A MOUNTAIN rescue team is urging businesses to display their collection box in a prominent place as the Lakes opens up to tourists.

Coniston Mountain Rescue Team has reiterated the importance of donations in continuing their life-saving service. As Coniston begins to open up to tourism, the team is asking local business-owners to check their CMRT collection box and ensure it is displayed in a prominent place.

Jackie Coe, team treasurer, said: "Each year we use some of the money collected in this way to buy clothing or equipment for the team, and this year team members have smart new warm jackets with our logo on the sleeve. All donations, however received, will be a great help towards training and equipping our team members to deal with the many and varied incidents we are requested to assist with."