Folkestone Coastwatch Open Day

No matter how long you live in this amazing town, there are always new places to discover. Tucked behind the Martello Tower on the East Cliff is the Coastwatch station. I battled the rain and strong wind to reach the top of the hill only bent the umbrella just a little. It did mean arriving at the door soaking wet, but the warm welcome by the station staff took my mind off such things.

Being such a dreadful day in terms of weather, the views were nothing to speak of except to witness the power of the sea. The Station Manager described the history of the team and, after a cup of tea, I had a brief lesson on maps and tracking ships in the Channel.

I am so delighted that the Coastwatch Station is open throughout the year, manned by a team of dedicated volunteers and that I can revisit them when the weather is better.