Entries by RNLI Admin

Eight Shouts in 10 Days for Salcombe RNLI

Only 14 days into the month of August, and already the volunteer crews of Salcombe RNLI are seeing a sharp increase in calls The inshore lifeboat launched on August 5 at 12.10pm to assist with a medical emergency within the harbour. After stabilising the casualty, with the assistance other medical professionals, the casualty was transferred […]

19th August 2018 by

2018 Annual Street Collections

The Salcombe Lifeboat Fundraisers held their annual street collections in Salcombe, Hope Cove and Kingsbridge recently raising an amazing £994.33. A special thanks goes not only to the volunteer fundraisers for giving their time but also to the local communities who continue to support the volunteer Lifeboat crews of Salcombe.

5th August 2018 by

Old £1 coins welcome

Are you still finding old £1 coins in and around the house? Banks closed in your town? RNLI Salcombe street collections this week! Hope Cove – Monday Salcombe – Tuesday Kingsbridge – Wednesday Our collecting boxes would be the ideal place for those old coins, along with any other denominations.    

29th July 2018 by

August Fundraisers

August 1st August – Kingsbridge Street collection day 15th August – Lifeboat Open Day RNLI Salcombe Volunteer crew and supporters are looking forward to opening both the ALB and ILB Lifeboats to the public on Wednesday 15th August from 10:30 a.m. – 15:00. The Open Day gives the public, both young and old, a chance […]

23rd July 2018 by

July Fundraisers

28th July 11:00 – Kingsbridge Fair Morning only. The Salcombe Lifeboat Fundraisers have been invited, along with other charities to attend Quay side events during the morning. There will be a range of RNLI souvenirs available to purchase, just look out for the RNLI gazebo. 30th July – Hope Cove Street collection day 31st July […]

23rd July 2018 by

Salcombe RNLI respond to medical emergency.

On Friday 13 July, RNLI Salcombe launched both the all-weather lifeboat and inshore lifeboat, to reports of medical incident on the rocks near Gammon Head. Once on scene and alongside the rocks two volunteer inshore lifeboat (ILB) crew were able transfer to the rock to assess the casualty’s condition. Upon examination the volunteer crew, both with […]

16th July 2018 by

Grand Raffle Winners

A message today from the winners of the RNLI Salcombe Fundraisers 2017 Grand Raffle. Karen and Peter Hales “Here as promised are some photos to record our fabulous visit to Mullion Cove Hotel.  We have had a wonderful time. We are so lucky not only to have won but to have had glorious weather…almost too […]

6th July 2018 by

Special Day

Sunday 24th June 2018 was a very special day for RNLI Salcombe Mechanic and eleven year veteran Sam Viles and his wife Paula. For Salcombe Lifeboats it was a honour to host the Christening of Sam and Paula’s first child Iris, aboard the Salcombe All Weather Lifeboat, The Baltic Exchange III. Best wishes go to […]

27th June 2018 by

Kingsbridge Fair

28th July – Kingsbridge Fair The RNLI Salcombe Lifeboat Fundraisers have been invited, along with other charities to attend Quay side events throughout the morning.

24th June 2018 by

Art Exhibition & Sale

2nd – 6th July – Art Exhibition & Sale.  The RNLI Salcombe Lifeboat Fundraisers will be bringing together a display of work by local artists, with a variety of styles to both view and purchase. Entry to the exhibition is free of charge and will open from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. daily, at Holy […]

24th June 2018 by