by admin | Dec 9, 2001 | General news
Congratulations to our search dog handlers (and dogs), Dave Marsh and Chi, Paul Baxendale and Blue, who have all successfully completed their annual assessment by SARDA, whilst on the Dartmoor assessment weekend on December 7th-9th.
by admin | Dec 8, 2001 | General news
Over 96 years dedicated service to the team was recognised on Saturday December 8th with a Mayoral reception at Bolton Town Hall for our Deputy leader Geoff Seddon (age 51, joined 1969), Alan “General” James (53, 1968) and John Davis (49 – a mere...
by admin | Dec 6, 2001 | General news
We hosted, at our Overdale base, the quarterly Greater Manchester Emergency Services Meeting, with GMP, GMFS, GMAS in attendance alongside our colleagues from the Oldham and Rossendale teams. We discussed operational matters and joint working. Our next meeting is...
by admin | Dec 5, 2001 | Donations, General news
A fantastic £1000 donation was received by our Fundraising Officer today from Horwich Floral Art Club. A great Christmas present!
by admin | Dec 1, 2001 | 2001, Incident
On Saturday December 1st we responded to A SARDA call to assist Bowland-Pennine MRT in a search for a missing 20 year old student in Lancaster, 1 Bolton dog team involved. The student had not been seen since celebrating his 20th birthday, a week ago. On Wednesday...
by admin | Dec 1, 2001 | General news
Again on Saturday December 1st, we held a collection day at the Asda superstore on Moss Bank Way, Bolton. The total raised was £390.60. Thanks to all those who gave so generously – an excellent start to December! Collection day at Asda (Moss Bank...
by admin | Dec 1, 2001 | General news
Also on Saturday, Garry (our Team Leader) attended the National MRC Team Leaders conference, in Preston. Present were leaders from 31 other teams, as well as 2 representatives from the Mountain Rescue Council (MRC). Among items discussed was the selection of new team...
by admin | Nov 25, 2001 | General news
Today we provided a Standby Rescue Cover for the Darwen Biathlon event. This annual charity event, organised by the Darwen Masters Swimming Club, comprises a .5 mile swim followed by a 5 mile run. The proceeds were donated to the Macmillan Nurses.
by admin | Nov 22, 2001 | 2001, Incident
Today we took a SARDA call to assist a NEWSART (North East Wales Search and Rescue Team) search for a missing (suicidal) 30 year old male in the Ellesmere Port area. 1 Bolton Dog team (Search dog “Chi”, handler Dave Marsh & navigator) was sent and...
by admin | Nov 19, 2001 | Donations, General news
We have recently received a £100 donation from Johnson Industries – as thanks for some recent hard work put in by our team secretary!
