Kyle RNLI crew launch to assist Santa searching for grotto
THE weather wasn’t the best but the sight of a familiar figure aboard a lifeboat near Kyle set young pulses racing on the shore.
On Saturday, the Kyle of Lochalsh RNLI crew launched to assist a very special guest for their annual Santa’s Grotto.
Despite the atrocious weather, lots of local families got into the festive spirit, many donning their Christmas jumpers, to visit Santa at Kyle Lifeboat Station.
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Throughout the day there was a steady queue of children waiting to visit Santa and get their picture taken with him, whilst the tea and coffee table was in high demand as people tried to dry off from the rain.
There was also an opportunity for people to do some Christmas shopping as there were gifts and cards available from the table sale, whilst the children had the chance to get their faces painted and post their Christmas letters to Santa at the North Pole.
A Kyle RNLI spokesperson said: “We would like to thank everyone who helped make it such a success. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has supported us throughout the year and we hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year”.
The RNLI charity saves lives at sea. Its volunteers provide a 24-hour search and rescue service around the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland coasts.
The RNLI operates over 238 lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland and, in a normal year, more than 240 lifeguard units on beaches around the UK and Channel Islands.
The RNLI is independent of Coastguard and government and depends on voluntary donations and legacies to maintain its rescue service.
