by admin | Mar 24, 2004 | Donations, General news
The moors around the “Blue Lagoon” reservoir near Belmont (also known as Ward’s Reservoir, and by coincidence the scene of a dramatic real-life rescue just three days earlier see above) were a buzz of activity on the late evening of 24 March 2004 as...
by admin | Mar 22, 2004 | 2004, Incident
Our Team Leader was contacted by GMP in the early evening, for information and advice, concerning a 14 year old schoolboy who had become seperated from his school orienteering group, and was now in contact with Police via his mobilephone. Lancashire Police despatched...
by admin | Mar 22, 2004 | 2004, Incident
Early afternoon we responded to an urban rescue call from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service, regarding a construction worker who was lying injured after a fall on the 13th floor of a building under construction, in the Salford Quays area, of Salford,...
by admin | Mar 21, 2004 | 2004, Incident
Team Leader Garry Rhodes received a phone call from Lancashire Ambulance Service, regarding an incident at the Blue Lagoon, Belmont. At the same time as this phone call, Bolton Mobile 3 was flagged down by a member of the public near to the Blue Lagoon. Both the...
by admin | Mar 20, 2004 | General news
Five team members in two of our four Landrover Ambulances, put on a team kit and vehicle presentation to the Scouts, Explorer Scouts and Scout Leaders of Wigan Scout District, at the Wigan Scout District Headquarters in Greenough Street, Wigan. The event was well...
by admin | Mar 20, 2004 | General news
Our Chairman and Fundraising Officer, jointly journeyed to Deanery C.E. High School, Wigan, with one of our Landrover First Response Mountain Rescue Ambulances, to put on a kit and vehicle demonstration at the schools Annual Bazaar.
by admin | Mar 19, 2004 | Donations, General news
£25.00 was received today, from regular team supporter, Mrs. M.A. Holmes of Bolton. As ever we are extremely grateful for the continuing support of Mrs. Holmes.
by admin | Mar 17, 2004 | Donations, General news
Whilst relaxing in the Howcroft Inn, Bolton, for a post-AGM drink, team members present were surprised to receive a donation of £50.00 from staff at the public house. A customer who had recently lost a relative, wished to make a charitable donation with respect...
by admin | Mar 17, 2004 | General news
Oncemore we have been featured in the GMAS NHS Trust Newsletter, ” Rhythm & Blues ” ( Issue 8, March 2004 ), this time with an article describing how GMAS have helped us with our Ladybridge Hall Base, with very kind words about the team, accompanying...
by admin | Mar 17, 2004 | General news
Held for the first ever time in our new Ladybridge Hall premises, which easily accommodated the large team turnout of 42 team members present, the AGM followed its usual format. Reports were presented by our Chairman, Tony McNally, and our Team Leader, Garry Rhodes,...
