Formby Set to Celebrate 250 Years Since the World’s First Lifeboat Station. Did you know that Formby is home to one of the most remarkable achievements in maritime history? This June, the village will come together to celebrate an extraordinary milestone – 250 years since the establishment of the world’s first organised lifeboat station right here in Formby. The special weekend-long event, “Formby 250 – Where Lifeboat History Began”, will take place from Friday 26th to Sunday