National Coastwatch Needles have appointed a new station manager to take over from Tony Stables at the end of his 4-year tenure.
During his time as station manager, Tony has overseen the awarding of the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, organising a Royal Visit from HRH The Princess Royal, the awarding of outstanding station in the annual external assessment as well as increasing the membership, particularly in attracting more female watchkeepers.
Tony will be remaining as a Senior Watchkeeper as well as his other voluntary roles in the community.
At the official handover, carried out in accordance with COVID-19 restrictions, Tony Stables said:
“ Notwithstanding a period in April, we have since maintained our daily watch over the waters of the Western Solent albeit with single manning and COVID-19 protocols and I am immensely proud of all members of the Needles NCI who have responded magnificently throughout this crisis.
“It has been a privilege to lead the Needles NCI during the past four years and I wish my successor every good fortune.”
The new station manager is local Parish Councillor Terry Dimmick. Terry has been the Deputy Station Manager for the last 3 years.
