by admin | May 6, 2002 | General news
Dominating our training over the winter and spring just gone, has been the teams’ Casualty Care course, run in accordance with the exacting requirements of the MRC Casualty Care certificate course. Taking into account everything from airway management to...
by admin | May 5, 2002 | General news
The team once again provided a standby rescue cover for the annual Rotary Club of Darwen “Tower Trudge” sponsored walk on Darwen moor (which passed without incident – over 150 people took part).
by admin | May 5, 2002 | General news
Dave Marsh, handler of search dog Chi, was asked to represent SARDA England, as an assessor, on the SARDA Wales national assessment weekend, on the 4th-5th May. What a great honour to be asked, we feel! Details on Dave’s trip will follow…
by admin | May 4, 2002 | Donations, General news
We’ve had another great month so far for fundraising – a collection on the 4th at Safeway in Breightmet raised £272.99 (thanks to the generous shoppers!)… we’ll be out again on Friday the 9th! Also, a £10 donation from our loyal...
by admin | May 3, 2002 | 2002, Incident
At 01:50AM, GMP requested the assistance of the team to search areas of moorland near Wilton after an abandoned car was found, which belonged to a person who was known to be in a depressed state. This search was inconclusive, and the man was later found by members of...
by admin | Apr 30, 2002 | 2002, Incident
We were requested to assist Oldham MRT in the search for an 80 year old man – also called into help were Rossendale SRT. 30 members from Bolton were involved, and we were stood down after 3 hours when the man was located unharmed. Infra-red shot detailing the...
by admin | Apr 29, 2002 | Donations, General news
We have received a donation of £100 from the Original Bay Horse, in Horwich – where the Horwich team members can be found most nights! Another great donation. Also, we received a donation of £20 from Mrs. M. Biddlestone at St. Thomas Moore High...
by admin | Apr 28, 2002 | General news
The team, alongside RAYNET, provided a standby rescue cover for the “Endurance GB” horse event, which consisted of a 25 mile route from Bolton to Salford and return. A grateful donation of £50 was received for our services. (The event passed without...
by admin | Apr 28, 2002 | 2002, Incident
GMAS contacted the team for assistance with the evacuation of a 26 year old woman who had sustained a fractured lower leg in a fall on the slopes below Peel Tower, Holcombe. 2 team vehicles were quickly on scene and a very steep ground stretcher evacuation was...
by admin | Apr 27, 2002 | General news
A record supermarket collection on Saturday April 27th, when shoppers donated £471.15 on the team collection day at Asda, Moss Bank Way, Bolton. Thanks to all the shoppers, and of course Asda, for making this such a successful day.
