Mountain Rescue England and Wales

Mike France pledges to 'control destiny' as new head of mountain rescuers

The man who has been in charge of fundraising for volunteer mountain rescuers in England and Wales will take over as head of the organisation.

07 January 2014

MP David Davies to look at cash for rescuers after Longtown team visit

A Conservative MP has pledged to look into funding for mountain rescuers after a visit to his local team.

15 November 2013

New private rescue helicopters will fly in Coastguard colours

Britain’s privatised search and rescue helicopters will carry the livery of HM Coastguard when the service is introduced in 2015.

03 November 2013

Mountain rescuers press the case for cash in week at Westminster

Mountain rescuers from England and Wales will be swapping the hills for the corridors of Westminster this week to press for parity with their colleagues north of the border.

28 October 2013

Kendal team's 60th birthday among national mountain rescue weekend events

A mountain rescue team celebrates its 60th anniversary this weekend. Kendal Mountain Rescue Team will hold its annual collection in its home town o...

03 May 2013

Starring role for team as mountain rescuers post promo video

Mountain rescuers have released a promotional video detailing the work carried out by its volunteers.

17 December 2012

Lightweight gear range sales boost mountain rescuers' funds

An outdoors brand boosted mountain rescuers’ funds from two years’ sales of a specialist lightweight range.

09 May 2012

'Larger than life' mountain rescuer Stewart Hulse dies, aged 78

A ‘larger than life’ former mountain rescue leader has died. Stewart Hulse was a founder of the Ambleside Fell Rescue Team and later went on to...

27 November 2013

Mountain rescuers: search for cash continues after Westminster week

Mountain rescuers say they will continue to work with MPs in the search for funding for their volunteer teams in England and Wales.

07 November 2013

GO Outdoors walkers' mammoth effort raises £10,000 for mountain rescue

A mammoth effort by customers of Britain’s biggest outdoor retailer has raised £10,000 for mountain rescuers.

01 November 2013

Online e-petition urges Government to pay back rescuers' VAT

An online petition has been started to urge the Westminster Government to repay to mountain rescue teams the value added tax they have to pay on their gear.

26 August 2013

Ellis Brigham stores will host charity adventure talks

A series of adventure talks hosted by an outdoor retailer will help raise cash for mountain rescue and a cancer charity.

03 April 2013

William qualifies to lead rescue helicopter missions

Prince William has qualified as a captain for search and rescue helicopters in the Royal Air Force. The Duke of Cambridge, who is patron of Mountai...

07 June 2012

Volunteer mountain rescuers provide adventure treat for youngsters

Youngsters from three charities had a taste of adventure, thanks to volunteer rescuers. Mountain and cave rescue teams in the Peak District staged ...

25 July 2011

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