BURNHAM-ON-SEA RNLI lifeboat station staged a successful Volunteers Day this weekend.

The Volunteers Day is organised as an opportunity for people interested in helping out at the station to have a look around and learn more about the RNLI and what they do.

Organisers hailed the day a success after receiving 20 genuine expressions of interest from the many visitors throughout the day.

Burnham-on-Sea lifeboat operations manager Matt Davies said: “We are really pleased with the interest that has been shown in volunteering for the RNLI.

“Not just from local people, but interest from people moving into the local area, which will boost the strength of our team.

“The crew meet every Wednesday evening to train, for anyone who was interested, but unable to attend on Saturday.”

No effort was spared publicising this important event, the local radio was notified, and posters and fliers were widely distributed. 

Eventually, the day arrived, and Burnham-on-Sea RNLI lifeboat station was open on Saturday 9 July to the public.

Throughout the day, potential supporters and members of the public dropped in to look around the station, and meet with fundraisers, crew members and station management. 

Visitors were also able to examine the boats, the hi-tech launching equipment, and the displays on show.

As an extra, one lucky five-year-old, won a prize in the lifeboat colouring competition, organized by nearby café, ‘Coffee Corner’, where the owners are keen RNLI supporters.