by admin | Nov 20, 2005 | General news
Early this morning 12 team members and three team vehicles were committed to providing standby rescue cover for the annual Darwen Biathlon, renamed this year the Darwen Aquathon. 50 competitors took part in the fell race section which we covered, following their part...
by admin | Nov 20, 2005 | Donations, General news
With thanks to R.O.E.L.S (Rescue Organisation Equipment Loan Service), a donation of casualty care equipment was received today by the team. This donation consisted of the following items: 4 Laerdal Stifneck© Select cervical collars 8 Portex Soft Seal Laryngeal...
by admin | Nov 18, 2005 | Donations, General news
We were very pleased today to receive a kind £20.00 donation from the gentleman involved in incident 93/2005, when he collapsed during the Remembrance Sunday Service, on November 13th, at the Bomber Memorial at Lead Mines Valley. We understand he spent some time...
by admin | Nov 17, 2005 | General news
Our Teams dog handler, Dave Marsh, attendended a one day course relating to First Aid for Dogs.The course was held at the Dog Training School for South Yorkshire Police, at their training base in Sheffield. During the days course, subjects touched upon included:-...
by admin | Nov 17, 2005 | Donations, General news
Leigh and District Rambling Club operate a Charity Fund, and every year very kindly support the various Mountain Rescue Teams in their walking area. This year as in previous years, Leigh and District Rambling club have once again supported our team, and we are pleased...
