Congratulations on MBE
Team member and ex-Team Leader, Dave Freeborn, has been recognised in the New Year’s Honours List with an MBE for services to Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team.
Dave joined the team in 1981, becoming Team Leader in 1990 and serving almost 17 years in that role before stepping down in March 2008. He continues to serve as a Deputy as well as contributing his design and media expertise to the national mountain rescue organisation.
Martin Cotterell took over from Dave as Team Leader: “Dave continues to make a huge contribution to the Team – as does his wife, Jacquie – and we all congratulate him on this honour. I am in awe of Dave’s energy, experience and dedication over the years and very grateful that he is now supporting me as a Deputy.”
“I very much enjoyed my time as Team Leader,” said Dave Freeborn, “and I can reflect on many memories of leading a well-trained and supportive Team. No Team Leader can do the job without total and dedicated support, humour and camaraderie from the Team and I thank everyone, past and present, for their work and dedication.”