Plans are under way for the return of Lifeboat Week to Lyme Regis in July

A provisional programme for the week, beginning on July 24, is being discussed by members of the town’s Lifeboat Supporters' Group.

The week – a summer highlight since the 1970s – was cancelled last year because of the pandemic.

Chairman of the supporters group Ken Lavery said: “We feel we have to be optimistic and hope that restrictions will be lifted by late July.

“We are making plans to stage as many events as possible during the week, including old favourites and new activities subject to any Covid-19 restrictions which might still be  in place. We will update you on progress via our Facebook page and website.” (https://www.facebook.com/LymeRegisLifeboatWeek https://www.lymeregislifeboatweek.co.uk)  

Lifeboat Week has raised hundreds of thousands of pounds for the RNLI’s life-saving charity since the 1970s. In 2019 the week raised a record £40,000.