PICTURES: Felpham Fun on the Prom

Crowds turned out in force to enjoy Felpham Parish Council's annual Fun on the Prom.
By The Newsroom
Published 30th Aug 2017, 10:09 BST
Updated 7th Jun 2018, 18:25 BST
Littlehampton RNLI's new Atlantic 85 lifeboat, Renée Sherman, in action. Pictures: Derek Martin DM17842219aLittlehampton RNLI's new Atlantic 85 lifeboat, Renée Sherman, in action. Pictures: Derek Martin DM17842219a
Littlehampton RNLI's new Atlantic 85 lifeboat, Renée Sherman, in action. Pictures: Derek Martin DM17842219a

The weather on Saturday was ideal for a day of family fun on the coast, with live entertainment and a fabulous fireworks finale.

Teams from HM Coastguard Littlehampton and Littlehampton RNLI were in action on the water, demonstrating a sea rescue.

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HM Coastguard Littlehampton said: “The team were at Felpham Sailing Club as part of their sea week. Plenty of interested people came and saw us about the work we do and the equipment we use.

Station officer Richard Morris, left, and deputy station officer Laurence Pettitt from HM Coastguard Littlehampton DM17842242aStation officer Richard Morris, left, and deputy station officer Laurence Pettitt from HM Coastguard Littlehampton DM17842242a
Station officer Richard Morris, left, and deputy station officer Laurence Pettitt from HM Coastguard Littlehampton DM17842242a

“We also put on a rescue display with Littlehampton RNLI Lifeboat Station demonstrating how we work together to deal with an incident.”

Community First Responders were on the seafront, giving demonstrations of the emergency procedure CPR, defibrillators and first aid.