Thirteen members from South East 4x4 Response supported the Christmas Land Rover Meet at Monkshill run by Pegasus Garage, to raise money for The Salvation Army and Kent Wildlife Trust charities. There were prizes for the best dressed Land Rover along with a further prize for the best dressed South East 4x4 Land Rover. One of our trucks was runner up in the first competition owned by Alan, our Treasurer. Cliff won our competition with his truck which sported a seat for Santa in the rear of the pickup. A lovely fun festive afternoon complete with mulled wine, tea and coffee. Some 30-40 Land Rovers joined the fun.

South East 4x4 Response have for the fourth year supported Santa on his early visit to give chocolates to the children in the Borough Green and Platt villages. Members were there to ensure all ran smoothly, also providing Santa with a seat in the back of one member's Land Rover pick up as his reindeer and sleigh were not quite ready for a pre-Christmas run.

The Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer Drone Light Show at Detling saw 12 of our responders on stand-by near the car parks to assist vehicle drivers should there be problems with soft ground on exit following the heavy rain earlier in the week. Fortunately the ground held firm; only one vehicle needed an assisting push where the vehicle had become trapped in boggy ground. A successful evening for Lumina Drones which was enjoyed by all.

Two of our responders giving a thumbs up to Santa as they collect a very special order for Santa's early visit to Borough Green and Platt from ASDA at Kingshill.

Fourteen of our members, acting as marshals, supported The Monty Peters Historic Sporting Trial at The Wright Event, our major sponsor. It was a fun day for the 56 competitors involved as historic sports cars raced around an off road track. Although a dry morning, previous rainfall plus further rainfall towards the end of the event made the track slightly challenging for the historic vehicles.

We would like to say thank you for the very kind donation given to us by Borden Wives, a group which includes ladies from both the parishes of Borden and Tunstall, following a talk given by two of our responders on our charitable works across the communities of Medway and Kent.

A social drive out to Essex saw members along with family visiting Kelvedon Hatch Nuclear Bunker. A fascinating few hours touring the bunker with plenty of social moments for chats. What a fascinating few hours; a great time was had by all. Our thanks to Mike Parrish and his team for having us.

Our Chairman along with one of our responders networking at the Kent Association of Local Councils event, which took place in the Corn Exchange, Rochester. It was an opportunity to share how we might offer support during adverse weather, for instance, as part of a local council's resilience plan. The Mayor of Medway chatted with our Chairman about what South East 4x4 Response has to offer to the communities of Medway and Kent.

Whilst leaving an event, responders came across a multi-vehicle collision. Responders checked all involved were ok along with providing a safe area and slowing passing traffic until the police arrived.

The fundraising and the event teams were busy all day at the Sittingbourne Christmas Lights event with record crowds attending the tombola and cake stalls. Thank you to all who came to support us, it was an amazing end to our fundraising season. An event enjoyed by all.