Buxton Team President, Ian Hurst, was invited to Buckingham Palace to receive the award of MBE.

This was announced in HM The Queens Birthday Honours in June 2013 for “Services to Mountain Rescue in Derbyshire”. The investiture was held by The Queen, in the magnificent palace ballroom, with the band of the Household Division playing in the gallery throughout.

Ian said “This is recognition not just for me but for the Buxton team and all mountain rescuers serving the Peak District. We are very lucky in the Peak District that so many volunteers will turn out in all weathers, day and night in sometimes difficult circumstances to help others. I would also like to thank the outside agencies that assist us when requested, the Police, Ambulance, Air Ambulance, Fire and Rescue and the RAF Search and Rescue crews”.

Ian was accompanied by his wife, Zan, daughter Michelle, and son-in law, Rob.

Photo: The Yeoman of the Guard and Ian in the Quadrangle at Buckingham Palace.