Award of Thanks to Westmorland from 3 Mountain Rescue Teams

On 11 May 2011 three local mountain rescue teams presented an ‘Award of Thanks’ to Westmorland Ltd, in recognition of their long-standing support for the teams in the area. The leaders of Penrith, Kirkby Stephen and Kendal Mountain Rescue Teams presented the award to Sarah Dunning, Chief Executive and John and Barbara Dunning, founding directors. The award will be displayed in the southbound and northbound Tebay services on the M6.

Arthur Littlefair, leader of Kirkby Stephen Mountain Rescue Team commented: “We are indebted to the generosity of Westmorland and their customers who have been hugely supportive over many years. We are also proud to have John Dunning as our team’s President. Westmorland is very active in their local community and we are pleased to recognise this.”

Eddie Harrison of Kendal Mountain Rescue Team added: “It is indicative of Westmorland’s involvement in the community that it has been helping not one, but three, mountain rescue teams. That’s why we thought it right that we should get together to offer our thanks and recognition for that support.”

Mountain Rescue teams need to raise at least £30,000 a year each to pay for medical equipment, off-road vehicles, training, office equipment and premises. With no funding from Government teams are reliant on public donations and the support of local businesses.