24/08/2026
“Bob” Robert Bawden
On Saturday afternoon we said a sad farewell to our founder and previous Chairman “Bob” Robert Bawden, Bob worked tirelessly to establish a Lowland Search and Rescue team in Pembrokeshire and he was so proud when we finally got the PembsSAR Charity registered as an approved Charity.
This weekend half of Bobs ashes were scattered here in Pembrokeshire at the Waldo stone, an area where Bob spent a lot of time walking and exploring the Preseli Hills . It was nice to meet a lot of Bob’s friends and family at the ceremony including Biddy (Bobs partner), Bob’s sister Marion and Bobs children Tracy, Paul and Josh, with their partners.
Tracy said some words about Bob at the ceremony, touching on his history, life and his sense of humour which was one of his many likeable characteristics. It was nice to see such a large turnout to say farewell to Bob.
Bobs dream was to have a Lowland Search and Rescue team in Pembrokeshire and he has ticked that box, now through the support of John, Myself (Rob) Geraint and Gary - We will continue Bobs good work and establish a fully functional Lowland Search and Rescue Team providing support to Pembrokeshire and the surrounding area.