Sales have been coming in quite steadily during the year, again, the bulk of the requirements were mostly for BM and Nrastc packs. Packs, Books and other catalogue items may still be obtained from me and I can usually dispatch immediately. Just contact me on tel/fax. 01903 244518, or e-mail awards@rlss-sussex.org.uk, and I will do the rest.

Awards - Lifesaving Awards were slightly down on last years' totals, with NRASTC and BM. being the most popular. I feel this downward curve is likely to be the trend in future, as prerequisites need no longer be updated for most of awards - folk may not want to spend time and money unnecessarily. However, I understand a new format for higher awards is still under consideration, so we wait to see what this may entail. Hopefully, if more skills etc. were to be included, this may revive interest.

Just a reminder to BM Trainers, please remember folks that following a successful assessment, you need to send the "blue" copy of the award form to me, not to RLSS HQ.

Betty Hakesley