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A busy week for Derby Mountain Rescue Team

A week of diverse incidents highlighted the breadth of Derby Mountain Rescue Team's operational capabilities.

 Posted by Derby Press on July 01, 2026
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5 Callouts in 7 Hours for Derby Mountain Rescue Team

A busy evening for the team saw five separate incidents across the Peak District within just seven hours.

 Posted by Derby Press on April 10, 2026
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Aviation Careers Festival

Inspiring the Next Generation at the Aviation Careers Festival

 Posted by Derby Press on March 28, 2026
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Success for Rob and Ghyll

We have a new operational dog team

 Posted by Rob Messenger on January 21, 2026
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Ceilidh 2026 a sell out

Another sell out event in support of Derby MRT

 Posted by Andy Neath on January 18, 2026
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Peak Challenge

Our first ever virtual race

 Posted by Derby Press on January 07, 2026
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Reflecting on Our Busiest Year Yet

97 callouts and counting

 Posted by Derby Press on December 20, 2025
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Storm Claudia

A Lucky Escape for the Team Garage

 Posted by David O'Sullivan on November 16, 2025
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Ady and Bryn Qualify as Operational Search Dog Team with MRSDE

Ady and Bryn qualify as an operational search dog team after a tough assessment in the Brecon Beacons!

 Posted by Derby Press on November 02, 2025
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Figgy’s Story Comes Full Circle

From a 400ft fall to a full family reunion. !Warning Seriously Cute Puppy Content!

 Posted by Brendan O'Neill on October 05, 2025
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Alstom Volunteers lend a hand at Derby Mountain Rescue Team

Volunteers from Alstom joined us in Duffield for a day of hands-on work — from hedge trimming to vehicle cleaning — making a real difference to our base and operations.

 Posted by Gavin Duxbury on October 01, 2025
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Matlock Skyline 2025

A fantastic day with over £7,000 raised for Derby Mountain Rescue Team

 Posted by David O'Sullivan on July 19, 2025
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Rescue Round

Team member Natalya Kennedy is aiming to cycle a 246km off road route linking the bases of the 7 Peak District Mountain Rescue Teams

 Posted by David O'Sullivan on July 19, 2024
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The height of Mount Everest

Team member Jim Adams will be attempting to cycle "the height of Mount Everest" in aid of our new base.

 Posted by David O'Sullivan on May 23, 2024
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60 years of service

As the team celebrates 60 years of serving our community we'd like to invite all team members, past and present, to a celebratory reunion

 Posted by Robin Knott on May 08, 2024
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Sixty years on: Honouring the legacy

The tragic event that inspired the establishment of Derby Mountain Rescue Team

 Posted by David O'Sullivan on March 14, 2024
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Gill Watson's Panama Challenge

A Journey of Adventure and Support for the Derby Mountain Rescue Team

 Posted by David O'Sullivan on March 06, 2024
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Joint training exercise with The National Trust

Derby Mountain Rescue Team and The National Trust Park Rangers hold joint training for a critical incident

 Posted by David O'Sullivan on November 11, 2023
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International Women's Day 2023

Celebrating Women In Mountain Rescue 2023

 Posted by Chris Smith & Lucy Green on March 07, 2023
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Dog Training in the Cairngorms

How Derby Mountain Rescue Team is preparing to support our community

 Posted by Dave Mason on February 16, 2023
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