Surf 'n' turf beach footie Bournemouth beach 17 August 2002 Team event for groups of five people The great Liverpool manager Bill Shankly once said 'football's not a matter of life and death, it's much more important than that'. Well, on Bournemouth beach this summer, a football turnament helped the RNLI to save lives.

(hat a day Over 80 people from all over the south headed for Bournemouth beach on Saturday, 17 August 2002 to take part in the RNLI's first ever beach event.

Mixed teams of five braved the heat to compete in the footie and win lots of great prizes. The competition was closely fought, with crowds cheering the teams along. Finally after four hours of tough competition the final took place between the AA and Oakdale Cs, with the AA taking the trophy.

As well as the footie, local radio station Fire 107.6FM provided music, broadcasting live from the beach all afternoon.

jer pressure - party time ts the sun went down over Bournemouth beach 300 people headed for the pier and partied on 'til late with Dubheart and sounds from Fire 107.6FM's top DJ Chris Bailey.Thanks to all our sponsors The RNLI would like to thank the following companies for giving their time and donating prizes for the day: Fire 107.6FM Just Add Water Imax Sheridan Bournemouth Fat Face Ltd Badger Brewery Ringwood Brewery Lotto DV8 m2 ClothingForthcoming events 2002 October 27 28 Round hay Romp, Roundhay Park, Leeds 10km and 5km runs in Roundhay Park Dublin City Marathon, Dublin, Ireland 26 miles run through the streets of Dublin November Manchester Velodrome Indoor Abseil, Manchester Velodrome Swing from the rafters at our indoor abseil this November - but hurry as places are limited 24 The Solent Saunter, Victoria Country Park, Netley, Southampton A 5km race along the tracks of this lovely country park on the shores of the Solent December RNLI Reindeer Run, Margam Park, near Port Talbot, South Wales A 10km run around one of Wales' most beautiful country parks The Lifeboat Ball, Intercontinental Hotel, Hyde Park 1 31 31 Parachuting, various Dare you jump out of a plane for charity? Raise money and have a go at the same time Whitewater Rafting, River Tay A wet and wild challenge for individuals or groups of friends, colleagues or families 2003 January 19 February The Cotswold Canter, Burford School, Burford, Oxon A 10km road/multi-terrain race through the villages of the Cotswolds near Burford F Goodwood Gallop, Goodwood Motor Racing Circuit, Chichester, West Sussex A10 mile (traffic-free) race around the track and paths of the Goodwood motor racing circuit 2003 Flora London Marathon, London This was the 22nd year of the worlds largest marathon. Let's make it an even bigger one next year 16 April 13 For more information on taking part please call 01202 663234 or email [email protected].