The team recently attended the Drigg and Carleton Gala. It was great to be alongside the Drigg YFC, and were inspired by their challenge to help our friends, the Great North Air Ambulance Service. We often work together with Helimed 58 on the fells in the more urgent medical and Read more…
We had a grand day at Gosforth Show yesterday with lots of interest in what we do, and plenty of engagement with some enthusiastic and generous people. We raised £369.29 from all the lovely visitors to our stall for which we’re extremely grateful. Thanks to you all and see you Read more…
Perfect weather for Seascale Gala today and consequently, lots of visitors so WMRT had a busy day, showing people our kit, talking about what it means to be a member, and selling our merchandise. From sales and donations we made an incredible £481.33. We’re very grateful to all those generous Read more…
Team members had a great time this week with a visit to St Patrick’s school, Cleator Moor. Pupils were shown around a response vehicle and medical bag. A demonstration from the team drone seemed to be especially interesting! Some future team members in a few years time?
Team members attended the Workington Fire Service community event today.
Sunshine, showers and rainbows yesterday at Wasdale Show. Lots of people to talk to, and plenty who volunteered to model our special leg splint. Thanks for all the support and generosity. We raised £435 for the team.
Lots of interest and engagement at the Eskdale Show today, despite the rainy weather. We made £278.44 in sales and donations from all the generous people who visited our stall. Thank you to all for making WMRT possible!
After a ferociously windy start, the Gosforth Show settled down into a really good day. The sun shone, lots of people came and WMRT made £325.14 from sales of merchandise and contributions. Big thanks to everyone for supporting us. Join us next at Eskdale Show 30th September. See you there!
A great day was had by all on a very hot Saturday at Drigg Gala. There were sack races, handmade ice creams, a tug of war and in the thick of it, Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team. Lots of our merchandise went to some happy customers and generous donations were offered. Read more…
Many many belated thanks from April to all the lovely people who supported us at the Farmers Market in Egremont, where we provided refreshments, and our Open Day at our base the following day. Both events were a great success, the Farmers Market raising £450.06, and the Open Day £826.05. Read more…
Join us for our Open Day on 22nd April at our base! Whether you’re thinking about joining the team, are one of our supporters, or just want to come and see what we do. Have a brew and some cake with the Team, meet our search dog Jess, try your Read more…
Easter Sunday is one of the busiest days of the year for visitors to Scafell Pike, and this year members of the team were on hand close to the NT Brackenclose car park offering advice and guidance to walkers. Lots of positive engagement with people, some quality merchandise on offer Read more…
There was a bit of drama at Scouts this week, 3 of our leaders carelessly managed to injure themselves on the field … luckily Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team were visiting & quickly organised our #Scouts into a rescue party! Thanks to the MRT volunteers for a really interesting couple of Read more…
Earlier this week we were delighted to host the West Cumbria Home Education group at our base. Team members organised activities to demonstrate: key first aid skills and knowledge; map reading and radios; and the range of equipment in our response vehicles. We had a great afternoon and we hope Read more…