A SEARCH and rescue team marked the Queen's Platinum Jubilee with a unique display.

Whilst a number of beacons were being lit across North Wales to mark the occasion yesterday, North East Wales Search and Rescue (NEWSAR) team members decided to do their own at Moel Famau.

A spokesman said: "There wasn't an official Jubilee Beacon on Moel Famau, but there was a concern that a lot of people might congregate anyway as there has been one in the past.

"We agreed to attend to support Denbighshire County Council in case there were any injuries.

"We then worked out a plan to make our own beacon seeing as we were up there anyway! 

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"As it turned out the night was wet and not too many people were there.

"We had 20 flares to use so it was quite a show! Sorry we couldn't publicise it as the point was not to attract a crowd.

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"The setting off of distress flares needs to be carefully managed and we ensured other authorities were aware so we didn't cause any incidents.

"Team members and Supporters set off our out of date flares at 9:45pm which lit up the summit and could be seen from miles around.

"Did you spot it? We congratulate Her Majesty the Queen on her Platinum Jubilee!"

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The NEWSAR team is currently running a raffle to raise funds for a new Incident Control Vehicle, which is is used by NEWSAR volunteers as a command centre during long searches for missing vulnerable adults and children.

A number of prizes are available. More details on the raffle can be found here.