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How your support helped the RNLI in 2024

437 Lives saved

25,327 People aided by lifeboat crews and lifeguards

9,141 Lifeboat launches

I’m taking on the Mayday Mile Challenge to support RNLI volunteers

This May, I’m completing a mile-a-day challenge to help RNLI crews save lives at sea.

During summertime, more people flock to beaches and coastal towns to make the most of everything they have to offer – from glorious sunshine to adventurous watersports. And as temperatures rise, so do calls from people in trouble in the water.

By answering this Mayday call and giving a gift today, you can make a real, lifesaving difference. Your kindness will help give volunteers everything they need to launch to the rescue, and make sure they’re ready to face their busiest season.

Will you sponsor my RNLI Mayday Mile Challenge and support the courageous crews?

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MayDay Mile Day 31

Sunday 31st May
The bears final May Day Mile started with a trip from Penarth to Ilfracombe on the Waverly, the worlds last ocean going paddle steamer. Once in Ilfracombe they visited the RNLI shop, an interesting building housed in an old pharmacy. We had a relaxed stroll round the town visiting Lantern Hill and St. Nicholas Chapel which houses the oldest working lighthouse in the country.
Nice finish to the 31 days of my May Day mile.

MayDay Mile Day 30

Saturday 30th May
Our penultimate may day walk. Today we paid a visit to Welney WWT on our wayback home.
Extremely hot so a relatively short walk which gave us time to admire the wetlands and their residents. 
The reserve is now used as flood defences for Bedfordshire when the entire area is under water as the river Ouse "washes" over its banks.

MayDay Mile Day 29

Friday 29th May
A Short walk around Cromer Promenade and town including the church. 

MayDay Mile Day 28

Thursday 28th May
Today the bears visited the house and gardens of Felbrigg Hall. While the house was very interesting, containing one of the largest collections in the National Trust, the bears were more interested in the woodland, lakes and the occasional deer. 

MayDay Mile Day 27

Wednesday 27th May
A Visit to Sandringham Estate and House. Not such a long walk today, however the nears had a good day running around the Gardens and Topiary. 

MayDay Mile Day 26

Tuesday 26th May
A visit to Blickling Hall. Started the day early with a walk around the Estate. Vert impressive grounds and an unusual mausoleum. Walk peppered with several stops in the shade due to the heat. 

MayDay Mile Day 25

Monday 25th May
A visit to Cley and Salthouse marshes. The first wildlife trust nature reserve in the country. Finley, Freddie and Eddie enjoyed another day out along the coast. Sun cream generously applied. 

MayDay Mile Day 24

Sunday 24th May
Cromer and Overstrand circular walk plus a visit to the Cromer Lifeboat Station and their Tamar class All Weather Lifeboat. 

MayDay Mile Day 23

Saturday 23rd May
A visit to Wimpole Estate owner by the National Trust. Lots to see including a rather large Folly, walled garden and rare breeds farm. Finley and Freddie enjoyed a walk in the sun, making a few new friends. 

MayDay Mile Day 22

Friday 22nd May
A walk around Cefn Onn Park/ Finely and Freddie enjoyed the very colourful Rhododendrons. 

MayDay Mile Day 21

Thursday 21st May
A walk around Roath Park. Finely and Freddie enjoyed meeting and saying hello to the various wildfowl. 

MayDay Mile Day 20

Wednesday 20th May
An evening walk around most of the churches in Penarth, there are lots. 

MayDay Mile Day 19

Tuesday 19th May
A walk around Cardiff's civic centre, some very interesting memorials. Yes that is a Gull on top of the Falkland conflict memorial. 

MayDay Mile Day 18

Monday 18th May
A 4 mile walk along the Ely river from the Pump Station to Penarth. Finley stopped a sculpture on route that tripled him. 
Freddie and Eddie enjoyed the Darlek

MayDay Mile Day 17

Sunday 17th May
A talk to Cardiff Bay via the Barrage. Finley made a new friend. 

MayDay Mile Day 16

Saturday 16th May
Finley and Freddie's walk today took in a number of listed building around Penarth. The old post office, the Library, Window Arcade, the old public baths, the Turner Gallery and the Yacht Club. 

MayDay Mile Day 15

Friday 15th May
A trip to Barry Island. Finley and Freddie enjoyed popping into the RNLI shop, so much so they nearly didn't leave. A rather windy walk but thankfully no rain.

MayDay Mile Day 14

Thursday 14th May
A short walk around Penarth, avoiding the rain where possible. 
Freddie and Finley shared a 'large' sandwich. 

MayDay Mile Day 13

Wednesday 13th May

Cosmeston and Lavernock point.   Finley, Freddie and me walked to lavernock point via Cosmeston unfortunately the medieval village was closed. Then walked back along the Wales coastal Path. 

On this day 129 years ago, Guglielmo Marconi achieved the first wireless transmission over open sea, sending a Morse code message from Flat Holm Island to Lavernock Point in Wales. The message ("Are you ready?") covered roughly 3.7 miles. 

MayDay Mile Day 12

Tuesday 12th May
Today's Walk took Finley and Freddie to the Gower. Caswell Bay and Bishopston Valley. Followed by a visit  to see the Mumbles Lifeboat. The lifeboat is currently moored off Mumbles head so was not that easy to pictures. 

MayDay Mile Day 11

Monday 11th May
A day out on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal as well as fourteen locks. 

MayDay Mile Day 10

Sunday 10th May
A winding walk around Parc Bryn Bach around the lake and the woodland and wildflower trails. 

MayDay Mile Day 9

Saturday 9th May
Today's walk was down to Penarth Marine, where conveniently the Barry Dock All weather Shannon lifeboat is currently moored while they dredge Barry Dock. 

MayDay Mile Day 8

Friday 8th May
A six and a half mile walk around Castell Coch and Craig Yr Allt, taking in the Sculpture trail. 

MayDay Mile Day 7

Thursday 7th May
The Ely Trail Walk and St Fagans national museum of history.
An excellent walk. 

MayDay Mile Day 6

Wednesday 6th May
This mornings walk around Penarth took in the pier then through Alexandra park always nice,  passed a few churches, and the Masonic Hall with the final stop being at the Marie Curie postbox topper. The postbox is under a tree hence all the bits of leaf on the topper. 

MayDay Mile Day 5

Tuesday 5th May
A Short walk today to fit it around all our other RNLI commitments.  Finley thought that School looked fun, and enjoyed a short break at the Old Penarthian Rugby ground. 

MayDay Mile Day 4

Monday 4th May
A visit to Dyffryn Gardens and Tinkinswood Burial Chamber. 
Finley and Freddie found the day very interesting and enjoyed seeing the ancient Burial Chambers. We also came across an extremely friendly horse, who clearly wanted to be in the photo. 

MayDay Mile Day 3

Sunday 3rd May
A walk to Cosmeston, and around the Eastern Lake. Thankfully the rain forecasted stayed away. 

MayDay Mile Day 2

Saturday 2nd May
Today's walk starting and finishing at Cold Knap with a lovely stroll around Porthkerry Park with the opportunity of a yummy snap half way.  We needed energy to complete the final up hill section, which included a large number of steps. 

MayDay Mile Day 1

Friday 1st May
We are Off. 
I short walk today to get started. Got a few strange looks walking around Penarth with a RNLI Bear. Started at the Penarth RNLI Shop on the esplanade onto the pier and then into Alexandra Park with a loop back. 

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