As Christmas Eve unfolds—whether you’re stuffing the turkey, wrapping pigs in blankets, or simply soaking up the festive buzz—we’d like to take a moment to wish you all a very Merry Christmas! May this season bring joy, peace, happiness, and Read more
A huge thank you to the The Strands Inn, Screes Inn, Strands Distillery & Brewery for hosting the country and western night on Saturday 1st November. Over £700 was raised for the team and we would like to thank everyone Read more
Thanks to those folks who came to say hello at the Wasdale Show on Saturday and give a donation. We raised a magnificent £661.85 on the day!
Huge congratulations to Richard Warren OBE on being named Cumbria Life Magazine’s “Cumbrian of the Year” at the stunning Low Wood Bay Resort & Hotel! It was a fantastic evening, made even more special with Richard’s wife Carole by his Read more
Many thanks to those who nipped down to our stall on Friday 15 August at Egremont farmers market and bought a cake/ donated, we raised a nice £605.60 for the team! Also, a big thank you to those of you Read more
On 23rd July WMRT were involved in giving a presentation to nearly fifty 16yr olds from all over the country, keen to study medicine. This was part of a summer school for those from a widening participation background. It was Read more
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 Read more
Richard Warren, of Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team (WMRT) has been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours List with the honour of Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to Mountain Rescue in Cumbria and the Lake Read more
COME TO THE RESCUE!! …Family Fun Day with Your Local Heroes… Hosted by Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team and Wasdale Head Inn 📅 10th May 2025 🔥 FUNDRAISER ALERT 🔥 – All profits go towards Wasdale Mountain Rescue, operating 24/7, 365 Read more
Save The Date! Something BIG is about to happen! Be prepared for a day full of family fun with your favourite Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team! More details to follow but in the meantime…get your dancing 🕺💃 shoes ready! We can’t Read more
Members of the team were in Egremont on Saturday 7 December and in Whitehaven on Saturday 21 December for the annual fundraising event in the towns. Thank you to the generous folks in both towns and we raised £1,408 in Read more
Thank you again to Lakeland Lights for their magnificent support of the team. https://www.lakelandlights.co.uk/
Carlos Reine is on the verge of completing an extraordinary personal challenge, climbing all 214 Wainwright peaks in the Lake District within 12 months. In addition to managing his own photography business, home and family life with his fiancée Karen Read more
Joss Naylor MBE, bronze resin sculpture to be auctioned for Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team. In 2008 renowned Cumbrian born professional sculptor Paul Bainbridge created two bronze resin sculptures of the head of fell running legend Joss Naylor to celebrate Joss’s 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 Read more
At the start of the summer holidays take a moment to watch, read and share some advice in how to enjoy the Lakes and surrounding waters safely Do not swim alone Always use a bright tow float and cap for Read more
The highly popular Lake District Rescue series filmed throughout the summer of 2023 and first aired early April 2024 on More4 is to be repeated, starting on Friday 12 July on Channel 4! The four one hour episodes can be Read more
Rest in Peace Joss Naylor, a legend of fell running and the Wasdale valley. Joss has been a huge inspiration to many people and a friend of the team and many of its members. We are proud to say that 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 Read more
Congratulations to our Medical Officer, Lucy Belson, who recently received the inaugural Unsung Hero Of Immediate Care Award from the Resuscitation Council UK. Lucy’s attention to detail, diligence and passion for improvement has made a huge difference to our capability Read more