Rescue team members Steve Old, second from left, Geoff Forrester, fifth from left, and Chris Aird, right, are joined by, from left, Neil Thomas, Tom Hick and Lucy Hick from Allendale Brewery
Outdoor enthusiasts will be able to raise a glass of a special brew to celebrate the golden anniversary of a mountain rescue team.
Allendale Brewery’s new Curlew’s Rescue beer went on sale this weekend to mark the Northumberland National Park Mountain Rescue Team’s 50th year.
The brew was launched at The Tap Takeover event at the Shiremoor House Farm pub and will be on sale too next weekend at the Rose and Thistle Inn at Alwinton during the team’s Cheviots Challenge event.
The Allendale Brewery will donate 10p from every pint bought to the rescue team, providing vital funds and helping the team reach its fundraising goal of £50,000 in its 50th year.
The beer’s name recognises the team’s relationship between the Northumberland national park and mountain rescue, the curlew being the official symbol of the national park and is also the mountain rescue team’s national radio call sign.
A brewery spokesperson said: “Allendale Brewery are really pleased to be supporting the Northumberland National Park Mountain Rescue Team by producing a special edition beer and donating 10p from every pint drunk.
“With the curlew as Northumberland national park’s official symbol it seemed an ideal beer choice for the partnership and fundraising project. The brewery team also hope, in addition to the financial support, Curlew’s Rescue will raise awareness for the lifesaving service that the volunteers carry out 365 days a year, day and night in every weather condition.
“Please join us in showing your support of their hard work and raise a pint of Curlew’s Rescue to our local mountain rescue team.”
The Cheviots Challenge fundraising event has a choice of two routes: 23 miles or 16 miles. Each route takes participants through and over the Cheviot Hills and upper Coquetdale. More information and entry to the challenge walk can be found online.
A team spokesperson said: “Members of the public not entering the Cheviots Challenge are very welcome to join us at the Rose and Thistle Inn to enjoy a pint of Curlew’s Rescue.
