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The world-famous Wasdale Head Inn - the birthplace of climbing - dramatically surrounded by England's tallest mountains, making it the finest base for walking and climbing. The owners and managers, past and present have supported the team for many years with their much-appreciated generosity.
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/
Team Leader Paul Cook has analysed last year’s incident statistics. You can read his report here.
Permanent link to this article: http://www.wmrt.org.uk/2013/01/2012-stats-and-graphs/
Yesterday three of our supporters in York collected £281.81p bag packing at Iceland (Iceland the store – not in Iceland the country). Tremendous effort by the team of three led by Carol Gaines. Thanks to Carol, Jean and Antonio. Also to Rob the Store manager who has said he is happy to let them raise …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.wmrt.org.uk/2012/12/supporters-in-york-raise-284-81-in-bag-packing-at-iceland/
This video contains some important advice for walkers planning to visit the fells in winter conditions.
Permanent link to this article: http://www.wmrt.org.uk/2012/12/winter-conditions-advice-from-the-met-office/
Whitehaven School music department have produced a CD Featuring music from four pupils. Priced at £4 per CD it is available from Mrs Fitzsimons in the Music Department. All proceeds to Wasdale Mountain Rescue and The Ryan Smith Rising Sun Trust. 4 tracks including:
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Permanent link to this article: http://www.wmrt.org.uk/2012/12/whitehaven-school-fundraising-cd/
Last weekend the team attended the Wasdale Show. Mike summed it up on Facebook with:
Excellent day at the Wasdale Head show! We welcomed Joe Beaumont across the finish line and thanked him for his amazing effort cycling across England! Pictures to follow! We were also presented with a cheque for £1,500 from …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.wmrt.org.uk/2012/10/wasdale-show/
The following is a copy of Mark Ollis’ blog post written about the lighting of the Paralympic flame on the summit of Scafell Pike
Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team were approached to accompany the party and arrange professional mountain guides with costs covered by LOCOG. Penny Kirby guided (also a …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.wmrt.org.uk/2012/08/lighting-the-paralympic-torch-on-scafell-pike/
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.
