Yesterday, Alan from Berkshire Lowland Search & Rescue and Mags from Bucks Search & Rescue had the honor of representing all Thames Valley Search & Rescue Teams during a special visit. They were invited to meet His Royal Highness Prince William at the Milton Keynes Blue Light Hub. Prince William's visit was focused on shining a spotlight on the importance of mental health support for our dedicated emergency workers from various professions.
Berkshire Lowland Search and Rescue were honoured to be presented with a Certificate of Recognition by Thames Valley Local Resilience Forum for its part in the multi-agency response to the Covid 19 pandemic between February 2020 and May 2021.
We are very grateful to Matthew Barber Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Thames Valley for supporting all 5 Search & Rescue Teams across Thames Valley.
A generous grant from Morrisons Foundation has allowed the water team to invest in one of the most advanced sonar systems commercially available, the Hummingbird Sonar Helix 15 with 360 Mega imaging.
BLSAR’s success hinges on our dedicated investment in search and rescue training. Over the weekend, five of our team members journeyed to Shropshire for rigorous water training.
On Saturday 2nd September 2023 the Team attended Thames Valley Police Open Day 2023 at the Force Training Centre, Sulhamstead, Berkshire.
On Saturday 1st July 2023 the charitable status of BLSAR changed from Deed of Trust (Charity number 1046861) to a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) (Charity number 1202260).
Registered Charity No. 1202260