Newbiggin Coastguard Rescue Team

24/11/2025

17/11/2025

Well we’ve been overwhelmed with the response to our area recruitment drive! A big thank you to everyone who’s interacted with the posts so far!

A reminder that we’re currently recruiting at

Seaham
Hartlepool
Redcar
Eyemouth
Holy island
Seahouses
Blyth
Amble
Newbiggin
Howick

Applications are being received up until the 1st December. If you’re interested but have some questions about exactly what the role involves then here are some FAQ’s to help you decide whether it’s for you or not.

Q: Do I need previous experience or qualifications?
A: No — full training is provided. We’re looking for people with commitment to helping the community and teamwork skills.

Q: Is this a full-time job?
A: No — it’s a voluntary role. The majority of our team have regular jobs and respond to incidents when available to do so.

Q: How much time do I need to commit?
A: You’ll need to attend regular training sessions (usually once a week as well as maintaining your competencies with other courses which you’ll be notified of well in advance) and respond to callouts when you can. You’ll also complete initial training when you first join to become operationally competent.

Q: What kind of person are you looking for?
A: Reliable, calm under pressure, willing to learn, adaptable and approachable.

Q: What’s the reward?
A: Knowing you’ve helped save lives at sea and made a difference in your local community. You’ll also be part of a supportive, professional team. You will be able to claim a small amount for your time and mileage when attending incidents.

If this sounds like you, click the link below to submit your application.

https://submit.forms.service.gov.uk/form/89/apply-to-be-a-volunteer-coastguard-rescue-officer/220

12/11/2025

Our team trains throughout the year on Tuesday nights. Last night we did a joint training exercise with RNLI Newbiggin Lifeboat Station at Cresswell locating a missing person (one of the RNLI gents kindly hid on the beach for us), performing casualty care and extracting them from the beach.

It’s great to do joint exercises and we thank the RNLI for organising this one.

It takes a certain amount of dedication to attend regular training in the winter months as well as being called out on live incidents. If that sounds like something you could do, get in touch as we’re currently recruiting for more team members.

10/11/2025

🎄✨ Join the festive fun with the RNLI Newbiggin Lifeboat Station for their Annual Christmas Fayre! ✨🎄

📍 Where: Newbiggin Golf Club
📅 When: Saturday, 22nd November 2025
🕙 Time: 10am – 3pm

Enjoy a day full of Christmas cheer with delicious baked goodies, cakes, tea, coffee, and beautiful crafts. The RNLI shop will also be open - and keep an eye out, 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮 𝗺𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 so keep your eyes peeled! 🎅

Come along, support your local lifeboat crew, and get into the Christmas spirit!
What's On in Newbiggin by the sea South East Northumberland

10/11/2025

Proud to stand together with RNLI Newbiggin Lifeboat Station in rememberance

Our volunteers (some of whom are veterans themselves) are always proud to take part in Newbiggin's annual Remembrance Day Parade alongside the Newbiggin Coastguard Rescue Team.

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old.
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them.

10/11/2025

Yesterday, our team attended the service at Memorial Park in Newbiggin to pay our respects to all those who have served and sacrificed for our freedom — past and present.

We stand proud to serve our community, remembering those who gave everything so we could live in peace.

If you’re inspired to serve your community too, we’re currently recruiting volunteer Coastguard Rescue Officers. Find out more through the link in our bio.

09/11/2025

02/11/2025

𝗕𝗹𝘆𝘁𝗵 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 – 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲

Blyth Town Council would like to thank everyone who attended our annual Fireworks Display at Blyth Beach, which saw over 18,000 people join us for this much-loved community event.

At around 6:10pm, prior to the display, our event stewards were alerted to an incident on the beach involving a person in the water. The Coastguard, and our onsite ambulance and Paramedic teams attended immediately. This incident occurred outside of the event area and was managed entirely by the Coastguard team.

Our event team worked closely with all emergency services to support their response. At the request of the Coastguard Officer in Charge, the fireworks display was delayed by 15 minutes to allow emergency vehicles to leave the area safely and to ensure the continued safety of the crowd. Once emergency services had completed their response and our stewards were back in position, the event continued as planned.

As with all our events, public safety remains our top priority. We appreciate everyone’s patience and cooperation during this time.

The Mayor of Blyth said: “A medical emergency occurred at Blyth Beach where Coastguard, Ambulance, and Paramedic teams attended. The display was delayed to allow our emergency services to do their vital work safely, and I’d like to thank everyone for their understanding and cooperation.”

We understand this was a very distressing situation, and our thoughts are with their family.

𝗔 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 Blyth Coastguard Rescue Team
“The team attended a coastal emergency incident last night at Blyth Beach where a person was recovered from the sea. The incident was not linked to the Blyth Town Council fireworks event. One person was taken to hospital by the ambulance service. The fireworks display was delayed for 15 minutes at the request of the Coastguard Officer in Charge to ensure the safety of emergency crews.
If you see or suspect anyone in danger at the coast, please dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard.”

Blyth Town Council would again like to thank everyone who attended and all our event partners, stewards, and emergency services for their professionalism and support.

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺
𝗕𝗹𝘆𝘁𝗵 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹

01/11/2025

Incident update!

The team have been inundated with messages about an incident tonight, we can confirm the following statement as facts.

The team attended a coastal emergency incident this evening at Blyth beach where a person was recovered from the sea, the incident was not linked to the Blyth Town Council fireworks event, we can confirm one person was taken to hospital by the ambulance service.

The request from the Coastguard Officer in charge asked for the display to be delayed by 15 minutes while the incident was being dealt with, this was not the result of any incident within the event itself, it was for the emergency service's safety while dealing with the incident.

If you see or suspect anyone in danger at the coast dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard

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