This evening two team members visited Kendal Army Cadet Force. We talked about our role as Kendal MRT and safety on the hills. Lots of Q&A throughout the visit plus a quick NAAFI break half way through. (Thanks for the brew and Chocolate). Continue Reading
Category Archives: News
New Mobile 2 Has Arrived
We are pleased to announce that our new M2 has arrived. The next phase is for the vehicle to go for conversion to turn it into a fully fitted out control vehicle. We remain grateful to all those who donated via the “Readers to the Rescue” Campaign run by the Westmorland Gazette and those that… Continue Reading
Return to St Mark’s
Team member Tony W was invited back to St Mark’s School in Natland to witness the year 4 explaining the role of MR and acting out a rescue. This was done at morning assembly in front of the whole school and the year 4 parents. The play (which included a Mini Tony) was fantastic. They… Continue Reading
Staveley Trail Race
The team were once again proud to support and provide marshalls for the Staveley round of the Lakeland Trails (sting in the tail) Race this weekend. The weather added to the challenge, but ensured a good turnout of supporters and a carnival atmosphere at the finish Continue Reading
Visit to St Mark’s School
Team members visited St Marks School in Natland on Thursday. We spoke to all the Yr4 children, who at the end showed us a video they had made of how to call for Mountain Rescue when you are in trouble. Question of the day…”Why do you carry all that chocolate?” Continue Reading
Visit to Grayrigg School
Todays school visit was to Grayrigg CofE Primary School. We talked to reception and KS1 kids followed by them doing a mini rescue. Continue Reading
The Great Gig with Northern Sky
Last Friday’s gig raised £1041 for the team. The event was sponsored jointly by Harrison Drury and Armistead Barnett. We would like to thank the team at www.harrison-drury.com for choosing us as their charity of the year and, of course, the brilliant Northern Sky for a great evening. Continue Reading
Topping Up Leaflet Stocks
Cedar Manor Hotel are one of the many local businesses that support Kendal Mountain Rescue Team. Today we dropped off more Kendal MRT & LDSAMRA leaflets, which provide patrons with advice on safety on the hills and how to call help if needed. Continue Reading
New Trainee Search Dog Handler
The team are proud to announce that team member Jacqui and her dog Ivy have completed their Pre Stage 1 training by passing the introductory assessment. It means they are now officially classed as a Trainee Search Dog Team with the Lake District Mountain Rescue Search Dog Association. Continue Reading
Visit to The Villa, Levens
Today we made a visit to the Villa at Levens to give a talk to the Arnside Probus group. Many thanks to the group for the hospitality and the kind donation to the team. Continue Reading
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