STAND BY FOR A QUACKING DAY OUT
Teddington RNLI Open Day will take place on Sunday May 31 from 1pm until 5pm, marking the end of Teddington Lifeboat Week, which starts on May 24, it was announced today.
Look out for local promotions like a Lifeboat Treasure Hunt in Teddington independent shops and special activities in restaurants and pubs.
On the Open Day everyone is invited to visit the lifeboat station to celebrate the week of events and enjoy a day of river-themed fun and activities, including the now-famous, duck race.
An ‘armada’ of 1600 ducks raced along the Thames at Teddington in 2025 and over £5,000 was raised for the RNLI.
The full programme of activities is still being planned, but visitors will be able to:
· Climb aboard a lifeboat and its tractor
· See lifesaving demonstrations by volunteer crew
· Enjoy food and drink from local outlets such as Shambles, The Anglers and The Wharf, as well as RNLI volunteer-made cakes, tea, coffee and cold drinks
· Cheer along the Teddington Duck Race supported by Teddington Together, representatives of Teddington independent businesses who put on Teddington Lights Up each year.
· Meet firefighters and see a fire engine
· Play water safety themed games
· Get gory with a make up artist
· Hear ukulele and wind bands play favourite tunes
Put the date in your diary now for a week of RNLI lifeboat activities and then come and meet the volunteer crew, local traders and our neighbours.