SENIOR coastguard will talk about the impact of changes to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.

Geoff Matthews will be holding a lecture and question and answer session in Southampton entitled 21st Century Coastguard on the changes, such as closures to coastguard stations, and the potential consequences for marine safety in the Solent.

The meeting is at the Southampton Solent Conference Centre tomorrow at 7.30pm.

Tickets cost £5 and booking for the event is essential.

For more information log on to solentprotection.org.