Fundraising News
Team receives connectivity boost from Devon technology company Unity5
Thanks to the support from Devon technology company Unity5, our ability to adopt digital tools that enhance our operational capabilities has been given a significant boost. Unity5 has provided crucial Starlink Mini connectivity, that includes a year’s subscription to…
Thank you to our sponsors Moorgate Veterinary Group!
Many of you will recognise our 4 legged colleagues Binnie and Amber as favourites of the Ashburton team. They are always more than happy to head out in all weathers and help the team search for the lost and vulnerable. It is therefore vital that they stay fit and…
Team visit to Cubs in Shaldon
On Monday 17th June 5 members of the team visited the cub section of the River Teign Sea Scouts in Shaldon and helped run an activity evening. The cubs, who were between 8 and 10 years old, learnt a little about the team and then practiced some team related skills…
Dartmoor Classic followed by search for elderly man
Over the 25th / 26th June our team members and dart2ZERO volunteers were heavily involved with the Dartmoor Classic Cycle Sportive event which attracts 4,000 cyclists each year to tackle routes over Dartmoor. We fundraise, hand out cake to participants and provide our…
Wonderful support from Bovey Tracey Carnival
Bovey Tracey Carnival has supported Dartmoor Search and Rescue Ashburton as their annual charity this year. And last night team member Al collected a cheque donation for an amazing £1,000 at the carnival committee’s AGM at the Dolphin Hotel in Bovey. We are…
Alpaca’s and marshmellows. All in the name of fundraising.
Julie Dymott and a group of friends each year borrow a field that belongs to one of our team volunteers to host a fundraising bbq for the team. Lots of fun is always had and this year was no different. Young Zach won a private flight, Billy won a big jar of…
3 minibuses, 2 landrovers and a control vehicle : Templer Way 2018 a personal view
It’s hard to believe that this year saw Dartmoor Search and Rescue Ashburton running their Templer Way sponsored walk for the eighth time. It’s come a long way from the 20 or so participants we had in 2010 to almost 200 in 2018. I remember chatting with fellow team…
Ivybridge Short Mat Bowls Tournament raises £800 for search and rescue charity
The Ivybridge Short Mat Bowls Club held its annual charity tournament on Saturday 24th February. 28 teams competed from West Devon and East Cornwall in an event which raised £800 for a local search and rescue charity. This event which is very popular with Short Mat…
Bovey golfers fundraising success for Dartmoor charity
A very big thank you to Mel Winter, 2017 Ladies Captain, and all the golfers that supported her nominated charity this year at Bovey Tracey Golf Course. This support will make a big difference to us for the coming year, helping to keep us operational and helping those…
Donation from popular Dartmoor business vital for saving lives
Each year Ullacombe Farm likes to support a local good cause to support throughout the year`, and over the last 12 months, its staff and customers have been raising money for Dartmoor Search and Rescue Ashburton. At its popular Funny Farm Festival event in September,…