The RNLI is out and about this Spring. There’s a fascinating exhibition on tour, our big annual awards ceremony, and lots of fundraising fun to be had – see you there!

AGM and APA: What a difference a year makes
It’s coming up to the time of year when we look back on our charity’s progress over the past 12 months – and celebrate the skill, courage, dedication and generosity of our lifesavers, volunteers and supporters. As the magazine went to press, there were still some seats available for our Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Annual Presentation of Awards (APA) ceremony. So, if you’re interested in the charity’s impact, achievements or governance and would like to come along, please get in touch.

WHERE AND WHEN?
The Barbican Hall, London 22 May (AGM: 11.30am, APA: 2.30pm)

HOW?
Contact our Events Team by emailing [email protected] or call 0300 300 9995

London Lifeboat Week
Not all Londoners are aware of the RNLI – or that our busiest station is on the Thames in the heart of the city. But London Lifeboat Week is a great opportunity to raise funds and awareness for our charity.

WHERE AND WHEN?
Events happening all around London from 28 April–4 May

HOW?
Find out what events are on and how you can get involved at RNLI.org/LondonLifeboats

Give it some welly!
Ireland’s national RNLI fundraising event, Mayday, is back. Last year Steve Redmond conquered the Baltimore Channel, families got involved with a welly walk on Dun Laoghaire Pier; rugby fans headed to the Kinsale Rugby 7s and supporters held their own fundraising events across the country.

WHERE AND WHEN?
1–5 May, across Ireland

HOW?
Find an event near you: RNLI.org/MAYDAY

Hope in the Great War exhibition
The RNLI’s Hope in the Great War exhibition tour is now underway, marking 100 years since the start of the First World War. Visiting museums, lifeboat stations and partner museums, it honours the courage and determination of those who saved lives in the midst of conflict. Interactive displays, artwork and play areas make it an ideal way for families and young children to learn about the astounding work of RNLI volunteers during the Great War.

WHERE AND WHEN?
5–20 April
Grace Darling Museum,
Bamburgh, Northumberland
3–25 May
RNLI College, Poole, Dorset
23 July–31 August
Pannett Art Gallery, Whitby, Yorkshire
6 September–26 October
Pontypool Museum, Monmouthshire

HOW?
For more information, visit RNLI.org/hope and see page 41 for a review.