Northamptonshire Search and Rescue

18/10/2026

This weekend some of our members have been in attendance at the Lowland Rescue AGM.

A fascinating weekend of sharing best practice and learning about new developments in the search and rescue world.

18/10/2026

Reported missing by Northamptonshire Police

Have you seen missing child Brooke, aged 16?

Brooke is missing from Northampton and was last seen in Northampton at 2000 hrs on Friday, 16th October 2026.

When Brooke was last seen, she was wearing a black off the shoulder jumper which is ripped, a black t-shirt underneath, black flared tracksuit bottoms and black trainers..

Brooke is 5ft 4in, of large build, and has long, straight black hair.

If you have seen Brooke or have information about where she is, please call us on 101 quoting missing person reference MPN2/3501/26.

You can also report a sighting of a missing person on our website here: https://orlo.uk/tbG7q

Brooke, if you see this appeal, please get in touch with us as soon as possible. You're not in trouble, we just need to make sure you are OK.

17/10/2026

Today our Swift Water Rescue team were out training. 🌊🛟

Practicing aggressive and defensive swimming techniques and then finishing the session practicing search techniques in the water.

16/10/2026

🌧️ Flood Action Week is a reminder that taking simple steps now could make a big difference if flooding affects your home or business.

The Environment Agency's 'Flood Action' resources can help you get prepared.

✅ Find out your flood risk
✅ Get free flood warnings
✅ Check for flooding
✅ Make a plan

Find out more at: ➡️floodaction.campaign.gov.uk/

Find out about local flood information for North Northamptonshire 👉 : www.northnorthants.gov.uk/flooding

16/10/2026

HUGE THANK YOU to Cherry Lane Garden Centres Poddington for their donation of over £3500. This support really makes a huge difference to us as a charity.

10/10/2026

Today NSAR met with Leicestershire Search and Rescue for some joint dog team training 🐾

Making the most of a sunny Saturday, the dogs had a great time - and it was lovely to come together to share ideas and training practices with each other!

Thank you to The Frontier Centre for having us! We appreciate the Frontier Centres continued support ⛑️

10/10/2026

A HUGE THANK YOU TO HOLLOWELL STEAM FESTIVAL!

We’re absolutely delighted to say a massive THANK YOU to Hollowell Steam and Heavy Horse Show for their generous £500 donation to Northamptonshire Search and Rescue!

Support like this really does make a difference, helping us continue our vital work supporting the emergency services in locating and bringing missing people to safety across Northamptonshire.

As a volunteer-led charity, we rely on the generosity of our supporters, local communities and organisations to keep our team operational. Every donation helps us maintain our specialist equipment, vehicles, communications systems and essential training, ensuring our volunteers are ready to respond when someone needs us most.

Behind every callout is a team of dedicated volunteers, giving their time, skills and commitment to help others. Donations like this help make that response possible — and ultimately help us be there for people and families during some of the most difficult moments of their lives.

To everyone at Hollowell Steam Festival, thank you for thinking of us, supporting our work and helping us continue to make a real difference in our community. Your generosity is genuinely appreciated by every member of our team!

Want to help us make a difference too? Every donation, no matter the size, helps Northamptonshire Search and Rescue continue its lifesaving work.

10/10/2026

💚 WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY 💚

Today, 10 October, marks World Mental Health Day — an opportunity to recognise the importance of mental health, challenge stigma and remind ourselves that everyone deserves to be heard, supported and taken seriously.

At Northamptonshire Search and Rescue, we know the importance of looking out for one another. Our team is made up of volunteers who give their time to help others, often in challenging and emotionally demanding circumstances. But behind every uniform is a person, with their own experiences, pressures and challenges.

Mental health affects us all. Sometimes, the people who seem strongest are carrying more than we realise. Sometimes, it can be difficult to find the words to explain how we feel. And sometimes, simply knowing that someone is willing to listen can make a real difference.

You don’t have to reach breaking point before asking for help. You don’t need to have all the answers, and you don’t need to face difficult times on your own.

This year’s World Mental Health Day theme, led by the World Health Organization, is “Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change.” It highlights the importance of listening to people with lived experience and ensuring their voices help shape the support and services available to them.

So today, we encourage everyone to take a moment to check in with themselves and the people around them. Ask a friend how they really are. Make time to listen without judgement. And if you’re struggling yourself, please know that reaching out is a sign of strength, not weakness.

💚 If you need support, help is available:

☎️ **Samaritans:** Call **116 123** — free, confidential emotional support, day or night.

📱 **Shout:** Text SHOUT to **85258** for free, confidential mental health support by text, 24 hours a day.

🩺 **NHS support:** Contact your GP if you’re struggling with your mental health. If you need urgent mental health help in England, you can also call **111** and select the mental health option where available.

🚨 **If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 999.**

Please don’t wait until things feel unbearable before reaching out. Whether it’s a conversation with someone you trust or professional support, taking that first step matters.

At Northamptonshire Search and Rescue, our mission is to help find people when they’re missing and bring them to safety. Today, we also want to remind everyone that support is available when life feels difficult, and that nobody should feel they have to struggle alone.

**Look out for each other. Listen without judgement. Make it okay to talk.** 💚

06/10/2026

We’re proud to have our own member Neil asked by Motorfinity to write a follow on article to our original 10 years ago, exploring how lowland rescue has changed yet at the same time cemented its purpose and core goals. Have a read here .

Neil Balderson leans on his 10 years' experience as a charity leader to outline the essential need for Lowland Rescue and their many years of great work.