Mountain Services

19/05/2024

Are you interested in being a Hill & Moorland Leader - do you also want to do some social good in your chosen community? then we've possibly got a win:win for you....
Our social enterprise is transitioning to a formal charity and we've some funding to spend - so we've some heavily subsidised places available on upcoming Hill & Moorland Leader courses in return for participants doing some good deeds - if you want to find out more, follow the link & if it's a good fit for you apply for a place:

Do you want to become a Hill & Moorland Leader? Wellness Walks are looking for future leaders who want to take people out into the hills of the UK. We have 10 subsidised places (50%

24/04/2024

Hi everyone - our social enterprise has had a space come up on one of our fab training events - please share....
Free Wellness Walk Leader Training

Due to a last minute drop-out we've one place left on our next Wellness Walks Volunteer Training program. For a place on this program you must be able to deliver walks in the Yorkshire Dales - but you don't have to be resident there.
Training dates are; 18&19 May, 15&16 + 22&23 June, 03&04 Aug.

To find out more or apply follow the link below (& please share)

we're launching a Wellness Walks Volunteer Training Scheme in Yorkshire Dales National Park We're super please to be able to say we've teamed up with the Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust to bring Wellness Walks to

17/04/2024

Hey Everyone - the social enterprise I run (Wellness Walks) is doing it's first ever fundraising event on June 1st - the famous Cross Bay walk - it's usually hilarious fun and a good social day out.
If you're free and you fancy a great day out we'd really really appreciate you buying a ticket, maybe getting some sponsorship...

Date: 01 Jun 24 Time: 01:00 PM Length: Half-Day Difficulty: Moderate This is Wellness Walk's first ever fundraising event - and what a spectacular and fun day out - walking across the tidal estuary of

05/04/2024

I don't run many Outdoor First Aid courses down South - but this one just outside Whipsnade still has a few spaces. Please share & help the Girl Guides out!

Outdoor First Aid Info Download Datasheet If you work or play in the outdoors you need these skills.... (this also can be combined with an Emergency First Aid at Work qualification - ask for details) Whether you're completely new to First Aid or you're refreshing an existing qualification this cours...

05/03/2024

There are only few places left on this month's Outdoor First Aid courses (near Coniston, March 21&22).
If you're looking to learn or requal the skills to save a life on a fun course with a lot of outdoor time in a fantastic location then this might be the course for you

Outdoor First Aid Info Download Datasheet If you work or play in the outdoors you need these skills.... (this also can be combined with an Emergency First Aid at Work qualification - ask for details) Whether you're completely new to First Aid or you're refreshing an existing qualification this cours...

23/07/2023

Looking to learn or renew lifesaving skills on a fun and interactive course that takes place in the sort of environment you work or play?
We've still got spaces on upcoming courses, S Lakes near Coniston next weekend, August & September:

Outdoor First Aid Info Download Datasheet If you work or play in the outdoors you need these skills.... (this also can be combined with an Emergency First Aid at Work qualification - ask for details) Whether you're completely new to First Aid or you're refreshing an existing qualification this cours...

23/06/2023

Want to learn or renew an Outdoor First Aid qualification? Want a course that's very hands on, designed to give you the skills & confidence to act if something goes wrong?
We've courses running each month of the year in South Lakes, validates most outdoor quals - discounts offered to NGB members. Find out more:
https://mountainservices.co.uk/first-aid/outdoor-first-aid/

Home Welcome to Mountain Services However you found your way to our little corner of the web - Hi. If you've been here before or are an exisiting client then we've had a bit of a refresh to hopefully make things easier to find - each of the links below will jump you straight to where you want to be....

18/02/2023

A totally new for 2023 workshop...
Groovy Geology & Lovely Lichens
A full day workshop being run by Kelvyn James & Peter Lovatt.
Borrowdale near Tebay, March 29th.

https://mountainservices.co.uk/groovy-geology-lovely-lichens/

08/02/2023

Still some spaces on next week's Outdoor First Aid course nr Coniston:

https://mountainservices.co.uk/first-aid/outdoor-first-aid/

05/10/2022

We've a 16+hr Outdoor First Aid course running in South Lakes Oct 22-23rd.
If you work or play in the outdoors then this practical hands-on first aid course run by a very experienced trainer is a must.
"Best FA course I have ever attended, by a very long way" Paul, MIC

Looking to learn some life saving skills? Need to revalidate your Outdoor First Aid before the season really kicks off? Want a course that actually takes place on the hill with a really experienced trainer? then…

05/04/2022

FA course in Langdale - Friday 15th & Sat 16th April - great venue, relaxed course, lots and lots of hands on outside learning. And cake.
https://mountainservices.co.uk/.../16hr-ofa-april-15-16.../

09/03/2022

OFA this weekend (March 12/13) - Langdale
I've had a lot of 'last minute' requests for course places recently - so I thought it might help folks to know there's a couple of places left on this weekends 16hr OFA in Langdale in the Lake District
(we'll cover falls from height, cold injuries, animal bites & more...)
https://mountainservices.co.uk/.../16hr-ofa-march-12-13.../

22/02/2022

16hr Outdoor First Aid course in Great Langdale - 12th & 13th March 2022.
This is a very practical 'hands-on' course that is suitable for anyone working or playing in the great outdoors
https://mountainservices.co.uk/event/16hr-ofa-march-12-13-2022/

16/01/2022

Course Dates, free workshops & top tips - https://mailchi.mp/62b69eef8fbb/aprils-news-from-mountain-services-11275790

14/11/2021

Learn how to keep yourself and others safe in the great outdoors...
16hr+ Outdoor First Aid course, South Lakes, December 4th & 5th.
We will cover animal bites & hypothermia - but there's more chance Missy will lick you to death...
https://mountainservices.co.uk/.../16hr-ofa-dec-04-05-2021/

27/10/2021

New Courses, free workshops & top tips - https://mailchi.mp/ded536898ef2/aprils-news-from-mountain-services-851170

25/10/2021

05/07/2021

Great weekend down South teaching Outdoor First Aid (actually outdoors....) to a fantastic bunch of Scout and Girl Guide leaders. Always practice hard so you perform well.
More course dates here
https://mountainservices.co.uk/first-aid/outdoor-first-aid/

01/07/2021

More Outdoor First Aid course dates now up.
This course is run largely outdoors - in the sort of locations and environment where you're likely to need the skills you'll learn and practice. You can book on line or dm me for more details
https://mountainservices.co.uk/first-aid/outdoor-first-aid/

07/06/2021

We're running another 16+hr Outdoor first Aid course later this month (June 19-20th) in South Lakes - a lot of the course takes place outside in the sort of locations you're likely to need first aid.
Places are limited to 5 - we got used to it during covid restrictions and it lets us deliver a really hands on course where everybody gets to be fully involved.
https://mountainservices.co.uk/event/16hr-ofa-may-19-20-june/

Home Days Out... Maybe it's your first Wainwright, Scramble or Climb... Maybe it's your first trip to the Lakes, Dales or Alps... Maybe you've been here & done lots and want to find a hidden gem... Maybe you'd like a local guide to give you a more indepth experience... Mountain Services can organise...

22/04/2021

Hi All - due to a software glitch there's one space left on this weekends socially distanced but still hands on Outdoor First Aid course in South Cumbria
https://mountainservices.co.uk/event/16hr-ofa-april-24-25-2021/

Looking to learn some life saving skills? Need to revalidate your Outdoor First Aid before the season really kicks off? Want a course that actually takes place on the hill with a really experienced trainer? then…

06/04/2021

Our latest Newsletter just went live with Outdoor First Aid & First Aid for Mental Health course dates

https://mailchi.mp/932626e94a5d/aprils-news-from-mountain-services-815242

We've thought about this a lot - and our Outdoor First Aid courses will continue to be very hands on - but we'll teach you to do it properly, with PPE, just like you should in a covid changed world. Courses are currently running at  a 1:5 ratio. If you want a course that gives you the confidence & ...