Today, a few team members have been out and about on Bodmin Moor at one of the 'Rambles' organised by Caradon District Council and supported by Radio Cornwall.
We are on hand to assist should there be any need for our services. On this occasion, other than evacuating one walker from the moor who decided the conditions (drizzle and mist) were too much for her - we had nothing to do other than enjoy the walk which set out from Colliford Lake and took in the village and Church at Temple.
It also gave us a chance to put our new team clothing through its paces. Thanks to monies raised from a variety of sources, we have been able to purchase new Keela kit for the team. This includes a jacket, soft shell, micro-fleece, water-proof trousers and salopettes for each team member.
Our new team colour is red and the Jackets and Soft Shells are emblazoned with the Moutain Rescue Logo & team name. We hope to have some pics on the site within a week but today's trial went very well - the kit coped admirably against the moorland weather.
You can see our new kit for yourself this weekend as team members will be out and about at the St Michaels Way Walk - an annual event which we have supported for several years now.
Organised by Mounts Bay Rotary Club to raise money for local charities and taking place on Sunday 20th May, the walk follows an ancient coast-to-coast pilgrims route from St Erth on the North coast to Marazion (overlooking St Michaels Mount) on the south coast.
Whatever the weather has in store, we will be ready!