Ian Hurst, Chairman of Buxton Mountain Rescue Team, is to be awarded a “Certificate of Distinguished Service”, the top honour available from the national body, Mountain Rescue England and Wales.

David Allan FRCS, Chairman of M. R. England & Wales, visited the Peak District on Wednesday night and personally delivered the news at the Annual General Meeting of the Peak District Mountain Rescue Organisation.

The award of a Certificate of Distinguished Service is a rare and prestigious event bestowed at the behest of The President of M. R. England & Wales.  There can be only one recipient …