Annual dinner, Castle Green Hotel Kendal, Saturday 2nd November, 7pm

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Time is running out before numbers have to be finalised. Following Chris Paul’s extensive survey of members, the buffet option, once available, has been reintroduced to provide a less expensive, informal option, this time with musical accompaniment from the renowned FRCC music group. Please book now, as after all a lot of members asked for […]

Planning to visit Karn House?

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The boiler at Karn House has been condemned; it is operating intermittently, so please take an extra woolly jumper if you are planning to use the hut – and don’t tamper in the meantime! Replacement of the boiler is expected to be late October, subject to the boiler manufacturer supplying on time…………. Apologies for any […]

Birkness wall rebuild

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UPDATE: Help still wanted!! 27th to 29th September at Birkness. Thank you very much to those who have volunteered so far. The delivery of materials is now booked for the morning of Friday 27th and the work is going ahead. We could really do with a few more hands if anyone else is available to […]

President’s Meet

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Just another gentle reminder that bookings are open for the President’s Meet in November. Programme of Events Friday 1st Lecture/Workshop in the Oak Room by Dr Jamie Goodhart. Saturday 2nd 10.00 – Walk / Fell Run / Civic Walk / Climbing Wall 15.00 – AGM 17.30 – Drinks in Function Suite 19.00 – Gala Dinner […]

Oread Mountaineering Club – 75th Anniversary Celebration Weekend

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Hi All Just a quick note to update you all on our final plans for our 75th Celebration Weekend at Chatsworth Park. I attach a final programme for the weekend and some details of The Barmy Competition which will take place on Saturday the 14th of September. We have 75 attendees at present so it […]

Lake District Rock

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The new edition of Lake District Rock is due out in September. You can pre-order your copy of the guide on the FRCC website with the usual 25% discount. The full retail price is £36 and members price at £27. https://www.frcc.co.uk/…/lake-district-rock-3rd-edition/ Lake District Rock is the best available introduction to rock climbing in the English […]

Karn House Recycling

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All As from 4th September we will have 3 bins at Karn – One for metal & plastic, one for paper and card, and one for all the other stuff. Bottles should continue to be taken away with you. Currently the bin for the non-recyclables hasn’t arrived so take care when it does only to […]

Death of Martin Dawson

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The Club regrets to announce the death of Martin Dawson, life member since 1954. There will be a short funeral service held at: Warburtons Chapel of Rest, The Old School Chapel, Broadstone St, Todmorden OL14 8AL on Wednesday 14th August at 1245hrs.  Following the service, his lie will be celebrated at: Todmorden Golf Club, Rive […]

Annual Dinner/Social and AGM 2024

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This is the first in the series of gentle nudges from your Dinner Secretary, to remind you that bookings are now open for the Annual Dinner, at the Castle Green Hotel, Kendal, on Saturday Nov 2nd.  See the Chronicle for booking details. I know that date seems a long time away, but I need final […]