Kippford RNLI is hosting a Virtual Open Week on their Facebook page this year.
Starting on Monday 27th July and running through to Sunday 2nd August. This is in place of the usual station open day which has sadly had to be cancelled due to the pandemic.
Local business ETB Technologies have kindly agreed to sponsor the open week with a generous donation of £1000 which will provide a much-needed boost to fundraising efforts for the station. Managing Director at ETB, Nick Stapleton, said “ETB believe in supporting local good causes and although the RNLI is a national charity the work they do has a great impact locally. I’m really pleased to be able to support the station in this event and hope that the virtual open week is a success.”
There has been a lifeboat station at Kippford since 1966 and the annual open day is usually a highlight for visitors and locals. Last year included attendance of boats from neighbouring stations with the crews delighting the crowds with a display of speed and manoeuvrability.
This year things are a little different and the crew at Kippford hope that people will support their online efforts. This will include activities for children, a photo competition, a live quiz, a chance to find out more about the crew and a virtual tour of the station.
Kippford Lifeboat Operations Manager, Gareth Jones, said “the open day is usually one of our busiest days of the year for fundraising and highlighting the work of the RNLI so we were all disappointed that it couldn’t go ahead. I’m really pleased that we are able to host a virtual open week instead and look forward to the chance to share some of our stories with the public who support us.”
To keep up to date with all the activities visit www.facebook.com/KippfordRNLI You will also be able to find information on how to make a donation towards the event.
