Montrose RNLI gears up for fundraising event this Saturday

The event, titled ‘An evening with Montrose Lifeboat Crew’ will be held at Montrose Town Hall on Saturday 11 May at 7pm, and is set to be an incredible fundraising event.

There will be a disco and live performances from Rebecca Kidd and Angela Moretti, as well as a special performance from the volunteer lifeboat crew at Montrose RNLI. The event will also have a raffle and games throughout the evening with prizes available for guests.

There is still time to buy tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rock-the-boat-with-montrose-lifeboat-crew-tickets-853611995457

Montrose RNLI Lifeboat Station would like to say a big thank you to their headline sponsor of this event, Montrose Port Authority.

Notes to editors

· Montrose lifeboat station has been operating since 1800. To learn more about the lifeboat station go to: https://rnli.org/find-my-nearest/lifeboat-stations/montrose-lifeboat-station

· Montrose RNLI has launched 985 times and saved 560 lives since 1824.

· Tickets for the event can be purchased via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rock-the-boat-with-montrose-lifeboat-crew-tickets-853611995457

RNLI media contacts

Natasha Bennett, Regional Communications Manager on 07826 900639 or [email protected]

Jaye Mackay, RNLI Media Engagement Placement for Scotland, 07929 673286, [email protected]

Martin Macnamara, Regional Communications Lead on 07920 365929 or [email protected]

Tom McGuire, Regional Communications Manager for Scotland and Ireland on [email protected]

RNLI Press Office on 01202 336789.

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 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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