At a recent ceremony held at the Royal Welsh Showground in Builth Wells, Mark Nicholls (team leader) and Mike Jones (chairman) received on behalf of the team a commendation from Dyfed Powys Police. The award was in recognition of the work of the team in “their support and assistance to policing in Powys”.
Entries for this years BBMC, which will take place on Saturday 15th May, are now open. Closing date for entries is 17th April, but with limited places available and the event regularly oversubscribed early entry is recommended.
Please download and submit the enclosed form.
On Monday 4th January the team were called out to an injured walker and her dog. Along with team members from Brecon MRT and Central Beacons MRT the team responded, with the walker eventually being taken to hospital by the RAF rescue helicopter from Chivenor.
A write up of the incident is available at http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/mid/8441431.stm
The team have produced a 2010 fund-raising calendar featuring spectacular photographs of the Black Mountains.
Calendars can be purchased by mail order or from selected retail outlets.
Mail order: £8.00 per calendar, price includes postage and packing.
Please send cheques made payable to Longtown Mountain Rescue Team to:
Longtown Mountain Rescue Team
Calendar Offer
PO BOX 120
ABERGAVENNY
NP7 7WU
Retail Outlets £6.00
Calendars available from:
Trekitt Mountain Sports, Hereford
Skirrid Mountain Garage, Llanvihangel Crucorney
Crickhowell Adventure
Resource and Information Centre, Crickhowell
A big thank you to all our supporters for making BBMC 2009 a success. It is safe to say the weather was changeable and somewhat inclement so a big congratulations to all those who took part.
Next years event will be held on Saturday 15th May 2010 and we look forward to seeing you then.