Weather Goat Walk Support "The Goaties"

20/01/2025

17/01/2025

To all my lovely customers! I'm sorry I have not been able to open my shop recently, I'm looking after Steve, who had an accident!..but don't fear things will get back to normal....I will be opening the shop on Saturday from 10am, for a few hours 😊
I will keep you posted on other days I will be able to open, in the meantime the online shop is still open, and we could maybe do some local deliveries (drop us a message!)
Thanks for your understanding 🥰

15/01/2025

RECRUITMENT - SEARCH & RESCUE MEMBERS

The recruitment process to join Cleveland MRT as a Search & Rescue member has now commenced. If you wish to apply you must first register your interest as explained below.

The application process and the requirements for becoming a member of the Team are outlined in detail on the ‘Joining The S&R Team’ page on our website (link below). Please read that information thoroughly. In particular, note the time and commitment expected of Team members - it is not to be underestimated!

https://clevelandmrt.org.uk/joining-the-team/

If you wish to apply, you must first register your interest to the ‘Recruitment’ email address provided via the above link.

A recruitment ‘open evening’ will be held at our Base near Great Ayton on Wednesday 12th March 2025 (1930-2130 hours). Your attendance on that evening is expected; under exceptional circumstances an alternative date can be arranged with the recruiting officer. It will be an opportunity to learn about what we do and to talk with Team members about their role and what is involved. You will also receive further information about the application and assessment process (including things like navigation assessments – don’t be put off if that is new to you, come and find out what it entails).

Please do not just ‘turn up’ on 12th March – you must first register by email. After that date, online application forms will be sent to those people who have registered. The closing date for receipt of completed applications will be 30th April 2025.

Subject to an assessment of your application, you may be invited to an assessment day 'on the hills'. That will take place on Sunday 29th June 2025 (0900-1700 hours) - YOU MUST BE ABLE TO ATTEND ON THAT DAY.

If successful on the assessment day, you will then be required to attend training sessions as a ‘Prospective member’ for a period of 10-12 weeks between September and December 2025, normally held every Wednesday evening plus at least one weekend. If you cannot commit to the majority of those sessions then you must not apply!

At the end of that initial training period your progress will be considered by the Team Committee and, if satisfactory, you will progress to ‘Probationary status’ in early 2025 for a minimum period of 12-months.

Before submitting an application you must appreciate the time commitment required of our members. It is very significant and, as stated, it should not be underestimated.

12/01/2025

10/01/2025

Some excellent news about a very significant donation to Cleveland MRT, inspired by staff at the Stokesley branch of NFU Mutual. The company’s press release is reproduced below with permission:

NFU Mutual’s agent and branch offices across the North East have nominated 47 local charities in the region to receive a combined donation of more than £286,000 from a national £1.92m ‘Agency Giving Fund’ launched by the Head Office of rural insurer NFU Mutual.

To ensure these donations reached all corners of the UK and were directed where they were needed most in 2024, NFU Mutual’s agency offices and branches, with more than 280 locations nationwide, were given the opportunity to nominate local charities to receive a share of the fund.

From providing food parcels, donating to frontline health charities and enabling outreach mental health services to continue, the fund is making a difference to communities across the region.

One of the charities to benefit in the North East was Cleveland Mountain Rescue, which was nominated by NFU Mutual Stokesley Agency, receiving a donation of £6,509.

Gary Clarke, the Call-out Officer at Cleveland Mountain Rescue Team, said: “We rescue people who are injured, ill or missing, mainly from remote locations on the North York Moors. Sometimes on difficult terrain and often in bad weather. Carrying someone any distance on a rescue stretcher in such conditions is hard work and can be unnerving for the casualty. When we attach a ‘rescue wheel’ to a stretcher it makes the going a lot easier for everyone involved, but until recently we only had one such wheel. They are not cheap, being a specialised bit of kit designed to attach securely to ruggedised rescue stretchers. The NFU Mutual donation allowed us to buy a second wheel so that both of our rescue Land Rover ambulances are now identically equipped.

“Obviously getting to locations in a safe and efficient manner in our vehicles is vital. We have been able to fund a number of ‘response and blue light’ driving courses for our members thanks to the donation, with more courses forthcoming.

“The donation also allowed us to purchase a ’shock box’ for use when training with our Schiller medical monitors which incorporate a defibrillator facility. The ’shock box’ mimics the signals from a casualty’s heart and has proved to be of huge value in enhancing the skills of our Remote Rescue Medical Technicians.

“We plan to use the remaining funds to purchase waterproof clothing for some new members who are due to start with us in the New Year, and to support the procurement of some updated Technical Rope Rescue equipment pending an on-going review of our current set-up.”

Dave Smith, NFU Mutual regional manager for the North East region, said: “Charities like Cleveland Mountain Rescue are making a wonderful difference to our communities in these challenging times, and we are proud that our agents have nominated a wide range of local causes across the region to benefit from NFU Mutual’s national fund.”

Many thanks to NFU Mutual and especially to the local staff at the Stokesley branch who nominated us! Greg Proll from NFU Mutual is pictured at our Base with Team members Tim, Sarah and Andy, having been shown some of the new equipment and clothing.

06/01/2025

🛍️ Support local businesses this January!

Did you know Northallerton Town Hall is home to some wonderful independent businesses? Pop in and visit:

✨ Wrights Fine Jewellers – Beautiful jewellery, expert repairs, and appraisals for your gold, silver, and scrap metals.

✨ Dolcie Deli – Delicious sandwiches, bagels, jacket potatoes, and freshly brewed Lavazza coffee. Perfect for a quick bite!

✨ Yorkshire Scent Co. – Luxury handmade candles, wax melts, and diffusers to cosy up your January.

Start the year by supporting local and treating yourself! 💛

04/01/2025

23/12/2024

23/12/2024

The Weather Goat Team wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and Safe Trails in 2025.

13/12/2024

SATURDAY 14TH DECEMBER 2024

NORTHALLERTON STREET COLLECTION

A hardy band of Team members will be in High Street, Northallerton tomorrow for our annual pre-Christmas street collection to raise money for the Team. We'll also have our display stall where you can learn about the work of the Team and purchase from a range of goodies (including some ideal Christmas stocking fillers).

So if you're in the town please pop along to say 'hello' and have a chat. We should be there from about 8.30am until mid-afternoon.

13/12/2024

12/12/2024

Support Local Gems This December at Northallerton Town Hall!

This December, why not explore the fantastic local businesses nestled within Northallerton Town Hall? Discover unique finds, enjoy delicious food, and support local entrepreneurs right in the heart of town!

Plan your visit and make this December extra special by supporting your local businesses!

Come and visit The Yorkshire Scent Co. , Wrights Fine Jewellers and Dolcie Deli

08/12/2024

06/12/2024

Located right here in the Town Hall, Yorkshire Scent Co. have some fantastic seasonal fragrances available.

They have candles, diffusers and wax melts, all handmade in the shop - ideal for that perfect Christmas present.

06/12/2024

Weather Goat Walk Support "The Goaties" pre Christmas drink. Two Old 🐐 together