Searches and rescues during January 2012
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Searches and rescues for week ending 5th February 2012
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2011 searches and incidents
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Searches and rescues during January 2012
During January 2012, Beachy Head Chaplaincy Team were involved in a total of 48 searches and incidents which resulted in the rescue of 13 people who were despondent. A further 2 people were rescued by the emergency services as a result of these searches but with no direct dealing by BHCT.
We were called to 33 searches for despondent missing persons by Sussex Police and were alerted to 5 further incidents by members of the public. In addition to these searches and incidents, the Proactive team came across 10 further incidents during its patrols of the Beachy Head area.
Searches and rescues for week ending 5th February 2012
Beachy Head Chaplaincy Team were involved in 9 incidents and searches during the week ending the 5th February 2012, resulting in the rescue of 1 person who was despondent. A further person was rescued by the emergency services as a result of these searches but was not dealt with directly by the team.
We were called to 7 searches for despondent missing persons via Sussex Police and were alerted to 1 incident by a member of the public. The Frontline proactive team came across 1 further incident during patrols.
On Sunday the 5th February, Eastbourne and its surrounding areas received around 10 cm of snowfall. In addition to responding to emergency calls to Beachy Head, the team also assisted the Eastbourne District General Hospital with the movement of staff and also provided two patrol vehicles and four crew to assist Eastbourne First Responders in attending emergency calls for South East Coast Ambulance Service.
Pub Quiz @ Beachy Head Pub, 27th January 19.00
Join us at the Beachy Head Pub for a quiz night titled “through the decades” on Friday 27th January from 19.00. Teams of 6, £10 entry. Proceeds to BHCT. 1st prize dinner for 6, runners up prizes to be confirmed. Please book your team with the Beachy Head Pub on 01323 728060. look forward to seeing you there!
2011 searches and incidents
During 2011, Beachy Head Chaplaincy Team were involved in a total of 745 searches and incidents which resulted in the rescue of 266 people who were despondent. A further 28 people were rescued by the emergency services as a result of these searches but with no direct dealing by BHCT. The vasy majority of those not found at Beachy head were stopped enroute by the Police, or chose to return home of their own accord.
We were called to 473 searches for despondent missing persons by Sussex Police, 6 searches by HM Coastguard and were alerted to a further 37 incidents by members of the public and 18 incidents by pub staff. In addition to these searches and incidents, the Proactive team came across 211 further incidents during its patrols of the Beachy Head area.
Website problems
Unfortunately we have had some technical problems with the website which has resulted in reduced functionality and information. We hope to be up and running fully again sometime next week. For more info on BHCT please go to our Facebook page or our twitter feed via the buttons at the top of this page.
Searches and rescues for week ending 18th December 2011
Beachy Head Chaplaincy were involved in 20 incidents and searches during the week ending the 18th December 2011, resulting in the rescue of 9 persons who were despondent. A further person was rescued by the emergency services as a result of these searches but without the direct intervention of BHCT.
We were called to 8 searches for despondent missing persons via Sussex Police and were alerted to 1 incident by the Birling Gap Pub. The Frontline proactive team came across 11 further incidents during patrols.
Sadly 2 bodies were recovered from the cliffs during the week. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of the deceased.
Searches and rescues for week ending 11th December 2011
Beachy Head Chaplaincy Team were involved in 19 incidents and searches during the week ending the 11th December 2011, resulting in the rescue of 5 persons who were despondent. A further person was rescued by the emergency services as a result of these searches but was not dealt with directly by the team.
We were called to 13 searches for despondent missing persons via Sussex Police, were alerted to 1 incident by members of the public and 3 further incidents by staff at the Beachy Head Pub. The Frontline proactive team came across 2 further incidents during patrols.
Sadly a body was found and recovered from the cliffs during the week. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of the deceased.
Christmas Carols @ Beachy Head Pub Monday 19th December
Join us for a fun evening of Christmas Carols at the Beachy Head Pub, Beachy Head Road BN20 7YA, on Monday 19th December from 18.30 onwards. In aid of the work of BHCT.
Searches and rescues for week ending 4th December 2011
Beachy Head Chaplaincy Team were involved in 14 incidents and searches during the week ending the 4th December 2011, resulting in the rescue of 4 persons who were despondent. A further person was rescued by the emergency services as a result of these searches but was not dealt with directly by the team.
We were called to 9 searches for despondent missing persons via Sussex Police and were alerted to a further search by a member of the public. The Frontline proactive team came across 4 further incidents during patrols.
November 2011
During November 2011, Beachy Head Chaplaincy Team were involved in a total of 53 searches and incidents which resulted in the rescue of 25 people who were despondent. A further 4 people were rescued by the emergency services as a result of these searches but with no direct dealing by BHCT.
We were called to 32 searches for despondent missing persons by Sussex Police, 1 search by HM Coastguard and were alerted to a further incident by a member of the public. In addition to these searches and incidents, the Proactive team came across 19 further incidents during its patrols of the Beachy Head area.
Sadly 2 bodies were recovered from the cliffs during the month. Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of the deceased.
