South East 4x4 Response responders attended the Hospice in the Weald run this weekend providing lead and sweep vehicles for both the 5k and 10k runs to keep the large number of runners and bystanders safe enroute. The images below show the vehicles waiting for the off and planning the routes to be taken.
Our Events team were at the Weald of Kent Ploughing Match this weekend showcasing what we do along with a little fund raising. Our team were soon called upon to support drivers whose vehicles were slipping, sliding or bogged down in the very muddy conditions of the car park and surrounding area. Reinforcements were called in from our South East 4x4 Response volunteers, who have vehicles equipped with all terrain mud tyres, to provide traction assistance to the many vehicles which couldn’t make progress through the mud without help. A very busy afternoon ensued supporting approximately 150 vehicles to leave the event!
Our Events team were out supporting the Deal and Walmer Transport Event this weekend. A lovely sunny day with fun had by all. A small amount of fundraising also took place to support our funding for much needed equipment. Thank you to all who supported our team!
Our team were at the Sittingbourne Carnival supporting with a road closure on the A2 to allow the carnival procession to safely take place. One of our volunteers led the procession with her 4x4, followed by a fire engine and the marching band, whilst two others towed the Sittingbourne Carnival Court and the Santa sleigh. Although out of season Santa was happy to appear on a hot day in his Christmas outfit to wave at the many families who had gathered to see the carnival procession.
Members of South East 4x4 Response joined other emergency service groups at Littlestone to support the RNLI Emergency Services Day. Our volunteers shared what we do as an emergency service along with fundraising to support our equipment needs.
Our fundraising team were out at the weekend supporting the 2 day Tractorfest event at Biddenden. A lovely weekend had by all those attending Tractorfest and by our team who were not only fundraising but sharing the work our volunteers are involved in throughout the year. Well done to those members of our team who took part in dancing at Tractorfest for a video supporting the charity, A Touch of Joules. The video can be seen on Facebook.
South East 4x4 Response were at Motors by the Moat for the two day event at Leeds Castle. A lovely weekend where we were able to show case what we do as a group of volunteers along with showing some of our volunteer's 4x4 vehicles. Children were able to take turns in our 3 tiny 4x4 vehicles at the stand. Parents and children, although mostly Mums, had a go had pulling a 2 ton truck. No assistance from the driver with many very successful pulls! Well done to all the families who took part in the Truck Pull. Fun was had by all. At the close of the event each day our 4x4 vehicles led the parade of vehicles taking part.
Our team were at the Ingress Family Fun Day leading the parade which took place along with manning a stall showcasing what we do.
Responders have been out again on two weekends towing the Sittingbourne Carnival Court to both the Ramsgate Carnival and the Whitstable Carniva, where the float once again won the trophy. Well done to Sittingbourne and District Carnival and Court Association.
South East 4x4 Response were pleased to be supporting this year's Canterbury Bike Ride which had been organised by Iconic Cycling. The ride in aid of the Kent MS Therapy Centre and Canterbury Wheelchair Rugby began at the Rugby Club in Canterbury circling out into the Kent countryside depending on the route taken. The ride consisted of 3 routes: short, medium and long. Each route was supported by one of our volunteers vehicles. Support was given at the feeding stations and with taking down the numerous signs making the way of each route at the close of the day. One of our responders rescued 3 cyclists who had issues enroute, ferrying them and their bikes back to the starting point.
