Newbiggin Coastguard Rescue Team

26/12/2025

24/12/2025

Merry Christmas from all at Newbiggin Coastguard Rescue Team.

Our team will be on call over the Christmas and we’d like to thank them and their families who support them going out at the sound of a pager and at all hours of the day.

🎄 🚨 🌊

11/12/2025

Coastguard rescue teams are ready to respond to coastal incidents 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

If there is an emergency at the coast over Christmas, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard 🎄

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