Bill Peascod

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There is a new film out about Bill Peascod and it is showing at Rosehill Theatre, Whitehaven – 23rd Sept. Tickets now available. https://www.rosehilltheatre.co.uk/whats-on/film/at-home-in-the-steep-places-the-story-of-bill-peascod

Duddon Valley road closure from 21st July

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If you are thinking of enjoying your shiny new Duddon and Wrynose guide (well done team!) … whilst up the Duddon late last week, I saw a sign saying the road would be closed to repair Seathwaite Bridge – SD231968 – the bridge just north of the Walna Scar turn off. Closure starts today July […]

Kendal Library plans

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As many of our members regularly visit Kendal Library they might be interested in seeing the proposed plans for the refurbishment of Kendal Library and if possible spare a few moments to complete the survey. Please follow the link below  – https://cumbria.gov.uk/elibrary/content/internet/542/827/7067/443519566.pdf

Rusty

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Lt. Col. Horace ‘Rusty’ Westmorland O.B.E. [1886–1984] The last link with the early pioneers of Lakeland Rock Climbing Founding Father of Keswick Mountain Rescue Team Francis J. Morgan-Grant 2021 ISBN 978-0-9556989-3-4 This book tracks a most memorable and distinguished life in 9 chapters capturing the world and characters that Rusty Westmorland held close for so […]

Mountain Ringlet Butterfly

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Could you please help, if possible, with the following survey of the Mountain Ringlet Butterfly? The following are details of the butterfly and survey by Dr Rosa Menendez of Lancaster University together with 1km grid squares to be survey and a photograph of the butterfly. MOUNTAIN RINGLET BUTTERFLY: Ecology, distribution and conservation Why is the […]

Eden Valley Meet: 20-22 August

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Les & Ruth Meer’s Eden Meet is unfortunately now full with nearly 45 attending. Any more people makes for overlarge groups on the hill, the bring and share Saturday BBQ at our house and overloading the village campsite space and facilities. Anyone else expressing interest (with the exception of a few Aspirant members we spoke […]

Weekend Meets

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Hello all, Even though we still don’t really know what the situation will be post-21 June, the following meets will be taking place in one form or another (even if run as day meets). The weekend meets (and day meets in particular) have been really popular with prospective members. Please bear these in mind for […]

Nesting Birds on Upper White Ghyll: Restriction implemented.

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A pair of Ring Ouzels is nesting on the left side of The Slabs and a restriction has been implemented to give these red-listed birds the best chance possible of successfully rearing their young. The restriction applies to all the routes left of White Ghyll Chimney and will run from 13th May to 10th June. This […]

Day Meets

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Afternoon all! View this as your two birds, two stones motivational kind of email. Stone no. 1: day meets Looking for some Zoom detox? Let your inner clubbable persona out on the following forthcoming day meets! Climbing Day Meet, 17 April, White Ghyll, contact Katie McKay Rossendale Way Section, 18 April, contact Ross Outhwaite Bleaklow […]