Dee estuary showcased in tourism campaign
West Wirral is being showcased to audiences across the country this spring as part of a new tourism campaign.
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RNLI lifeguards to return to duty
Lifeguards will return to duty on West Kirby beach for the start of the Easter holidays.
Hoylake RNLI retain Slater Trophy
Hoylake RNLI successfully defended their title in the annual Boxing Day Tug o’War. With a crowd of around a thousand people cheering them on outside Hoylake Lifeboat Station, the two teams took the strain on the rope before giving it their all to win the competition’s prestigious teapot
Marine Lake work essential for 'future viability'
Work on West Kirby marine lake to remove silt could cost more than £6 million. A report prepared for councillors warns: "Unless action is taken to remove the accumulating silt and sand build up on the lakebed, the future viability of the lake to safely operate water sports activities,
Warning over deep mud on way to Hilbre Island
Wirral Coastguard has issued a warning to people walking to and from Hilbre Island due to changes to sand on the beach. They have revealed that the RNLI in West Kirby has discovered significant changes to the beach topography between Little Eye and Middle Eye following Storm Amy. The area
Fireworks display in aid of RNLI
West Kirby Sailing Club is holding a fireworks display in aid of the RNLI. It is taking place on Saturday 1 November, with refreshments, alcohol and hot food available from 5pm before the display starts at 6pm. Hoylake RNLI said: "It's time to brighten up those darker
New fundraiser for lifeboat charity
A new volunteer fundraising chair has been appointed at Hoylake and West Kirby RNLI to lead activity to support the lifesavers at the two Wirral lifeboat stations. Carron Jones will be taking on the role, coordinating and running charitable collections, souvenir sales, events, donation boxes and a range of other
Hoylake RNLI launches search for new operations manager
The RNLI in Hoylake is recruiting for a new volunteer lifeboat operations manager. The role is a critical part of every RNLI lifeboat station’s management team, with a key responsibility of ensuring a permanent state of readiness for service of maritime search and rescue craft and personnel. Leading a
Wedding bells for West Kirby RNLI volunteers
Volunteers at West Kirby RNLI recently swapped lifejackets for wedding attire to watch two crew members tie the knot. Trainee crew members Eils and Peter were married last month in front of family and friends, including several fellow RNLI volunteers, on Eils’ home island of Anglesey. Eils has been part
Woman stuck in 'quicksand' rescued
Coastguard rescue officers freed a woman trapped in mud described as being like 'quicksand' in West Kirby. The incident happened during the afternoon of Tuesday 16 September when the person got stuck close to the marine lake. Two staff were able to extract her from the mud and
West Kirby lifeboat crew rescue to feature in TV series
The volunteer lifeboat crew of West Kirby take to the small screen on Thursday 4 September when they feature in a BBC Two series. Saving Lives at Sea showcases RNLI lifesavers throughout the UK and Ireland as they respond to everything from sinking ships to tidal cut-offs, and from kayakers
Busy Bank Holiday for RNLI crews in West Kirby and Hoylake
The RNLI in West Kirby and Hoylake were tasked to three separate incidents on Bank Holiday Monday. At 6.46am, they were requested to launch by the Coastguard after Hoylake RNLI had established a tow on their return from a previous shout. The vessel had been found drifting towards the
Council faces legal challenge over access to Hoylake beach
A legal claim has been filed under the Equality Act against Wirral Council over difficulties for people accessing Hoylake beach. Local resident David Cooke has submitted the claim to Wirral County Court, and says he is backed by 200 people who have signed witness statements, as well as the Friends
Hoylake lifeboat team star in TV series
The volunteer crew of Hoylake lifeboat have become small screen stars. The presenter of the Channel 5 series Coastal Adventures, Helen Skelton, spent time on board their all-weather Shannon class lifeboat. In a Facebook post, the team said: "Our crew were thrilled to host Helen for filming of an
Meet and greet day raises thousands for RNLI
A summer fundraising event hosted by Hoylake and West Kirby RNLI has raised almost £5,000 through generous donations from the Wirral lifeboat stations’ local community and supporters. The annual RNLI Meet and Greet Day on Saturday 26 July offered the public a rare chance to step aboard the lifesaving
Join West Kirby RNLI for a safety demonstration on World Drowning Prevention Day
West Kirby RNLI is holding a water safety event to mark World Drowning Prevention Day on Friday 25 July. From 12pm to 4pm they will be under the RNLI gazebo on the north end of West Kirby Marine Lake, by the Watersports Centre. There will be a float mat to