Air Search Runway Run 2023 The third Channel Islands Air Search Runway Run, sponsored by BDO Guernsey, is due to take place after 9 p.m. on Saturday, 2nd September. The Run is the local search and rescue charity's flagship event and helps raise vital funds to keep the Lifeboats' Eyes in the Sky. As with so many charity events, the Run is reliant on many volunteers to ensure that it can take place smoothly and safely. We are keen to hear from anyone who is interested in helping out at the Runway Run. There are a wide variety of roles available, from helping with runner registration at the Aero Club and marshalling in the car parks to helping out in the hangar. To find out more, please email us at friends@airsearch1.com.
Secretary to the Trustees of CIAS The Trustees of Air Search are looking for a Secretary to the Trustees. Requirement is to attend two Trustees meetings per year, collating and providing papers to the Trustees in both Guernsey and Jersey, thence write up and distribute the minutes. Meetings are held alternately in Guernsey and Jersey. If interested kindly contact Colin Ferbrache, Trustee at ferbsgsy@suremail.gg or 701011 for more details.
Alderney Flag Day The annual Channel Islands Air Search flag day in Alderney takes place on Saturday 22 June at various locations. We are always keen to hear from anyone who may be happy to spare an hour or two to help with collecting on the flag day - please call 07781 123170 or email friends@airsearch1.com if you're interested in getting involved!
Air Search Runway Run 2023 Islanders will once again have an opportunity of running on Guernsey Airport’s runway later this year. The third Channel Islands Air Search Runway Run, sponsored by BDO Guernsey, is due to take place after 9.00 p.m. on Saturday, 2nd September and will allow runners to experience the novelty and excitement of this fun event, whilst also helping raise money for the voluntary local life-saving search and rescue charity. This year’s event hopes to build on the success of the Air Search Runway Runs held in 2021 and 2022. The Run will continue as a 5 km course over the runway and taxiways, however, it will be a ‘fun run’ rather than a competitive, timed event. The number of places available is strictly limited to 500 participants, and prospective runners can secure their spot at a cost of £25 per person, including a special commemorative t-shirt to be worn on the night. Enrolment for the event is now open, and is online via RaceNation - https://race-nation.co.uk/register/channel-islands-air-search-runway-run/channel-islands-air-search-runway-run-2023 . Runners are reminded that, as official photographic identification will be required on the night, names should be entered as they appear on the relevant ID when registering. Further information may be found on the dedicated ‘Air Search Runway Run’ Facebook page. Runners are also being encouraged to raise sponsorship, which will be facilitated through Race Nation’s SportsGiving service.
Guernsey Friends of Air Search AGM 2023 The Annual General Meeting of the Guernsey Friends is a brief meeting covering constitutional business including annual reports from the President and the Treasurer, and election of officers for the coming year. The AGM will be held at 7 p.m. on 5th December via online video-conferencing. All members of the Guernsey Friends of Air Search are welcome to attend - please email friends@airsearch1.com if you wish to do so, and a link will be sent to you so that you can join the meeting.
Guernsey Boat Show 2024 We will be attending the Guernsey Boat Show between 17 - 19 May, taking place on the Crown Pier in St Peter Port. Please call at our stand in the marquee to find out more about Channel Islands Air Search, and to buy items from our range of merchandise (including the ever-popular aircraft models and copies of the Leo Seeker children's books). The event is also an ideal opportunity to donate any unwanted notes or coins to our successful foreign currency appeal, operated in partnership with BATIF Bureau de Change.