Update report on Team member Dave Marsh and his Trainee Drowned Victim Search Dog Sasha

by admin | Mar 8, 2013 | General news

As readers of this site are aware, our ex-SARDA England dog handler, Dave Marsh, is training his current dog [Sasha] to locate drowned victims [DVSD = Drowned Victims Search Dog]. During his many training sessions with his first dog [Search Dog Chi] Dave met up with...

Receipt of very thoughtful donation from family of the late Mr John David Rayton

by admin | Mar 7, 2013 | Donations, General news

On Friday 16th November 2012, we were involved, under the direction of Rossendale and Pendle MRT, in a multi team large scale search operation to try and locate a missing man, 70 years old John David Rayton, in the Barnoldswick / Gisburn area of Lancashire. On...

Very kind donation from our valued supporters at North Turton Parish Council

by admin | Mar 7, 2013 | Donations, General news

We are extremely happy to report today the receipt of a very kind £200.00 donation from our valued and very supportive friends at North Turton Parish Council, via Glenys Sydall, Clerk to the Parish Council. Since 2005 the North Turton Parish Council has kindly...

Further public appeal in connection with items stolen from team member Paul Chisholm”s car at his home address

by admin | Mar 6, 2013 | General news

We reported yesterday that thieves recently struck by breaking in to team member Paul Chisholm’s vehicle at his home address, and stealing a large quantity of his personal mountaineering equipment from the boot of his vehicle, along with some items of team...

It”s not just search and rescue kit that the team needs

by admin | Mar 6, 2013 | General news

Recently the fridge / freezer within the kitchen at our Ladybridge Hall Base / HQ gave up on us and needed urgent replacement. A quick call from our Base and Catering Officer Chris Tennant to team member Matthew Hailwood, led Matthew chatting to his boss, Paul of Paul...