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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

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International Women's Day 2023

Celebrating Women In Mountain Rescue 2023

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Dog Training in the Cairngorms

How Derby Mountain Rescue Team is preparing to support our community

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Queen's Platinum Jubilee Medals

Derby Volunteers awarded Queen's Platinum Jubilee Medal

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Derby Half Marathon entry 2021

Derby Half Marathon entry 2021

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Ford Lifesavers

Derby Mountain Rescue Team featured in Ford short film series: Lifesavers

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Robin Goodchild RIP

It is with great sadness that we learnt today of the passing of one of our colleagues, Robin Goodchild

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2020 In Pictures

Wishing all our supporters a happy new year!

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MRathon 2020 - Sarah Garner

Team member Sarah Garner covering a marathon distance from her front door within a week

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DfT Rescue Boat Grant 2020

The team have been successful in securing funds from the Department for Transport Rescue Boat Fund

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CAA Drone Approval

Derby Mountain Rescue Team authorised for operational drone use

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September 11 2019

Imagine a world before Facebook

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"Checkout" our online shop

Check out what's on our online shop and how it supports the team

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Introducing Mobile 2

Meet the latest in the Derby MRT fleet!

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M&S Charity of the year 2018/19

Matlock M&S customers help raise £1812 for Derby Mountain Rescue Team

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Meet Sarah

This #VolunteersWeek we're launching a new blog series about our fantastic volunteers starting with Team Secretary - Sarah Garner

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May Drone Update

An update on the progress of our Drone Training Program

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2019 AGM

A brief overview of the 2019 AGM

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Derby Mercia Rotary Club Donation

Rotary Club of Derby Mercia donate thirteen new waterproof jackets for operational team members

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Charity Kilimanjaro Climb

Church Wilne Rotary President and Inner Wheel President climb Kilimanjaro for charity.

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