It was a chance meeting whilst members of Buxton Mountain Rescue Team were fundraising in Macclesfield that led to “The Macclesfield Women’s Friendship Group” inviting the team to explain more about mountain rescue at one of their meetings.

On a late summers evening in September Dr Matt Stagg, a Macclesfield resident himself, attended the United Reformed Church Hall, armed with a laptop and projector.  He took the audience of approximately thirty ladies on an hour long tour of the history of mountain rescue both nationally and locally.  Matt described the roles and capabilities of the Buxton team and the voluntary service that it provides to the local community both urban and more rural alike.  Along with photographs of rescue events past and present, the hall learnt all about the new “Mobile 3 – Operational Control Vehicle” funded entirely by public donations.

Matt commented, “It is always humbling when we are given the opportunity to spread the world of Mountain Rescue and the abilities we have. With all the team’s funding coming from donations by local groups, communities and individuals, the charity is dependent on their continued support; support we are eternally grateful for.”

The evening ended in a jovial manner with a much appreciated cup of tea and ongoing discussion about hill craft and outdoor pursuits – oh and just one (apparently!) chocolate biscuit!