Fundraising Events 2023

17 February, Quiz & Supper

Quiz and Supper 7 for 7:30 pm at Appledore Community Hall, £10 per person, teams of 6 if possible, includes a hot supper, nibbles on the table, with a licenced bar and grand raffle, contact Pat 01271 346560 or Nigel 07958 3545978.    All tickets now SOLD

9 March, Sir Chay Blyth

A presentation and supper at North Devon Yacht Club with Chay Blyth, the first person to sail non-stop around the world (West to East) in 1971. Tickets £15 each, includes supper, for tickets contact Pat Hughes 01271 346560.
All tickets now SOLD, £1400 raised

25 March, RNLI SOS Day 

11-4:00pm at North Devon Yacht Club, craft stalls, live music, sausage sizzle BBQ, RNLI souvenirs and a licenced bar. Come along and enjoy the view over the estuary from the club house.  £1200 raised thank you

22 April, ABBA tribute in concert

Don't miss the fabulous Take A Chance On Us ABBA tribute at St Mary's Church Hall, Appledore EX39 1RL on Saturday 22 April. Tickets £15 each with live music, licenced bar and snacks.  
Thanks to your support £1700 was raised 

23 June, Going for a Song

Join us for an evening of music with Jo Jones and friends,  tasty BBQ food and delicious desserts, licenced bar and a fun charity auction at The BIG Sheep, Abbotsham EX39 5AP, 7:00 for 7:30pm tickets £15 each order online 
Thank you for your support which raised over £2000 for the RNLI and  Appledore Lifeboat

9 July, Sea Sunday

We regret Sea Sunday has been cancelled at the Lifeboat Station for this year due to Appledore Lifeboat operational reasons on Sunday 9 July. 

9 Sept, Fun Dog Show

For all family pooches with winning potential bring your humans to Tapeley Park on Sunday 9 September and join in the fun dog show with refreshments available for all dogs and their owners. Postponed until 2024. 

19 August, Tea at Tapeley

One of the most popular events on the calendar and always a sell-out, join us on Saturday 19 August for Devon cream teas and musical entertainment in the beautiful gardens at Tapeley Park. Tickets are £10 each (children under 8 years Free). Phone Pat 01271 346560 Thank you for supporting this event which raised over £1400 in support of our Lifeboats

16 September, Clovelly to Appledore walk

Always popular with over 100 walkers participating last year, join us again on Saturday 16 September for the Clovelly to Appledore walk, with BBQ and return transport from Appledore book at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rnli-clovelly-to-appledore-walk-tickets-523007548657Join us on JustGiving with your friends and raise some extra funds for the lifeboat at https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/appledore-lifeboat-walk-23 
Thank you to the 150 walkers who registered and  have helped to raise over £7k so far

21-22 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 and craft work from local artists for you to view and purchase. Light refreshments and licenced bar. Visit  https://www.rnliartshow.co.uk Thanks to Wendy, Lee and Sally who organised the event, the Art Show generated £18K sales of original works and £6,500 for Appledore Lifeboat and the RNLI

1-31 October, RNLI Fish Suppers

Support the many local restaurants and pubs holding special RNLI Fish Supper events throughout October in Appledore, Instow, Bideford and Westward Ho! All funds raised go towards supporting Appledore Lifeboat

27 October, Cousin Jack and Seafood Supper at NDYC

Back by popular demand, Cousin Jack shanty group from Bude will entertain us at North Devon Yacht Club as part of the RNLI Fish Suppers events in October. Tickets £25 per person from Pat Hughes 01271 346560.Thanks to everyone who supported this event and made the evening such as success. 

17 November, Quiz Night & Supper

Quiz and Supper 7 for 7:30 pm at Appledore Community Hall, £12 per person, teams of 6 if possible, includes a hot supper, nibbles on the table, with a licensed bar and grand raffle. Tickets from Jan Lees 07741 454288.

15 November, RNLI 200 Years & Counting

A talk by RNLI Appledore Guild at North Devon Yacht Club, Instow, 7:30 pm. All NDYC members and guests welcome. 

3 December, Carol Concert

Always special, join us at the Lifeboat Station on Sunday 3 December at 2:00pm for carols with Appledore Band followed by mince pies and mulled wine