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Derby Half Marathon entry 2021

Derby Half Marathon entry 2021

 Posted by David O'Sullivan on October 12, 2021
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Ford Lifesavers

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

 Posted by David O'Sullivan on July 12, 2021
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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

 Posted by David O'Sullivan on February 07, 2021
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2020 In Pictures

Wishing all our supporters a happy new year!

 Posted by David O'Sullivan on December 31, 2020
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MRathon 2020 - Sarah Garner

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

 Posted by David O'Sullivan on May 23, 2020
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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

 Posted by David O'Sullivan on February 21, 2020
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CAA Drone Approval

Derby Mountain Rescue Team authorised for operational drone use

 Posted by Brendan O'Neill on February 07, 2020
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September 11 2019

Imagine a world before Facebook

 Posted by David O'Sullivan on September 11, 2019
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"Checkout" our online shop

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

 Posted by David O'Sullivan on July 30, 2019
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Introducing Mobile 2

Meet the latest in the Derby MRT fleet!

 Posted by David O'Sullivan on July 26, 2019
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M&S Charity of the year 2018/19

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

 Posted by David O'Sullivan on June 11, 2019
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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

 Posted by David O'Sullivan on June 04, 2019
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May Drone Update

An update on the progress of our Drone Training Program

Posted by Brendan O'Neill on May 01, 2019
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2019 AGM

A brief overview of the 2019 AGM

 Posted by David O'Sullivan on March 31, 2019
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Derby Mercia Rotary Club Donation

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

 Posted by David O'Sullivan on March 27, 2019
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Charity Kilimanjaro Climb

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

 Posted by Andrew Cartwright on March 05, 2019
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The Bearded Bimbler

We caught up with The Bearded Bimbler, as he set out on his run across the Peak District

 Posted by David O'Sullivan on March 04, 2019
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Cinos

Cinos Audio Visual Integration donate much needed projector to the team

 Posted by David O'Sullivan on January 31, 2019
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Lockerbrook 2019

An article on the team's annual weekend training at Lockerbrook

 Posted by Toni Wintin on January 31, 2019
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