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THE RNLIThe Royal National Lifeboat Institution is the charity thatsaves lives at sea.LIFEBOATS AND LIFEGUARDSWe operate over 230 lifeboat stations in the UK and RoI,all year round. Since the RNLI was founded in 1824, ourvolunteer lifeboat crews have saved over 139,000 lives.Nowadays, our lifeguards work with lifeboat crewsto provide a seamless rescue service from the beach tothe open sea. Our seasonal lifeguard service operates onover 160 beaches in the UK and it responds to more than16,000 incidents a year.When someone is drowning in the surf seconds count,so we need expert lifesavers on the beach ready to act.As much as 95% of our lifeguards’ work is preventative– that is, they look out for potential problems before theydevelop into something worse, and give proactive adviceand information to beach goers.FUNDED BY YOUThe RNLI aims to continue expanding its lifeguard serviceacross the whole country and, as a charity, the RNLIrelies on voluntary financial support including gifts inWills, which help fund 6 out of 10 lifeboat launches.With more people using our beaches and seas, thedemand on our services is greater than ever. Will youhelp us meet that need?Phone 0800 543210 or go to RNLI.org to donate nowand help save lives at sea. Thank you.LIFESAVING ADVICE AND INFORMATIONA range of free resources and practical advice is availableto promote sea, beach and commercial fishing safety andto support primary and secondary school teachers.ORDINARY PEOPLE, EXTRAORDINARY ACTSThousands of volunteer crew members, lifeguards, shorecrew, committee members and fundraisers give theirtime, skill and commitment, supported by specialist staff.They all help the RNLI save lives at sea.Training is vital – it turns volunteers into lifesavers.Every year the RNLI delivers the highest quality oftraining at its college in Poole, at its lifeboat stationsand on the beaches.
SANDCASTLECOMPETITION!Remember digging deep holes can be dangerous, sowhy not pile up instead and show off your creativityby entering the RNLI sandcastle competition.Our exclusive competition lets you show off yourconstruction skills. So let your imagination run wild –from sandcastles to sea monsters, they are all allowed!Extra points definitely awarded if you can includesomething to do with the RNLI!To enter this exciting competition, download thefree RNLI beach finder app by scanning the QR codeon this guide or visiting RNLI.org.uk/beachsafety.Once installed, see the activity tab for instructions.(App is available for Android and Apple devices). Thewinner will enjoy a 3-night break for four staying atRNLI’s College at RNLI Headquarters in Poole, Dorset,including breakfast and evening meal.For a virtual tour of what you could win, go toRNLI.org.uk and follow the ‘College’ link.Please be aware that you will be expected to make your own travelarrangements and the stay will be on a mutually agreed date. Fullterms and conditions available at RNLI.org.uk/sandcastlecomp.By submitting your photo you consent to the RNLI using it on theRNLI website, in RNLI publicity, literature and publications and youconfirm that you have consent from all readily identifiable persons tosubmit the photo. You confirm that you are over 18 years of age and ifthe photo includes under 18s you are the parent or guardian.The Twynham familyfrom StaffordshireThe Williams familyfrom Solihull
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