Freshwater Independent Lifeboat

08/06/2026

Freshwater's James Metcalfe has completed an extraordinary 711-mile walk to Germany after 55 days on the road, raising more than £8,000 for 2 charities close to his heart. The 31-year-old arrived in Coburg, Germany on Friday (6th June), having set off from the Isle of Wight on 12th April. The Fresh...

07/06/2026

UPDATE: Izzy’s trans Pyrenean challenge.
Unfortunately Izzy became unwell at the end of the second phase 😟. He developed chest pains and went to hospital where they diagnosed inflamed arteries.
He has completed 230km but cannot carry on.
A friend , whose bike was broken and unrepairable, was planning to carry on and complete the challenge using Izzy’s bike.
The just giving link will be closed down on the 10th June.
Thank you to all who have already donated.
Izzy hopes to be home on Wednesday and hopefully he has recovered from the huge exertions already made on our behalf and has suffered no permanent damage.
Thank you Izzy for your efforts, you are a star 🌟👏👏

06/06/2026

06/06/2026

2 miles to go!!!!! 709miles walked for 2 amazing charities Freshwater Independent Lifeboat The Lily Foundation.
Please donate now:

https://gvwhl.com/RU05L

Isle of Wight Round Table
Team Teddy

06/06/2026

An absolute inspirational guy!

James, you have smashed it out the park!

Day 55: 16.6 miles today from Altenstein to Coburg
The Last push, can’t believe it.
I have 3 members of Round Table 151 Coburg with me today.
Please donate now:
https://gvwhl.com/RU05L

Freshwater Independent Lifeboat
The Lily Foundation
Isle of Wight Round Table
Team Teddy

03/06/2026

Wight Wheels 2026 Charity Classic Car and Bike Show presented by Wight American Cars and sponsored by Premier Ford returns to Chale Recreation Ground for its biggest show ever on Sunday 14 June.

Now in its ninth year, Wight Wheels has become a must-see Island event where everyone can enjoy a vibrant mix of vehicles, from Classic & Modified Cars to Hot Rods, Motorbikes, Trucks and even Commercials.

The show boasts a great variety of trade stands, food stalls and attractions for all the family, with music from Wight DJ ‘s and a host of live acts keeping everyone entertained throughout the day!

Whether you’re showcasing your wheels or simply looking forward to a great day out as a visitor, it’s going to be a fantastic show for the whole family.

All proceeds from the event have always supported an Island charity, and this year Wight Wheels is very proud to support the Freshwater Independent Lifeboat and the amazing work they do.

Show Vehicle entry is just £5 which includes the driver and all passengers, with spectators being asked for a donation for parking and admission.

Mainland exhibitors and showgoers can also get discounted ferry travel from Wightlink & Red Funnel for travel to the Island for Wight Wheels 2026.

Please visit the Wight Wheels page for more details, and we look forward to welcoming you to the biggest and best ever Wight Wheels event!

01/06/2026

UPDATE:
Unfortunately Izzy became unwell at the end of the second phase 😟. He developed chest pains and went to hospital where they diagnosed inflamed arteries.
He has completed 230km but cannot carry on.
A friend , whose bike was broken and unrepairable, was planning to carry on and complete the challenge using Izzy’s bike.
The just giving link will be closed down on the 10th June.
Thank you to all who have already donated.
Izzy hopes to be home on Wednesday and Hopefully he has recovered from the huge exertions already made on our behalf and has suffered no permanent damage.
Thank you Izzy for your efforts👏👏

Our fantastic supporter Izzy Cuelho has started his amazing trans Pyrennean challenge raising funds for us. Since Sunday he has completed the first two stages, a total of 230km and 16 hours riding.
What a star👏🌟.
Please show your support if you can, using the link below.
https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/izzys-bike-ride?utm_medium=CA&utm_source=CL

27/05/2026

Our latest Freshwater Independent Lifeboat News Update is out now! 🚤

Inside this edition:
🔹 Progress on the new lifeboat station
🔹 Incredible fundraising challenges supporting FILB
🔹 Upcoming events including Wight Wheels 2026
🔹 Day At The Bay returns this August
🔹 Volunteer crew recruitment updates

A huge thank you to everyone continuing to support Freshwater Independent Lifeboat — every donation, event visit, share and fundraiser genuinely makes a difference.

24/05/2026

Some stunning photos of this mornings exercise 🌊☀️

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23/05/2026

🚨 Final Chance to Buy a Brick 🚨

📅 Deadline: 8th June 2026
To allow time for the bricks to be prepared ahead of our official opening in early August, our Buy a Brick scheme will be closing in early June.
If you’d still like to be part of this special project, please make sure your brick purchase is completed before the deadline to avoid missing out.
A huge thank you to everyone who has supported the scheme so far — we’ve sold an incredible 777 bricks to date! 👏
We can’t wait to see the station ready and share this exciting milestone with you all. ❤️

🧱- https://justgiving.com/page/filbbuyabrick

Thanks to Wight Sky Media for the 📸