Staithes and Runswick Lifeboat Weekend at Staithes
Staithes and Runswick RNLI lifeboat team hold a fundraising weekend in August each year to raise money for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution.
The weekend has a wide range of activities and events for all the family to enjoy.
Traditionally events include the Nightgown Parade through the cobbled streets of Staithes on the eve of the weekend's activities. Then over the weekend there are various events held across both villages of Runswick Bay and Staithes such as lifeboat rescue displays, cliff rescue demonstration by local coastguard teams, raft race for all ages, stalls and games.
On the Saturday evening, there is a firework display following the seafront barbeque.
Sunday brings the famous duck race along Staithes beck and then thanksgiving services are held at Runswick and Staithes.
key
Prices
Free entry
Event details
| Dates | Times |
|---|---|
| Sat 3 Aug 2013 | |
Contact
Lee JacksonTel: 01947 841571
Mobile: 07890 715457
lee.jacks@btopenworld.com
www.staithes-lifeboat.co.uk
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Nearby
Local AccommodationVenue
StaithesStaithes Village, Staithes, Saltburn-by-The-Sea, Cleveland, TS13 5AD
See location on Google maps.Map reference: NZ 780185 Lat: 54.55572 Long: -0.79544
By Road:
Accessed from A174 from the north and south. Coming from the west Staithes is accessed from A169 towards Whitby and then follow A174 north. Follow signs for Staithes. Park at the top of bank.
By Public Transport:
X56 Arriva bus from Middlesbrough and Whitby.
Parking : with charge
Accessible by Public Transport : 10 miles (16.1 kms) from Whitby station
Staithes & Runswick Lifeboat Weekend
Sat 3 Aug 2013
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| date | event |
|---|---|
| Sat 13, Sun 14 Jul 2013 | Roxby Heritage Weekend |
| Sat 14, Sun 15 Sep 2013 | Staithes Arts & Heritage Festival 2013 |
