by admin | May 20, 2016 | General news
It was with great sadness that we learnt of the loss of Jim Fletcher BEM who died on 10th May 2016 from cancer. Jim was a very dear friend and supporter of Bolton Mountain Rescue Team and first approached us in 2005 to ask how he could support our work in the Darwen... by admin | May 19, 2016 | Lectures/Presentations/Displays
Today the team were visited by Chris Powell and some of his students enrolled on the Public Services Course from Bolton College. They were met by Paul Copley, Paul Brain, Matt Hailwood and John Dickinson. On arrival Paul Brain had quick chat on what the did as part of... by admin | May 18, 2016 | General news
Bolton Mountain Rescue have invested in a new software service which will allow the team to track the teams personnel and resources. The software exists “in the cloud” and allows all members including the Support Group and probationary members to log in to... by admin | May 18, 2016 | General news
At 12:17 today the team was contacted by Greater Manchester Police to assist with an urgent search for a high risk missing person who had gone missing from their home address. Whilst our Team Leader, Alistair Greenough, was gathering information prior to calling the... by admin | May 14, 2016 | Donations
We are very pleased to announce the total donations from our community collecting boxes during April 2016 amounted to £331.85, bringing the current year’s total to £1,234.35 compared to a total of £1,025.22 for the same period in 2015. We currently have 107 registered... by admin | May 10, 2016 | General news
Denis Ward, Scout Leader of 25th Warrington East Scout Troop (St Wilfrid’s, Grappenhall) has been in touch with Bolton Mountain Rescue Team with the fantastic news that the Scout Troop has chosen the team as their 2016 Christmas Charity. The Scouts will be tackling... by admin | May 10, 2016 | 2016, Incident
At 12:55 today the team were contacted by the North West Ambulance service for assistance with a casualty who had been fitting in Otters Croft Wood, Standish Lower Ground near Shevington. The paramedic had located the casualty, but due to the distance along an uneven... by admin | May 9, 2016 | Donations
We are pleased to report, with thanks, a donation of £500.00 received from 2:09 Events Ltd of Farnborough, Hampshire. They are the organisers of the Rivington Half Marathon held on 3rd October 2015 during which Bolton Mountain Rescue Team provide rescue cover. The... by admin | May 9, 2016 | Donations
We are pleased to report, with thanks, a donation of £50.00 received from the organisers of the annual Scouts’ Pike View Hike, which is held each year in April. Bolton Mountain Rescue Team helps with kit checks before the early morning start and provides safety cover... by admin | May 9, 2016 | Donations
We are pleased to report a marvellous donation of £221.00 received from Darwen Dashers Running Club and express our thanks for their support. This donation resulted from our assistance with their Mr Sparkles Dark ‘Un Run on 19th February 2016. Bolton Mountain Rescue...