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My updates 5

Many thanks to everyone that has donated so far.On 28 Feb, 67 personnel from the HQ & Sp Sqn completed the final charity event of our Afghanistan tour.We bench pressed the equivalent weight of our Regimental vehicle fleet, 2,403,923 kg, in 15 hours.Originally planned for 3 days!

01/03/13 15:44

Many thanks for all the kind donations to date-it really is appreciated.The work we are doing in Afghanistan continues over the Christmas period and your support and kind words go a long way in keeping moral up Thank you for your continued support and donations to Swaledale MRT.

23/12/12 15:21

Many thanks to everyone that has donated to this excellent cause so far. We all hope that you have enjoyed the video and ask that you keep spreading the message so that we can make a difference to Swaledale.

18/12/12 08:54

Soldiers from the HQ Squadron of 21 Engineer Regiment have produced a parody of the Gangnam style music video. The soldiers have spent their down time filming this video on Camp Bastion and it is in aid of Swaledale Mountain Rescue Team. The video is to be released shortly.

11/12/12 16:45

I am currently serving on OP HERRICK 17 in Afghanistan with 21 Engineer Regt. We are aiming to lift the equivalent weight of our vehicle fleet, 2,403,923 KG, over 3 days with 50 people taking part.

17/10/12 11:01

My charity

Swaledale Mountain Rescue Team

Swaledale Mountain Rescue Team

Charity Registration No. 501885

To provide an Emergency Rescue Service for an area of 500 Sq miles centered on Swaledale and Wensleydale, 24 hrs a day. As well as rescuing people and animals in peril, SMRT encourages sensible use of the environment.

Donations 690

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Just brilliant. Kudos to you for thinking of others even while on Ops. Stay safe all and rock on.

Donation by Artificer on 21/12/12

£20.00

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Quality; better than the original. Have a peaceful Christmas & New Year. We'll be thinking of you all. Hope you raise loads - you deserve to.

Donation by Simon Ray on 21/12/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Lyndsay Jackson on 21/12/12

£2.50

+ £0.63 Gift Aid

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To all services personnel please keep safe. Thanks for the laugh and giggles. Wishing each and everyone of you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Donation by Darrell & family (Aylesbury) on 21/12/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Completely Brilliant Video - and great that you are raising money for MR

Donation by Mark Elder on 21/12/12

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Donation by Anonymous on 21/12/12

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Great Vid, Merry Christmas to you all. Well Done

Donation by Dave Smith on 21/12/12

£10.00

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Well done all involved, got me to donate! You guys out there serving us can do that, the least I can do is support your cause. Heads down ass up ;)

Donation by william fowler on 21/12/12

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Great video. It made us laugh! We hope you have a peaceful and enjoyable Christmas.

Donation by Jon & Jane Valentine on 21/12/12

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Superb video from the desert rats! Stay Safe and great cause

Donation by Brian Munro on 21/12/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Great video. Well done all involved. Keep up the great work! :-)

Donation by Adrian Bold on 21/12/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Love the video - well done

Donation by Sarah Day on 21/12/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Andrew MacColl on 21/12/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Fab video well done guys and a very Merry Christmas and New Year to you all.

Donation by Suzanne Smith on 21/12/12

£10.00

Great video and a worthwhile cause.

Donation by Christmas Owl on 21/12/12

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Heard you on Radio 2. Brilliant vid and pleased to help your cause. Happy Christmas!

Donation by Emily Hudson on 21/12/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done guys, great fun!

Donation by Katie Macrae on 21/12/12

£10.00

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Classsic, loved the vid and had to donate after seeing it!

Donation by Anonymous on 21/12/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Great work guys!

Donation by Robry on 21/12/12

£10.00

Donation by Heather Hurrey on 21/12/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Naomi Allen on 21/12/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Hilarious. Nice one.

Donation by Julia Dance on 21/12/12

£10.00

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"Bravo Zulu", the humour & camaraderie that I still miss! Delighted to donate as I used to hike in Swaledale where my 'outlaws' lived (in Downholme).

Donation by Cdr George Harris RN (served 1966 - 96) on 21/12/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 21/12/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 21/12/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£6,963.12
  • Offline donations£1,206.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£8,169.12
  • Gift Aid£1,437.00

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