Lyme Regis is marking a truly special milestone in 2026, with a series of events to celebrate the 200th anniversary of a lifeboat in the town.
What better way to celebrate than a Red Arrows display over the bay to launch the Lyme Regis Lifeboat Week?
The world-famous Red Arrows are scheduled to take to the skies above Lyme Regis on Saturday 15 August 2026. This will be the first time the Red Arrows have appeared over the town since 2017, and promises to be a memorable moment for residents and visitors to the town.
To help make this exciting display possible, a fundraising initiative known as The Red Arrows 100 Club has been re-launched, with the support of Lyme Regis Town Council.
Hosting a Red Arrows display is a significant undertaking, and the costs associated with staging such an event are considerable. The Red Arrows 100 Club has been created to give individuals, businesses and supporters the opportunity to contribute towards bringing this iconic display back to Lyme Regis.
The display will form a centrepiece of the town's celebrations, honouring two centuries of lifesaving service, courage and dedication by the men and women who have saved lives at sea since 1826.
It will mark the start of Lyme Regis Lifeboat Week, one of the town's most-loved annual events, attracting thousands of visitors and raising vital funds for the RNLI.
Whether you are a resident, visitor, local business or simply someone who loves Lyme Regis, your support will help create a celebration the whole community can be proud of.
Membership to The Red Arrows 100 Club will support the fundraising effort and members will receive the following benefits:
- Exclusive Red Arrows 100 Club tie or silk scarf
- Exclusive Red Arrows lapel badge
- Two tickets to Red Arrows 100 Club Champagne Reception to watch the display from an advantage point on the Marine Parade (4 tickets per couple).
- Regular Newsletter
- Previous members of The Red Arrows 100 Club will receive a 20% discount on the membership fee, as will couples.
If you would like to join the membership club, please complete our online form here.
Or download a paper copy of the form here, print and return to:
Red Arrows 100 Club, c/o Lyme Regis Town Council, St Michael's Business Centre, Pooles Court, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3DB
For more information, please contact: Co-ordinator Philip Evans MBE, 07796 951 991