Donation from Bolton H.F. Walking Club

Donation from Bolton H.F. Walking Club

We are pleased to announce another donation from Bolton HF Walking Club, this time for £250. The Club have supported the work of the team for a number of years. The team would like to thank all the members of Bolton H.F. Walking Club for this donation.
Donation from Bolton H.F. Walking Club

Birthday Donation

Not previously reported, former team member Christine Greaves held a collection for the team at her birthday party. Christine and her friends raised £46.67. The team would like to thank Christine and all who contributed to this donation.
Donation from Bolton H.F. Walking Club

Anyone for Everest? Saturday 12th May

Ever fancied climbing the 8,848m to the Everest summit but don’t seem to ever get round to it? Then this may be your chance. Bolton Mountain Rescue Team invite you to help us climb the height of Everest by walking a length from Rivington Top Barn to Rivington Pike....
Donation from Bolton H.F. Walking Club

Attendance at Greenmount Village Party

Today, at the invitation of the organisers of Greenmount Village Party, one Support Group member, one operational team member and two trainees attended this event with our Mountain Rescue Minibus Ambulance on display. With the road closed between The Miller &...
Donation from Bolton H.F. Walking Club

Thanks to a Supporter of the Team

Back in August 2005 the team was called to assist a climber who had injured himself at Ousel Nest Quarry near Jumbles Reservoir. Iain Bissett went on to make a full recovery, and since then, Iains father, David Bissett, has supported the team over the years. David...
Donation from Bolton H.F. Walking Club

Donation from Burnden Road Runners

We are pleased to announce a donation arising from a tea and home-made cake stall organised by our friends from Burnden Road Runners. The money was collected during the runners annual race, the “Trotter 5” on 4th March. A sum of £322.07 was raised and...
Donation from Bolton H.F. Walking Club

Incident 9/2018 – mountain biker at Tockholes Plantations

At 14:32 on Sunday 25th March the team was called to assist North West Ambulance Service and the North West Air Ambulance Charity at a serious incident in the Tockholes Plantations, Roddlesworth, near Darwen. A 35 year old male had suffered a cardiac arrest whilst out...
Donation from Bolton H.F. Walking Club

Support from North Turton Parish Council

We are pleased to announce a kind donation of £450 from North Turton Parish Council via Glenys Syddall, Clerk to the Council. We would like to thank Turton Parish Council for their continued support for the team.
Donation from Bolton H.F. Walking Club

Team Changes at this Years AGM

Last Wednesday evening Bolton MRT held its Annual General Meeting where a new Team Leader, Steve Fletcher was elected. Steve replaces Alistair Greenough, who has held the position for 2 years. A new secretary was also elected; Paul Brain. Paul takes over the role from...
Guest Speaker Helps Rescue Team Celebrate 50 Years

Guest Speaker Helps Rescue Team Celebrate 50 Years

Bolton Mountain Rescue Team are delighted to be able to welcome Simon Yates; the explorer, mountaineer and author, to tell tales of his escapades in some of the remotest regions on the planet. Simon has had many years’ experience of climbing mountains on every...