NCI Exmouth were proud to take part in this year’s Remembrance Parade in Exmouth, a moving event that honours the courage and sacrifice of our armed forces past and present. The parade brings the community together to remember those who gave their lives in service, and to show support for veterans and serving personnel. It’s a moment to reflect, pay tribute, and ensure their legacy is never forgotten.

Today NCI Exmouth were privileged to be invited along to Holy Trinity Church as part of the Exmouth Town Council Civic Service by the Mayor. We were one of a number of civic organizations and local charities who serve the Exmouth community.

This year the theme was a marine one; with sea shanties and acappella singing all with nautical themes being sung beautifully in church by various groups.

Thank you to Exmouth Town Council.

It was followed by a civic reception with tea and cakes!

Today was our annual Declared Facility Status (DFS) assessment and we passed with flying colours.

The DFS is a standard established through a Memorandum of Understanding between His Majesty’s Coastguard and the National Coastwatch Institution. It is a benchmark that all NCI stations must attain and uphold, and passing the assessment maintains formal recognition of NCI Exmouth as a Search and Rescue (SAR) asset, equivalent in status to RNLI Lifeboats and SAR Helicopters.

Hugh and Steve managed the majority of the Assessor’s practical questions and requests for documentation before handing over to Cheryl and Phil for the second watch. This year’s assessment featured several conning exercises with the Inshore Lifeboat (ILB), both within and outside Pole Sands. Special recognition goes to them for their focus and diligence that was evident throughout the extended exercise period in difficult weather conditions. The assessment concluded with a constructive feedback session between the RNLI and our team, observed by the Assessor, who commended the professionalism demonstrated by all parties from the initial pre-exercise briefing through to the debrief.

A big thank you to everyone involved in the preparation and successful execution of this year’s assessment.

Our Presentation Team were invited to speak to an organization called Moose International at the Exmouth Football Club last night.
Our DSM, John D gave a talk about our charity and how we assist His Majesty's Coastguard and other Search and Rescue colleagues to keep the Coast safe.
Thank you for the invite and your generous donation.

Moose International is an organization founded in 1888 and whose objective is the relief of need and financial hardship from youth, old age sickness or disability. It is dedicated to caring for young and old, bringing communities together by raising charitable funds for community organizations.

Our Presentation Team delivered an informative talk to the Sidmouth and East Devon Walkers at the Exmouth Rugby Club. The talk was preceded with a short walk around the seafront.

Some of the feed back from the 14 walkers who attended were:

• "Great talk"

• "Excellent; just the right length of walk followed by similar length talk which was really interesting and informative"

• "Very informative talk. All good"

• "I learned a lot about National Coastwatch"

• "The walk was amazing, really enjoyed getting out and meeting the NCI who were very informative"

• "Interesting stroll and informative talk"

Thank you for organizing this as part of the Sidmouth & East Devon Walking Festival. Thank you also for your donation which will help us keep "Eyes Along the Coast".