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NX4254 : PIRSAC

near to Bladnoch, Dumfries And Galloway, Great Britain

PIRSAC

PIRSAC is the acronym for Port William Inshore Rescue Service Action Committee. The service was formed in 1978 after a fisherman was in difficulty near Port William and the nearest lifeboats were several miles away in Stranraer and Portpatrick. After much fund raising a semi-ridged inflatable boat was purchased and put into service, manned by volunteers. Since then there have been 210 callouts under the control of H.M. Coastguard. Normally a sea rescue service the PIRSAC also provides valuable river support for the annual raft race on the River Bladnoch.

Wigtown and District Community Festival 2011

The annual community festival in 2011 ran from Saturday 9th July until Sunday 17th July. It included something for everyone:- fancy dress competition, chocolate making, fun fete, concert, pool tournament, folk music, pairs bowling, 10K fun run, pet show, open golf tournament, line dancing, car treasure hunt and a raft race. The event was sponsored by many of the local businesses and shops and visiting tourists had the opportunity to experience some of the local culture in Wigtownshire.

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2011

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Grid Square: NX4254, 166 images (more nearby)
Photographer: Andy Farrington (find more nearby)
Image classification^?: Supplemental image
Date Taken: Sunday, 17 July, 2011 (more nearby)
Submitted: Monday, 18 July, 2011
Geographical Context: Rivers, Streams, Drainage
Subject Location: OSGB36: NX 4204 5419 [10m precision]
WGS84: 54:51.4497N 4:27.7401W
Photographer Location: OSGB36: NX 4208 5418
View Direction: West-northwest (about 292 degrees)