A Christmas Cracker

It was a Christmas Cracker but not everyone got a joke!

Staffordshire Athletic Club has supported the Buxton Mountain Rescue Team for many years with a share of the proceeds from its Annual Christmas Cracker 2014 1Christmas Cracker 8 K fell race over the Roaches starting from Tittesworth Reservoir.  In return, team members provide first aid cover and assist marshalling over the more exposed parts of the route.

It’s a great, fun affair with most competitors in seasonal fancy dress.  However, this year the team had to earn its keep when a female competitor became distressed with breathing difficulties near to Roaches Gate requiring medical help and transfer to hospital.  A second incident was developing when an elderly gentleman was reported overdue from a walk around the reservoir.  However, as the team was assembling to commence a search around the water’s edge the missing man was located safe and sound.

Despite these two mishaps it was a great day in very blustery conditions.  The team sends its annual “Merry Christmas” to Staffordshire Athletic Club and all who supported the event.

Photo credit BMRT:  Too many mince pies?  Will he get down your chimney this year?  

 

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