We are grateful to everyone who donates or fundraises for MR - and we appreciate the commercial partnerships with organisations like @OSleisure@HellyHansen @JDFoundationUK too.ooou can read more about this on page 11 of our Annual Review, online at buff.ly/3qurbZR
It looks as if this hot weather is going to continue across many parts of the UK this week so this advice and information could be a lifesaver. bbc.co.uk/news/health-621201…
Do you know what to do if you are in trouble in the water?
Follow @RNLI advice and #FloatToLive:
Tilt your head back with ears submerged
Relax
Once you are over the initial shock, call for help or swim to safety
#RespectTheWater
ALT Clothed man in open water in float to live position -
If you're struggling in the water
Tilt your head back with ear submerged
Relax and move your hands to help you stay afloat
Float To Live
Respect the water
Exploring the hills as part of a large group - #BeAdventureSmart - Ask yourself 3 questions before you set off:
• Am I confident I have the KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS for the day?
• Do I know what the WEATHER will be like?
• Do I have the right GEAR?
youtu.be/O8ssMaSRpU8
A lakeside fire might seem like a good idea, but it can quickly go wrong. With the warm, dry weather, wildfires are more likely to happen. Avoid open flames in rural areas. If you spot a wildfire, call 999 immediately.
If you're out in the #PeakDistrict this bank holiday weekend...
🐶 keep dogs on a short lead
🚗 park responsibly and not on verges
🚯 take litter home with you
🔥 no BBQs or fires
Thank you! 🙏
#PeakDistrictProud
Interesting approach to apps, mobile phones and navigation from our Scottish colleagues - find out more about #SmartNav on page 63 of the current MR Magazine. Charge, Protect, Download, Extend and Take a backup. buff.ly/3Azpyvv
Following on from yesterday's MR Magazine link, there's a great feature in this Spring issue on all things Women in MR following on from International Women's Day - see pages 18-26 with lots of news, angles, experiences and, of course, images. buff.ly/3Azpyvv
Join us at St John’s Church, Buxton on Mon 27th March at 8pm for some fabulously uplifting choral music, performed under the direction of conductor @hannah_brine. The concert is given in support of @_KMRT
Tickets £9 (£6 students/u18s) available from highpeaksingers.co.uk/produc…
We're aware there's a post about purchasing white team hoodies doing the rounds - this is nothing to do with the team and clearly a scam so please ignore.
Our team merchandise, which is rather fabulous but doesn't include white hoodies, is available at kinder-mountain-rescue-team.…
MREW Ambassador @alanhinkes shares his experiences of making the most of winter days in the mountains - pages 38 and 39 of the latest MR Magazine. buff.ly/3HRURpV
What would mountain rescue do?
Carry a conventional map and compass AS WELL AS any navigation apps or maps on your phone. And practice using the traditional tools regularly.
It’s always best to have a safety net for navigation that doesn’t rely on battery power, esp when cold.
Friday: Low pressure continues to rotate slowly across Scotland, bringing widespread rain and wet snow on highest tops. Further sustained heavy rain in eastern regions, expect flooding here. E'ly gales in N/NE Scot, W'ly SW Scot-N Eng. Showery conditions with hail W Eng & Wales.