by admin | Oct 11, 2014 | General news
Today saw the first full day of training for our Mountain Rescue Trailing Search Dog Team, at this month’s SARDA Wales search dog training weekend. Yesterday, Friday 10th October our handler Steve Nelson, and his usual navigator Eliane Gilliland, both members of... by admin | Oct 11, 2014 | Donations, General news
Yesterday, Friday 10th October, our Support Group were busy holding a charity collection day at Morrisons Supermarket, Gate Fold, Harwood. On rota duty were Julie Thompson, Lee Grice, Dave Rees, Gillian Gregory and Amanda Strickleton, with very much appreciated help... by admin | Oct 11, 2014 | General news
With reduced members available to Oldham MRT this weekend, as some of their team were in North Wales renewing acquaintances with Coastguard friends, we and other neighbouring teams were asked to provide additional resources should Oldham MRT require such in their home... by admin | Oct 10, 2014 | General news
This evening, a number of team members, their partners and former team members enjoyed a team social evening meal at Spice Valley, Horwich. Attending were operational members Deputy Team Leader Chris Greenhalgh, Mark Scott, Michael Wakerley, Mike Marsh, Diane... by admin | Oct 9, 2014 | General news
Monday 13th October 2014, marks the start of industrial action by NWAS and other Ambulance Services nationwide. Our Team Leader Garry Rhodes MBE on Tuesday and Wednesday this week was requested to consult with NWAS (Greater Manchester) and did so on behalf of our... by admin | Oct 9, 2014 | General news
This Friday, 10th October 2014, we are holding a Team Collection Day at Morrisons, Gate Fold, Harwood, Bolton. Members of our Support Group and operational team members will be there collecting from 10am through to 8pm, if shopping there, your support would be greatly... by admin | Oct 9, 2014 | Donations, General news
Today we are very pleased to announce the wonderful donation of £35.61p via the Charities Aid Foundation from Mr Darren Smith of Warrington, Cheshire. The entire team membership is very grateful to Mr Darren Smith for his kindness in making this wonderful and... by admin | Oct 9, 2014 | Donations, General news
Yesterday evening, Wednesday 8th October 2014, at 18.20hrs we were very honoured to receive as guests at our Ladybridge Hall Base / HQ, Mr Mike and Mrs Janet Hailwood and their daughter Becky (Rebecca) all in the company of their son Matthew, who has been a team Call... by admin | Oct 8, 2014 | General news
Our regular readers will know that Bolton MRT has been shortlisted for the Lloyds Bank Community Fund 2014 in the north-Bolton / Blackburn area. By encouraging the public to vote, Bolton Mountain Rescue Team has a chance to be awarded a grant of up to £3,000.00 from... by admin | Oct 8, 2014 | General news
Somewhat confusingly, though we refer to our Wednesday night weekly meeting as our training meeting, its not always training that takes place ! Tonight (see associated reports) we had a visit by some team friends and an SGM. Following the conclusion of our SGM all...