RNLI relay event makes its way through Devon and Cornwall

A relay event is making its way through Devon and Cornwall this month to mark the 200th anniversary of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI).

The event began in March, and sees a scroll with the RNLI pledge pass through RNLI shops, lifeboat stations and fundraising branches.

The scroll began its journey on 4 March at a service of thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey.

It has now made its way to the South West.

Over the course of seven months, the scroll will pass through 240 RNLI locations around the UK and Ireland before finishing its journey in October at Douglas on the Isle of Man, home to the RNLI's founder, Sir William Hillary.

It will gain signatures as it travels across the country.

It arrived at Fowey lifeboat station and Mevagissey RNLI shop on Saturday, and is set to visit Bude lifeboat station on Sunday.

Anjie Rook, RNLI associate director, said it was "one of the most significant events" of the RNLI's 200th anniversary year.

"For 200 years, it is people who have made the RNLI what it is - from our brave lifesavers who risk their lives to save others, to the committed fundraisers and generous donors who fund our lifesaving work.

"Everything about the scroll - from the design and materials to the wording printed on it and the locations it's travelling to - reflects the communities we serve."

The full list of every place the scroll will be visiting in the South West is available here.

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