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Vehicle Naming

Don and Rob stand outdoors next to a white and orange rescue vehicle, with colorful bunting hanging above against a backdrop of hills and a church tower.

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…

Tractor & Landrover Run 2026

Event poster for The Yorkshire Tractor Group Tractor and Landrover Run on September 27, 2026, benefiting Calder Valley Search and Rescue's 60th year.

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…

Callout #40 & 41

A mountain rescue volunteer in a red jacket and orange helmet stands on a rocky hill, looking out at a scenic sunset over a rolling landscape.

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.…

Callout #39

CVSRT in red jackets and orange helmets walk along a path through a field of purple heather, carrying a stretcher.

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…

Luddenden Mayor’s Day & Village fete

A colorful event poster for Luddenden Mayor's Day & Village Fete on September 12th, featuring activities like live music, food, and a duck race.

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…

Water Safety Awareness Days

Two red inflatable rescue boats from Mountain Rescue are laid out on grass with rescue gear.

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…

CraggFest 2026

A chalkboard-style poster announcing that Craggfest 2026 raised 13,000 pounds for various charities, with dates for the 2027 festival at the bottom.

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.…

Callout #37

Blackstone Edge trig point stands atop a rocky outcrop overlooking a vast, rolling moorland landscape under a cloudy sky in the English countryside.

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…

Callouts #32 – 36

A stone wall runs across a grassy moorland under a clear blue sky, with a tall, slender stone Stoodley Pike monument standing in the distance on the horizon.

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.…

Winnie’s Amazing Cycle

Group of Rescue volunteers celebrating Winnie completing her adventure, with red flags and vehicles in the background.

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!…