Calder Valley Search & Rescue Team

03/09/2026

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.

Team members worked alongside the Hazardous Area Response Team (HART) and ambulance crews to deliver care on scene before the casualty was transferred to hospital.

While this incident was ongoing, a second call came in for a walker with an ankle injury following a slip.

Fortunately, both incidents occurred within the same general area, allowing several CVSRT members to be re-tasked to assist HART personnel with transporting the second patient to the awaiting ambulance.

A busy few hours for the team and some great team work with the statutory emergency services to ensure both casualties received timely care.

Harden
CVSRT in attendance: 20
Duration of callout: 4 hrs 35 mins

Bingley
CVSRT in attendance: 14
Duration of callout: 2 hrs 17 mins

Also in attendance: YAS, HART

Photograph: CVSRT stock picture

02/09/2026

Thank you to Hargreaves Foundry

Calder Valley Search & Rescue Team would like to express our thanks to Hargreaves Foundry for choosing us as one of the charities supported during their 150th anniversary celebrations.

Their initiative, inviting every employee to nominate a local cause for a £150 donation, is a thoughtful way to honour the company’s long history while investing directly in the Calderdale community.

We’re especially grateful to Steve Rollins for nominating CVSRT. His support helps our volunteer team continue delivering life‑saving search and rescue cover across the Calder Valley, maintain essential equipment, and provide ongoing training to keep our community safe.

Thank you once again for including us in your anniversary celebrations and for helping strengthen the work we do.

01/09/2026

Cake Galore!

A huge thank you to two brilliant community fundraisers! Recently, we have seen not one but two fantastic bake‑sale efforts supporting the Team and we’re so grateful for everyone involved.

EweMove Estate Agents in Hebden Bridge & Sowerby Bridge hosted a lovely bake sale in Mytholmroyd, raising £86. Thank you to the whole Ewemove team for your energy, kindness and community spirit.

Peter Erdhart (Former Team Member) and his family ran a refreshment stall on the Todmorden Boundary Walk, raising £60. It’s always special when past team members continue to support the work we do, and we’re incredibly thankful for their time and generosity.

Every cake baked, every brew poured, and every pound raised helps us stay equipped, trained and ready to respond when our community needs us most.

Thank you all, your support makes a real difference.

01/09/2026

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 Don’s father, Robert Akrigg, a reservoir keeper who went missing in the blizzards of November 1965 and was not found until February 1966.

His story is a significant part of our history and the reason our team exists today.

As we celebrate our 60th year, Don kindly agreed to allow us to name our newest vehicle in memory of his father. Surrounded by family, friends, members of the public and invited guests, Don unveiled the commemorative wording on Calder Mobile 2, following a short speech from Team Leader Rob Freeman.

We would also like to thank Pennine Signs Ltd, Mytholmroyd, for creating the artwork and donating the signage for this important occasion. https://penninesigns.co.uk/

30/08/2026

The Yorkshire Tractor Group, Tractor & Landrover Run - 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 Team as we celebrate 60 years of service.

Every tractor, Landrover, supporter and share helps raise vital funds for our volunteer team, keeping us operational 24/7 across the Calder Valley.

29/08/2026

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 made by a member of the public who was with the casualty at the scene. During the call, the caller advised YAS that Mountain Rescue assistance was likely to be required immediately due to the casualty's location and the significant distance from the nearest road access point.

On arrival at the scene, the casualty was found to have sustained an injury to the lower leg. The casualty's leg was immobilised before they were packaged onto the stretcher for transportation off the Moor, to the waiting ambulance.

CVSRT in attendance: 16
Also in attendance: YAS
Duration of callout: 3 hrs 9 mins

29/08/2026

Luddenden Mayor's Day & Village fete.
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 has grown into a much‑loved annual tradition, a day that brings the community together with music, food, games, and the famous duck race. It’s one of those events that reminds everyone why the valley is such a special place.

This year, we’re honoured that Calder Valley Search & Rescue Team (CVSRT) has been chosen as a charity supported through the event.

Join us on Saturday 12th September in the beautiful grounds of St Mary’s Church for live music, food and drink, face painting, candyfloss, the duck race, raffle, charity auction, and plenty of entertainment for all ages.

Free entry. Everyone welcome.

Thank you to the Luddenden Mayor’s Group for choosing to support CVSRT, and thank you to everyone who helps keep our team operational through your generosity.

19/08/2026

Join our Swiftwater Rescue Technicians tomorrow at Shibden Park, for a water safety afternoon with live demonstrations. Have a go at throwing a throw line to rescue our team from the water!
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This Thursday: Water Safety Day of Action | Shibden Park, Halifax

Join at Shibden Park, Halifax, on Thursday 20th August, 12:00 - 4:00pm, for our Water Safety Day of Action!

Come along to this free, family-friendly event and learn simple, lifesaving skills to help stay safe around rivers, canals, reservoirs and other waterways.

🛟 You’ll be able to:
- Learn about bankside water safety
- See how to use throwlines and reach poles safely
- Watch live Water Flume demonstrations
- Learn how to help someone without putting yourself at risk

📍 Shibden Park, Halifax. HX3 6XG
📅 Thursday, 20th August
⏰ 12:00 - 4:00pm
🎟️ Free to attend - everyone is welcome!

More water safety advice is linked in the first comment.

| Calderdale Council

11/08/2026

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.

From all of us at Calder Valley Search & Rescue Team, thank you for your continued support.

Thank you, CraggFest. Your impact is felt across the valley.

07/08/2026

Now! And all weekend - come along to CraggFest, in the field behind The Robin Hood Inn, Cragg Vale.