by admin | May 20, 2005 | General news
As reported above, at the opening of the team dinner, RSH, more popularly known within the team as Bob, received his certificate for long service to Mountain Rescue. In the whole history of the team, Bob is only the fourth recipient of this award, the previous three...
by admin | May 20, 2005 | General news
Organised, very ably Claire Morrissey, the Dinner this year was held at the Watermillock, Crompton Way, with 85 team members and guests present. Before the meal, there took place a presentation of a framed, 25 years Certificate For Long Service to Mountain Rescue, in...
by admin | May 20, 2005 | General news
Some years ago, the team looked into receiving the UK accredited “Investors In People” award. We carried out preliminary studies into this, including getting through the early stages of the assessment process and receiving very favourable comments, however...
by admin | May 20, 2005 | Donations, General news
This morning we received in the post the fantastic donation of £200 from the President Mrs. Mary Fraser and the members of Inner Wheel Club, of Bolton-le-Moors. We are extremely grateful for the tremendous support the Inner Wheel Club has given us via this large...
by admin | May 19, 2005 | General news
It came as complete surprise to us today to find out that Sue Corsini, a member of Darwen Dashers (hence her knowledge of the team), had decided to run in the London Flora Marathon, specifically to raise money for the team. Through sponsorship, Sue raised £239...
by admin | May 17, 2005 | Donations, General news
Today we received a £10 donation from Mr. John Edward Irwin, received with grateful thanks.
by admin | May 17, 2005 | Donations, General news
The second donation of the day was £50 in the memory of Mr. K. Bullen, deceased, via Warings Chartered Accountants. Our condolences are expressed to the family, friends and colleagues of Mr. Bullen and the thought behind this donation being made.
by admin | May 17, 2005 | Donations, General news
Bolton Fellowship Holiday Walking Club – the third donation of the day was a wonderful £100 cheque donation from the BHF Walking Club, with the happy and surprising news (for us) that this would be the first of annual donations the club wishes to make to...
by admin | May 15, 2005 | 2005, Incident
Whilst in the team area, the team was contacted by GMAS to attend a road traffic accident in the area of Walker Fold Rd, Bolton, on the fringes of the moorland Burnt Edge area. Two team vehicles with 5 members on board were responding when news came that the vehicle...
by admin | May 15, 2005 | General news
The team today, as in previous years, was happy to provide standby safety cover for this annual event. Over 200 walkers took part along the well-recognised route, raising, we understand, an estimated £6000 for charities and local good causes. 14 team members in...