Our AGM saw the appointment of a new treasurer for the group along with annual reports given from all the committee members who highlighted key developments during the previous year. A raffle for second hand digital radios, kindly donated by Bexley Council, gave the 5 winning members the opportunity to have their own radio. The proceeds went to boost our charity funds.

The Heart of Kent Hospice held their 33rd Bluebell Walk in the Harrietsham area with some 500 walkers taking part. South East 4x4 Responders were pleased to support with transportation to and from marshalling points for the marshals and their equipment before the walk began and at the end.

A group of our responders, along with the police in their own vehicle, carried out a successful training exercise for emergency evacuation along the seawall of the Thames estuary on behalf of Medway Council.

Our fundraising team were delighted to support the St George's Day Celebration at Beachfields Park, Sheerness this weekend. Local councillors came to visit our stall too, lovely to welcome them and share what we do as a group.

South East 4x4 Response provided logistical support for Kent Search and Rescue today on the Isle of Sheppey whilst they and Kent Police searched for a missing male. A positive outcome for all.

KSAR requested logistical support from two of our larger 4x4 vehicles on their training day. Two of our volunteers were pleased to support and spend the day transporting the KSAR teams to different locations. They returned the teams to the rendezvous point after they had finished the various search activities. It was lovely to have one of our trustees observing the process to see how we work with KSAR.

South East 4x4 Response volunteers supporting the Emergency Services Day were pleased to welcome people to our stall. Whilst there the team were able to have a number of our chainsaws security marked by the rural police. A very enjoyable day to support.

South East 4x4 Response volunteers braved the icy northerly winds at Detling Heritage Transport Show to begin our year of fundraising for our non-profit charity. A number of our volunteers' 4x4 vehicles were on display for the public to view. People visiting our display chanced their luck with the Tombola to win prizes. We were delighted to swap stickers with two young visitors, one of ours for another stall's sticker from Sticky Monkey.

David Mills, our CEO, was invited by the Rotary Club of the Weald of Kent to give a presentation explaining the ethos of South East 4x4 Response in supporting our key partners and the communities of Kent. Thank you to the rotary club for their kind donation.

South East 4x4 Response volunteers were on hand during the Leeds Castle National Lottery Day to assist any vehicles which might need traction assistance owing to difficult terrain or slippery car park surfaces. No support was required on this occasion.