2009 Fundraising Events & News:
The Fundraising Committee would like
to thank Sue, Joan, Nina and Malcom for their many years of dedicated
fundraising for Abersoch Lifeboat Station.
Forthcoming
Events :
Sat 24th Oct:
Coffee morning for Abersoch RNLI
The Sandpiper, Abersoch, 10.30am to 12.30pm
Sat 19th Dec: Xmas Fair & Coffee
morning for Abersoch RNLI
Vaynol Arms, Abersoch, 11 am to 1 pm
Sat 26th Dec: Boxing Day Treasure
Hunt for Abersoch RNLI
Starts and finishes at the Sun Inn, Llanengan. Times to be confirmed.
Abersoch
RNLI New Years Dip 2010
Once again Abersoch RNLI will be holding its annual sponsored Fancy
Dress New Year's Day Dip at 12 noon, January 1st, 2010.
This is just a reminder to make sure you see in the New Year here
in Abersoch, there are always lots of parties, then celebrate New
Year's Day either with a refreshing dip in the sea, or (easy option!)
cheering on the brave souls.
Event & Fundraising News:
Abersoch
Lifeboat Station Open Day 2009: Took place Friday May 29th 2009.
Another successful Open Day. Thanks to all helpers and attendees.
18/05/2009:
Running For Abersoch Lifeboat Station:
Dave Hursthouse was rescued by Abersoch Lifeboat in 2007 after a serious
sailing accident and as a gesture of thanks, he raised over £2200.00
in 2008 by running in the Great North Run. This year, Dave has decided
to take on the Abersoch 10k Race and is again running for the Abersoch
Station.
The donation page for this years runs is
http://www.justgiving.com/daves-rnli-run
and he is keeping a blog of his training and fundraising progress
here:
http://davehursthouse.blogspot.com
18/05/09:
Abersoch RNLI Quiz Night:
Abersoch RNLI held its annual Quiz Night at on May 12th, this
was a very successful evening attended by 80 brainy competitors! As
well as being a fun evening, the Lifeboat benefited by the magnificent
total of £491. The fund-raising committee wish to thank all
our supporters and Gary of The Sandpiper Restaurant for hosting the
evening.
05/01/2009:
Abersoch Lifeboat New Year's
Day Dip:
In spite of the freezing cold day, the annual Abersoch RNLI New
Year's Day Sea Dip goes from strength to strength! Over two thousand
spectators turned out for the third event to watch 275 brave "dippers"
rush into the freezing cold sea to raise money for the Abersoch Lifeboat.
Most were in fancy dress, varying from an enormous Welsh Dragon to
a delightful bright yellow duckling! All participants received a commemorative
medal and certificate. Check out this
link to see John Wormald's fantastic photographs of the event ; if
you were present either as a dipper or a spectator, the chances are
your photograph will be there!
The Abersoch
RNLI Fundraising Committee are grateful to local businesses and friends
of the RNLI who generously supported the event, including the many
volunteers who gave time to help on the day, Harlech Foods, Gwynedd
Disposables and Willy and Jane Williams for use of the Beach Café
and car parks. Heartfelt thanks also to the Abersoch Lifeboat crew
and support team and the Coastguards, all of who gave up their holiday
time to ensure the event was safe. Finally many thanks for the generosity
of participants and spectators; the amount raised is expected to significantly
better last year's sum of £7500, all of which will be used to
support the training of our crew.
PS A number of participants forgot
to collect their certificates, please either send an SAE to Emma Hancox;
c/o Boardrider, Abersoch High Street or collect from the shop when
you are in Abersoch. Also due to the large number of dippers, we ran
out of medals, just short of a few. If you missed out, please arrange
to either send an SAE as above or collect at Boardrider, please allow
a couple of weeks so we can order more!
Clive Jenkins, Abersoch Lifeboat Fundraising Committee Secretary.
02/01/2009:New
Year's Day RNLI Dip - Free Photo Downloads:
John Wormald from Totally Abersoch Studio & Gallery was out
on the beach yesterday. John has made the low-res images on the website
available as a free download, however if you want a 9x6 print doing
while you wait, visit the gallery on the Sarn Bach road. The prints
are just £3 and for every print sold they'll make a £1
donation to the RNLI. You can visit the online gallery here: http://john53.zenfolio.com/p950641502/
photo: John Wormald www.totallyabersoch.co.uk
01/01/2009:
New Year's Day RNLI Dip - Fantastic Fundraising!:
Todays Abersoch Lifeboat Sponsored Fancy Dress Dip looks like being
a huge fundraising success. We will have a report and photos in this
section over the next couple of days but a special word must go to
the Hudson, Osbourne & Curnow families (see photo below) who have
raised approximately £2500 between them. A brilliant effort!
16/12/2008:
Abersoch RNLI Fundraising News:
Abersoch RNLI held its annual Christmas Draw at The
Sun Inn, Llanengan on
Tuesday, December 9. A grand total of £1770 was raised to support
crew
training. The hard working fund raising committee wish to thank John
and Viv
at the Sun for hosting the event, all the supporters who donated such
wonderful prizes and,of course everyone who bought tickets.
The annual
Summer Ball at Tremfan Hall, Llanbedrog raised a staggering
£5020
in support of Abersoch RNLI Lifeboat. This total surprised everyone
when Sue Skinner, owner and proprietor, presented Barrie McGill, Lifeboat
Operations Manager at Abersoch with the cheque during the Crew's Christmas
Dinner at Tremfan on December 12. The Summer Ball is held annually
on the Saturday of August Bank Holiday and all proceeds from the traditional
raffle and auction are donated to Abersoch
RNLI. The theme this year, entitled 'Lost in the Triangle', had a
Carribean
flavour and live music was provided by a steel band. The actor William
Roache, aka Ken Barlow of Coronation Street was one of the guests
again this
year. There were wonderful prizes donated to be raffled or auctioned:
- a wine
hamper from Terry Platt Wine Merchants; a Francesco Biasio handbag
by Judy
and Mike Heaton; two night's stay at Tremfan; Coronation Street tour
with
Ken Barlow; Mudwater t-shirts and spare tyre Donut Ring from Blue
Water
Marine; 'Soul on the Street', presented and signed by William Roache,
the
author; a week's holiday in a Marbella Villa by Jenny and Steve Harris.
Abersoch RNLI is immensely grateful
to everyone concerned with this generous
donation and particularly to Sue Skinner for her continuing
support.
Barrie McGill of Abersoch RNLI receives the cheque
from Sue Skinner.
RNLI
Abersoch Coffee Morning:
In spite of the poor weather, Abersoch RNLI raised £1700 at
its annual Coffee Morning held on Saturday October 25th. The money
will be used to fund training of the volunteer crew. The fund-raising
committee wish to thank our supporters who bravely faced the elements
to attend, and also all who donated home made produce, raffle and
Tombola prizes. Thanks also to The Sandpiper Restaurant for kindly
hosting the event and for providing coffee and other refreshments.
Talk on The Royal Yacht Britannia:
On October 17th Abersoch RNLI held a fund-raising dinner followed
by a fascinating illustrated talk by Captain Dagleish, RN, of his
experiences as captain of The Royal Yacht Britannia. The fund-raising
committee wish to thank their supporters and Abersoch Golf Club for
hosting the event.
Barrie McGill, Abersoch Lifeboat Operations
Manager, presenting Captain Dagleish
with a gift on behalf of the Lifeboat.
Lifeboat
Fundraiser at Abersoch Powerboat Club:
Abersoch Lifeboat Fundraisers held a "Pimps & Showgirls"
party at Abersoch Powerboat Club on Friday evening. The event was
very well attended with over £1000 raised for the running of
Abersoch Lifeboat and photos of the event can be viewed at: http://john53.zenfolio.com/p478492026
Showgirls!: photo: John Wormald www.totallyabersoch.co.uk
photo: John Wormald www.totallyabersoch.co.uk
RNLI Flag Day Success:
A record total of £3298.08 was collected by volunteers on
Flag Day (26th July) in Abersoch. Many thanks to all the volunteers
who helped on the day and to the generosity of the public.
Abersoch RNLI Hog Roast:
Abersoch RNLI hosted a Hog Roast evening on Friday July 11th
at the Lifeboat Station; this was thoroughly enjoyed by Lifeboat supporters
and the crew, raising the magnificent sum of £1750 to be used
for crew training. Music was by Chris Hayward and his band, the ladies
of the fund-raising committee worked hard preparing delicious salads
and desserts. Grateful thanks are due to the following local businesses
for donating wonderful prizes for the draw: Porth Tocyn Hotel, Venetia
Restaurant, Angelina's Restaurant, The Sun Inn, The Oriel Fach Café
and The Abersoch Garden Centre.
May 30th- RNLI Abersoch Open Day:
Abersoch RNLI's Annual Open Day held on Friday, May 30 was a huge
success with £1600 being raised towards the running of its Lifeboat
service. Hundreds of people came along to support the event.
photo: John Wormald:
see more at www.totallyabersoch.co.uk
As the sun shone, the crowds browsed among the various stalls, boarded
the Lifeboat, met the volunteers and generally enjoyed a great day
out.
Unfortunately, due to circumstances
beyond the organizers' control, the RAF rescue helicopter and the
famous Red Arrows were unable to attend.
The tireless support of the members
of the fund raising committee is greatly
appreciated by all, and they in turn would like to thank everybody
who
contributed in any way to the success of the day. A special thanks
to Enlli and Danielle and to Margo and to local businesses - Abersoch
Garden Centre, Bwydlyn, Dwyfor Coffee and Tea Supplies, Pwllheli Seafoods
and Spar, Pwllheli.
Photos from the event can be viewed
at: www.totallyabersoch.co.uk
12/05/08: RNLI
Abersoch Quiz Night - Sandpiper, Abersoch.
This annual event was another fun night and very well attended. A
total of £578.00 was raised. Many thanks to all who attended
and helped and especially to Jess and Leigh at The Sandpiper.
11/05/08: Very Generous Donations
We have received some very generous donations recently and we'd like
to thank all of those people who have thought of us. Many, many thanks
to Willenhall Round Table (£1000), the nursing staff Maelor
Ward (£130), Cabot Carbon Ltd (£160) and Ysgol Mynytho
(£33.45). Also a wonderful chart table for the LIfeboat Station
has been donated by the Dean family in memorium of Jeane Dean. Very
generous amounts were also given in memorium of Mark Huddlestone and
Dorothy Lambert.
09/05/08:
Running For Abersoch Lifeboat.
Dave Hursthouse from Cheshire, was rescued by Abersoch Lifeboat in
2007 after a sailing accident in Abersoch Bay. Details of the incident
can be found by clicking here.
Dave has now generously decided to help Abersoch RNLI Lifeboat Station
by taking part in the Great North Run in October 2008. Dave can be
sponsored by visiting www.justgiving.com/daves-rnli-run
Many thanks to Dave and good luck with the run!
09/05/08: New Years Day Sponsored
Dip - Update
Sponsor money continues to come in with some individuals raising some
big totals. £6980 raised so far!!
03/04/08: Deucoch Touring &
Camping Park Egg-stravanganza!
The second annual "Eggstravaganza" took place over the Easter
Weekend and raised £48 for the Abersoch station. Congratulations
to the winners and thanks to all those involved. Click
here for photos.
13/03/08:
Beetle Drive
At The Vaynol
The Beetle Drive held at the Vaynol on March 4th was thoroughly
enjoyed by all the players and the evening raised £253.00. Many
thanks to the Vaynol and all involved.
10/03/08:
Thanks To Lou
Potts
Many thanks to Lou Potts who held a recent fancy dress birthday
party at the Powerboat Club in Abersoch and, rather than receiving
gifts, asked for donations to be made to Abersoch Lifeboat station
and raised £285.00. Some photos from the party can be viewed
by clicking here ...
07/03/08:
Fundraising News
It has been a very successful period of fundraising in Abersoch!
The Grand Xmas draw raised £1928.00 and the figure so far
for the New Years Dip is over £5400. Ysgol Mynytho School has
raised £64.00 on SOS day and Fresh Restaurant recently held
a charity football match and auction and raised over £2000!
Many, many thanks to all those involved.
02/01/08:
Abersoch RNLI
Sponsored New Years Day Dip
Over a thousand spectators turned
out for the second Abersoch New Year's Day Dip to see at least 180
brave "dippers" rush into the cold sea to raise money for
the Abersoch RNLI Lifeboat. The fancy dress theme for this year was
Pantomime, the entrants were judged by King Neptune, arriving on the
Lifeboat to laud cheers as he waded ashore. The costumes were magnificent;
all should have been prize winners! However the judges had to make
difficult decisions and the prizes were awarded to the following:
Best Boy, (Ugly Sister): Thomas Turtle of Abersoch; Best Girl, (Pocahontas):
Alice Ward of Prestatyn, Best Gentleman (Captain Hook): David Jackson
of Bwlchtocyn, Best Lady (Mother Christmas): Carol Nichols of Warrington
and Best Team (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs): the Whitehead family
and friends of Prestbury. Photographs of all the entrants can be seen
and downloaded from minxpix.co.uk at: http://john53.zenfolio.com/p1004699170/
photo:minxpix.co.uk
The committee are grateful to local businesses
and friends of the RNLI who generously supported the event, including
Asda, Somerfield, The Co-Op, Harlech Foods, Gwynedd Disposables, J
& C Jones (Builders) and Willy and Jane Williams for use of the
Beach Café. Heartfelt thanks also to the Abersoch Lifeboat
crew and support team and the Coastguards, all of who gave up holiday
time to ensure the event was safe. Thanks to the generosity of participants
and spectators the amount raised is expected to better last year's
sum of £5000.
Abersoch Lifeboat Crew Member Andy Gunby: photo: woods
22/12/07:
Christmas Draw
Abersoch RNLI held its
annual Grand Christmas Draw on December 10th; the magnificent sum
of £1928 was raised to support crew training. The Fund-Raising
Committee wish to thank Malcolm and Joan Timmins for their hard work
organising and hosting the event, also our many supporters who donated
the wonderful prizes. Thanks also to everyone who bought tickets!
Christmas Talk - November 29th
Abersoch RNLI is holding a Christmas
talk "The Magic and Mystery of Christmas" on Thursday November
29th at The Sandpiper Restaurant. Patrick Harding, author and TV broadcaster,
will be giving a fascinating and light-hearted illustrated talk on
Christmas and its Customs during which he will cover such subjects
as why do we have Christmas trees? Why do we celebrate Christmas on
December 25th, who were the Magi, what are the associations between
Christmas, Robins, Geese and Turkeys?? And much more! A fascinating
start to the festive season.
06/11/07:
Halloween Party
& Coffee Morning
Abersoch RNLI reports two very successful recent events; the Halloween
Party raised £832 and the Coffee Morning £1580. Many thanks
to all the volunteers who helped make these events happen, and to
our supporters. The fund-raising committee also wishes to thank The
Abersoch Power Boat Club and the Land and Sea team for donating a
magnificent £255 raised at their annual end of season party.
01/09/07:
Tremfan Hall RNLI Fundraising Event
The sum of £2140 was raised in aid of Abersoch Lifeboat at a
Summer Ball held at Tremfan Hall
on Bank Holiday Saturday, August 25. The theme of the event was Titanic
at the Tremfan. The money was aquired in various ways including a
raffle and an auction ofa Manchester United football shirt, signed
by the players, which went for £400.
Donations gratefully received included a helicopter ride, a two night
stayand dinner at Tremfan Hall, a Francesco Biascio handbag, a ski
pack fromBlue Water Marine and a Henri Lloyd bag from Land and Sea.
William Roache, better known as Ken Barlow of Coronation Street, drew
the raffle and conducted the auction.
photo: John Wormald: www.minxpix.co.uk
In the
photo, Sue Skinner (centre) presents the cheque to Abersoch
Lifeboat Operations Manager Barrie McGill, crew members and members
of the fund raising committee. Many many
thanks to all involved.
23/07/07:
Hog Roast
In spite of unfortunately choosing what was up to then the wettest
day of the year (it was Friday July 13th!), the Abersoch Lifeboat
Hog Roast evening was a great success raising £1046. Although
planned to be held outside in the light of the setting sun, the decision
was made to transfer to the boathouse; which was cosy! The committee
wish to thank our loyal supporters for venturing out in such awful
weather; their Dunkirk spirit ensured that everyone had a great time
enjoying the lively Chris Hayward band and an excellent supper.
22/06/07: White
Water Rafting
5 of our crew recently took part in a fundraising white water
rafting event near Bala - click here
for more info and photos.
02/06/07: Open
Day 2007 - Download Photos
This years Open Day was a great success and was blessed by fine
weather and over £1600.00 was raised for the running of our
station. Local photographer John Wormald was on hand and has uploaded
over 200 photos to his website at www.minxpix.co.uk
- you could be on one! Many thanks to John and all those volunteers
and visitors who made the so successful.
16/05/07:
RNLI Quiz Night Raises £403.00
Many thanks to all who attended this successful event and
to Jess and Leigh of the Sandpiper for their generosity and hospitality.
05/04/07: Many,
many thanks to the very generous donations that we have received from
the Abersoch Ladies Golf Group, Mynytho School (pupils
raised money by wearing hats for charity!) and Llanbedrog St. Pedrogs
Knitting Guild.
The New
Year's Day Dip
has raised a stunning £5475.00.
Big thanks to all involved! Watch this space for details of next years
dip.
The recent Beetle Drive held
at the Vaynol, Abersoch raised £307. Many thanks to all those
who helped make this a successful event.
There will be a Quiz Night
on May 10th 2007- venue and date TBC.
70's
Fancy Dress Glam Rock Fundraising Party - Friday 8th September:
This
took place at 5 Degrees West was a great success with over £1300
raised. Photos can be viewed at John Wormald's Site - click
here
Flag
Day Saturday 29th July:
This
years Flag Day raised a record £3087.16. Many thanks to all
the collectors and the genersosity of the public.
Fundraising
Event - Friday 30th July:
A
presentation by Divisional Training Inspector Andy Hurley followed
by supper took place on Friday 30th July at 7.30pm at the Abersoch
Lifeboat Station.
2nd
June: Abersoch RNLI Open Day: This
took plave on Friday 2nd June. Click here
for details and photos from the event.
- The Annual Quiz Night was held on 11th May, 2006 at The Sandpiper,
Abersoch.The evening was a sell out with £650 raised for the
running of the station. Many thanks to Leigh and Jess of The Sandpiper
for their generosity and hospitality.
The
Royal National Lifeboat Institution is a registered charity, which
exists to save lives at sea and depends entirely on voluntary contributions
and legacies for its income.
It
provides, on call, the 24 hour service necessary to cover search and
rescue requirements to 50 miles out from the coast of the United Kingdom
and Republic of Ireland. There are 223 Lifeboat stations.
The
RNLI is one of the most effective Lifeboat services in the world.
Its volunteer crews, backed by voluntary fundraisers, have a fine
record of selfless dedication and service, risking their own lives
to save others.
Since
the RNLI was founded in 1824, its lifeboats have saved over 133,500
lives. During the last five years, lifeboats in the region have launched
nearly 5,000 times and saved over 1000 lives.
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