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01/09/2026

𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐥 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐬, 𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐧! 🫖✨

Tonight at 8pm on BBC Two, our local heroes take centre stage on Saving Lives at Sea (Series 11, Episode 3). When three children find themselves swept out to sea in a small inflatable dinghy off the coast of Lynemouth, the volunteer crew at Newbiggin Lifeboat Station drop everything to answer the call. What follows is a high-stakes race against the tide and time—a powerful, edge-of-your-seat reminder of just how fast a calm day on the water can turn into an emergency.

Every single week, these men and women leave their jobs, families, and warm beds at a moment’s notice. They step into harsh conditions, driven by pure courage, dedication, and a commitment to keeping our community safe. Tonight, the rest of the UK gets a front-row seat to the skill, selflessness, and sheer grit that define our local crew.

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 & 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭
📺𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭: Tune in to BBC Two tonight at 8:00 PM.
⚓𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐔𝐩 𝐋𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫: Can’t make 8 PM? Head over to BBC iPlayer, search for Saving 🌊𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐚, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝟏𝟏, 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝟑.
🥹𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐞: Send this post to friends and neighbours across Northumberland, and let’s flood the comment section with our appreciation!

To the incredible volunteer crew at Newbiggin RNLI: we could not be prouder to have you watching over our shores.

Best of luck with tonight’s broadcast—the whole community will be tuning in to cheer you on! 🧡⚓️

What's On in Newbiggin by the sea Newbiggin By The Sea - Village Forum Newbiggin Diary Dates and more

01/09/2026

There are still spaces available for our free Shorebirds for Beginners guided walk along East Sea Sands at Newbiggin this Thursday! 🐥

It's such an exciting time of year to be out on the coast watching the birds as autumn migration is in full swing - you just never know what we will see!

No experience required, and binoculars are provided if you don't have your own. We will also have our telescopes to use on the day for even closer views of the birds 🔭

Hot drinks vouchers are kindly provided by Newbiggin Maritime Centre for after the walk ☕

Book your place on our website:
www.spaceforshorebirds.co.uk/upcoming-events

Newbiggin by the Sea Town Council

29/07/2026

🚨 CALL TO ACTION FROM NEWBIGGIN ENVIRONMENT NETWORK: Help Clear Nurdles from Newbiggin Bay! 🚨

You may have heard about the recent environmental incident at the Port of Tyne on July 19th, where the vessel Wind Orca collided with the BG Orange. The impact damaged shipping containers, spilling up to 25 tonnes—an estimated 1 billion tiny plastic pellets (nurdles)—into our waters. These lentil-sized raw plastic manufacturing pellets float and travel rapidly with wind and tide.

These are have now been detected along Newbiggin Bay beach. While these pellets are non-toxic to touch, they pose a serious threat to marine life, fish, and seabirds who misidentify them as food. Volunteers are working hard to clear them before they get washed back out to sea or swallowed by wildlife!

For more information head towards Newbiggin Environment Network Facebook Group -https://www.facebook.com/groups/264936659475714/

🌊 CLEAN-UP SCHEDULE (Post-High Tide Windows)
The absolute best time to clear nurdles is just after high tide along the tide line before the next tide washes them out.

🌊Wed 29th: 6:00 AM – 10:00 AM & 4:45 PM – 9:00 PM
🌊Thu 30th: 6:00 AM – 10:00 AM & 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
🌊Fri 31st: 6:00 AM – 10:00 AM & 6:15 PM – 9:30 PM
🌊Sat 1st: 6:00 AM – 10:00 AM & 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM

🧹 WHAT TO BRING & BEST TECHNIQUES
Sandy Areas: Large brushes, dustpan & brush sets, mesh bags/sieves, heavy-duty bin bags, and gloves.

Rocky Beaches: Garden forks (to gently lift seaweed patches), dustpans, brushes, and sieves.

⚠️ Golden Rule: Watch your step! Avoid stepping on or trampling nurdles into the sand, as this buries them and makes recovery much harder.

Dog Owners: Keep dogs on leads while accessing areas on the beach outside of dog ban.

📦 WHAT TO DO WITH WHAT YOU COLLECT & EVIDENCING
Bag & Label: Place collected waste in bags and leave them next to local council bins. Mark bags clearly as ‘Volunteer Collections’.

Take Photos (Crucial!): Photos are needed for official evidence and damage tracking. Please upload your photos to the ‘Photos Only’ section or local chat thread in the group.

👥 HOW TO GET INVOLVED
This is pure grassroots people power in action! You don't need to wait for instructions—if you have free time during the post-high-tide slots, head down and start sifting.

𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘀—𝗱𝗼 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻, 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻! 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲.💙

📱 Join the WhatsApp Group: Join Newbiggin Volunteers Here - https://tinyurl.com/Join-Newbiggin-Volunteers-Here

📖 Read the FAQ & Clean up Guide: Check out the Nurdle Hub NE Clean up Guide before heading out - https://tinyurl.com/Nurdle-Beach-Cleanup-Guidance

📰 Local News Reference: Read the BBC News Article for background context - https://tinyurl.com/2waaf4e7

What's On in Newbiggin by the sea Newbiggin By The Sea - Village Forum Northumberland County Council Group Newbiggin Learning Hive Newbiggin Community Gardens and Workshop at Elizabethan Hall Newbiggin SA Newbiggin Boxing Club Newbiggin Sailing Club RNLI Newbiggin Lifeboat Station

25/07/2026

🛍️ Support Local Makers Today!

Looking for the perfect Saturday plans? Come on down to the Newbiggin Maritime Centre and explore the North Crafted Artisan Markets!

Discover incredible unique creations from local makers and artists, all under one roof.
📍 Where: Latimer Room, Newbiggin Maritime Centre
⏰ When: Today, 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM
🎟️ Entry: Completely FREE!

🌟 Traders: Want to join future markets? Scan the QR code on the flyer at the event to apply!

See you there! 👇

25/07/2026

25/07/2026

19/07/2026

Can’t wait to try this place out . Just around the corner from Low Tide 😀

12/07/2026

An absolute hidden gem and a must if you are in the area . So peaceful and beautiful in the garden . Will return to go inside the Tower as it wasn’t open but spent a long time talking to one of the volunteers today about the history of the place .

04/07/2026

🎶 Live Music This Saturday 🎶

Join us this Saturday 4th July from 3pm for a fantastic afternoon of live acoustic music at Cafe Needles Eye.

We’re delighted to welcome Acoustic Duo Bruce & Turner, bringing great tunes and a relaxed atmosphere, the perfect way to spend your Saturday afternoon.

🍴Full menu available
🥂Great selection of cocktails, wines, beers & spirirts
🎵 Live music from 3pm

Bookings and walk-ins are both welcome.

SupportLocal

22/05/2026

What a lovely idea 🏖️☀️

BEACH LIBRARY ⛱️🐚🌊☀️

We’re so excited to share our new little addition here at Cafe Needles Eye… our very own Beach Library! 💛

Feel free to help yourselves to buckets & spades, beach balls, games, and plenty more to keep the little ones entertained while enjoying the beach. ☀️⛱️

And of course, we haven’t forgotten our furry friends either 🐾🐶

They now have their very own little library too 🪵

Pop by, have fun, and enjoy the seaside together 🌊

Please be respectful and return items once you have finished so others can use them 😊

Thank you 💙