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Christmas Magic at Newbiggin

Lifeboats News Release

The Newbiggin fundraising team are celebrating a bumper success at the annual fair.

Event success

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Newbiggin Christmas fair
The snow and ice did not deter the many supporters for the Newbiggin Lifeboat Christmas Fair earlier today which took place in the boathouse. Hot drinks and cake all round, along with the tombola, bric-a-brac sale.

Many thanks to everyone who supported the Newbiggin Lifeboat Fundraising team on the day as well as the many supporters who donated and baked for the event. After counting up today over £1,320 was raised with further money still to come in. The Christmas raffle was also a great success and whilst a few of the prizes have been claimed further details of the winners are posted outside the boathouse and in local shops.

Anne Main Chair of the Newbiggin lifeboat fundraising team said' on behalf of the volunteers at Newbiggin lifeboat station can I send out a big thank you. The support we had on such a cold day was phenomenal and this is reflected in the funds raised.'

For more information please telephone Richard Martin, RNLI Volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer Newbiggin on 07980 010544 or [email protected] or contact RNLI Public Relations on 01202 336789

If you would like to find out more about Newbiggin lifeboat station, its volunteers and its heritage then take a look at the local website.

Event underway

RNLI/Ron Henderson

Newbiggin Christmas faor
A snow covered seashore provides the event backdrop

RNLI/Richard Martin

Newbiggin Christmas fair
The rescue kit on display on the snow covered beach

RNLI/Richard Martin

Newbiggin Christmas fair
The wintry scene at the boathouse

RNLI/Ron Henderson

Newbiggin Christmas fair

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