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Welcoming a new Controller to the team
Blog October 12, 2021

Welcoming a new Controller to the team

Last week, team member Ruth attended a week-long Lost Person Search Manager course, run by Devon & Cornwall Police.
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It’s OK, to not be OK
Blog September 24, 2021

It’s OK, to not be OK

Last night, our team members had an online talk about trauma and risk management, led by a colleague from Dartmoor Search and Rescue Team – Ashburton. Our nature of work
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Fundraising at Morrisons
Blog August 2, 2021

Fundraising at Morrisons

A massive thank you to everyone who came to see us at Morrisons in Pool over the weekend, and left a donation to the team.
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WCSAR becomes full member of the British Cave Rescue Council
Blog July 3, 2021

WCSAR becomes full member of the British Cave Rescue Council

Most of our work takes place on the moorlands, countryside, villages or towns across West Cornwall. But occasionally we are called to incidents that require an underground response. Most frequently
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100 miles in four days
Blog April 20, 2021

100 miles in four days

On Monday evening, some of our team members met Locryn Williams at Porthtowan, on the final stretch of his fundraising effort to walk 100 miles in 4 days.
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Breaking News – Mount Hawke Mountain Rescue Team
Blog April 1, 2021

Breaking News – Mount Hawke Mountain Rescue Team

Breaking news Mount Hawke in Cornwall is to get its own dedicated Mountain Rescue team. Set up by Owen Leigh and Joel King, like West Cornwall Search & Rescue Team,
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High Sheriff of Cornwall visits the team
Blog March 13, 2021

High Sheriff of Cornwall visits the team

Yesterday, we had the pleasure of inviting the High Sheriff of Cornwall, Kate Holborow DL, to our base in United Downs for a socially distanced tour. She was welcomed by
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New call-out members join the team
Blog February 4, 2021

New call-out members join the team

This week saw the first call-out for some of our new probationary members, who've done incredibly well with their training over the last year through three lockdowns.
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Thanks to the Camborne & Redruth District Lions
Blog February 2, 2021

Thanks to the Camborne & Redruth District Lions

A huge thank you to Camborne & Redruth District Lions for donating £300 towards the cost of some additional team radio equipment. We’re incredibly grateful! —- Without the generosity of
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A reflection on a year like no other
Blog January 1, 2021

A reflection on a year like no other

Volunteers from West Cornwall Search and Rescue Team (WCSAR) have been reflecting on the highs and lows of 2020. The forty men and women who provide inland search and rescue
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What would you do if you came across an incident that required first aid?

What would you do if you came across an incident that required first aid?

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