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The Copeland Community Fund made a considerable donation towards our new base project, enabling us to realise our vision of a modern, purpose built facility.
British Championship Race From Wasdale Head Inn to the summit of Lingmell (and back)
Entry lists updated with Race Numbers 17th July.
Because of the sensitivity towards large Sporting events in the Wasdale Valley, we have limited the total number of runners to 350.
Permanent link to this article: http://www.wmrt.org.uk/2015/01/lingmell-dash-2015-saturday-25th-july/
Thank you to all those who have donated to the team following the safe return of Adam Nolan’s dog Jasper. It is heart-warming to know that this level of support for the team is out there and we are very humbled with the level of funds that have been donated. This comes at a fortuitous …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.wmrt.org.uk/2014/11/thank-you/
After nearly 50 years in the village of Gosforth, Wasdale MRT is looking to move to a purpose-built facility close to the village. The current building is a converted forge and is restrictive in terms of space and functionality. It also relies on the goodwill of local residents and the local pub for parking and …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.wmrt.org.uk/2014/09/we-are-looking-to-build-a-new-base/
In the New Year honours, Mike Greene has been awarded an MBE for services to health and to the community in Whitehaven. On behalf of the team I would like to pass our congratulations onto him for all he has done for us in the team, the wider regional and national MR community and elsewhere. …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.wmrt.org.uk/2014/01/mbe-for-mike-greene/
Come and meet the team tomorrow (Saturday 30th November) in Whitehaven and Egremont as we raise funds for the team. We’d be happy to see you, answer questions and even happier to receive a donation! We look forward to meeting you there.
Permanent link to this article: http://www.wmrt.org.uk/2013/11/flag-day-in-whitehaven-and-egremont/
Thanks to Joe Beaumont and My Tri Events for £300 of fundraising. Joe suffered a major medical trauma in 2011 and the team was involved in his rescue. You can read about his road to recovery here www.joebeaumont.com.
Permanent link to this article: http://www.wmrt.org.uk/2013/11/thanks-to-joe-beaumont/
Last Sunday the team joined with Cockermouth MRT to form a guard of honour at the recent Scotland – Italy match in the Rugby League World Cup. It was a fun afternoon/evening, which all members who attended enjoyed. Rousing anthems, a good match and nice to receive applause at the …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.wmrt.org.uk/2013/11/team-as-a-guard-of-honour-at-the-rugby-league-world-cup/
A big thank you goes to 1st Gosforth Scout Group who presented a cheque for £150 to the team after they had raised funds from baking cakes and other refreshments. Pictured are some of the scouts, team members and search dogs.
Permanent link to this article: http://www.wmrt.org.uk/2013/06/thank-you-to-1st-gosforth-scout-group/
Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team members John and Sue Noake both recently completed their 40 years’ service in the team. The team is one of the busiest in the Lake District and they are pictured outside the team’s headquarters in Gosforth, Cumbria. Aside from being an absolutely magnificent achievement this is believed to be unique within …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.wmrt.org.uk/2013/04/congratulations-john-and-sue/
The recent snow, coupled with strong winds has generated some almost unique winter conditions on the fells around Wasdale.
It is rare to have so much snow as the Easter holidays approach.
For the experienced this offers some intriguing …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.wmrt.org.uk/2013/03/mountain-conditions-in-wasdale-during-the-easter-holidays/
The team has got together with Coniston Corporate to provide a range of high quality clothing and other items for supporters to purchase with profits received by the rescue team.
