by admin | Sep 18, 2009 | Donations, General news
This afternoon Team President Bob Hutchinson, visited Bolton U3A (University of the Third Age) at their Bolton Parish Church Hall premises, to give a presentation on the work of the Mountain Rescue Team. Following Bob’s presentation and the many questions that... by admin | Sep 15, 2009 | Donations, General news
Every now and then we get various donations which we are asked not to question why we have received. One such donation of £30 has arrived, via Dave Healey, from a work colleague of Daves and previous Team supporter Nick Barran. The whole Teams thanks are... by admin | Sep 11, 2009 | Donations, General news
This morning, amongst the usual bills and birthday cards for his partner, Team Radio Communications Officer Dave Healey, was extremely pleased to open an envelope addressed to him. Inside the envelope was a letter and a fantastic cheque for £200 from Katie Hunt... by admin | Sep 4, 2009 | Donations, General news
On Friday 17th April 2009 we were called out to rescue a 12 year old boy who had fallen from a rope swing in the Monton area of Eccles, on the linear walkway. Today we recieved a very kind donation of £50.00 from Steve Clare, the father of Alex, the boy... by admin | Aug 26, 2009 | Donations, General news
At the Darwen Gala, on Saturday 22nd August 2009, Jim Hogan of Radford Street, Darwen, approached team member Chris Tennant asking whether the team would be interested in the donation of an Aireshelta, inflatable, shelter tent. Our Team Leader, Garry Rhodes was quick... by admin | Aug 26, 2009 | Donations, General news
Regular readers will be aware that every year the team provides a full day standby rescue cover and casualty care provision for the Horwich Carnival Races, for a report on this year’s races, see our news entry dated #article#2487#Sunday 21st June 2009#. This...