On Saturday 22nd November The Dickensian Day, organised by the High Peak Mayor’s Charity Committee, was once again a huge success with thousands of people passing through the doors of the Octagon in Buxton’s Pavilion Gardens.  The event transforms the great hall into a colourful Victiorian street scene of over fifty stalls with stall holders and street entertainers all dressed in Dickensian style.

The Dickensian Day has become a regular event in the Buxton Mountain Rescue Team’s fundraising calendar but preparations have …

On Monday 17th November Buxton Mountain Rescue Team was called out to search for a lone walker lost in the thick mist and murk on Kinder Scout.  Four other Peak District teams and four search dogs were also called for a major search of the plateau.  For such a call-out a well prepared action plan is set in motion whereby each team knows what is expected of it and where to rendezvous. 

Buxton MRT normally sets up camp on the car park of Edale Station from where members can easily reach many …

Regular shoppers at Waitrose, the high street grocery supermarket, have nominated Buxton Mountain Rescue Team as one of the four local charities to benefit from a share of £1,000 from “Waitrose Community Matters” scheme.

Just how much of the £1,000 the team will receive will depend on the votes cast by shoppers at the Buxton, Spring Gardens branch in the four weeks between Sunday 23rd November and Sunday 21st December.   So please get down to Waitrose Buxton and cast your vote.

The result should be known in early January 2009 when a sutable presentation will …

Regular shoppers at Waitrose, the high street grocery supermarket, have nominated Buxton Mountain Rescue Team as one of the four local charities to benefit from a share of £1,000 from “Waitrose Community Matters” scheme.
Just how much of the £1,000 the team will receive will depend on the votes cast by shoppers at the Buxton, Spring Gardens branch in the four weeks between Sunday 23rd November and Sunday 21st December.   So please get down to Waitrose Buxton and cast your vote.
The result should be known in early January 2009 when a sutable presentation will …

Ever wanted to scale the highest mountain in the world but daren’t use up that much family holiday time?

Ever wanted to stand on the world’s highest summit but you can’t afford another pair of long-johns?

Now is your opportunity of a life-time to join an expedition team which intends to complete the Himalayan challenge without the use of oxygen or woolly vests, guarantees not to get avalanched, and plans to do it all in under 12 hours! 

Base camp will be established at the Wirksworth Leisure Centre on Saturday 29th November to start the first of over 900 …

Ever wanted to scale the highest mountain in the world but daren’t use up that much family holiday time?
Ever wanted to stand on the world’s highest summit but you can’t afford another pair of long-johns?
Now is your opportunity of a life-time to join an expedition team which intends to complete the Himalayan challenge without the use of oxygen or woolly vests, guarantees not to get avalanched, and plans to do it all in under 12 hours! 
Base camp will be established at the Wirksworth Leisure Centre on Saturday 29th November to start the first of over 900 …

United Utilities, the UK’s largest water company, supplies water to seven million households in the North West and has just filled a bucket for the rescue team.  No, not with water, but with £250 from its Community Partnerships Fund.  The team qualified for the donation through a “matched giving” scheme whereby United Utilities promises to match the sum (up to a set ceiling) raised by its employees for a charity.  Employee and team member Andy Peet has been working hard in his own …

At a short informal presentation at the team base on Monday 10th November, three members received 25 Years of Service certificates from the Team Chairperson, Ian Hurst.

All three members have long records of operational service but have also contributed to the success of the team in many other roles.

Richard Doran (centre left) is still an Operational Member but now also Honorary Secretary to the team Trustees.

Bryan Allison (centre right) retired from operational duties just a few years ago but he still carries on in a support role ensuring …

Twenty cubs from the 14th Burbage Pack, Buxton, dropped in at the rescue team base at Dove Holes on Monday night for an opportunity to see what rescue is all about. 

After a brief talk and slide show introducing the budding new members to the work of the team they then met with one of the team’s newest members, Cap the search dog and his handler / trainer Malcolm Bowyer.  Cap was eager to show off his skills in a short demonstration of seach techniques …

Thanks to the fantastic efforts of the members of Whaley Bridge Ladies Circle the rescue team is £560 better off.

The ladies decided to make Buxton Mountain Rescue Team their “Charity of the Year” and have been busy for the last twelve months raising money through all sorts of events.  The fruits of their labours were formally presented at a Circle meeting at Whaley Bridge United Church on Friday 7th November.  Team members Zoe Lingard and Peter Parker, who gratefully received the cheque, were able to pass on the team’s sincere thanks for the all work and effort.

Local donations like this one …