John died peacefully on 14th May in hospital in Halifax, West Yorkshire, aged 97.  Member since 1945.  Guidebooks Editor 1967-1978, Vice President 1968-1970, President 1970-1972, Honorary Member 1979, Advisory Trustee 2003-2014. John Wilkinson (Wilkie) – Funeral Arrangements John’s funeral will take place on Monday 3rd June at 11.30am at: Priestwell Old School Chapel Broadstone Street Off Cross […]

Grahaeme, member of the FRCC since 1997 has sadly died. He opted to donate his body for medical research and consequently there will be no funeral.

A recent audit of the extensive FRCC Library revealed that there are duplicate copies of some books. These duplicates are offered, at a reduced price to members. Photographs of individual books will be sent on request. The price listed does not include p and p. (multiple purchases will save on p and p). Here’s the […]

John’s funeral will be on Thursday 29th February at 12:15 at Burnley Crematorium, BB11 5QD Followed by the Calf’s Head at Worston, Clitheroe, BB7 1QA.

In May 1944 following negotiations with the then owner of Raw Head Farm, Mr. Bulman, Raw Head Cottage became vacant. Despite wartime restrictions and the lack of electricity, working parties were organised and the conversion of the Cottage into a Club Hut began. This was the start of the FRCC establishing a base in the […]

The club is very sad to announce the death of John M Barrett, past President of the FRCC. He was a valued long-standing member with many years of very active contribution to the Club and to his local fell-walking community. Latterly a Trustee of the club, he continued to actively engage with the club to […]

As a past lady President noted “Why are so few retired members not meeting up for playtime during the week at our huts….maybe they are in Kalymnos!!!!” This meet is a chance to enjoy the longer days and evenings on some of the best Lakeland hills and crags. After the Winter training abroad now is […]

What better way to use your lungs than combining a walk and a sing? Loosen your vocal cords! Get ready for the music meet… Join us in singing outdoors…. we’re keen to try out the acoustic of a local cave. We could even learn a simple song together the night before… It’s not the music […]

Mike Mortimer, member since 1970, Guidebook Writer, Langdale has sadly died