NCI Torbay

20/10/2026

A "Big Thank You" to you and your guests for supporting our Gala Night, from the feedback we have had so far it was a great night, enjoyed by all and we would love to see you all again next year.
As regards the picture's taken during the evening they have been up loaded to our Torbay NCI Flickr account (link below). Images can be downloaded from there.

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We would ask that you tag your guests as we do not have details for all those that attended

If you would like copies of the original image files please send an email to: [email protected] and we can forward them to you, all we ask is if you could make donation.
Our photographer, Sam Wyton donated her services for free and we are extremely grateful to her as we are with the results of her evenings work.
To order image files please quote the number next to the image and we will email them to you, there is no charge, but we would suggest as a donation £5 for 2 images or £10 for 5.
All of the donation will go to Torbay NCI, instructions for donating will be sent with the image L.

Once again a big thank you for your support.

On behalf of the Torbay NCI Gala Night organising Committee

12/10/2026

02/09/2026

Great work from Torquay Coastguard Rescue Team and we are proud to say that it was one of our own watchkeepers who spotted the casualty down the cliff and informed the CRT. All of this from over 2 miles away on Daddyhole Plain and through a set of binoculars. Great team work by all of the Search and Rescue agencies.

Hoping the casualty makes a full recovery very soon

20/08/2026

Always glad to be of some assistance when somebody is in need and great to be appreciated. Sending best regards and thoughts to all concerned..

The Torquay Neighbourhood Team want to publicly thank 2 members of the Torbay National Coastwatch Institution and another member of the public.

Yesterday, the 18th of August a concern for welfare incident took place on Daddyhole plain in Torquay, all 3 individuals assisted in intervening in the incident and provided immediate first aid until officers from the Torquay Neighbourhood Team arrived.

We were not able to get details of the member of the public but wanted to highlight our appreciation for all those that helped.

For information on the Torbay NIC please visit - https://orlo.uk/CoHnX

18/08/2026

18/08/2026

We know that people are keen to enjoy the sunshine as the hot weather continues into the weekend. Some simple safety tips can help to keep you and your friends and family safe at the coast this summer.

Check the weather forecast and tide times before setting off ☀️

Keep away from unstable cliff edges and cliff bases 🪨

Swim at a lifeguarded beaches, and follow beach guidance and flags 🏊

Enter the sea slowly - cold waters can prompt cold water shock, making you gasp uncontrollably 🥶

Watch out for mud. If you get stuck, lean back to spread your weight and call for help 🛟

Don’t use inflatables at the seaside, and avoid watersports when winds blow out to sea 💨

Make sure you tell someone where you’re going and when you’ll return 🕕

Carry a fully charged mobile phone in a waterproof pouch 📱

If you or others are in trouble at the coast, don't delay. Call 999 and ask for the Coastguard ☎️

18/08/2026

Please check the tides times, check the weather for offshore winds, and if you do get into difficulties..remember...Float to Live...

09/08/2026

The UK will experience a partial solar eclipse on Wednesday 12 August.

The extent of the Sun’s coverage and the timing of maximum obscuration will differ across the country. Local weather conditions may impact viewing opportunities, so it’s worth checking the forecast in advance 🌦️

Northeast Scotland will have around 88% covered just before 7pm, whilst in the far southwest of England there will be around 96% coverage just after 7:15pm.

Never look directly at the sun; use a pinhole projector or certified eclipse glasses to view it.

Are you looking forward to this spectacle? ☀️🌕