LONG-SERVING volunteers were honoured as members past and present gathered to mark Oldham Mountain Rescue Team’s diamond anniversary. For six decades, the Saddleworth-based team has…
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Dovestone WI donation helps OMRT
VOLUNTEERS at Oldham Mountain Rescue Team have received a boost of £1,500 towards their life-saving services thanks to Dovestone Women’s Institute. The WI group presented…
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Multi-agency response including air ambulance after countryside incidents
OLDHAM Mountain Rescue Team and North West Ambulance Service sprang into action as part of a multi-agency response to back-to-back incidents in the area. On…
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Perilous rescue mission to save fallen walker on Saddleworth moors to feature on TV
ONE of Yorkshire Air Ambulance’s most perilous rescue missions to save a walker who fell 200ft on Saddleworth moors will appear on a reality television…
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Food for thought – fall survivor’s praise for Rescue Team saviours
A GRATEFUL hill walker, who survived a horror fall on Saddleworth moors, recalled the drama as he said ‘thank you’ to the men who helped…
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It’s out with the old, in with the new at OMRT
THERE’S a new member of Oldham Mountain Rescue Team as the Greenfield based operation said its farewells to an old ‘friend’. A successful fundraising initiative…
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Grand designs! New life in sun inspires Ian’s first travel book
A FORMER member of Oldham Mountain Rescue Team who swapped Saddleworth for the good life in Spain has become a first-time published author. If you…
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OMRT to the rescue at Dovestone Reservoir
OLDHAM Mountain Rescue Team was called out to help rescue a woman who had fallen down a hill near to Dovestone Reservoir and broke her…
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Dovestone WI’s Family Christmas Markets bring festive fun for all
THERE was festive fun for all the family and a visit from Santa himself at Dovestone Women’s Institute’s Christmas Markets. The event at Saddleworth Rangers…
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Dovestone WI brings Santa to Greenfield
THERE is festive fun for everyone as Dovestone Women’s Institute holds its Family Christmas Markets on Sunday, December 8.The event, at Saddleworth Rangers Rugby Club…
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Climb every mountain: Rescue Team celebrates landmark anniversary
OLDHAM Mountain Rescue Team celebrated its outstanding achievements at its glittering 55th anniversary celebration. The efforts of the group were praised by Mayor of Oldham…
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Co-op staff go extra mile for OMRT
CO-OP staff put their best feet forward in a fund-raising trek for Oldham Mountain Rescue Team.As part of their efforts to raise £10,000 for the…
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Hyde and seek – Rescue Team stalwart’s long service honour
PETER Hyde has lost count of the many missions he has been involved with since joining Oldham Mountain Rescue Team 54 years ago. But there…
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Royal approval for dedicated OMRT
DEDICATED heroes of the hills have been presented with the most distinguished accolade a voluntary group can receive in the UK. The courageous Oldham Mountain…
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Chippy makes stand to reduce plastic waste
A SADDLEWORTH businesswoman is waging her own war on plastic after being inspired by television campaigner Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall. And Rachel Wood, pictured left, hopes her…
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Queen’s Award honour awarded to Oldham Mountain Rescue Team
THE courageous Oldham Mountain Rescue Team has been honoured with The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest award a voluntary group can receive. The…
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Mountain Rescue Team pay tribute to original member Graham Davies
GRAHAM Davies, a founder member of Oldham Mountain Rescue team, has died. A posting on the Greenfield based group’s Facebook page said: “Graham joined the…
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Striking prints of moors fires raise funds for OMRT
Words by Liam Brown STRIKING prints and drawings by a local artist which capture the recent devastating moors fires are helping to raise funds for…
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Rescue Team grateful for funding boost
GREENFIELD based Oldham Mountain Rescue Team will not go hungry or thirsty during next month’s special training weekend. They have received a £100 donation towards…
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WI gives £2,000 boost to OMRT
KIND-HEARTED fundraisers from Saddleworth Women’s Institute presented a £2,000 boost to Oldham Mountain Rescue Team after a busy year of events. A festive Christmas Market,…
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Festive treats for all the family as WI’s Christmas Market returns
THERE are festive treats for all the family as Saddleworth Women’s Institute hold their popular Christmas Market on Sunday, December 2. First, the Wi is…
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Mountain man Mick collects Royal honour
THE EX-LEADER of Oldham’s Mountain Rescue Team has been hauled down to London by Royal appointment – to collect his MBE. And former colleagues of…
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OMRT issue appeal as local business hit by theft
A FUNDRAISING box for Oldham Mountain Rescue Team was among items stolen in a raid on an Uppermill business. Albion Tap on High Street was…
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‘Dream Team’ recognised for service
THEY have been snowed on, rained on and spent nearly three weeks battling moor fires above Tameside and Saddleworth. But this year’s unprecedented work of…
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Adrian to step out on gruelling trek to raise funds for OMRT
AN adventurous ex-soldier is taking a really cool route to raise funds in support of Saddleworth’s heroes of the snows. In November, Adrian Bodle from…
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Saddleworth WI give generous boost to OMRT
OLDHAM Mountain Rescue Team has received a generous boost to help cover its running costs thanks to Saddleworth WI. The group presented a cheque to…
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New water unit to boost OMRT skills
THE addition of a new water unit to Oldham Mountain Rescue Team means the life-saving volunteers can offer more services than ever before. The…
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Tesco shop managers take customer service to new level
TWO grateful pensioners in Uppermill certainly subscribe to the Tesco slogan “Every little helps”. And thanks to the Independent, the couple have been re-united…
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Brave search dog Bob recovering from suspected leg break
A BRAVE member of Oldham Mountain Rescue Team is facing a few weeks on the side-lines after suffering an injury during a mission. Bob, the…
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Kim crosses line in first half marathon in aid of OMRT
NOT only did a first-time half marathon runner pip her target finishing time but she also raised valuable funds for Oldham Mountain Rescue Team along…
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Oldham Mountain Rescue Team gets cash boost from award-winning Street Scene Greenfield
STREET Scene Greenfield downed tools for a day to officially receive their Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service. And the sub group of the Greenfield and…
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OMRT keep flag flying high at St Chad’s Church
ST GEORGE’S flag is flying high above Uppermill once more thanks to the dedicated Oldham Mountain Rescue Team. Four brave members of the team scaled…
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Apollonia inspired by OMRT to tackle 1,000 miles in May
By Lily Chick DARING DENTISTS tackled 1,000 miles in May to raise money for Oldham Mountain Rescue Team. Staff from Apollonia House situated, in Grasscroft,…
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Mountain man Mick receives a prestigious police honour
Mountain man Mick Nield’s quarter of a century contribution to providing support to Greater Manchester Police has been officially recognised with a prestigious award. Mick,…
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