RNLI Tamworth & Lichfield Branch

02/09/2026

Manning our stand at local shows does not mean "all work and no play"! Volunteers always find time to visit the other exhibitors and enjoy some of the entertainment on hand. Bank Holiday Monday found our team enjoying the delights of the Open Day at Little Hay Miniature Railway run by Sutton Coldfield Model Engineering Society.

14/08/2026

A reminder that we have our monthly Quiz Night at the Turnpike, Ryknild Street, Lichfield next Thursday 20th of August starting at 7.30 p.m. Why not come early and have a chat to our volunteer "crew" who will be there from 6.30 p.m. They can tell you how as little as one hour every month or so could help our lifeguards and lifeboat crews get the safety kit they rely on. And why not treat yourself to a lovely Turnpike pub meal (who wants to be slaving over a hot stove in this weather?!)

08/08/2026

What an enjoyable day we had at the Beacon Park Fun Day last Wednesday. Our Water Safety information leaflets reached quite a large audience as a blustery wind tended spread them around for us! And Stormy Stan was even persuaded to take part in the Mascot race, up against 4 other mascots from other organisations. Our Water Safety Advisers were kept busy, using quizzes and fun games, to help youngsters learn how to have fun in the water without taking risks. A lovely. educational. day out for all!

08/08/2026

Despite it appearing to be a quietish day in Lichfield on Saturday 1st of August we're delighted to say that our Lifeguards Day collection raised just a touch short of £500. How wonderful is that?! Thanks you so much to all those who donated and especially those who stopped to chat and tell us about their connection to, and thoughts about, the RNLI - it really brightens up the day for our volunteers. Being a lifeguard might seem rather attractive, spending the day on a lovely beach, just keeping an eye on the swimmers, paddle boarders etc., and not, hopefully on a quiet day, having to save someone's life. But when you learn of the rigorous fitness test they have to undergo - and regularly re-take - you might change your mind. RNLI lifeguards have to maintain a level of fitness which allows them to swim 200m in under 3.5 minutes and run 200m on sand in under 40 seconds, not to mention the underwater swimming. Like everything else in the RNLI the bar is set high! (Parent's permission given for photo to appear).

30/07/2026

First, a reminder that this Saturday, 1st of August, we will be out and about in Lichfield City Centre raising funds in recognition of 25 years of RNLI Lifeguards helping save lives at seaside beaches all around the country. On WEDNESDAY, 5th of AUGUST please come and visit our stand at the Beacon Park Fun Day. Both our Water Safety Advisors will be there, as will other volunteers, to help ensure your family enjoy a seaside. or any water based activity, safely. Lots of handouts and information for you and the youngsters

22/07/2026

On SATURDAY 1st of AUGUST we will be in Lichfield City Centre collecting to celebrate 25 YEARS OF RNLI LIFEGUARDS and keep them supplied with the lifesaving equipment they need. In that 25 years 2,000 lives have been saved and a staggering 48 million preventative actions to avoid possibly unsafe or dangerous situations (figures to end of 2025). We hope you will drop in to Lichfield and help us make this a record breaking collection. (photo courtesy of R.N.L.I.)

22/07/2026

Two excellent weekends spent at Shenstone Open Gardens followed by Alrewas Show. It may have been hot but the team did manage to find time for a cooling ice cream! Almost £500 raised at Shenstone and we hope Alrewas will be close to that total. But it's not all about raising funds to buy much needed safety kit for the crews and lifeguards. Our stand at these shows contains not only fund raising items but also an enormous amount of water safety information, presented in a fun and colourful way and aimed particularly at youngsters. Our next venture is a collection at Morrisons, Lichfield this coming Saturday. We have another very special collection day in Lichfield city centre on Saturday 1st of August - see our separate post and hope to see you there!

30/06/2026

Here's our diary for July. Plenty of variety to suit all tastes and we look forward to meeting friends, old and new, at some of the events:-

4 & 5th - Shenstone Open Gardens - approx. 16 gardens to enjoy
12th - Fuse Festival - Free entry
18th - Alrewas Show - the best small country show around!
25th - Collection at Morrisons Lichfield store

Oh and don't forget our regular quiz night at The Turnpike, Lichfield on Thursday 16th of July.

30/06/2026

Just enjoyed a lovely weekend at Statfold Fire & Rescue show. Thankfully it had cooled down just a little so plenty of visitors to the show - and the RNLI stand. Our volunteers had some free time to enjoy the many other exhibits there and Jane took a break from retail sales to meet up with some lovely young police cadets with their "ferocious" police dog!! Here's just a few photos for you to enjoy. Events are really taking off in July - see separate post for a full listing. There's something to suit everyone - keen gardeners, music lovers and our loyal RNLI supporters.

22/06/2026

Fingers crossed it will have cooled down by this coming weekend, 28th & 29th of June, as we will again have a stand at the Midlands Fire and Rescue Show at Statfold Country Park. There's lots to see and do for all the family.
https://statfold.com/midlands-fire-rescue-show

Although the RNLI's rescue operations are on or by the sea we feel it's a very appropriate event and our volunteers had a great couple of days last year. So please come along and make their day once again!

See a range of exhibits, displays and stands dedicated to emergency service groups and memorabilia groups. A great day out for all ages in Tamworth.