Donations
Thank you to the ‘Two Headed Sheep’ Morris dancers
We were happy to be visited by the ‘Two Headed Sheep’ Morris dancers group yesterday, who kindly presented a donation of £375. Thank you for your continued and valued support.
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Be Adventure Smart
Ask yourself 3 questions before you set off: Do I have the right gear? Do I know what the weather will be like? Am I confident I have the knowledge & skills for the day? After the success of the Adventure Smart Wales website it Read more
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Lingmell Dash Fell Race 2019
The annual Lingmell Dash takes place on 27th July at 14:30.  All proceeds to the team. Category: AS Distance: 7.2km / 4.5m Climb: 762m / 2500ft Venue: Wasdale Head Inn carpark, CA20 1EX. Grid ref: NY187088 Skills & experience: ER, LK, NS Minimum age: 16 https://fellrunner.org.uk/races.php?id=6525
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New base entered into the Local Authority Building Control Awards Scheme.ÂÂ
Wasdale MRT’s new base has been entered into the Local Authority Building Control (LABC) Awards Scheme. The good news is has reached the final, in two categories: Best Small Commercial Project and Best Public Service Building. The award night is Friday 5 Read more
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Cotswold Outdoors donates reusable bottles
Wasdale MRT has taken the decision to move away from single use plastic water bottles for environmental and cost implications. Huge thanks to Cotswold Outdoors for supplying all team members will a reusable water bottle we will now be taking Read more
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The team attended Drigg Gala
Thank you to the communities of Drigg and Carlton whom invited us too their Gala today. Its a great opportunity to attend these type of events as we get to meet new people and answer questions to give a better Read more
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Review of Rescues in 2018 & Over the Past 15 Years
After the record year in 2017, 2018 was a comparatively quiet year in terms of incidents, although with a number of more serious incidents it didn’t necessarily feel like a quiet year. This review considers the 2018 statistics, both for Read more
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50th Anniversary Book – Mountain Rescue In Wasdale
A book has been pulled together to celebrate the first 50 years of Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team (WMRT). All funds raised from the sales of the publication will be used to fund the future operation of the team. Fifty years Read more
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WMRT is 50 years old today
Wasdale MRT has been assisting people in the western fells for 50 years, since its formation on 1 October 1968, and was formed from the Wyndham Search Team. It is now one of twelve teams in the Lake District Search Read more
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New Base Official Opening
On Saturday 16th September, Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team’s purpose-designed new base was officially opened by the legendary fell-runner and Team Vice-President, Jos Naylor MBE. You can watch the video here https://vimeo.com/290675469/6f7d35f9d3 The base, which is near Gosforth in Copeland has cost Read more
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New Base Operational!
This week has seen the new base become operational after several years of planning and a huge amount of work from a dedicated group of team members who worked tirelessly in surmounting many challenges. This is a magnificent achievement from Read more
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New Base Progress – May 2018
Yesterday Wasdale MRT accepted handover of their purpose-built new base from principal contractor Roland Hill Ltd. Some fitting out and testing of communications by the team is required prior to going operational in July. Thank you to all in the Read more
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New Base Progress – April 2018
April has seen the building nearing completion. Progress continues with plastering, painting, cabling, fitting of doors, doorframes, stairs and the myriad of jobs to make the base useable. The kitchen is in the final stages of fit out. The radio Read more
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New Base Progress – March 2018
March has seen a huge amount progress with plaster boarding, cabling, plastering, the laying of the concrete floor, the commissioning of the garage doors and the ground source heat pump. The kitchen has been fitted out as have both bath Read more
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Lingell Dash Fell Race 2018
The annual Lingmell Dash takes place on 28th July at 14:30.  All proceeds to the team. Category: AS Distance: 7.2km / 4.5m Climb: 762m / 2500ft Venue: Wasdale Head Inn carpark, CA20 1EX. Grid ref: NY187088 Skills & experience: ER, LK, NS Minimum age: 16 http://www.fellrunner.org.uk/races.php?id=5790
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Wasdale MRT Receive donation from Blengdale Runners
Members of Wasdale MRT were invited along to the Blengdale Runners AGM to receive a £400 donation from the proceeds of last year’s 2 road races. Each year Blengdale Runners, also based in Gosforth, host a 10 mile run in Read more
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New Base Progress – February 2018
A lot has happened in February. Here are some pictures showing the concrete apron, the garage doors, and some of the fit out inside including the ground source heat pump. The training room has been plastered as well as several Read more
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New Base Progress – January 2018
After the joists were installed, the fit out of the interior of the base is underway. The individual rooms are now taking shape and the garage is due to be concreted soon. The radio mast is ready for antennae and Read more
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BBC’s The One Show – Thursday 25th January at 7pm
If you are interested to see what Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team gets up to there is a 5 minute edited piece that will be going out this coming Thursday 25th evening (show starts 7.00 pm on BBC1). The show focuses Read more
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Flag Day in Egremont and Whitehaven
Thanks to the people in Egremont on Saturday 9th December and in Whitehaven on Saturday 23rd December who donated to the team. We raised a massive £341 and £1,261 respectively……fantastic!