers planning to visit the South West.
The majority (60%) of those questioned stated that it is the South West’s beaches...
On the request of East Devon District Council, for the first time this year, the RNLI will provide lifeguard cover on Exmouth beach over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend (Friday 2 April to Monday 5 April).
The lifesaving charity has been working with partners behind the scenes through the challenges of lockdown, to recruit, train and prepare their lifeguards for what is expected to be...
Hoburne Devon Bay in Paignton has presented the RNLI with a cheque for more than £10,000.
The team at Hoburne Devon Bay chose the RNLI as its nominated charity for 2019 and initially pledged to raise £5,000.
Throughout last year, employees, holiday homeowners and holidaymakers staying at the Devon-based park all helped to raise thousands with numerous fundraisers and charity...
The RNLI is warning people to Respect The Water as coastal deaths hit a five-year high.
168 people lost their lives at UK coasts in 2015, the highest figure for five years, according to coastal fatality figures1 released today by the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI).
The RNLI’s UK lifeboat crews and lifeguards also saved 385 lives2 last year in near-fatal incidents...
