Last month we shared the news that a New RNLI shop was opening in Falmouth and they need your help. Falmouth's previous RNLI shop was part of the lifeboat station and had to be closed in December 2022 to make space for better crew-changing facilities.

The RNLI has been happy to share the news that the new shop has opened today (Thursday 15th June) ahead of the International Sea Shanty Festival.

The RNLI shop team will be hosted and co-located with the Falmouth Harbour front office team at 44 Arwenack Street, which they say is a perfect fit between the maritime organisations and the bustling footfall of the local community and visitors to the historic waterfront.

RNLI and Falmouth Harbour representatives outside the new shop (Image: RNLI/Simon Culliford)

Andy Bramwell, Community Manager for Cornwall, says: 'Falmouth's lifeboat has a proud history so I'm delighted for the station and its volunteers that we will opening a new shop in a part of town with more footfall. It means our supporters will find us more easily and the volunteer shop crew will be able to raise more funds for Falmouth's lifeboats and their crews.

'As with all RNLI shops, we depend on volunteers to open the doors and we are looking for new volunteers to get involved in what will be a busy shop in an RNLI town.'

The new shop will sell a wide selection of RNLI gifts and souvenirs, from homewares and clothing to toys and cards.

Holly Manvell, Falmouth Harbour's Head of Commercial Operations, said: "We are delighted that the RNLI will be at home alongside us in Falmouth Harbour. Their much-valued legacy and hard work to protect us all at sea is greatly appreciated.

"Falmouth Harbour is a marine hub in a sea-faring town, with over 2,500 water-going customers and over 110 sq km of water to oversee including 54km of coast and 80km perimeter of harbour. With all that in mind, it's incredibly humbling and exciting to be being able to support the local operation of our nations' much-loved institution. Welcome, RNLI!"

To find out more about how to volunteer don't hesitate to get in touch with Andy Bramwell at: [email protected] or apply online at Become an RNLI Volunteer - Be Part of a Lifesaving Tradition and search for Falmouth.

For more on the work of Falmouth Harbour visit www.falmouthharbour.co.uk