{"id":70,"date":"2013-04-25T08:14:43","date_gmt":"2013-04-25T08:14:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kyleevans.co.nf\/?page_id=70"},"modified":"2026-05-12T10:39:47","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T10:39:47","slug":"the-team","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.westernbeacons.org.uk\/","title":{"rendered":""},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"70\" class=\"elementor elementor-70\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61a31f1e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"61a31f1e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7cd14406 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7cd14406\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- wp:buttons {\"fontSize\":\"medium\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"justifyContent\":\"center\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-custom-font-size has-medium-font-size\"><!-- wp:button {\"backgroundColor\":\"vivid-red\",\"textColor\":\"white\",\"width\":75,\"className\":\"is-style-fill\",\"style\":{\"elements\":{\"link\":{\"color\":{\"text\":\"var:preset|color|white\"}}},\"typography\":{\"fontSize\":\"20px\"}}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-75 has-custom-font-size is-style-fill\" style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-red-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernbeacons.org.uk\/?page_id=1157\">Cymraeg &#8211; cliciwch <\/a><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:button --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:buttons --><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"elements\":{\"link\":{\"color\":{\"text\":\"var:preset|color|black\"}}}},\"textColor\":\"black\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>SO MUCH MORE THAN MOUNTAINS<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading {\"textAlign\":\"center\",\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"fontSize\":\"26px\"}}} --><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"left\",\"fontSize\":\"medium\"} -->\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When someone goes missing.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When an injury turns critical.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When conditions make escape impossible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s when Western Beacons Mountain Rescue is called.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We respond to emergencies on behalf of the Police and Ambulance Service, often following a 999 call where every second matters. Our team covers one of the largest operational areas of any Mountain Rescue Team in the UK, supporting both South Wales and Dyfed-Powys Police.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But this isn\u2019t just about mountains.<\/span><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:gallery {\"linkTo\":\"file\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":1118,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernbeacons.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Straight-Stretcher-min.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"wp-image-1118\" src=\"https:\/\/www.westernbeacons.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Straight-Stretcher-min-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Team casualty packing\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.westernbeacons.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Straight-Stretcher-min-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.westernbeacons.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Straight-Stretcher-min-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.westernbeacons.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Straight-Stretcher-min-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.westernbeacons.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Straight-Stretcher-min-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.westernbeacons.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Straight-Stretcher-min.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<h2><b>Real Impact, Real Lives<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every year, we respond to <\/span><b>70\u201390 incidents<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, each one a person in need of urgent help.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Behind every call-out is:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A walker who can\u2019t get off the hill<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A missing child or vulnerable adult<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A family waiting for news<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A life that depends on a safe return<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We search across mountains, forests, riverbanks, and communities, often in the most challenging conditions imaginable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our work doesn\u2019t stop at rescue.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> We bring reassurance, expertise, and hope in moments of real crisis.<\/span><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:image {\"id\":1112,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernbeacons.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Graham-Wet-Jacket-scaled.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"wp-image-1112\" src=\"https:\/\/www.westernbeacons.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Graham-Wet-Jacket-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Graham Testing his waterproofs\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.westernbeacons.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Graham-Wet-Jacket-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.westernbeacons.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Graham-Wet-Jacket-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.westernbeacons.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Graham-Wet-Jacket-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.westernbeacons.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Graham-Wet-Jacket-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.westernbeacons.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Graham-Wet-Jacket-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<p><b>A Life Saved: Leah\u2019s Rescue and Recovery\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Last autumn, Leah Matthews suffered life-threatening injuries after falling more than 130 feet into a gorge at Henrhyd Falls. Western Beacons Mountain Rescue Team joined Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service and the Welsh Ambulance Service in a complex six-hour rescue operation to reach, stabilise and safely extract her from difficult terrain where an airlift was impossible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Months later, Leah continues to make positive progress in her recovery and is steadily rebuilding her strength and independence. The<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/c4g5ne4q7l9o\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> BBC covered the emotional moment she was reunited with our team<\/a>, where she thanked the rescuers who helped save her life. She said:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cIf it wasn\u2019t for you lot, I wouldn\u2019t be here today.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stories like Leah\u2019s are why we train, volunteer, and respond \u2014 whenever the call comes. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Always Ready<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are available <\/span><b>24 hours a day, 365 days a year<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Call-outs happen:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the middle of the night<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In driving rain and high winds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In freezing temperatures<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In remote terrain and urban environments alike<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whenever the call comes, our volunteers leave their homes, jobs, and families, and go.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No hesitation. No delay.<\/span><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:image {\"id\":1111,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernbeacons.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Gary-John-scaled.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"wp-image-1111\" src=\"https:\/\/www.westernbeacons.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Gary-John-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Team members remote rescue\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.westernbeacons.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Gary-John-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.westernbeacons.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Gary-John-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.westernbeacons.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Gary-John-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.westernbeacons.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Gary-John-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.westernbeacons.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Gary-John-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<h2><b>Specialist Skills That Save Lives<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our team is trained and equipped to operate where others can\u2019t:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Search and rescue in remote and difficult terrain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cliff and technical rope rescue from dangerous locations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swift water and flood response, including trained rescue swimmers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Searches for missing people in both rural and urban settings<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We deploy:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A mobile incident control unit to coordinate complex operations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Specialist rescue vehicles for off-road access<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water rescue equipment, including a rescue raft<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advanced medical and casualty care equipment<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This capability means we can reach people faster and bring them to safety.<\/span><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:image {\"id\":1115,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernbeacons.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Team-Stretcher-min.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"wp-image-1115\" src=\"https:\/\/www.westernbeacons.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Team-Stretcher-min-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Team Stretcher Lower\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.westernbeacons.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Team-Stretcher-min-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.westernbeacons.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Team-Stretcher-min-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.westernbeacons.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Team-Stretcher-min-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.westernbeacons.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Team-Stretcher-min-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.westernbeacons.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Team-Stretcher-min.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<h2><b>Powered by Volunteers. Supp<\/b><b>orted by You.<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every rescue is carried out by volunteers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ordinary people with extraordinary commitment, giving their time, skills, and energy to help others in their moment of need.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But we rely on public support to keep going.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are a registered charity (No. 1180863), and every piece of equipment, every training session, and every call-out is made possible by donations.<\/span><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:image {\"id\":1108,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernbeacons.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Carl-Paul-min-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"wp-image-1108\" src=\"https:\/\/www.westernbeacons.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Carl-Paul-min-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Carl &amp; Paul On a stretcher training exercise\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.westernbeacons.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Carl-Paul-min-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.westernbeacons.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Carl-Paul-min-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.westernbeacons.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Carl-Paul-min-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.westernbeacons.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Carl-Paul-min-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.westernbeacons.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Carl-Paul-min-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:gallery --><!-- wp:heading {\"textAlign\":\"center\",\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"fontSize\":\"26px\"}}} -->\n<h2><b>A Lifeline Since 1964<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For over 60 years, Western Beacons Mountain Rescue has been there for the communities of Mid, South and West Wales.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saving lives.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Supporting families.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Being there when it matters most.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Help Us Continue<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your support ensures we can keep responding, day or night, in any conditions. <a href=\"https:\/\/donate.justgiving.com\/charity\/westernbeacons\/donation-amount\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Donate today.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:video {\"id\":909,\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video aligncenter\"><video src=\"https:\/\/www.westernbeacons.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/439076150_3797648027131517_6620817921495700639_n.mp4\" autoplay=\"autoplay\" controls=\"controls\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\"><\/video><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:video --><!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"center\",\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"fontSize\":\"26px\"}}} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size: 26px;\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 SO MUCH MORE THAN MOUNTAINS When someone goes missing.When an injury turns critical.When conditions make escape impossible. That\u2019s when Western Beacons Mountain Rescue is called. We respond to emergencies on behalf of the Police and Ambulance Service, often following a 999 call where every second matters. 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