Fin Whale (Balaenoptera physalus) on Parbean Cove Nare Point today (19.02.2020).
Wednesday 26th February - Watchkeepers, family and friends enjoying lunch. Our thanks to the New Inn Manaccan for their hospitality and to Colin M for organising.
Sainsbury's Helston Collection 11/01/2020
The collection at Sainsbury's Helston on 11/01/2020 raised £185.25. Thank you to Amanda, Mandy, Suzie, Brian, Cliff and David D for their efforts.
The schooner De Gallant (photograph below) proceeding north towards Falmouth on Monday May 5th.
Press Release May 2020 Re-Opening Of The Station
Don Garman the Station Manager leading the Station out of lockdown 25/05/2020
The first step towards better toilet facilities, environmentally sound waste management and improved water provsion got underway 30/06/2020 when Jones Drainage and EDS Solutions undertook water percolation tests at Nare Point. The data will be included in the design details and will form part of the application to the Environment Agency for a permit.
Radar Replacement 01/07/2020
A snapshot of traffic in Falmouth Bay on Sunday 12th July B Watch - very busy and a solo watch!
Sunday August 2nd C watch The Looe Lugger Erin sails past NCI Nare Point in light winds during the early evening. Formerly a Pilchard driver she was built in 1904 by Arthur Frazier in Mevagissey. The yard building is now occupied by the Mevagissey Museum. Thanks to Don G for the image.
Colin Saunders takes advanatage of a lovely summer's day, 11th August to replace the temperature and humidity sensor on the Davis weather station. Thanks to Don G for the image.
August 15th - NCI Nare Point celebrates the 70th birthday of the NCI's Royal Patron Princess Anne by flying the Union Flag. Thanks to Kathleen D for the image.
Article In The Falmouth Packet 05/10/2020
Tuesday - 1st Dec - site prepared for the concrete base for the two 1000 litre watertanks. Don G in action, photo courtesy of Colin S
Wednesday - 2nd Dec 1600 Hrs - the waste water treatment plant arrives on site. Photo courtesy of Colin S.
Tidying up after installation of waste water treatment plant - Friday 4th December.
The two new rainwater tanks now connected to the Station, providing significantly increased storage capacity
Colin Saunders, for the first time switches on the water pump to fill the header tank. No more assembling the pump and lowering it into the bowser.
Spring flowers - Bluebells and Pink Campion in the compound at NCI Nare Point
Chris Bale called in at Nare Point Wednesday 2nd June. He is running 28 marathons in 28 days to raise money for his baby girl Anabella who sadly died. https://www.gofundme.com/f/walk-for-anabella
Pilgrim of Brixham BM 45 passing NCI Nare Point on Sunday July 4th inward bound into the Helford for a night at anchor off Durgan. Pilgrim was built by Uphams as a Brixham Trawler in 1895. She later became a freighter in Germany and was involved in smuggling armaments to Norway in 1945. Now operated by the Pilgrim Heritage Foundation Trust out of Brixham. Thanks to Don G for the photo.
A wonderful afternoon on Saturday 14th August - our first fundraiser in 18th months!
Tea In The Garden - Saturday 21st August 14.00 - 17.00
NCI Nare Point Watchkeeper Bill James and wife Melanie hosted and organized tea in the garden at their home, Millbrook, Pemboa on Saturday 21st August. The rain held off, the guitarist played, and visitors enjoyed tea and cakes, participated in the raffle and tombola and bought books and bric a brac, which altogether raised a very welcome £600 for NCI Nare Point.
Two seals basking on the reef in front of the Station on Sunday 22nd August. Thanks to Colin M for the photos
Our stand on National Coastwatch Day at Three Tuns. A lovely evening attended by watch keepers, family and friends, raising £70.76. Together our two recent events at Three Tuns have raised £211.76 with possible new watchkeepers and a potential Friend of Nare Point. Our thanks to Three Tuns for their hospitality.
A lovely view of the Station taken from the coast path on a beautiful sunny Friday afternoon in August
Wakey wakey lemon shakey - a stunning sunrise at 07:55 Saturday October 9th, thanks to Colin S for the photos
Taken from the Station Sunday 3rd October our thanks to Clifford M for the photos
Someone is enjoying their lunch! Taken from the Station on Sunday October 3rd, thanks to Clifford M for the pictures
Blue Tern taken from the Station Tuesday 28th September, thanks to Don G for the photo.
A lucky start to December 2021 - even a double rainbow for B Watch on 01.12.21. Thanks to Dave N for the photos.
Saturday December 4th Sainsburys, Helston - NCI Nare Point's first supermarket collection for almost two years. Station manager Don Garman and watchkeeper Mike Slater staff the stand. Both were impressed with the generosity of shoppers.
Christmas present for NCI Nare Point
The Station Manager and Watchkeepers at NCI Nare Point would like to thank the following for their generous support which has enabled the Station to order an APM 120mm SD -APO binocular:
Tanner Trust
Cornwall Council Community Chest
Cockwells
Gweek Classic Boatyard
and three of the Stations Watchkeepers
The binocular will enable watchkeepers to see further and obtain sharper images and thus provide better support to those on the water in Falmouth Bay and the Helford entrance.
Watchkeepers, family and friends celebrate Christmas 2021 - a great time was had by all!
A busy end to B Watch on Saturday 26/03/2022. Coastguard 924 on execrcise just off the Station practising casualty recovery. Thanks to Colin S for the photos
Details for our celebration of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee 2022
NCI Nare Point Watchkeepers received 5, 10 and 15 year service awards at the Station's 2022 AGM on 27th April. Presentations were made by John Strike whose family have been involved with the Coastguard for 200 years.
Queen's Jubilee Celebrations At Mullion Golf Course
Monday 11th July – The High Sherriff of Cornwall, Andrew Williams and the National Chairman of NCI, Clive Pouncey, visited NCI Nare Point. One of Andrew’s charities for the year are the NCI stations in Cornwall. During his year of office, he is visiting all of the Stations in the county. Thanks to Lesley S for the photo.
NCI Nare Point celebrated National Coastwatch Day on July 24th by having a presence in Helford Village. Watckeepers staffed a stand in the village car park, visited Helford Sailing Club, the Shipwrights Arms and travelled across the river, courtesy of the ferry company, to the Helford Passage. Funds were collected and water safety leaflets distributed. Image: NCI Nare Point Watchkeepers Lesley Suddes, Amanda Steele and Tim Hawkins staff the stand in Helford Village Car Park.
A public access AED provided by the Ronnie Richards Memorial Charity was installed at NCI Nare Point on 5th August. This new installation was funded by the Goonhilly Wind Farm Fund through the Cornwall Community Foundation. The station is located in a relatively remote part of the South West Coastal Path and will be of benefit to walkers and to the Coastguard Rescue Team.
The High Sheriff of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, Andrew Williams, has selected the National Coastwatch Institution(NCI) as one of his charities during his tenure and has made a point of visiting every NCI station in the County. On Thursday 8th December he presented a series of awards for great service to the community to individual members of the NCI at a coffee morning in the picturesque setting of Lanhydrock Memorial Hall in front of an audience of fellow NCI members and their partners, Also attending was the former chair of the NCI Lesley Suddes, Sector Manager Jim Jefferis and National Board Secretary and Liaison Trustee Jonathan Rothwell representing the Board of Trustees of the charity. The event took place at Lanhydrock Memorial Hall.
NCI Nare Point's excellent Christmas dinner at Falmouth Golf Club 7th December 2022.
Andrew Wiliams, High Sheriff of Cornwall, and Don Garman, station manager were today 23/01/2023 presented with a cheque for £534 by Louise Thurston, landlady of the Five Pilchards in Porthallow. The funds were raised for Nare Point NCI over Christmas with the proceeds from the Xmas quiz, a large hamper raffle, the auctioning of the hamper, by its winner, and a couple of 'Al Stewart' fan club T shirts
Andrew Williams, Cornwall's High Sheriff, visited Porthallow on the 23rd January to present NCI Nare Point Watchkeeper, Len Jepp with a High Sheriffs Award. The award recognised Len's excellent service to the station and to NCI. Len is a founder member of the station, was station manager for ten years, for a while was also treasurer and is now responsible for the Station's 50 - 50 Club. Station Manager Don Garman, with award recipient Len Jepp and Andrew Williams, High Sheriff of Cornwall. Image: Colin Saunders
Mike W accepting the role of Deputy Station Manager at NCI Nare Point at the AGM on Monday night with Station Manager Don G. Thanks to Su W for the photo.
NCI Nare Point Service Awards representing 75 years of service at 2023 AGM. From left to right Mandy Boydle (10 years), Gillian Richardson (15 years), Suzanne Allin Falmouth RNLI, Virginia Malcolm (15 years), Don Garman, Station Manager, Cliff Malcolm (15 years), Bill James (5 years). Two were unable to be attend. Thanks to Su W for the photo.
The formal opening of the new Information And Training Room by John Strike, whose family have been involved in the Coastguard Service for a combined period of 200 years. A talk by John to the Porthleven Christadelphians in the Autumn and the auction of photographs contributed to the funds raised to replace a window, lower the ceiling improve lighting and install storage cupboards. Watchkeepers undertook the decoration and mounting of display panels. Funding to transform the space was generously provided by the Porthleven Christadelphians, the Five Pilchards at Porthallow, The Helford Passage Car Park Trust, Cornwall Community Chest and two individuals. Thanks to Don G for the photos.
NCI Nare Point marked National Coastwatch Day by setting up a stand at Porthleven courtesy of the Harbour Inn from 10.00 - 17.30 staffed by eight watchkeepers, a trainee and a supporter. Funds were raised for the station and watchkeepers spoke to members of the public about NCI and water safety. One member of the public decided not to go paddle boarding having been pointed to the sea conditions, whilst another sought an explanation as to why the water had reduced in the harbour since the morning! Several visitors enquired about serving as watchkeepers. Splat the Rat and a Punch and Judy show entertained children and adults alike. Thanks to Alan R and Mike W for the pictures.
Falmouth HMCG Visit 19/10/23
Falmouth HMCG Visit 27/10/23
Super image of Lady Hamilton off the Station on 18/12/23. Thanks to John S for the picture
Watchkeepers and partners enjoyed an excellent festive lunch at Falmouth Golf Club on 14th January organised by Station Secretary Rod McCarron and Mary McCarron. A raffle of a wealth of prizes, including an amazing vegetable hamper donated by farmer Chris Hoskins and the auction of a brand new electric chain saw, raised £242.50.
Deputy Station Manager Mike W with Treasurer Su W delivering a presentation to the residents and staff of Porthgwara Nursing Home in Coverack on 05/02/24. Good questions from the residents and an enjoyable afternoon for the watchkeepers.Our thanks to Sylvia H for the photos.
Station Meeting 27/02/24 followed by a very interesting presentation by Richard C on the Newlyn Tidal Observatory.
International Woman's Day 08/03/24 Lesley S providing training for Kathy M
Station Manager Don G at the Cornish Amateur Radio Rally in Truro on 07.07.24. Thanks to Alan B for the photo
Arrival of the National Coastwatch Institution 30th Anniversary Flag on Wednesday 3rd July at NCI Nare Point from NCI Bass Point National Coastwatch Institution. Watchkeepers welcomed the flag with a BBQ. Departure on the 4th July via kayak out to the Yacht Bally Hoo and welcome pictures at NCI Portscatho. A superb couple of days and thanks to all that made the event so special.
