Teddington RNLI will be featuring at this year's Teddington Christmas Light Up, which is on next Thursday, 28 November.

A bright orange Class D lifeboat, Alderman Penny Shelton and little blue tractor will be parked alongside the Kings Head, as well as a stall brimming with RNLI Christmas cards and stocking fillers.

The Teddington RNLI will be outside The King's Head pub on the High Street during the Light Up (Credit: Tilly O'Brien)

Children will be welcome to climb aboard, try out a helmet, explore the boat and the tractor and get a taste of the charity's lifesaving work on the river.

Stormy Stan will be on hand for selfies and a friendly wave.

Normally based opposite The Wharf restaurant on Manor Road, volunteer crew members dressed in their special kit will be on hand to answer any questions from 5pm until 7.30pm.

The Teddington RNLI lifeboat station is opposite The Wharf Bar & Grill on Manor Road (Credit: Tilly O'Brien)

Matt Allchurch, Teddington RNLI lifeboat manager said: "Our lifeboat is a firm favourite at Teddington Lights Up.

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"It is one of the most important fundraising events for our local lifeboat station each Christmas.

"Come and say hello, the crew (and Stormy Stan) would love to meet you, your family and friends."