The MOB
Mountaineering, rock climbing, walking, paragliding, mountain biking, road biking
The Mountaineering Club of Bury (MOB) is a small, friendly club established in 1979.
We meet on alternate Wednesday evenings at,
The Waterloo pub,
Manchester Road,
Bury,
Lancashire.
(see EVENTS on this page for dates),
If you are interested in joining please click on this link, and leave your email address,
http://mountaineeringclubofbury.ning.com/main/authorization/signUp?
You are then welcome to come along to one of our club nights to join us. (or you could just come along anyway).
Please note you can only join the club at one of the meetings and not over the internet.
The events shown on this website are open to club members only.
British Mountaineering Council (BMC) participation statement:
"The BMC recognises that climbing and mountaineering are activities with a danger of personal injury or death. Participants in these activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions and involvement."
(The Mountaineering Club of Bury (MOB) is affiliated to the British Mountaineering Council)
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Total number of Hits since 19/05/2009
Number of unique hits since 27/05/2009
We meet on alternate Wednesday evenings at,
The Waterloo pub,
Manchester Road,
Bury,
Lancashire.
(see EVENTS on this page for dates),
If you are interested in joining please click on this link, and leave your email address,
http://mountaineeringclubofbury.ning.com/main/authorization/signUp?
You are then welcome to come along to one of our club nights to join us. (or you could just come along anyway).
Please note you can only join the club at one of the meetings and not over the internet.
The events shown on this website are open to club members only.
British Mountaineering Council (BMC) participation statement:
"The BMC recognises that climbing and mountaineering are activities with a danger of personal injury or death. Participants in these activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions and involvement."
(The Mountaineering Club of Bury (MOB) is affiliated to the British Mountaineering Council)
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Total number of Hits since 19/05/2009
Number of unique hits since 27/05/2009
Links
Latest Activity
Photos posted by gary brooks
Derek Kenyon commented on MarkR's photo
Nice one lads looks like you had a top day, good intro for the Young Guns. Pictures not bad either.
For those who fancy the Ben this is worth a look.
Greeting to all winter warriors, check out the link. It makes good reading and give you a few ideas.Enjoy D http://www.ukclimbing.com/articles/page.php?id=2218See More
Discussion posted by Derek Kenyon
Mark Stretch replied to Nigel Blandford's discussion 'Bury born climber dies in fall in USA'
I used to go Mountain Biking with his dad.
Terrible thing.
Rick Riding replied to MarkR's discussion 'Gower Climbing Springbank 1/6/12 - 4/6/12'
I'm defiantly on for this but I'll need to get my act together to keep up with you hardcore climbers...i've become a bit of a part timer!
Roybridge Winter Meet
I've been in touch with the Roybridge Hotel. All our places are booked and ready. Besides us the are only one or two couples. Which means there are plenty of places still available. I know that myself, Jordan, and Will are thinking of going up on…See More
Discussion posted by Pete Whetham
Pete Whetham at Roaches, Staffordshire
May 18, 2012 to May 20, 2012
The Don Whillans Hut at the Roaches is booked for the weekend of 18th / 19th May. The hut holds 12 and so far 11 places have been taken. Which are Julie & Geoff, Will, Jordan , Dave & Karen, Derek, Graham, Colin P, Lewis, and me. However I…See More
Event posted by Pete Whetham
Derek Kenyon replied to MarkR's discussion 'Gower Climbing Springbank 1/6/12 - 4/6/12'
Gutted I can't make it, great place. The club went there a few years ago, lots of low mid grade climbs. No doubt it will be a great trip. D
Headbangers Ball (II) at Elton Vale Sports & Social Club
March 31, 2012 from 7:30pm to 11:45pm
A night of non stop Rock music; Rock Disco and live music from The Cellar Machine. Tickets £ 5, available via Lucy or Tomo.(complimentary earplugs and neckbraces available)See More
Event posted by Tomo
MarkR replied to MarkR's discussion 'Gower Climbing Springbank 1/6/12 - 4/6/12'
Already had you penciled in mate , would have been a problem if you were not coming
Photos
Forum
For those who fancy the Ben this is worth a look.
Greeting to all winter warriors, check out the link. It makes good reading and give you a few ideas.Enjoy D …Continue
Started by Derek Kenyon in Sample Title yesterday.
Bury born climber dies in fall in USA 2 Replies
Sad news I picked up via Manchester Evening News.…Continue
Started by Nigel Blandford in Sample Title. Last reply by Mark Stretch on Sunday.
Gower Climbing Springbank 1/6/12 - 4/6/12 12 Replies
Pembroke last year thinking of the Gower this year would anyone be interested ? camping and climbing Continue
Started by MarkR in Sample Title. Last reply by Rick Riding on Thursday.
Roybridge Winter Meet
I've been in touch with the Roybridge Hotel. All our places are booked and ready. Besides us the are only one or two couples. Which means there are plenty of places still available. I know that…Continue
Started by Pete Whetham in Sample Title Jan 25.
Annual Subscriptions
Hello Everyone Although the AGM resolved to increase subscriptions, the BMC have kept their contribution at the same level as last year (£11.75 each) so we decided we can stick at £20 MoB subs -…Continue
Started by Mike Chambers in Sample Title Jan 21.
Caving Trip 3 Replies
I spoke to Tony from The DCC tonight, and we are all set for this Saturday. He is thinking of doing a trip down Long Churn Pot, and possibly going on to Alum Pot as well. I will ring Bernies Cafe…Continue
Started by Pete Whetham in Sample Title. Last reply by Pete Whetham Jan 12.
Events
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Tatra Mountains
February 1, 2012 from 8:30pm to 10:30pm – Waterloo Hotel, Bury (after MOB Meeting)
Pictures taken on holiday in Tatra Mountains, Poland/Slovakia border, Sept 2011, by Andy Ashton and Ian Brewster
Organized by Ian Brewster | Type: slide, show
February 5
Sunday
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Winter Walk
February 5, 2012 all day – Edale Village
walk up to kinder scout from edale village taking in kinder downfall then over to edale cross.return down jacobs ladder and back to edale village.
February 17
Friday
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Winter Meet
February 17, 2012 at 6pm to February 18, 2012 at 6pm – Roy Bridge Hotel, Roy Bridge
I will be booking ten places at The Roy Bridge Hotel bunk house. Bedding is provided the cost is about £12.50 PPPN. Food is available from the hotel next door. The Grey Corries and The Nevis Range ar…
Organized by Pete Whetham | Type: winter, meet
February 29
Wednesday
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Talk by Matt Nuttall
February 29, 2012 from 8:30pm to 10pm – Water Loo Pub
Matt started climbing with the club many years ago and went on to (well we will just have to see). I know from hearing on the grape vine over the years that Matt got up to some pretty impressive stuf…
Organized by Derek Kenyon | Type: film, show, and, talk
March 4
Sunday
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Bury "Sportive" Bike ride
March 4, 2012 from 9am to 5pm – Castle Leisure Centre, Bury
This is a lovely little 50 or 100km Sportive in memory of Charlie Westlake. Starts at Bury Leisure Centre and ends at Owd Betts Pub. Yep, there is a climb right at the end when you don't really want…
March 31
Saturday
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Headbangers Ball (II)
March 31, 2012 from 7:30pm to 11:45pm – Elton Vale Sports & Social Club
A night of non stop Rock music; Rock Disco and live music from The Cellar Machine. Tickets £ 5, available via Lucy or Tomo. (complimentary earplugs and neckbraces available)
May 18
Friday
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Pete Whetham
May 18, 2012 to May 20, 2012 – Roaches, Staffordshire
The Don Whillans Hut at the Roaches is booked for the weekend of 18th / 19th May. The hut holds 12 and so far 11 places have been taken. Which are Julie & Geoff, Will, Jordan , Dave & Karen,…
Organized by Pete Whetham | Type: rock, climbing, meet
Videos
Blog Posts
Interesting little video from DMM Re: extending runners over edges.
For those of you who don't venture onto UK climbing that often , here's an interesting video I came across.
http://dmmclimbing.com/news/2011/12/improvisation-larks-foot-or-basket-hitch-vid/
Posted by Rick Riding on January 5, 2012 at 9:47pm
IT'S A LONG WAY BUT WORTH IT
the weather wasn't going to be on our side, that was for sure but we were still going. crossing the plateau towards glencoe was a nightmare. horizontal rain ! there were a few times i thought the camper was going over but i had nowhere to hide. we made fort william on boxing day evening. it was cold, dark, windy and SHUT !
glen nevis was our sheltered spot for the night. i picked a tiny pull off before we got to the falls car park. my first mistake.....i should have walked it first ! …
ContinuePosted by geoff proctor on January 2, 2012 at 7:31pm
Winter Walk Dec 4
Sorry, been slow getting photos up from this but have put some up now. Great day out in the hills around Settle, in the Yorks Dales a couple of weeks ago. Thanks to everyone who turned out.
Posted by Graham Stevens on December 18, 2011 at 9:13pm — 1 Comment
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