Don't mix the drink

It's New Years Eve and we wish everyone an enjoyable and safe night.

Whilst the weather is a little milder than usual, we urge party goers to stay on dry land and not mix your drinks.



Enjoy the night but stay out of the sea





Happy New Year

Maritime or Coastal Emergency , dial 999 Coastguard

The Force of the sea

Storm Frank yesterday ,shows it had a sting in the tail for the South Coast.




The cliffs are about 90 feet in height.

#Storm Frank

It's there for a reason.........

Please observe signs and taped off areas.

It's there for a reason , road flooded or tree fallen down

Don't put yourself or others at risk by ignoring it.

High Tide this morning - Storm Frank roles in

Storm Frank

Weather warnings are currently in place for coastal areas from Aberdeen to Shetland and from Stornoway, Belfast, down to Holyhead, Milford Haven and Falmouth as Storm Frank approaches.

Although additional rainfall may have an impact over land, it’s the predicted high winds that continue to cause most concern for the UK Coastguard.

Check the weather and tidal conditions before you set out so you can prepare your vessel accordingly or even ask yourself whether you should be going out at all.

Don't be tempted to go out and photographs in stormy weather No photograph or selfie is worth risking your life for.


However, as always, if you do see someone in trouble or are in trouble yourself, then call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.
# Storm Frank

Flood Alert

The following flood alert has been issued by the Environment Agency for East Coast of Dorset.



Flooding is possible for Castletown, Weymouth, Preston Beach, Swanage Bay, Studland Bay, Sandbanks, Poole Harbour, Bournemouth Beach, Hengistbury Head and Christchurch Harbour.



The Flood Alert is in Force for the morning tide on Wednesday 30th December.



High tide for Swanage on the 30th December 2015 is 10.15 am (2.10 meters)



Expect strong winds, Force 8 Southerly and big waves along the exposed Dorset Coast.  Spray is likely on Coastal roads.





Be aware and careful along beaches, promenades, coastal paths and roads.

Christmas Patrol

Having had Christmas dinner number five it's was time for a big walk.......




After a visit to the chaps at the National Coastwatch it was a very careful look over the edge to see some fresh cliff falls.




Not being bird spotters this was quite a sight to see in the hover riding the strong wind looking for prey.




A winters sun......just oddly a bit warm although windy.

Boxing Day dip

Congratulations to those who took part in yesterday Boxing Day dip.

So good to see so many people turn out to watch.

Maybe next year we will take part instead of watching !

999 - when would you call?

It's Boxing Day and demand on the emergency services is traditionally high.

Do you know when it's correct to call 999?



999 should only be used in an emergency. An emergency is when there is a danger to life or risk of injury being caused.


For the Police - When there is risk of getting injured, being threatened or a crime is being committed or the someone suspected of a crime is nearby. Non emergency 101

For the Coastguard - If you get into trouble . If you see someone or find yourself in difficulty at the coast. Non Emergency 01305 760439


For the Ambulance - Always call 999 if someone is seriously ill or injured and their life is at risk. Non Emergency 111


For the Fire Service - there is a small fire, life is at risk, someone trapped. Non emergency 03067 990019


Please don't mis use these valuable services ..... It could be your life that depends on them.

Each service has a non emergency number.

Merry Christmas

To all our readers ,

We wish you all a very merry and safe Christmas

Thank you to all our families, friends and the local community for all their support during 2015 - without you we can't do what we do.

Take a moment to think of those working or on call today.

Thinking of taking that Christmas walk ? You may want to check the weather

And should ...... You get stuck or need the Coastguard, we are on call throughout the Christmas holidays.

Call 999 and ask for Coastguard.

Team deployed on standby to ELF

The team have just been made aware that they are on standby to provide an ELF tonight for a rather important visit that may take place tonight.

ELF - Emergency Landing Facility is a secret landing site for Father Christmas - call sign " Santa One Zero Six"

The facility is similar to a HLS - Helicopter landing Site however it requires a slightly longer landing strip to allow the reindeer to stop and take off.

The ELF is a requirement under elf and safety rules for flying which requires all reindeer a 10 minute stop in every 6 hours flown.

Progress of the visit can be monitored however it's advisable that all children are asleep or the visit might not take place.

Due to our code of conduct we shall be unable to show pictures of tonight's ELF , however it's does look similar to this picture when " Santa one zero six " arrives.