It was a proud moment when two volunteer Watchkeepers at the National Coastwatch Institution in Fleetwood were presented with the rare and prestigious Certificate of Merit award.
It follows an incident in July 2025, when NCI Watchkeepers Sue Wolstenholme and Simon Woodrow, were responsible for alerting the search and rescue services and helping to save the lives of two fishermen.
Sue and Simon were handed the awards, by the High Sheriff of Lancashire, at a special ceremony at Rossall Tower yesterday and our photographer Lucinda Herbert was there to capture the occasion.
7. Watchkeeper Awards
High Sheriff of Lancashire visited Rossall Point Tower to present awards to volunteer Watchkeepers, including its highest award, the Certificate of Merit, following an incident where two lives were saved. Photo: Lucinda Herbert | Iconic Media
8. Watchkeeper Awards
High Sheriff of Lancashire visited Rossall Point Tower to present awards to volunteer Watchkeepers, including its highest award, the Certificate of Merit, following an incident where two lives were saved. Photo: Lucinda Herbert | Iconic Media
9. Watchkeeper Awards
High Sheriff of Lancashire visited Rossall Point Tower to present awards to volunteer Watchkeepers, including its highest award, the Certificate of Merit, following an incident where two lives were saved. Photo: Lucinda Herbert | Iconic Media
10. Watchkeeper Awards
High Sheriff of Lancashire visited Rossall Point Tower to present awards to volunteer Watchkeepers, including its highest award, the Certificate of Merit, following an incident where two lives were saved. Photo: Lucinda Herbert | Iconic Media
11. Watchkeeper Awards
High Sheriff of Lancashire visited Rossall Point Tower to present awards to volunteer Watchkeepers, including its highest award, the Certificate of Merit, following an incident where two lives were saved. Photo: Lucinda Herbert | Iconic Media