Community Rescue Service Central

CRS were proud to attend this event at the Braid on behalf of all of our volunteers.

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EARLY START TO A LONG DAY

Yesterday morning the volunteers of the Community Rescue Service where up and at it early with a 4am tasking to assist the Police Service of Northern Ireland with a high-risk missing person in the south Belfast area.

Due to the nature of the tasking CRS utilised Drone, Foot & Boat teams along the River Lagan with the person being located and brought to a place of safety a short time later after having entered the River.

Some volunteers were able to go home, some onto their paid jobs - but it wasn't long before the second tasking of the day came, again to the South Belfast area for a second person.

With the extensive search area, systematic searches took place using off road all terrain vehicles, drone & foot teams with the person being located after a period of time on the ground.

CRS volunteers where able to get a quick bite to eat when the third tasking came, this time it was to assist our colleagues in Northern Ireland Ambulance Service and the The People's Kitchen with the extraction of an injured person in a difficult to reach location utilising off road all terrain vehicles and handing the person over for onward care.

The day wasn't over yet, as yesterday evening 4 of our latest intake of recruits had to undergo boat crew assessments after 6 weeks of intense training to give them the skills, knowledge & competencies on how to handle situations as they unfold as boat crew during taskings, we are pleased to say that all 4 passed and are now ready to respond when the call comes.

The Community Rescue Service - helping keep our communities safe!

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Thank you to The Drivers..

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MOTORFEST NI IS BACK...

This Sunday 23rd The Community Rescue Service are holding their Annual MOTORFEST NI..

The gates are open 9-10.45 for Vehicle Registration..

Open to the Public 11 - 3..

Cash is preferred on the day..

We will see you all Sunday at Ballymena Showgrounds...

The Community Rescue Service - helping keep our communities safe!

Motorfest Ni is back with 2 weeks to go...

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🚨🔥 2 WEEKS. THAT’S IT. 🔥🚨

MOTORFEST NI 2026 IS ALMOST HERE! 🏁

And this year… WE’VE GONE BIGGER. WAY BIGGER. 👀

📅 SUNDAY 23RD AUGUST
📍 Ballymena Showgrounds
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🏎️ Modified
🔥 Performance
🇯🇵 JDM
💎 Supercars
🛻 Trucks
🏁 Classics
🏍️ Bikes
…and HUNDREDS of machines ready to make some serious noise! 😮‍💨

We’ve DOUBLED the show area, added a brand-new arena, packed the place with more cars, more traders, more food and more going on than ever before.

This isn’t just another car show…

THIS IS MOTORFEST NI. 🔥

❤️ 100% OF MONEY RAISED GOES TO THE Community Rescue Service Central.

🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!
Grab yours through the link below and get yourself sorted before the big day.

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OR…

💷 NO TICKET? NO PROBLEM!
You can PAY ON THE DAY at the entrance! 🙌

So tag the mate who still says “I’ll see closer to the time” 😂👇

WHO’S COMING? 👇🔥

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BALLYNAHONE FARM...

Our Volunteers were invited to Ballynahone Farm today to a BBQ and to talk about the work of The Community Rescue Service.

We would like to thank everyone for their hospitality, donations and the beautiful food.

The Community Rescue Service - helping keep our communities safe!

MOTORFEST NI IS BACK!!

Motorfest NI is back at Ballymena Showgrounds on 23rd August...

You can register your car, bike, tractor or truck online or pay on the day...

If it has an engine get it registered and join us for a fantastic day..

The Community Rescue Service - helping keep our communities safe!

GOING BACK...

To a time before petrol and diesel... today we are at the Ulster Festival of Steam and Transport Traction Engine Club Rally in Ballymena.

It's on now at the Ballymena Livestock Market just off the Woodside Road. Easy access via Ballymena or at Junction 11 on the M2.

We'll hopefully see you there.

The Community Rescue Service helping keep our communities safe!

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PORTGLENONE BIG SPLASH

Some of our volunteers were out supporting the annual Vintage Rally tonight as part of the 2026 Big Splash Festival.

Tomorrow night is Movie Night in the marquee, followed by the Family Fun Day at the Portglenone Marina from 11am - 3pm.

The Community Rescue Service - helping keep our communities safe!

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RACE OF LEGENDS - ARMOY

Our volunteers had the pleasure of supporting the Cycle Run this evening in Armoy as part of the run up for this weekend's Armoy Road Races - Race of Legends.

We had a run around the course and are looking forward to seeing everyone over the next four days.

Volunteers will be out and about collecting for CRS so we would be delighted if you were able make a wee donation.

Come along, enjoy the bikes and stay safe.

The Community Rescue Service - helping keep our communities safe!