King Charles III Coronation
To all our volunteer watchkeepers and supporters and extended Search and Rescue Family colleages, we wish you a safe and happy long weekend. Thank you for what you do.
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Winterton-on-sea Coastwatch
A bitter sweet evening where Winterton Coastwatch members gathered for a final meal together at the Boathouse Rollesbay. We all had a wonderfull meal and a jolly few hours but it was sad on parting knowing it was for the last time. Let’s hope local authorities see sense and allow a presence back on this …
Happisburgh Station
It is with great sadness we have to tell you that the past Controller of Happisburgh Coastwatch Station Fred Rendell has passed away. “Fair winds and following seas, to you sir, Stand down your Duty done” RIP Fred.
Hartlepool Station
Sadly have to advise you that Bill Wilson the Manager of Hartlepool Coastwatch Station has passed away. “Fair Winds and Following Seas to you Sir. Stand down, Duty Done“. Sadly the Station has also had to close down due to the shortage of Watchkeepers also.
HRH Prince Philip
The Following message has been sent to the Official online Book of Condolence for Prince Philip on behalf of the Trustees and Watchkeepers of the Group. “May on behalf of all our Watchkeepers, Trustees, May I send to our Queen and Family of the Duke our Condolences and as a Navy Man “Fair Winds Calm …
Merry Christmas
From All at Seasafety Group to all Stations in the Group. We wish you Seasons Greeting and a brighter New Year to All Watchkeepers and Supporters in 2021. David Moore (General Secretary to the Group) Trevor Smith (Chairman)
Important Information
All of our watchkeepers have been given the status of “Key Workers” as Declared Assets of HM Coastguard. They have been issued with a letter of authorisation to this affect. RECOMMENDATIONS From SSG OFFICERS 5th November 2020 For use during lock down, we suggest that all watchkeepers during duty hours and travelling to and from …
Covid-19 Test & Protect App
Both England and Scotland have now released a Test and Protect App We would strongly recommend that you download it to your smart phone to help fight this dreadfull disease. England Download by visiting https://www.nhs.uk/apps-library/nhs-covid-19/ Scotland Download by visiting https://protect.scot/
INFORMATION
Information www.what3words.com This app is highly recommended by SSG to be downloaded to all Watchkeepers Smartphones (if they have one) for a land based incident , it is now used by Emergency Services to locate the position of the emergency quickly. Available on iPhone and Android devices Virus-free. www.avast.com
Covid-19 Update
Covid-19 Update Just to let you know all Seasafety Group Stations are now closed Sheringham Coastwatch Station closed at midnight on the 23.3.2020 may I wish you all good health over the coming months