Sad news
Mon, 16th January 2012, 19:22
Langdale Ambleside Mountain Rescue Team was deeply saddened at the news of the death of Michael Machell, one of its former members, in a climbing accident in California on 14 January. He travelled to America to study for a year at Berkely University.
Navigation by mobile phone
Fri, 20th May 2011, 19:50
We have now dealt with a number of incidents where people have become lost using a mobile phone to navigate. These devices may well work if the right mapping is installed, and the instructions have been fully understood, but otherwise risk being worse than useless. They also drain batteries significantly faster than when using the phone only.. BEWARE!! Car sat-navs are equally useless.. The less preparation you make, the more likely you are to spend a cold, miserable, wet night out on the fells!
Sad news
Sun, 8th May 2011, 19:16
We are deeply saddened to report that searchdog Beinn tragically died at the age of 6 years. Handler, Roger and Beinn had attended over 100 callouts in 3 years and had made some fantastic finds, undoubtedly saving the lives of those involved. Beinn will be much missed by the team and our best wishes go out to Beinn's many friends. He will be as much missed foraging for biscuit crumbs around base as he will be out on the hill....
Einich and Joy make the grade
Sat, 16th April 2011, 17:29
Team member, Joy Grindrod and dog Einich have passed their final assessment and are now fully qualified as Search Dog and handler. Congratulations to both.
Sad news
Sat, 19th March 2011, 13:38
It is with deep sadness that we have to announce that long time team member, Graham Hartley, has died. Graham served as an active team member for many years and then in a pastoral role. He will be very much missed.
Graham's funeral will take place at HolyTrinity Church, Chapel Stile, on Tuesday 29th March
MBE for Mo
Tue, 4th January 2011, 11:44
The team is delighted to announce that long serving team member, Mo Richards has been awarded an MBE for her service to mountain rescue.
Book and film now available to buy....
Sun, 3rd October 2010, 16:08
Copies of DVD 'Between the Stones' and our book, 'Light on the Fell' are now available. DVD is £10 and book, £19.95... P&P incl. Send a cheque payable to LAMRT to Langdale/Ambleside MRT, Lowfold, Lake Road, Ambleside, LA22 9HX....The book is a celebration of the last , and first(!), 40 years of the team, with Annual Report snippets, photos and experiences. The DVD is the work of team member, Joy Grindrod, and is two years in the life of the team. It features footage from rescues, training and interviews with team members and casualties.
Film Premier
Thu, 10th June 2010, 10:58
The first Ambleside Mountain Festival will include the premier of the Team's new film 'Between The Stones'.
New website for the team
Sat, 1st May 2010, 05:58
After much hard work by a great bunch of volunteers the team's new website has been launched. Linked with our Facebook page, we hope to keep you even more up-to-date than before, with faster access to photos, more news, and opportunities to comment.
New Vehicle
Mon, 5th October 2009, 09:00
Vehicle Officer, Nick Wright receives the key for our new ambulance, known affectionately as Mobile 3 from Colin Todd of Crake International.
Eddie Izzard Marathon
Sat, 15th August 2009, 09:00
Team members join Eddie Izzard on his 18th marathon (of 43) and run up Kirkstone Pass from Windermere.
Two new Landrover 1st Response Ambulances
Sat, 8th November 2008, 15:45
Today we took delivery of our two new Landrover 1st Response Ambulances. The purchase of one of these was funded entirely by a very generous donation from Mrs. Mavis Mellor, in memory of her husband Frank E. Mellor.
