About Carnoustie Coastguard Association
CCA was founded in the early 80's at the time Carnoustie Coastguard started their first bonfire in front of the station for family and friends. It became popular with residents year after year, quickly outgrowing it's original location and for safety reasons had to be moved to it's current location at the 'Black Slab', now in conjunction with the Gala Committee's 'Torchlight Parade' this event has become one of Carnoustie's main events of the year but this event only takes place due to the generosity of the residents as we receive no outside financial help. All the association work is done outwith our official duty to HM Coastguard. We are a registered charity in Scotland and have taken part in fundraising for a variety of organisations including Rebecca House, Children with special needs and Handicapped swimming clubs, more recently Carnoustie Coastguards have taken part in a sponsored walk to raise funds for 'Help for Hero's'. The Coastguard team here in Carnoustie also act as waiters at the annual Pensioners Christmas and Burns supper nights at the British Legion. We ask and thank you for your continued support for the 'Coastie Bonfire Night'.
Carnoustie Coastguard Association Description
CCA was founded in the early 80's at the time Carnoustie Coastguard started their first bonfire in front of the station for family and friends. It became popular with residents year after year, quickly outgrowing it's original location and for safety reasons had to be moved to it's current location at the 'Black Slab', now in conjunction with the Gala Committee's 'Torchlight Parade' this event has become one of Carnoustie's main events of the year but this event only takes place due to the generosity of the residents as we receive no outside financial help. All the association work is done outwith our official duty to HM Coastguard. We are a registered charity in Scotland and have taken part in fundraising for a variety of organisations including Rebecca House, Children with special needs and Handicapped swimming clubs, more recently Carnoustie Coastguards have taken part in a sponsored walk to raise funds for 'Help for Hero's'. The Coastguard team here in Carnoustie also act as waiters at the annual Pensioners Christmas and Burns supper nights at the British Legion. We ask and thank you for your continued support for the 'Coastie Bonfire Night'.
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Thank you to the Titantic Pizza shop for the scary guardian of the Bonfire
Just a reminder that this evening is our Annual Bonfire night . If anyone has any wood that is surplus to requirements could they please drop it off to us at the Blackslab . Apologies but we are unable to collect . Thank you Fireworks team
Hi Everyone,
Hopefully the weather holds out for the weekend so we can have the annual fireworks display in Carnoustie.
As usual the display is planned to start at approximately 1900 at the black slab, once the torch lit parade has been completed and we have got everyone safely away from the fire.
... We appreciate all the support from the community. The event is organised by volunteers and paid for by donations, without which we would not be able to run the display.
Hope to see a big crowd on Saturday, we have another big display organised!
The Fireworks Team
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We would like to say thank you to everybody who provided us with support in putting on this years display. It took a lot of work but the display went ahead successfully and we hope all those who attended on Saturday night enjoyed it. Hopefully see you all next year!
The fireworks display team.
Preparations for tonight. Display will start at 1900.
OurCarnoustie
Hi All, After some uncertainty this year we are pleased to announce that the annual bonfire and fireworks display will be going ahead on Saturday 4th of Nov 2017. Usual location and times. Many thanks to all of the support from individuals, organisations and businesses we have received for this years event which is the first one that will take place without Lindsay Martin at the helm. We look forward to seeing everyone on Saturday night!
We are all extremely shocked and saddened by the news of the passing of our leader and Station Officer, Lindsay Martin. We shall miss his guidance, advice, humour and all the fun times we have had during our service at Carnoustie Coastguard. Our thoughts and sympathies go out to Norma and all the Martin family. A true gentleman who will never be replaced. May you rest in peace LM.
From all your coastie officers.
Turns out we were lucky with the weather tonight. Thanks to everybody who provided support today and helped us put on tonight's display. Hope everyone had a good night 😀
Fireworks are all primed and ready for tonight!
Hi All!
It's that time of year again, bonfire and fireworks night 😀 As usual we are planning on having a display again down at the blackslab on Saturday 5th November. The display will start around 7pm. Thanks to all the donations from last year we are able to put on this years display, all donations raised this year will go towards next years event. Fingers crossed the weather is good and we hope to see as many of you as possible on the 5th!
Hats off to the Aberdeen coastguard teams currently out along the river Dee.
Many thanks to all who made donations for the fireworks. Without your donations we could not put on the display. We hope everyone enjoyed the night and look forward to seeing you in 2016 😀
All set for tonight's display! Rain is due to stop, fingers crossed!