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2023 Activity Statistics of the Team Even through the Christmas and New Year period, Exmoor Search and Rescue are always on call to help the Missing and Vulnerable. Here’s a few Stats of the team’s activity through the year just gone. 🔺In 2023 ESRT had 47 callouts totalling 143hrs 10m. 🔺Callouts had an average duration of 3hrs 2m. 🔺On average, incidents required the team to travel 40 km from base. 🔺Our team had 153 training exercises totalling 877 hrs 58m in duration, from Casualty Care to Crag, Water to Search Management; as well as the whole team core training. 🔺The team supported 111 events totalling 364hrs 3m in duration, from talks, to mountain bike events; to shows and fundraisers. 🔺Here’s wishing all our team members, trainees, supporters and friends a happy and safe 2024. #volunteers #exmoorsearchandrescue #savinglives #teamwork #Somerset #NorthDevon

We work towards a world in which pets are family and families do not have to choose between remaining housed and remaining with their pets. Ross Barker and Sara Maria Muriello from our Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative, joined a powerful webinar with Don't Forget the Pets, supported by RedRover and Greater Good Charities, called "Mind the Housing Gap." Ross and Sara shared valuable knowledge, resources, and connected with fellow pet advocates working towards solutions for keeping people and pets together in housing. Learn more about this critical issue and how you can help. Watch the webinar replay: https://lnkd.in/eBmSCfDU

🌞 As we bid goodbye to July, let's welcome August with open arms and organized homes! Whether you're prepping for back-to-school or just eager to embrace the fall, an organized home can make the transition smoother. So, we've cooked up some fun and actionable tips to help you declutter, clean, and organize: 1️⃣ Car Cleanout: Start with a car decluttering session because a tidy car equals a happy commute! 2️⃣ Sports Calendar: With fall sports around the corner, create a family sports calendar to keep track of all the games and practices. 3️⃣ Shed Organization: Get your shed fall-ready by organizing your tools and garden equipment. 4️⃣ Basement Bonanza: Basements often become a catch-all for clutter. Take some time this month to sort, donate, or toss items you no longer need. Remember, it's not about perfection, it's about progress. Start small and celebrate each victory along the way. Got questions or need more tips? Drop us a DM or leave a comment below. We're here to help! #AugustOrganizationChallenge #HomeOrganization #BackToSchool #FallReady #DeclutterAndDestress

Issue 6, Brakpan's Voice. In the last couple of weeks, I have been part of several projects. Through it all, two things were highlighted. Team spirit and cooperation. We can have all the numbers we want, but if we do not work together, then numbers are irrelevant. Numbers can split, it can divide and even be subtracted, and the project gets lost in hurt and confusion. If we do not act like one loaf of bread, we can not defeat the enemy. Remember Gideon and his 300 men? They acted as one loaf of bread that destroyed the Midianite camp. Continue reading... #brakpansvoice #communitysupport #Vote4Hope #charitywork #SponsorshipOpportunities #cleanupchallenge #gedex10 #brakpan #librarylife #Library #truckministry #PrayerCircle #t2rsa #T2RSA #RegisterToVote #RegisterNow #writingopportunity #writersneeded #volunteeropportunity #bloodmines #CONTINUEREADING #newsletter #subscribetoday https://lnkd.in/d6hSu4vX

WellChild Project Number 10 sponsored by Speedy. Birmingham, on 12th & 13th March 2024: The harder the effort, the greater the reward!  It rained and rained on day 1 and the ground became a mud bath which slowed us down considerably. The volunteers, all made up of senior management from Speedy, worked tirelessly and without complaint on both days to get this project finished for Lewis and his family.  Lewis is 7 and has several conditions including Cerebral Palsy and Global Developmental Delay and, as you can see from the 'before' photos, the family couldn't even use their garden before Speedy transformed the lower half, giving Lewis and his sisters a safe, flat and soft area to play and have fun in! Without the financial support  & volunteers from companies like Speedy then I don't think we could deliver this programme to the children and families who desperately need help! THANK YOU! Please, please, please share this post as children like Lewis all across the UK desperately need access to outdoor areas at their homes which currently they can't get to. We'd love to have the chance to pitch  to any companies out there that want amazing team building days combined with community projects! Please get in touch! #corporatesocialresponsibility #community #charitysupport #volunteering #teambuilding #teamdevelopment We are also looking for companies nationwide that can help us with the supply of artificial grass, timber and other building materials, screws and fixings, PPE, tools, sensory items, outdoor solar lighting, skips and site toilets, diesel costs, and hotel and subsistence costs... Please get in touch... Even if we can get a 10% discount on some of this, you'd be surprised how much of a difference your help will make! #sponsorship #fundingopportunities Thanks for reading😁

WellChild Project Number 10 sponsored by Speedy. Birmingham, on 12th & 13th March 2024: The harder the effort, the greater the reward!  It rained and rained on day 1 and the ground became a mud bath which slowed us down considerably. The volunteers, all made up of senior management from Speedy, worked tirelessly and without complaint on both days to get this project finished for Lewis and his family. Lewis is 7 and has several conditions including Cerebral Palsy and Global Developmental Delay and, as you can see from the 'before' photos, the family couldn't even use their garden before Speedy transformed the lower half, giving Lewis and his sisters a safe, flat and soft area to play and have fun in! Without the financial support & volunteers from companies like Speedy then I don't think we could deliver this programme to the children and families who desperately need help! THANK YOU! Please, please, please share this post as children like Lewis all across the UK desperately need access to outdoor areas at their homes which currently they can't get to. We'd love to have the chance to pitch to any companies out there that want amazing team building days combined with community projects! Please get in touch! #corporatesocialresponsibility #community #charitysupport #volunteering #teambuilding #teamdevelopment We are also looking for companies nationwide that can help us with the supply of artificial grass, timber and other building materials, screws and fixings, PPE, tools, sensory items, outdoor solar lighting, skips and site toilets, diesel costs, and hotel and subsistence costs... Please get in touch... Even if we can get a 10% discount on some of this, you'd be surprised how much of a difference your help will make! #sponsorship #fundingopportunities Thanks for reading😁

Here's a little bit of a different #SafetyTopic -- Water Safety. It's pool, lake, and beach season, and taking a swim is a great way to cool off. But water needs to be respected! This summer, take steps to make sure your loved ones -- especially kids -- are safe in and around the water. In my years with the Y, some of the key things we talked about when it comes to water safety are: 🙋♂️Make sure kids know they need to ask permission before getting in the water. Make it a habit. The child gets permission, and an adult is aware! 👀 While all adults should be paying attention, consider creating shifts with designated "Water Watchers." His or her job is to watch the summer fun like a hawk with no distractions. 📵 Put your phone down! Especially the Water Watcher. 💦 Don't just watch: Get in! Model safe behavior in and around water! 🏊♀️ And finally, the best way to keep kids safe around water is to enroll in swim lessons. The Y (YMCA) invented swim lessons, and there are Ys in communities across the country. Many (Most? All?) provide support for families to participate in programs like swim lessons, even if they are struggling financially. And if you're an adult who can't swim, The Y offers adult swim lessons as well! Will you commit to being a Water Watcher this summer? #watersafety #summertime

As you plan your seasonal or charitable #events, keep these special event considerations in mind to properly protect your business. #EventLiability

As you plan your seasonal or charitable #events, keep these special event considerations in mind to properly protect your business. #EventLiability

Did you know that supporting local businesses, like our fantastic donut shops, plays a crucial role in our county's economic development? When you buy local, you help create jobs, stimulate our economy, and build a vibrant community. Today, let's celebrate by indulging in some delicious donuts from our wonderful local bakeries. Remember, every donut you buy not only satisfies your sweet tooth but also contributes to the growth and prosperity of our local economy! Share your favorite local donut shop and tag them in the comments. Let's spread the love and support our community! #NationalDonutDay #SupportLocal #EconomicDevelopment #ShopLocal #FlorenceCounty #CommunityGrowth #LocalBusinesses #DeliciousDonuts