Sarah Leggett

Calder Valley Search and Rescue Team were honoured to welcome Don Akrigg to our base during our Open Day earlier this summer. The team was formed in 1966 as the Calder Valley Moorland Rescue Association, following the tragic loss of…

The Yorkshire Tractor Group – Supporting CVSRT’s 60th Year! We’re excited to share that The Yorkshire Tractor Group is hosting a fantastic Tractor & Landrover Run on Sunday 27th September 2026, all in support of Calder Valley Search & Rescue…

Callouts Harden and Bingley 24/08/26, 16:32 & 17:37 Calder Valley Search and Rescue Team were called by Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS) to assist with a mountain biker who had collided with a tree, sustaining an injury to their lower leg.…

Norland Moor, 12:27, 18,08,2026 Calder Valley Search and Rescue Team were called by Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS) for assistance with a casualty who had been trodden on by the horse they were leading on Norland Moor. The initial call was…

Saturday 12th September, 1-3:30pm fete, 4pm Mayor Making followed by evening music festival. Mayor’s Day has been part of Luddenden’s story for well over a century. What began as a small village celebration to mark the appointment of the Mayor…

Calder Valley Search and Rescue recently joined colleagues from West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service, Yorkshire Ambulance Service, and local council representatives for a community Water Safety Awareness Event. The aim of the day was to help children, young people…

Thank you, CraggFest 2026! What a brilliant weekend, full of great music, community spirit and generosity that truly makes a difference. The dedication of every organiser, band, volunteer and supporter helped raise vital funds for charity, and we’re genuinely grateful.…

Blackstone Edge 02/08/26 Calder Valley Search and Rescue Team (CVSRT) were requested by Oldham Mountain Rescue Team (OMRT) for assistance with the evacuation of a casualty on Blackstone Edge. On arrival, OMRT were treating the casualty who had sustained a…

Between 17 and 26 July, Calder Valley Search and Rescue Team responded to five incidents. The callouts reflect the variety of work undertaken by the team, including search operations, casualty evacuations, and support to partner emergency services across the region.…

What an incredible achievement! Last Sunday, the fabulous Winnie, aged just 8 years old, cycled all the way from Mytholmroyd to Manchester and back, covering 60 miles (one for each year of our team’s existence) in an amazing 10.5 hours!…