On Sunday the 13th July the Freshwater Independent Lifeboat will be holding a full open day at the lifeboat station in Freshwater Bay from 1030 until 4 pm. Come and see the boats, meet the crew and enjoy the fun.

All the usual stalls for adults and the kids, Splat the Rat, Wiggly Wire, Hook a Duck, Teddy Tombola, Treasure Hunt, Jewellery and of course books.

There will be great reasonably priced refreshments in the boathouse. Wonderful home-made cakes, savoury rolls and hot and cold drinks.

The lifeboat shop will of course be open with its usual range of goods and of course the all-important ice creams. Our newly designed T shirt is also now on sale at reasonable prices.

Do you want to be part of the team? Freshwater Lifeboat is actively looking for new crew members so if you are local, reasonably fit and and feel like giving something back to the community please come and speak to us."

We also of course need volunteers to help run these open days and other events - if you can help call Rod on 300308.