Rescue team's open day celebrates 60th anniversary in style

Open day image courtesy of the OMRT

The proud organisers of Oldham Mountain Rescue Team’s open day celebrating their 60th anniversary heralded the event a great success.

Families who visited the team's base at Greenfield last Saturday learned about the team's skills and saw first hand the vital lifesaving equipment, and the members were delighted to see so many faces on such a miserable day.

Many guests - especially children - had great fun climbing and abseiling on the climbing walls, and children and adults alike had fake wounds painted which made people double take if they're real!

A team spokesperson said: “A big thank you to Greater Manchester Police, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue service, our partner organisations, with whom we work regularly, who were in attendance with their vehicles and equipment, and to a team from St John's Ambulance who kindly taught visitors some valuable life-saving CPR techniques.

“And of course, we would also like to thank our supporters at The King Bill, Greenfield, for putting on such an excellent bar and BBQ.

“The team thoroughly enjoyed meeting everyone and we hope all those that came had a great time!

"Many thanks again to visitors, partners, and supporters for making it a great day.”

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