75th Anniversary of CRO in 2010

Submitted by Tom Redfern on Thu, 22/01/2009 - 11:35.

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Start: 24/08/2010 - 00:00

End: 24/08/2010 - 23:59

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Following a particulary protracted rescue of an injured caver from Gingling Hole a meeting was held on 24th November 1934 by a number of senior caving clubs. They agreed to set up a cave rescue organisation based on Settle; rescue wardens were appointed and liaison with the Police and St John's Ambulance established. The CRO became operational early in 1935, the first volunteer cave rescue team in the country, possibly the world.

In 2010 the current members of the Cave Rescue Organisation will celebrate 75 years of voluntary service - keep an eye on our news for more information!

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CRO is celebrating its 75th year of activity in the near future.

If you are a retired member, someone who the team has rescued or someone from another emergency service who worked with the team - we would like to hear from you and invite you to take part in our celebrations.

Please contact secretary@cro.org.uk or write to the CRO Depot, Clapham, Via Lancaster LA2 8HH