2024 marks 200 years of the RNLI; a vital nationwide institution which is dedicated to water safety. Predominantly run by volunteers, the RNLI have presented a number of Long Service medals this year to mark the celebrations. The West Bridgford Branch was delighted to present a 50 years’ service … [Read more...]
Another successful event for the WB RNLI Fundraisers!
On 23rd July, the West Bridgford RNLI and the West Bridgford Youth Link, who provide a range of support and services for young people with disabilities, teamed up to run a fantastic Coffee and Cake morning at the Youth Centre on Central Avenue. A wide selection of delicious cakes and treats, baked … [Read more...]
Volunteers celebrating 20 years at the WB RNLI!
Since the RNLI was founded in 1824, it has predominantly used volunteers in every aspect of their essential service, including raising the essential funds needed to operate this important institution. The RNLI host an annual “Excellence in Volunteering” awards ceremony to recognise long service by … [Read more...]
Success at the RNLI Spring Fair!
The Spring Fair is one of the West Bridgford RNLI’s key annual fundraising events, and this year marked another great success! Held on the 14th May at Lutterell Hall, the sale had something for everyone; a wide variety of books, pre-loved items, plants and jewellery for sale, as well as a … [Read more...]
Like the Spring flowers – The RNLI have returned
Now that the Covid restriction have been relaxed the West Bridgford Branch of the RNLI are trying to return to what used to be normality. They made a great start over the weekend Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th March by holding their first fund raising event for 2022. It was a two-day collection … [Read more...]
The RNLI’s West Bridgford Branch fairs are Back!
For two decades the RNLI’s West Bridgford Branch has held fund raising Spring & Autumn fairs in the Lutterell Hall on Church drive West Bridgford, all that came to a sudden halt two years ago with the outbreak of the Covid pandemic and the prohibition of public gatherings. These restrictions … [Read more...]
Local branch of RNLI turns 50 but will they reach 51?
In May this year the West Bridgford Branch of the RNLI celebrated their 50th anniversary. Also, this year the branch secretary who has given sterling service is to retire. The RNLI rules states that three key positions must be filled for a branch to operate, one of these positions is that of … [Read more...]