The follow are two personal accounts of a couple of member’s time in the team. One accounts for ten years and the other for forty.. the entire life of the team.
Retired (early) from teaching and fire & rescue and is really pleased they wanted an old chap to supplement the youth on the team. Moved to the lakes in November 2010. Loves anything active, classic motor sport and grandchildren. Team Secretary and Deputy Team Leader.
Mark is Development Manager for the Grasmere-based Wordsworth Trust. He joined the team in 2007, and became Secretary and team bureaucrat in 2008 after making the mistake of admitting to owning his own pen. A letter from Mark was an event to remember and cherish. Mark is now Team Chair, but he is still using the same pen. He is also a Swiftwater Rescue Technician. When in the water he chooses a pencil.
Consultant Anaesthetist. Helps with medical training and all things medical. He has a particular interest in hypothermia
Team member since 2009. Recently decided to retrain and is a student paramedic and helps Comms Officer with all things radios. Swiftwater Rescue Technician
Outdoor Instructor and adventurer. Swiftwater Rescue Technician
