2020 Recognition for the work of the volunteers
TESCO "Bags of Help" provide extra funding with £500 from each of the Elgin and Forres Stores to help with the extra costs with so many call outs due to increased visitors to the area, while holidaying abroad has all but stopped for many people.
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McEwan`s community fund provided a £1000 boost to MIRO
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Fundraising from Tesco supported the purchase of new dry-suits for the crew
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McEwan`s community fund provided a £1000 boost to MIRO
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Fundraising from Tesco supported the purchase of new dry-suits for the crew
Tesco customers supported MIRO
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NEW RESCUE BOAT LAUNCHED
The third one to take the Glyn Whitehead name
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2018 to 2019.
Johnstons Of Elgin
Simon and Peter from MIRO were delighted to receive a cheque for £5,500 from Chris Gaffney Managing Director and George McNeil, Director of Retail for Johnstons Of Elgin who chose MIRO as their company 2017 charity.
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MP Douglas Ross 8th November 2017
NA RIYADH Saudi Arabia
presenting a cheque at Findhorn Marina
30th December 2017
Supporting MIRO with a £1000 donation.
Thank you.
presenting a cheque at Findhorn Marina
30th December 2017
Supporting MIRO with a £1000 donation.
Thank you.
Funding boost as MIRO boat one of three in Scotland to receive UK grant
Department of Transport Grant provided to help buy new engines.
The UK Government Minister for Scotland, Lord Duncan, said: “This grant is a fitting recognition for the dedicated service of all the members of the Moray Inshore Rescue Organisation, whose selflessness, skill and bravery has saved lives and helped those in need since 2005
UK Government Maritime Minister John Hayes added: “Every day water rescue volunteers risk their safety to protect the lives of people across the UK. Their dedication and highly specialised skills are absolutely crucial to providing inshore and inland rescue services."
Department of Transport Grant provided to help buy new engines.
The UK Government Minister for Scotland, Lord Duncan, said: “This grant is a fitting recognition for the dedicated service of all the members of the Moray Inshore Rescue Organisation, whose selflessness, skill and bravery has saved lives and helped those in need since 2005
UK Government Maritime Minister John Hayes added: “Every day water rescue volunteers risk their safety to protect the lives of people across the UK. Their dedication and highly specialised skills are absolutely crucial to providing inshore and inland rescue services."
One Happy dog rescued from the sea by the MIRO team October 2017
Support from the Lossie Raft Race 2017
Presenting the cheque is Wing Commander Dave Allen, who was acting station commander, RAF Lossiemouth, also attending was Sgt Sarah Tomkins-Le who was in charge of organising the event.
May 2016
Shore throw-line training with Burghead Coastguard
April 2016
CREW VISIT to new Coastguard Helicopter Base at Inverness Airport.
CREW VISIT to new Coastguard Helicopter Base at Inverness Airport.
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NEW TENDER SHALLOW WATER RESCUE BOAT LAUNCHED. (April 2016) Tracey, daughter of MIRO stalwart the late Graham Millar, launches our new rescue craft. |
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Another successful fund-raiser.
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Training Day with RAF SAR Helicopter 16 Nov 2014
On a slightly misty November Sunday morning the MIRO team spent a couple of very useful hours out in the Moray Firth training with the 22 Squadron search and rescue Helicopter from RAF Lossiemouth. Pictures thanks to Morven MacKenzie.
On a slightly misty November Sunday morning the MIRO team spent a couple of very useful hours out in the Moray Firth training with the 22 Squadron search and rescue Helicopter from RAF Lossiemouth. Pictures thanks to Morven MacKenzie.
Helicopter crewman is lowered onto MIRO Boat.
Helicopter crewman safely aboard
Official Launch
Saturday 8th June saw the official launch of the second MIRO boat.
After delivery from HUMBER the boat had been fitted out with engines and ancillary kit by Findhorn Marina prior to undergoing sea trials.
Present at the commissioning event were Bill and Lorraine Budge, representing the Budge Trust who are the main sponsors of the new boat. After some kind and moving words Lorraine christened the boat "Glynn Whitehead II", with a dram of MIRO's favourite tipple courtesy of Benromach Distillery.
The boat has served MIRO well but now needs to be replaced in order to maintain the 24 hour 365 day capability.
After delivery from HUMBER the boat had been fitted out with engines and ancillary kit by Findhorn Marina prior to undergoing sea trials.
Present at the commissioning event were Bill and Lorraine Budge, representing the Budge Trust who are the main sponsors of the new boat. After some kind and moving words Lorraine christened the boat "Glynn Whitehead II", with a dram of MIRO's favourite tipple courtesy of Benromach Distillery.
The boat has served MIRO well but now needs to be replaced in order to maintain the 24 hour 365 day capability.
Lorraine makes her speech. Looking on are Senior Cox Simon Paterson, Deputy Cox Donald Watson, Crew Member Mike Ramsay and Training Officer Ian Cassells.
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Lorraine christens the boat with a dram of Benromach.
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Post Launch Photo
From L/R Ian Cassells (Crew), Donald Watson (Crew), Bill and Lorraine Budge (Main Sponsors), Tim Negus (MIRO Chairman), Jeanne Whitehead (Long term supporter, fundraiser and widow of Glynn Whitehead, a local sailor, after whom the boat is named), Mike Ramsay (Crew), John Innes (Crew), Martin Long (Director and Operations Manager), Simon Paterson (Founder, Director and long term funder through Findhorn Marina)
Our Boat
The Landrover made towing easy but I had to park up with the caravans at the Service Stations.
Entangled SealA recent unusual 'shout' occurred for MIRO recently when reports came in of a seal entangled in a mooring in Findhorn Bay.
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MIRO Senior Coxswain Simon Paterson manages to free the grey seal from the mooring and take the distressed animal to the beach
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Simon and Barry carefully remove the mooring rope.
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Job done.
Grateful seal swims away , apparently none the worse for his adventure. Thank you MIRO |
Burghead Boxing Day Swim
On cold but sunny Boxing day, the crew launches the MIRO boat to travel along the coast to Burghead where it is to be a safety boat for the annual Burghead Harbour Splash
Hardy and courageous folk readily take the plunge and swim across the harbour. The freezing water doesn't encourage them to linger and some pretty fast times are recorded!
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This year MIRO is the principal charity to benefit.
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Founder Crew member and Deputy Coxswain, Graham Millar is presented with an engraved whisky Quaich by MIRO Chairman Tim Negus to mark his retirement from the MIRO Crew. (Oct 2012)
We are sad to report that Graham died recently after a long & courageous battle with cancer. MIRO extends deepest sympathies to Graham's family. (Dec 2012)
We are sad to report that Graham died recently after a long & courageous battle with cancer. MIRO extends deepest sympathies to Graham's family. (Dec 2012)
Royal Visit
HRH Princess Anne visited MIRO at its Findhorn Headquarters to meet Crew and Directors and to present RYA PPR and RYA Advanced Powerboat certificates. (5 Dec 2012)
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MIRO Team photo following the Royal Visit (5 Dec 2012)