A grand gesture indeed

Pictured are the rescue team's Rob Jones and Jessica Moreland, from Dovestone WI

Oldham’s heroes of the hills collected a £1,000 cheque from kind-hearted Dovestone WI in a surprise presentation.

The Rescue Team’s chairman Rob Jones collected the cheque, raised during Dovestone WI's community-driven Christmas markets.

Said Rob: “Thanks again to Dovestone WI for all their efforts both for us and others locally - fantastic effort!”

Oldham Mountain Rescue Team is a voluntary organisation whose objective is “to save life and alleviate distress, primarily in upland and mountain areas” without cost or obligation.

The team of more than 50 volunteers provide a professional rescue service 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.

They are funded almost entirely by generous public donations.

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