A&SSAR and Localism Article in The Guardian
‘Search and Rescue Volunteers Lost in Budget Cuts’ is the headline of an article in The Guardian Online about Avon & Somerset Search and Rescue. The article examines the reality of volunteering in a new environment where the demands on volunteers are changing.
But the reality of localism has proved to be a wake-up call. We have been asked to extend coverage, to justify our work, and contribute to the same extent as our full-time, paid colleagues in the other emergency services. Read the full article here
Posted on 21 / 10 / 2011
Yeo Valley Boy-band Sneak Preview
Yeo Valley, famous for their organic yogurts and long time supporters of A&S SAR, have released a sneak preview of their latest campaign. Watch The X Factor Live Show this Saturday on ITV1 to see the launch of the new boy band from Yeo Valley – The Churned. Their debut will be during the first ad break at approx. 19.44pm. Watch the sneak preview here 
Posted on 06 / 10 / 2011
Burnham-on-Sea Rescue Day
The team will be in good company this Sunday 7th August with 40 other emergency services! Here are the full details of Burnham-on-Sea’s Rescue Day Look forward to seeing you there. 
Posted on 05 / 08 / 2011
Overboard Success
The ‘Overboard’ event organised by the SS Great Britain, as part of the 2011 Bristol Harbour Festival, was an incredible success for Avon & Somerset Search and Rescue. We would like to thank everyone who gave so generously in order that we can help others.
Team members talked to hundreds of people over the weekend about our role as an emergency service, staffed by volunteers, that helps people far from help. We were joined by the Lord Mayor of Bristol and even staff from the local Hooters restaurant at one point.
We would like to extend our thanks to the staff of the SS Great Britain for being so helpful and welcoming.
Posted on 01 / 08 / 2011
Overboard at the Bristol Harbour Festival
We are pleased to announce that A&SSAR will be ‘Overboard’ at the SS Great Britain as part of this years Bristol Harbour Festival. Overboard sums up all the events happening around the famous SS Great Britain over the 30th and 31st July.
Wallace & Gromit will be there with Mr Brunel himself, you’ll get a a chance to see inside the Bloodhound Supersonic Car workshop opposite the SS Great Britain, listen to the live bands along with food and drink stalls and a bar.
A&SSAR will be there showing the special water rescue equipment we use and
demonstrating different rescue techniques. We look forward to seeing you there too. For more information on the event click here
Posted on 04 / 07 / 2011