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Probationary Members Training

In August, this year’s probationary team members are around half way through their 12 months of training and we have already started our campaign to recruit next years probationers. The closing date for applications is the 31st August. If this is something you might be interested in then please have a look on our website for the full details. http://www.wmrt.org.uk From the menu go to Join our team. For further information or to arrange a visit Read more…

By John Bamforth, ago

Thanks to E.S.K.K. Martial Arts & Fitness

A local Whitehaven based karate club kindly donated £300 to us on Thursday the 8th of July. Each year E.S.K.K. Martial Arts & Fitness donates to local charities as part of their community fund. The photo shows Neil Carrick from Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team receiving the cheque from Chris Denwood, Jenny Denwood-Ling and Dave Forsythe. We would like to thank them for their kind donation.

By John Bamforth, ago

Rescue on Great Gable – Arrow Head Gulley

A nine hour rescue for the Wasdale team running from one day into early morning the next. Two walkers on Great Napes, Great Gable in Wasdale – luckily they decided to hold their position above a considerable drop in Arrow Head Gulley. A very slippery and loose area with rock falls a real risk for both rescuers and casualties. Here is a video of the rescue. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54vFPnVpbS4

By John Bamforth, ago

“Walk 100 miles in May” Challenge

The team would like to congratulate Marie & Bethany Brown on completing their “Walk 100 miles in May” challenge, and thank them enormously for raising money for our team through their Just Giving pages. Between them they raised an amazing £2,295 👏👏 with all money raised in memory of Chris Brown. We love this photo of them both along with Marie’s dog Seb, who accompanied them on their walking.

By John Bamforth, ago

Thanks to the Co-op local community fund

A huge thank you to all customers who have nominated our team as their good cause as part of the Co-op local community fund. In March 2021 we received our first payment of £2,308. The community fund runs for a full year up to October, so there is still time to nominate us as your good cause if you do shop at Co-op. At the moment there is over £6,000 un-allocated to a cause in Read more…

By John Bamforth, ago

Fundraiser Focus – Jon Ryley

Jon has been a supporter and fundraiser for our team for many years. In memory of his Mum and Dad, in September 2020, he started a challenge to walk 1,000 miles in aid of our team. If you are able to support Jon details of his Just Giving page are below. https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/jon-ryley1000

By John Bamforth, ago

James, Phoebe and Ethan raising funds for WMRT

Congratulations to James, Phoebe and Ethan who on 20 August 2020 completed their challenge to walk, run or cycle 500 miles over the summer holidays, whilst raising money for our team. They originally challenged themselves to complete this over 42 days, but have completed this in just 32 days. 👏👏👏 With 10 days left of the summer holidays they now intend to carry on and see how many miles they can reach. So far they have raised Read more…

By John Bamforth, ago

John Fletcher Running to Raise Funds

This time next week one of our team members will have set off running from Pooley Bridge in the northern Lake District back to Wasdale, attempting to complete the Joss Naylor Lakeland Challenge. John Fletcher hopes to run 48 miles, climb 17,000 feet and cross 30 summits and is fundraising for Wasdale MRT. (The route is included in comments) Joss Naylor MBE is a legendary Fell runner and completed the inaugural run from Pooley Bridge Read more…

By Jon Lynch, ago
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New Team Shop

As a volunteer team we are solely reliant on public donations to keep our team operational. We raise some of funds through the sale of our branded merchandise, however, due to the current situation we have had to cancel all fundraising events over the summer. We have several new items available this year including Enamel Pin Badges, Supporter Car Stickers and Cotton Tote Bags. We are therefore offering these items, along with our popular Head Read more…

By Jon Lynch, ago

Thank You to Leanne Ritchie

The team would like to say a big Thank You to Leanne Ritchie who has raised the fantastic sum of £1,150 for the team. Having already completed part of the walk from Lands End to John O’Groats in memory of her father in 2015, last year she set herself the challenge to complete the remaining 415 miles whilst at the same time raising money for both our team and Guide Dogs for The Blind. Leanne Read more…

By Jon Lynch, ago

Probationer Intake 2020

We’re very happy to introduce you to our nine new probationary members!All of them are willing and keen to volunteer their time helping others who may be injured, lost or in need of assistance in the western fells. They bring with them skills and qualities which will help us continue providing this service to the public. 24 hours a day, 365 days per year whatever the weather! We look forward to keeping you updated as Read more…

By Jon Lynch, ago

The Length of Britain for WMRT

This week the team had a visit from Gill Mackay, who cycled from Lands End to John O’Groats and raised funds for the team in the process. The Lands End to John o’Groats cycle route equates to a total of 1000 miles of distance, 15,000m of accent covering the length of Great Britain between its two extremities. Gill who completed her journey over 10 days covering an average of 100 mile a day with an Read more…

By Jon Lynch, ago

#BeMoreChris

Wasdale and Duddon & Furness MRT had a special visit at our base yesterday from the Brown family, who presented us with two very generous donations. They have been fundraising in the memory and celebration of their loved one, Chris Brown, who sadly lost his life earlier this year whilst out in the fells. They have raised a significant amount for the teams involved, with over £19k going to good causes already, and they wish Read more…

By Jon Lynch, ago