23 March 2024, RNLI SOS Day
11-3:00pm at North Devon Yacht Club, craft stalls, live music, sausage sizzle BBQ, RNLI souvenirs and a licensed bar. Come along and enjoy the view over the estuary from the club house. FREE entry, everyone welcome. Many thanks to everyone who helped raise £1000 for Appledore Lifeboat.
6 April 2024, Charity Race Night
Join us for a fun Race Night on Saturday 6 April, 7:00pm at St Mary's Church Hall, Appledore EX39 1RL. £5 entry includes race card, a pasty, licensed bar and raffle. With up to 9 races projected on the large screen, simply pick your winners from the race card and place your bets with the tote. All proceeds to the RNLI and Appledore Lifeboat.
10 May 2024, Evening Cruise
Thank you to all who supported this event and helped to raise a magnificent £5000
16 June, Sea Sunday
Visit Appledore Tamar Class ALB Lifeboat Mollie Hunt alongside Appledore Quay from 1:30 pm with BBQ food, RNLI souvenirs and music from Appledore Band. There will be a short service of thanksgiving at 15:00 led by Revd John Kidd, Chaplain to Appledore Lifeboat and Revd Jules Harris.
Thank you to everyone who supported this event and helped to raise over £1000 on the day
10 August, Tea at Tapeley
One of the most popular events on the calendar and always a sell-out, join us on Saturday 10 August for Devon cream teas and musical entertainment in the beautiful gardens at Tapeley Park. Tickets are £15 each (children under 8 years Free) available from Caroline 07988 113470
7 September, Clovelly to Appledore walk
Always popular many walkers participating every year. Let's celebrate RNLI 200 on Saturday 7 September for the Clovelly to Appledore walk on the stunning South West coastal path, with BBQ and return transport from Appledore book online https://RNLIClovellytoAppledoreWalk24.eventbrite.co.uk
14 September, Bicentenary Dinner
A special evening to celebrate RNLI 200 years with a black tie dinner at the Barnstaple Hotel with guest of honour the Hon John Rous DL (Clovelly Estate), compere Emma Marston (The Voice FM) and the Golden Coast Big Band. Tickets £54 book online. Thanks to the generosity of all who attended some £3500 was raised for Appledore Lifeboat and the RNLI.
18-20 October, Art & Craft Show
The RNLI art show and craft fayre has been held at North Devon Yacht Club for over thirty years, with a wonderful collection of over 200 original paintings from local artists for you to view and purchase. Light refreshments, BBQ and licensed bar. Thanks to your support the Art Show income was over £20k with £7.5k retained surplus for Appledore Lifeboat and the RNLI
15 November, Quiz Night & Supper
Quiz and Supper, 7 for 7:30 pm at Appledore Community Hall, £12 per person, teams of 6 if possible or join a team on the night. Includes supper, nibbles on the table, licensed bar and raffle. Tickets from Jan Lees 07741 454288 or Jane Kivlin 07931 641853. Quizmaster Denis Ford
1 December, Carol Concert
Always special, join us at the Lifeboat Station on Sunday 1 December at 2:00pm for carols with Appledore Band followed by mince pies and mulled wine
2 Dec, Yellow Welly Breakfast
Join us at Market Street Kitchen, Appledore for the annual Yellow Welly Breakfast kindly hosted by Josie and her team.