Chief Inspector Andy Brittenden presenting our chairman, David and our Quartermaster, Mark with 10 trauma kits kindly donated by Kent Police. These kits are a vital resource for our chainsaw operatives and trailers during the winter storm season.

Responders were on standby over the weekend of the Leeds Castle Fireworks to assist those attending the fireworks should their vehicles become hampered by difficult ground conditions. Fortunately on this occasion the ground was dry as the weather held off further rainfall. All were able to leave swiftly without hinderance. A wonderful firework display enjoyed by all.

"At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we shall remember them."

For the twelfth year in succession South East 4x4 Response supported road closures during the Chatham Remembrance Parade Service.

Every year the Golden Shackle is awarded at one of our monthly meetings to a responder who goes above and beyond. This year the Golden Shackle was awarded by our Quartermaster, Mark, to our Chairman, David, for driving to Woburn Center Parc to collect one of our family members, his family, along with his car which had broken down. The last holder of the Golden Shackle, also at this "rescue", had travelled down through France to bring a member and his son back to the UK following an accident in a previous year.

Responders supported the Movember event at Brogdale, Faversham, hosted by Pegasus Garage. A lovely event in support of the annual November campaign raising awareness of men's health issues, including prostate cancer and testicular cancer. Thank you to the responders who supported the event.

Team members joined Kent Search and Rescue for a training exercise at our major sponsor, The Wright Event. Search teams were formed covering a specific area looking for clues and reporting finds back to control. The scene was then managed. Training together gives us a clearer understanding of the work that Kent Search and Rescue do to enable us to support in the best way possible. Thank you to Kent Search and Rescue for inviting us to join the training and to The Wright Event for use of their facilities.

Congratulations to our 4 new members who completed their initial training over the two days of the weekend. Welcome to our team!

This weekend saw a number of existing members update their competency training, which takes place every two years.

Two of our responders were out again at the weekend towing the Sittingbourne Carnival Court's Wicked float for their final appearance of the year in Faversham. Well done to all involved with the Sittingbourne Carnival Court as they were awarded 1st Place - Most Outstanding Award along with 1st Place - Tableau (Overall Float, Chaperones and Court) at the final event. Congratulations!

Our major sponsor, The Wright Event, kindly hosted our meeting this month. We were able to use their facilities to make refreshments along with the interactive screen for a quick training session.