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17th May 2022
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Rescue update from 2019

It's always good to hear back from people who we have helped, to see how they are getting on. Recovering from serious injuries can take a long time as this update proves. One of our regular call-out locations is Roseberry Topping and way back in October 2019 we were there dealing with Paula, who had sustained quite a nasty and…

17th May 2022
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Rope Rescue Training

Two Team members recently attended a 'technical rope rescue' instructor's course provided by Mountain Rescue England and Wales and held in the Yorkshire Dales, partly at Swaledale Mountain Rescue Team base. The course was spread over two weekends. Well done to Jenny & Louis, both very experienced climbers, for passing their assessments. Louis is the Team's lead-officer for technical rope…

16th May 2022
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Will Bequest to the Team

The executor of the estate of the late Bob Brown recently advised us that Bob left £1,400 to the Team as one of his nominated beneficiaries. 'Bob was was an avid walker for almost 70 years which included the Lake District and the Dale's but he always had a special place for the North Yorkshire Moors and was always grateful…

16th May 2022
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Boltby Bash (mountain bike competition)

Following practice on the Saturday the Boltby Bash Enduro competition took place on Sunday 15th May 2022 with the Team providing event cover. Following on from a couple of injuries on Saturday, the Team dealt with a further 11 injuries - mainly cuts and bruises to limbs and backs plus a painful shoulder injury. Thankfully no full-team call-outs were needed…

7th May 2022
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New Helly Hansen kit for the Team

In 2020, Cleveland Mountain Rescue Team identified the need to plan for the replacement of their waterproof jackets and trousers. Since then, as well as regularly being worn in bad weather, Team members have also had to wear their jackets as a PPE barrier layer when dealing with all casualties as a COVID-19 protection measure. This has led to far…

3rd May 2022
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Whalebones Walk 2022 – video

We’ve put together a short video of last Sunday's Whalebones Walk which is available on our Facebook page and also our YouTube channel (link to an external site). If you couldn’t make it this year then please follow us on social media to ensure that you don’t miss out next year – the Whalebones Walk normally takes place in early May.…

3rd May 2022
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May’s calendar photo

A new month brings a new photo from our 2022 Team Calendar. This time it's a typical Spring scene of bluebells below Roseberry Topping, photographed by one of our Team members. May's calendar photo and page is sponsored by Greenescapes Landscaping - based in Stokesley and offering bespoke outdoor spaces tailored to your budget. Many thanks to Tim, a regular…

12th April 2022
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Casualty Update

In early March the Team was called out to rescue a woman who had fallen and badly injured her ankle whilst walking along the Cleveland Way just north of Osmotherley (see call-out 8/2022). The casualty, Nuala, recently contacted us to say 'thank you' and to provide an update on her progress since then. The following words and photos were supplied…

5th April 2022
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Cleveland Survival 2022 – video

Following on from last month's Cleveland Survival we've put together a short video of the day which is available on our Facebook page and also our YouTube channel (link to an external site). Were you there? See if you can spot yourself! If you couldn't make it this year then please follow us on social media to ensure that you…

2nd April 2022
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April’s calendar photo

A typical springtime photo from our Team Calendar for this month, taken by one of our Team members. This month is very kindly sponsored by Bike Scene of Guisborough where you can find quality bikes and outstanding service (they are also an electric bike specialist). Bike Scene are long time supporters of the Team, regularly raising funds for us in various ways…

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