Porthdinllaen Easter Fundraising Dip

The original fundraising dip scheduled for New Years day had to be cancelled due to adverse weather conditions, and due to the popularity of the event, it was decided to re-schedule to Easter Sunday.

The Dip itself will take place at Bwlch Beach, Morfa Nefyn at 12:00 Midday on Sunday 16th April (Easter Sunday). Those wishing to participate are welcome to attend in fancy dress and are requested to register at Bwlch Beach from 11:15am onwards.

There will be a fee of £3 for those who participate which will include a warm drink after the dip and a medal for taking part. Porthdinllaen Lifeboat Station will also be open to the public and families are welcome to come and meet the crew and see the stations Tamar Class lifeboat the John D Spicer.
All proceeds of the day will go to the RNLI.

For more information contact Dylan Parry Thomas, Porthdinllaen Lifeboat Press Officer on 07747 600019.

Key facts about the RNLI

The RNLI charity saves lives at sea. Its volunteers provide a 24-hour search and rescue service around the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland coasts. The RNLI operates over 238 lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland and more than 240 lifeguard units on beaches around the UK and Channel Islands. The RNLI is independent of Coastguard and government and depends on voluntary donations and legacies to maintain its rescue service. Since the RNLI was founded in 1824, its lifeboat crews and lifeguards have saved over 142,700 lives.

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Contacting the RNLI - public enquiries

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