Called by Derbyshire Police to assist a female walker who had injured their left knee (suspected fracture dislocation). Pain relief was given and the leg splinted before the casualty was transferred in Mobile 3 to the road head and waiting East Midland Ambulance Service ambulance.

People were taking advantage of the unseasonably warm weather today, to get out and about and enjoy the views whilst exploring the Peak District National Park.

A small group of walkers were descending the field below Mam Nick near Mam Tor, when one of the party slipped unfortunately injuring their lower leg. Both Edale Mountain Rescue Team and Buxton Mountain Rescue Teams responded to the call out and were soon on the scene to administer first aid. The injury was causing the casualty severe discomfort and strong pain relief was administered. Once the …

The team was called out along with Cheshire Search and Rescue to an injured walker on the side of Shutlingsloe.

The casualty had been enjoying a walk over Shutlingsloe when they slipped on the descent injuring their leg.

Team members were originally called to Trentabank car park, but when a more exact location of the casualty was obtained were re-routed to the rendezvous point of Shutlingsloe Farm.

First Aid treatment was undertaken by team members then the casualty was stretchered down to Shutlingsloe Farm for the onward journey to …

Outstanding people had their achievements and contributions to the community rewarded at Derbyshire County Council’s first Excellence in the Community awards.

The authority hosted the prestigious ceremony at the Devonshire Dome in November to honour individuals, groups, businesses, voluntary groups and charities that are making a difference to the lives of others.

Councillor Joyce Sanders, chair of Derbyshire County Council and politician, journalist and author Roy Hattersley made the presentations.

Awards recognised achievements in five categories;

– fundraising for good causes

– volunteering in the community

– protecting Derbyshire’s environment

– helping make Derbyshire a safer …

Peak District Chairman Mike France, presented long service certificates amassing over 150 years service at a recent ceremony at Buxton Team HQ. Two forty year certificates were presented to Team Chairman Ian Hurst and Call Out Officer John Mayer. Three twenty five year certificates were presented to team members Malc Bowyer, Peter Parker and Alan Pedlar.