Kevin, a volunteer with the Bowland Pennine Mountain Rescue Team, has been awarded an MBE for his dedication and service to the community. He has been involved in numerous search and rescue operations, including the 2015 floods in Lancashire and the Morecambe Bay cockle pickers tragedy in 2004.
Guild Hall repair bill, a city centre re-opening bonanza and five other key Preston talking points for 2025 Preston ians in football, culture, business and youth empowerment on New Year’s Honours listSince stepping down, Kevin has continued to play a leadership role, working as the Mid Pennine Search and Rescue Organisation Operational Lead.
He has also been involved in other incidents where the team has helped to rescue injured or missing people. “Membership of a Mountain Rescue Team is entirely voluntary, and it is no small undertaking to give the commitment needed as a team member and as a Team Leader for so long. Well done, Kev”.Sign up below to receive Blog Preston's email newsletter. It wings its way into inboxes every Sunday and Wednesday rounding up our top stories and more.
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