Rescheduled RNLI service set for this weekend

Wednesday, 2 March 2022 07:45

Douglas RNLI has announced new arrangements for a commemorative service, after it was postponed due to Covid-19.

The Annual Sir William Hillary Commemorative Service is now taking place at 3pm on Sunday March 6 at St George's Church in Douglas.

The service, which will honour the founder of the RNLI, is to be led by Rev Dr Michael Brydon, Chaplain to the Bishop of Sodor & Man.

The crew and committee of the Douglas station invite all supporters of the RNLI lifeboat service to join them on this occasion.

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