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Pembrokeshire St David’s meet 14-19 August.
Climbing, coastal path, cycling and maybe coasteering.
Hi folks. Thelma is looking forward to welcoming us back to Porthclais Farm campsite, just outside St. David’s, 14-19 August.
As last year, she would like one centralised booking, so please can you reserve your spot through me.
Reservations made by paying a deposit of 1 night’s accommodation – and then I’ll collect balances IN CASH PLEASE during the meet
£10 pppn camping
£5 per child 4-12 per night
£2 per dog per night
£25 per campervan per night (inc up to 2 adults)
Please can you send deposits to me (1 night as above) letting me know YOUR NAME, planned number of nights and arrival departure days.
Note, you only pay for the number of nights you stay, so if you plan 5 nights but only stay 1-2-3-4, that’s all you pay.
A H Halliwell 40*17*35 712 58 125
tonyhalliwellmic@yahoo.co.uk
At the same time you send me your deposit, also send an email address or mobile number if you want to be added to the WhatsApp group.
Fingers crossed for no named storm this year; just the weather we had before and after the one which visited us briefly last year.
Karn House Maintenance Meet 7th & 8th June
Whilst many of you get drenched at The Great Gift meet in The Lakes, please remember that the sun will be cracking the flags in Aviemore for the annual Maintenance Meet weekend on 7th & 8th June. If you haven’t done so already, please book yourself in asap to avoid disappointment – and don’t forget the sun cream.
You know it makes sense!
Graeme Ralph
Outdoor First Aid Course 8th / 9th June
Outdoor First aid course, Beetham Cottage 8th / 9th June – Just two
places remaining; please contact Geoff Lyons (geoff@glyons.co.uk /
07736115031) if you’re interested.
BMC Youth Meet 5/6 Jul
5 places are available. The cost for the weekend is £35. If you are interested please contact Ron Kenyon
Situations vacant
Meets Secretary – a committee position
IT Officer – a new committee position replacing Webmaster
Obituarist – currently Ros de Fraine is Acting Obituarist
Dinner Secretary – currently Chris Paul is Acting Dinner Secretary
Hut Funding Coordinator – looking after the legacies and hut funds for member donations
Every year as the sun heads south, the snowbirds flock to the Calpe area of Spain to sun themselves on the warm rock of Costa Blanca. Over December and January there is a migrant group who come together to drink coffee, climb, walk, share lifts, drink beer, ascend Via Ferratas, descend canyons, scramble ridges and […]
DANGER – Middle Earth – F7b – Bramcrag Wall – 3rd bolt missing In June 2023 the rock failed at the 3rd bolt causing a ground fall. The condition of the rock is unknown and the route is not known to be climbable. DANGER – Bramcrag Quarry is unstable. Bramcrag Wall should be treated with […]
Are you a keen photographer? A reminder that the FRCC Merchandise committee is seeking photographs for the upcoming FRCC Calendar. Photos are invited from FRCC members for any of the following categories: Lakes Mountaineering/Climbing UK Mountaineering/Climbing Worldwide Mountaineering/Climbing Mountain Landscapes (Cumbrian, National, or International) FRCC life (Huts, Meets, Entertainment, etc.) Seasons- The Committee are […]
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Do you want to give a little back to the Fells we love? Join a group of FRCC volunteers working on footpath repair and erosion control work with “Fix the Fells” Rangers for 19th and 20th October based at Birkness Barn. Precise project to be decided nearer the time but likely to be in the Northern […]
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As with all guides there is excitement when they first appear and now, the new Dow & Coppermines guide has been published. This highlights the delights and challenges of climbing there plus also commemorates the centenary of the first FRCC guide – the Red guide to Doe Crag in 1923. The guide is in the […]
For those planning on going to Beetham (and/or general interest) Kirkstone pass will be CLOSED from 5th to 30th June between the Brotherswater Inn and the Kirkstone Inn. It’s even closed to cyclists and pedestrians according to CCC but you wouldn’t be likely to walk up the road anyway! Would you! Follow this link for […]
Following on from our very successful NW WhatsApp group for climbing day meets, we are launching a NE group. One of our new members, Susan Marvell, has very kindly offered to set up this group. If you live in the North East or Scottish borders (or anywhere…), please contact Susan to be included in the […]