Everyone's Blog Posts - Mountaineering Club of Bury2024-03-19T03:38:38Zhttp://mountaineeringclubofbury.ning.com/profiles/blog/feed?xn_auth=noMOB Meeting Weds 7th June 2023, Wyldes, Burytag:mountaineeringclubofbury.ning.com,2023-06-09:2535987:BlogPost:1581242023-06-09T13:28:33.000ZIan Brewsterhttp://mountaineeringclubofbury.ning.com/profile/IanBrewster
<p>Most of the meeting was taken up by discussion on ways to attract new members to the club. Points arising from this and other discussion;</p>
<ul>
<li>One suggestion was to promote the club as offering cheap transport(by carsharing) to outdoor climbing & hillwalking areas</li>
<li>Targeting universities, colleges & scout/youth groups was suggested. Some doubted effectiveness of this, because of big age gap between these groups & current membership</li>
<li>Targeting men's mental…</li>
</ul>
<p>Most of the meeting was taken up by discussion on ways to attract new members to the club. Points arising from this and other discussion;</p>
<ul>
<li>One suggestion was to promote the club as offering cheap transport(by carsharing) to outdoor climbing & hillwalking areas</li>
<li>Targeting universities, colleges & scout/youth groups was suggested. Some doubted effectiveness of this, because of big age gap between these groups & current membership</li>
<li>Targeting men's mental health/wellbeing groups was also suggested. This led to the question of how we attract new female club members.</li>
<li>Secretary reported committee plans to compose new club rules/constitution (Previous document lost long ago)</li>
<li>Agreed that next month's meeting will be the AGM</li>
<li>In response to query re club equipment, it was confirmed that it's with Jordan</li>
</ul>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 12pt;">Actions</span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>JB/IRB</strong> - confirm AGM date(IRB not available on Weds 5th, so now proposing Weds 12th)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Jordan*</strong> - promote the club at cub/scout/youth groups</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Jordan*</strong> - look into promoting the club on Facebook</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Lewis</strong> - arrange upcoming Base Brown camping weekend</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">*Hopefully the two Jordan's are clear on who's doing what!</span></p>Minutes of MOB Committee Meeting, Wednesday 24th May 2023tag:mountaineeringclubofbury.ning.com,2023-05-26:2535987:BlogPost:1580232023-05-26T10:08:10.000ZIan Brewsterhttp://mountaineeringclubofbury.ning.com/profile/IanBrewster
<p>Attending: John Brandon; Ian Brewster; Derek Kenyon; Mike Slater</p>
<p>Main purpose of the meeting was to instigate a process of putting in place club rules, procedures and a constitution. A written document covering these issues is known to have been in existence in the 1980's, but has long ago been lost.</p>
<ol>
<li style="text-align: left;">Current committee, to carry through this process, and to be in post at least until next AGM: ~ Mike Slater -…</li>
</ol>
<p>Attending: John Brandon; Ian Brewster; Derek Kenyon; Mike Slater</p>
<p>Main purpose of the meeting was to instigate a process of putting in place club rules, procedures and a constitution. A written document covering these issues is known to have been in existence in the 1980's, but has long ago been lost.</p>
<ol>
<li style="text-align: left;">Current committee, to carry through this process, and to be in post at least until next AGM: ~ Mike Slater - Chairman ~John Brandon - Treasurer ~Ian Brewster - Secretary ~Derek Kenyon - Membership Secretary ~Mike McGrath - New Member Induction Sec. <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>MS to speak with MM about this</strong></span> </li>
<li style="text-align: left;"> It was agreed that the club needs to have a constitution, in particular to include a disclaimer for liability arising from accidents whilst partaking in club activities, and a procedure for inducting new members into the club. The constitution of the Achille Ratti Climbing Club provides a good basis <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>JB to draft constitution</strong></span> </li>
<li style="text-align: left;">AGM is now due. Next monthly meeting, Weds 7th June, felt to be too soon. Better to wait till July, giving current committee more chance to work through new constitution/rules <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>AGM Weds 5th July</strong></span> </li>
<li style="text-align: left;"> Proposed ongoing frequency of committee meetings is 6 monthly. To be held on separate dates to the monthly club meetings. Short term, until new rules/constitution are in place, maybe more frequent meetings will be needed. </li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Quorum for committee meetings - 3 </li>
<li style="text-align: left;"> No quorum proposed for the AGM, on the basis that members are informed in good time beforehand(via WhatsApp group) of the AGM date and issues to be voted on, so that they can attend and vote if they wish. </li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Liability issue was discussed. BMC insurance, which all paid up members have, provides third party cover only. We should decide whether current members are made sign a form exempting the club from liability for any injuries they sustain during club activities <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Discuss & decide at next committee meeting</span></strong> </li>
<li style="text-align: left;">New member induction process was discussed. View from the meeting is that new members should be made to sign a liability disclaimer from the start. Probationary period of up to max.3 months is proposed, at end of which they pay fees(maybe partial if part way through the year) to become a full member. </li>
<li style="text-align: left;">The question of under 18 prospective members was raised. The view was that the membership age should be minimum 18, and that unaccompanied under 18's shouldn't attend club activities </li>
</ol>
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<p></p>Minutes of MOB Meeting Weds 4th January 2023tag:mountaineeringclubofbury.ning.com,2023-01-06:2535987:BlogPost:1571482023-01-06T09:30:00.000ZIan Brewsterhttp://mountaineeringclubofbury.ning.com/profile/IanBrewster
<ul>
<li>Annual subs now due. Will be set at BMC Affiliation fee plus ~£3. John B to advise when the amount is decided.</li>
<li>Winter Hut Meet, at Rucksacks Hostel, Braemar, weekend of 17th-20th Feb, places available for up to 4 nights, Friday to Monday. Up to 26 beds at our disposal, £22-25pppn in the Cabin, £15pppn in the Alpine. Notify Dave Owen if you want to go.</li>
<li>At next meeting, Weds 1st Feb, Barney Woodhead will show photos of his paragliding exploits. Therefore the meeting to…</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Annual subs now due. Will be set at BMC Affiliation fee plus ~£3. John B to advise when the amount is decided.</li>
<li>Winter Hut Meet, at Rucksacks Hostel, Braemar, weekend of 17th-20th Feb, places available for up to 4 nights, Friday to Monday. Up to 26 beds at our disposal, £22-25pppn in the Cabin, £15pppn in the Alpine. Notify Dave Owen if you want to go.</li>
<li>At next meeting, Weds 1st Feb, Barney Woodhead will show photos of his paragliding exploits. Therefore the meeting to start prompt in upstairs room at 8:00pm, followed by the show.</li>
<li>Annual club social event - Derek to canvas views on whether social club evening or restaurant meal is preferred</li>
<li><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Past events;</span> 1. Christmas Walk in Bury, then food & drink afterwards at Derek's. Over 20 people attended</li>
</ul>
<p> 2. John B, Mark Davis, Steve Pilky & others had an outing in the Lakes, mid week in Dec, staying at Borrowdale YH. Went over Helm Crag</p>
<ul>
<li><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Upcoming Events:</span> 1. Sun 15th Jan, club walk from Malham. Meet at main Malham car park, Cath to advise meeting time</li>
</ul>
<p> 2. February walk, to be organised by Jordan; then one on March 26th by Derek</p>
<p> 3. Club Weekend at Longsleddale Hostel, April 14th-16th, ~£20 for the weekend. Details from Derek</p>
<p> 4. Weekends at "Uncle Reg's" campsite, Anglesey, last weekend in May, and a weekend in August</p>
<p> 5. Overnight in a Lake District bothy(probably Dub's Hut), Friday 20th Jan. See John Wareing</p>MOB Photo Competition & Monthly Meeting Minutes, Weds 7th December 2023tag:mountaineeringclubofbury.ning.com,2022-12-08:2535987:BlogPost:1569342022-12-08T09:06:30.000ZIan Brewsterhttp://mountaineeringclubofbury.ning.com/profile/IanBrewster
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 12pt;">Photo Competition</span> was won by Lewis, with a shot of Tryfan. Second place Mike Slater. Joint third places John Brandon & Gary Walker. These four photos can be viewed on the Photos section of this site.</p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 12pt;">Monthly Meeting Minutes</span></p>
<ul>
<li>Date still to be decided for Ian Bod's bikepacking talk/slideshow</li>
<li>Club Christmas social at Walshaw…</li>
</ul>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 12pt;">Photo Competition</span> was won by Lewis, with a shot of Tryfan. Second place Mike Slater. Joint third places John Brandon & Gary Walker. These four photos can be viewed on the Photos section of this site.</p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 12pt;">Monthly Meeting Minutes</span></p>
<ul>
<li>Date still to be decided for Ian Bod's bikepacking talk/slideshow</li>
<li>Club Christmas social at Walshaw Sports Club, most likely in January. Derek to sort out</li>
<li>Tim to check on availability of a climbing club hut in Langdale for a weekend meet in Autumn 2023</li>
<li>Next April, 14th-16th, club weekend at Long Sleddale Hut. It will be the last one there, as later in the year the hut is closing for good</li>
<li>Organisers of future MOB Walks: Jan-Cath; Feb Jordan T; Mar Derek</li>
<li>Hut meet for this Winter: Dave Owen is looking into booking a hostel in Braemar</li>
</ul>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10pt;">Reports:</span></p>
<p> Club walk 6th November, 12 mile circular walk from Grassington. Was well attended, ~12 people. Weather cloudy but mainly dry. Lots of mushrooms seen, some of them consumed, enroute</p>Minutes of MOB Meeting Weds 2nd November 2022tag:mountaineeringclubofbury.ning.com,2022-11-03:2535987:BlogPost:1568242022-11-03T08:30:00.000ZIan Brewsterhttp://mountaineeringclubofbury.ning.com/profile/IanBrewster
<ul>
<li>Next meeting, Weds 7th December, will be the annual photo competition, see Events Section for details</li>
<li>Date still to be decided for Ian Bod's bikepacking talk/slideshow</li>
<li>Club Christmas social at Walshaw Sports Club, most likely in January. Derek to sort out</li>
<li>Tim to check on availability of a climbing club hut in Langdale for a weekend meet in Autumn 2023</li>
<li>This Sunday, club walk from Grassington organised by Ian - see Events section for…</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Next meeting, Weds 7th December, will be the annual photo competition, see Events Section for details</li>
<li>Date still to be decided for Ian Bod's bikepacking talk/slideshow</li>
<li>Club Christmas social at Walshaw Sports Club, most likely in January. Derek to sort out</li>
<li>Tim to check on availability of a climbing club hut in Langdale for a weekend meet in Autumn 2023</li>
<li>This Sunday, club walk from Grassington organised by Ian - see Events section for details</li>
<li>Next April, 14th-16th, club weekend at Long Sleddale Hut. It will be the last one there, as later in the year the hut is closing for good</li>
<li>Organisers of future MOB Walks: Dec-Chas; Jan-Cath; Feb Jordan T; Mar Derek</li>
<li>Hut meet for this Winter, possibly to be arranged by Dave Owen</li>
</ul>
<p></p>
<p>Reports on recent activities:</p>
<ul>
<li>Cath had a walking holiday in Costa Blanca Mountains, Spain, in mid October. Still like Summer there</li>
<li>Jordan has been offroad motorbiking in Spain</li>
<li>Sunday 16th October, club walk to High Cup Nick, organised by John B. Good weather & a good route, enjoyed by all</li>
<li>Ian has been working his way(in separate day walks), along the Lancashire Trail(St Helens to Thornton-in-Craven), and the Ebor Way(Helmsley to Ilkley)</li>
</ul>Monthly meeting Weds 6th April 2022tag:mountaineeringclubofbury.ning.com,2022-04-07:2535987:BlogPost:1559912022-04-07T10:08:21.000ZIan Brewsterhttp://mountaineeringclubofbury.ning.com/profile/IanBrewster
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 14pt;">Notes from meeting</span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Reports of past activity;</span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">>20th Feb, Chas & Mikey walked from Settle to Catrake Force, then along Mastilles Lane, in wet weather</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">> Garsdale Head to Hell's Gill walk, Sunday 20th March, 9 mile route, organised by Mike Slater,…</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 14pt;">Notes from meeting</span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Reports of past activity;</span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">>20th Feb, Chas & Mikey walked from Settle to Catrake Force, then along Mastilles Lane, in wet weather</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">> Garsdale Head to Hell's Gill walk, Sunday 20th March, 9 mile route, organised by Mike Slater, 11 attended, great weather, drinks in Moorcock Inn before heading home</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">>March, Jordan & Derek took part in crag cleaning sessions at Deeply Vale </p>
<p style="text-align: left;">>Longsleddale Hut weekend. 14 people attended. Saturday's walk took in the Kentmere Pike ridge, with good clear weather. Agreed at this monthly meeting that we'll try to book it again for next April. £330 for the weekend has now been paid to the hut proprietors.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">>Sat 2nd April, Derek & Jordan camped in Ogwen Valley. Climbing on Tryfan, struggled on a V Diff, showing their age!</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Upcoming Events</span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">>Sunday 10th April, 12m walk from Clough Hole Car Park, N of Heptonstall, organised by Andy Fielding. Meet 8:30-9:00, £5 car park fee. Route takes in part of Pennine Way</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">>April 27th, evening walk from Bury Lido to Buckhurst, organised by Derek, 6:30pm start</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">>May monthly meeting, slideshow, by either Dave Dickson or Ian Bod</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">>Monthly walk, 8th May, in N Wales, further detail later from Jordan</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">>Trip to Skye, provisional travel date 22nd May, organised by Gary Walker & others</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">>Weekend of Sunday 12th June, camping at Basebrown campsite, Chapel Stile, Langdale. Organised by Chas. Langdale Horseshoe Walk planned for of the days</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">>Monthly walk, Sunday 3rd July. Organised by Ian B, 12 mile circular from Grassington, taking in part of Dales Way, Kilnsey & Mastilles Lane</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">> August, Tolkien Walk, Ribblesdale, Derek</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Other Business</span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">>2022 subs now paid to BMC</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">>£60 each repaid to Mark Davis & Colin Morrison following Scottish hut meet, as they weren't able to go at last minute</p>
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<p style="text-align: left;"></p>Glencoe meet 2022tag:mountaineeringclubofbury.ning.com,2022-02-08:2535987:BlogPost:1556462022-02-08T19:47:25.000ZDerek Kenyonhttp://mountaineeringclubofbury.ning.com/profile/DerekKenyon
<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10081716682?profile=original" rel="noopener" target="_blank">IMG_20220204_102337.jpg</a>We had thought we might do the Ben Nevis horseshoe but with very high winds and<br></br>- 20 wind chill forecast on the tops l decided to give it a miss and stay low. <br></br>Andy, Barney and myself decided to walk over to Kinlochleven via the West Highland Way. I'd not walked this route before and l was pleasantly surprised on how scenic it was with…</p>
<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10081716682?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IMG_20220204_102337.jpg</a>We had thought we might do the Ben Nevis horseshoe but with very high winds and<br/>- 20 wind chill forecast on the tops l decided to give it a miss and stay low. <br/>Andy, Barney and myself decided to walk over to Kinlochleven via the West Highland Way. I'd not walked this route before and l was pleasantly surprised on how scenic it was with good views back over to buchaletive Moor and Blackwater Reservoir to the South. <br/>From Kinlochleven we had the choice of having a pint and catching the bus back to Glencoe or suffer a stint on the road and a short cut over the shoulder back to the hostel which we decided to do. 14 miles in the bank and another good walk under my belt.</p>MOB Minutes of Meeting 3.11.21tag:mountaineeringclubofbury.ning.com,2021-11-05:2535987:BlogPost:1555222021-11-05T09:29:11.000ZMIKE SLATERhttp://mountaineeringclubofbury.ning.com/profile/MIKESLATER
<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9769456054?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MOB%20MINUTES%203.11.21.docx</a></p>
<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9769456054?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MOB%20MINUTES%203.11.21.docx</a></p>Minutes of MOB Monthly Meeting, Weds 4th March 2020tag:mountaineeringclubofbury.ning.com,2020-03-05:2535987:BlogPost:655252020-03-05T17:58:39.000ZIan Brewsterhttp://mountaineeringclubofbury.ning.com/profile/IanBrewster
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-decoration: underline;">Past Activities</span></p>
<ul>
<li><b>Tues 11th Feb - </b>Bikepacking talk by Adam Richardson, at Bradshaw Conservative Club. ~10 from MOB attended.</li>
<li><b>Sun 16th Feb Winter Walk - </b>cancelled due to stormy weather</li>
<li><strong> Sat 22nd Feb - </strong>Bike ride to Turton Tower and back(24m), Derek, Gary Brooks & the two Mikes. Windy weather.</li>
<li> <strong>Last week - </strong>Barry was skiing in the…</li>
</ul>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-decoration: underline;">Past Activities</span></p>
<ul>
<li><b>Tues 11th Feb - </b>Bikepacking talk by Adam Richardson, at Bradshaw Conservative Club. ~10 from MOB attended.</li>
<li><b>Sun 16th Feb Winter Walk - </b>cancelled due to stormy weather</li>
<li><strong> Sat 22nd Feb - </strong>Bike ride to Turton Tower and back(24m), Derek, Gary Brooks & the two Mikes. Windy weather.</li>
<li> <strong>Last week - </strong>Barry was skiing in the Troodos Mountains, Cyprus</li>
<li><strong>Fri 28th Feb to Sun 1st March, Winter Hut Meet - </strong>Aite Cruinnichidh Hostel, nr Roy Bridge. 16 of us for Fri & Sat nights, 5 of us stayed Sun night as well. On Sat most of our group headed for Creag Meagaidh; 2 traversed it from the SW, needing careful navigation on the summit plateau; the rest approached from Aberarder car park, reaching The Window and part way up the ridge above it before retreating. Loads of snow on the high ground. The two Mikes went biking both days, their Sunday route starting at Neptune’s Staircase and taking in part of the Great Glen Way. On Sunday Colin tried to get to Loch Ossian YH on his bike but was unable to make it due to snow. Ian, JohnB & JonW headed for Stob Coire Easain on Sunday but turned back before reaching the base of the mountain, due to bad weather & fatigue from Saturday’s exertions.<br/><br/></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-decoration: underline;">Upcoming Events</span></p>
<ul>
<li><strong> Early March</strong> - Mark D, Ian Bod & Derek Dosser heading to Morocco for some bike touring</li>
<li><strong>Sat 21st March - </strong>Winter hillwalk, N Wales, Jon Waring</li>
<li><strong>Weds 8th April - </strong>Evening bike ride, Derek</li>
<li><b>Weekend of 17th + 18th April</b>, Weekend at Longsleddale outdoor pursuits centre. Organised by Derek</li>
<li><strong>Fri 24th April - </strong>talk by Paul Pritchard, Bolton Rugby Club, 7:00pm, re climbing Totem Pole sea stack, Tasmania</li>
<li><strong>Weekend of Fri 8th May - </strong>‘Uncle Reg’s’ campsite, Anglesey. Derek</li>
</ul>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-decoration: underline;">Other business</span></p>
<ul>
<li> Proposal for club members to take tuition on mountain skills - Derek to revert next meeting with date for outing to practice/learn navigation. At later date, prospective session with Stuart Igoe, mountain leader</li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Next meeting, Weds 1st April 2020, at Wyldes Bar, Bury town centre, from 8:00pm</span></p>Display Paneltag:mountaineeringclubofbury.ning.com,2019-08-05:2535987:BlogPost:646792019-08-05T07:52:10.000ZIan Brewsterhttp://mountaineeringclubofbury.ning.com/profile/IanBrewster
<p>Dear All, I'm intending making a panel of photos featuring Mike Chambers, to display at the club 40th anniversary weekend. Anyone with photos they'd like me to include, please send them to me, by email to ian.brewster@usa.net.</p>
<p>Many Thanks</p>
<p>Dear All, I'm intending making a panel of photos featuring Mike Chambers, to display at the club 40th anniversary weekend. Anyone with photos they'd like me to include, please send them to me, by email to ian.brewster@usa.net.</p>
<p>Many Thanks</p>Minutes of Bury Mountaineering Club AGM: Weds 3rd July 2019tag:mountaineeringclubofbury.ning.com,2019-07-04:2535987:BlogPost:647472019-07-04T07:00:00.000ZIan Brewsterhttp://mountaineeringclubofbury.ning.com/profile/IanBrewster
<p class="western"><font size="3" style="font-size: 13pt;">The AGM was well attended. The current committee were all requested and agreed to remain in post for another year:</font></p>
<p class="western"><font size="3" style="font-size: 13pt;">Chair. - Jon Waring</font></p>
<p class="western"><font size="3" style="font-size: 13pt;">Vice Chair. - Mike Slater</font></p>
<p class="western"><font size="3" style="font-size: 13pt;">Treasurer. - John Brandon…</font></p>
<p class="western"></p>
<p class="western"><font size="3" style="font-size: 13pt;">The AGM was well attended. The current committee were all requested and agreed to remain in post for another year:</font></p>
<p class="western"><font size="3" style="font-size: 13pt;">Chair. - Jon Waring</font></p>
<p class="western"><font size="3" style="font-size: 13pt;">Vice Chair. - Mike Slater</font></p>
<p class="western"><font size="3" style="font-size: 13pt;">Treasurer. - John Brandon</font></p>
<p class="western"><font size="3" style="font-size: 13pt;">Secretary - Ian Brewster.</font></p>
<p class="western"><br/></p>
<p class="western"><font size="3" style="font-size: 13pt;">John Brandon gave the Treasurer's Report:</font></p>
<p class="western"><font size="3" style="font-size: 13pt;">Balance in the club bank account is £5598. Major outgoings in the year included £1080 deposit for 40</font><sup><font size="3" style="font-size: 13pt;">th</font></sup> <font size="3" style="font-size: 13pt;">Anniversary weekend; £541 annual subs to BMC; £216 deposit to Aite Cruinnichidh hostel.</font></p>
<p class="western"><font size="3" style="font-size: 13pt;">After discussion we agreed to keep club annual subs at £23 for 2020. (For 2019, subs we paid to BMC worked out at £14.70 per person)</font></p>
<p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"></p>Sick mantag:mountaineeringclubofbury.ning.com,2018-05-12:2535987:BlogPost:613912018-05-12T14:24:24.000Zdave dicksonhttp://mountaineeringclubofbury.ning.com/profile/davedickson
<p>Thanks to those who have visited me during my long stay at Fairfield 16 days.They never did find out what virus attacked me. but it has left me as weak as a kitten just about able manage to walk to the Burrs, would hope to see people as I gather strength.Dave D</p>
<p>Thanks to those who have visited me during my long stay at Fairfield 16 days.They never did find out what virus attacked me. but it has left me as weak as a kitten just about able manage to walk to the Burrs, would hope to see people as I gather strength.Dave D</p>Annual General Meetingtag:mountaineeringclubofbury.ning.com,2018-05-11:2535987:BlogPost:612842018-05-11T20:22:29.000ZMIKE SLATERhttp://mountaineeringclubofbury.ning.com/profile/MIKESLATER
<p>Please be advised the Annual General Meeting will take place at the June monthly meeting</p>
<p>Please be advised the Annual General Meeting will take place at the June monthly meeting</p>High Street ride
Definatley my toughest ride for a long time, this was one of our first mountain bike rides over 30 years ago on rented bikes curtasy or Derek Holts D Tours. Back then the there was n…tag:mountaineeringclubofbury.ning.com,2018-05-03:2535987:BlogPost:615052018-05-03T18:23:16.000ZDerek Kenyonhttp://mountaineeringclubofbury.ning.com/profile/DerekKenyon
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>High Street ride</strong></span></p>
<p><em>Definatley my toughest ride for a long time, this was one of our first mountain bike rides over 30 years ago on rented bikes curtasy or Derek Holts D Tours. Back then the there was no such thing as suspension and the brakes were cantileaver type. The only lasting memory l have is how recked my wrists were with the vibrations and squezing the brakes. Leading up to the weekend the…</em></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>High Street ride</strong></span></p>
<p><em>Definatley my toughest ride for a long time, this was one of our first mountain bike rides over 30 years ago on rented bikes curtasy or Derek Holts D Tours. Back then the there was no such thing as suspension and the brakes were cantileaver type. The only lasting memory l have is how recked my wrists were with the vibrations and squezing the brakes. Leading up to the weekend the weather wasn't looking to promising and l was expecting at least some rain and cloud on the summits. As it turned out the weather was OK with cloud free tops giving us some great views in every direction from our highest point of the day on High Street what seemed like a straight two hour climb from Askham. I must admit I was struggling three quarters way through and was ready for a welcome shandy and rest. Fortunately the last section of the day l knew from our last ride in the area and what the last climb of the day entailed that said l was glad to top out. The reward was a fantastic fast down hill stretch back in to Askham .</em> <br/><em>That's boys, great day out even though there was nearly a mutiny.</em></p>
<p><em>A Classic ride but one that l probably won't repeat (-: </em></p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2542741656?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2542741656?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-center"/></a></p>A Rite of passagetag:mountaineeringclubofbury.ning.com,2018-02-24:2535987:BlogPost:613772018-02-24T00:00:00.000ZMIKE SLATERhttp://mountaineeringclubofbury.ning.com/profile/MIKESLATER
<p dir="ltr">It was the Friday night of our February winter meet . We were the first to arrive at the Alex McIntyre hut near North Ballachulish and had ventured out in search of somewhere to eat . As we doubled back from a wrong turn in search of the Loch Leven Hotel John B took a call from Andy A suggesting the forecast for the following day favoured doing the Aonach Eogach ridge. The conversation continued and the next thing I knew we were committed !<br></br> The following day we rose at…</p>
<p dir="ltr">It was the Friday night of our February winter meet . We were the first to arrive at the Alex McIntyre hut near North Ballachulish and had ventured out in search of somewhere to eat . As we doubled back from a wrong turn in search of the Loch Leven Hotel John B took a call from Andy A suggesting the forecast for the following day favoured doing the Aonach Eogach ridge. The conversation continued and the next thing I knew we were committed !<br/> The following day we rose at seven and following a quick breakfast were ferried by Andy F to the start point near Jimmy Saville's old 'cottage'.<br/> The walk began with a fairly brutal <a href="tel:1500">1500</a> ft ascent and a scramble over crags followed by a series of snow fields and our first Summit of the day , Meall Dearg, where we paused for photos.<br/> From then on we were on the Aonach Eogach ridge, the most exposed ridge walk in Great Britain and conditions wise it was shaping up to be a perfect winter's day.<br/> The first major obstacle was a grade 2 descent requiring rope work and following a short delay Dave Owen belayed four of us down the first pitch. At the second pitch we had an extended stay on a fairly exposed ledge as we waited for the parties in front to descend. Once safely down we continued along the undulating ridge line which alternated between broad highway and ribbon like path towards a section known as the Pinnacles. <br/> As the scrambling intensified I presumed we'd reached the Pinnacles until Dave announced we had in fact reached the 'crazy pinnacles' .As I was to discover , this section wasn't named without good reason. Without being tied on I felt very exposed at times but once safely over there was almost a sense of euphoria knowing one of the most difficult sections was behind us. From that point we felt free to enjoy the surrounding panorama which myself and John B acknowledged with a celebratory high five. As we reached the final summit, Sgor nam Fiannaidh , we were treated to stunning views of Loch Linnhe and the Ballachulish Bridge before beginning the long descent to Glencoe village. The initial gradient demanded our full attention but as it slackened we felt able to relax and one by one,we each practiced sliding and braking with the ice axe until the snow had all but disappeared. Our final descent brought us out on the tarmac lane leading to the famous Clachaig Inn where we enjoyed a well earned pint of Scotland's finest. </p>
<p dir="ltr">To myself and John B , the newest club members in the party , the day felt like it had been a rite of passage.</p>Man Versus Horsepowertag:mountaineeringclubofbury.ning.com,2018-01-24:2535987:BlogPost:615452018-01-24T17:16:20.000ZDerek Kenyonhttp://mountaineeringclubofbury.ning.com/profile/DerekKenyon
<p>Man verses Horse<br></br>Saturday night a post came through via Whatsapp about a Mob MTB ride on following morning buthe forecast was for a winter front to push through turning to rain later did nothing not the most inspiring. Awoke 6.30 and peered out of the window expecting the worst but it wasn't that bad so by 7am l was up and breakfasting but still unsure whether to join the boys. Having Ridden up past Tottington to Holcombe for 9am there was no sign of anyone so a quick check of the phone…</p>
<p>Man verses Horse<br/>Saturday night a post came through via Whatsapp about a Mob MTB ride on following morning buthe forecast was for a winter front to push through turning to rain later did nothing not the most inspiring. Awoke 6.30 and peered out of the window expecting the worst but it wasn't that bad so by 7am l was up and breakfasting but still unsure whether to join the boys. Having Ridden up past Tottington to Holcombe for 9am there was no sign of anyone so a quick check of the phone flagged up a change to the meeting point. Eventually meet up with everyone and we set off up over Holcombe via More Bottom road with Mike Magee and Mr Waring on their electrics and Mike Slater and myself on ower trads. As we started to gain hight the snow started to fall and we soon entered the winter zone but thankfully it wasn't to icy. The plan <a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2542740234?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2542740234?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-left"/></a>was to ride over to Helmshore and take refugee in the cafe for a brew and some grub. Traversing Holcombe was great fun and the descending down from Robinhoods well proved to be pretty tricky and we were glad to arrive safely at the cafe to the bewilderment of the other customers and staff. On days like these egg bacon butties washed down with a hot brew taste all the sweeter and looking out of the window we were in no rush to go anywhere. Eventually we couldn't put it off any longer as the snow was by now coming down hard and we knew that it would be a bit of a slog home.<br/>On the way back John insisted that we had a go on his electric so Mike and l took a turn in sampling the future of MTB riding and l must admit it was a bit hirey at first but good fun. By now we had dropped back down in to the wet zone and l was starting to feel the cold and with the on set of hot aches l was ready for home. Coming back via lrwell Vail, Nuttall Park and Summerseat both the electric boys came off, probably due in part due to to much power in the slippy conditions. Saying our goodbyes at Summerseat l set of on the climb out and hopefully generat some heat before the final dowehill home. Rolling in at 12.30 l'd had my fill, it had been a rough but enjoyable ride and l was pleased I'd made the effort. Thanks for the message boys, every ride counts. </p>
<p><br/>All l need now is a hot shower.</p>
<p><br/><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2542741448?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2542741448?profile=original" width="432" class="align-left"/></a></p>6 Men and a Bothytag:mountaineeringclubofbury.ning.com,2018-01-23:2535987:BlogPost:613582018-01-23T15:55:04.000ZMark Davieshttp://mountaineeringclubofbury.ning.com/profile/MarkDavies
<p>The day and date Friday 19th January 2018.<br></br> Destination Greg's Hut on the side of Cross Fell.<br></br> The team Mark Davies, Ian Brewster, Mike Slater, Jon Waring, John (Johan) Brandon and Dave Owen.</p>
<p>Myself, Ian and Dave boarded the Black Stallion and headed North. Jon, Johan ( Only called this because Jon thought it would reduce any confusion in general conversation) and Mike headed for the nearest Mini-market to buy whatever they bought and then headed North.</p>
<p>Snow fell as we…</p>
<p>The day and date Friday 19th January 2018.<br/> Destination Greg's Hut on the side of Cross Fell.<br/> The team Mark Davies, Ian Brewster, Mike Slater, Jon Waring, John (Johan) Brandon and Dave Owen.</p>
<p>Myself, Ian and Dave boarded the Black Stallion and headed North. Jon, Johan ( Only called this because Jon thought it would reduce any confusion in general conversation) and Mike headed for the nearest Mini-market to buy whatever they bought and then headed North.</p>
<p>Snow fell as we cruised up the M6 towards Penrith, Mike told us when he and the other 2 arrived in Penrith and we were all munching on our chippy supper that they had passed a car facing them in the outside lane of the motorway facing directly toward them. It was only afterwards when I gave their experience some thought and had seen how all 3 of them performed over the next few hours that I thought perhaps the offending car, was facing the right way and that it was Mike and the boys who were going in the wrong direction.</p>
<p>Lets move on and put the whole incident behind us, just like Mike and the boys did and move on, after all we are a Mountaineering Club not a road traffic reporting service. From Penrith we all headed toward the bottom of Cross Fell on the East side and parked at Kirkland which has a small car park near the start of the track which passes by the North side of Cross Fell and onto Greg's Hut.</p>
<p>It was 8.40 PM when we all headed out of the car park toward our over night accommodation. We were in high spirits, after all it was only 3 miles and 1500ft of climbing, shouldn't take that long. Some of the boys had coal onboard, I was told that I would not to be allowed near the fire as I carried no combustable material except for my stove. Which I said we could have all gathered around.</p>
<p>The weather was coldish but not that bad, the sky was clear and star studded a great start to the adventure. We started the steady climb on a good track, we soon reached the snow-line but no big deal as it was only 3 miles to the hut. The higher we got the deeper the snow became. Ian, Dave and I took turns to break the trail. I felt in great form and was really enjoying being out on the hill. Just to clarify the last sentence when I say "being out" I am still heterosexual and used the term in an attempt to be as inclusive as possible.</p>
<p>Higher, colder, deeper the snow, stronger the wind, poorer the visibility, but all considered things were going well, and moral was still highish. As I have mentioned before we were not unduly bothered as the hut was only 3 miles away and we had covered half the distance. We were all keeping a close eye on the direction of travel as mistakes would have had serious repercussions on such a wild night, but we were closing in on the hut.</p>
<p>To cut along story short we got to the hut after a few minor navigational re-adjustments. The statistics speak for themselves. 3 miles covered in 3 hours, simple maths 1mile per hour I was amazed at our pace. It just goes to show how the weather, conditions under foot and the need for careful and accurate navigation can drastically change best laid plans. 11.40PM saw Dave Owen rapidly lighting the the stove and generating some very warm heat. "And rest" as Derek K would say.</p>
<p>We made ourselves at home in the weather proof and well maintained hut which is named after a man called Greg who fell to his death in the Alps, there is a webpage about the hut if you go on the worldwide internet web. Ian and I head back out into the wild weather to find some water. We discovered a buried stream further up the path. I cannot recommend enough staggering about in a blizzard at midnight trying to locate a water source buried under 2 foot of snow, and then freezing your hands buy filling a large plastic bucket. The last thing I want to do is bang on about it so I will not. Ian and I got back to the hut to find the remainder of our very close and well organised team gathered around a furnace like fire drinking whiskey slightly diluted with hot chocolate and coffee. Ian and I were so glad to see they were all ok.</p>
<p>We sat around for an hour or so putting the world to right and discussing Brexit and all the huge complex issues it has created for us all, I did not understand as I am a Weetabix man myself, and so to bed.</p>
<p>A lazy start to the Saturday morning, porridge and coffee with some more coffee and off into the whiteness. The plan was simple back up towards Cross Fell and then over the top and toward the col to the south, turn west and back to the cars. We had a sit down on the summit of Cross Fell in stunning clear weather. It was great and always is to have time to catch up with everybody and find out what is happening in their lives. Dave is heading North, Cumbria is calling, Ian has now started a big new adventure, good luck with that, Johan was able to make a brew on top of a mountain using all his skills to produce a luke warm chocolate type drink, and Jon and Mike both found a phone signal.</p>
<p>Back to the cars for 3.30PM less than 24 hours after leaving, 17 hours in fact. What a great mini adventure, remember boys and girls it is not always about the walk, weather or mountain it is nearly always about who you are with.</p>
<p>Thanks boys for a great 17 hours,<br/> Mark Davies</p>MOB Dec meetingtag:mountaineeringclubofbury.ning.com,2017-12-17:2535987:BlogPost:610242017-12-17T12:46:31.000ZJohn brandonhttp://mountaineeringclubofbury.ning.com/profile/Johnbrandon
<p>This meeting was well attended as it included the annual photo competition ( separate blog to follow on the results).</p>
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<p>Matt the treasurer reminded everyone that the subs were due early next year. £23 which includes BMC membership and insurance. Latest date to pay is Feb 1st. Please be proactive with this so Matt is not chasing anyone up. Pay at meeting or into MOB account. Let Mat know if you pay this way.</p>
<p>E- Mike is organising the MOB Xmas meal which this year is a…</p>
<p>This meeting was well attended as it included the annual photo competition ( separate blog to follow on the results).</p>
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<p>Matt the treasurer reminded everyone that the subs were due early next year. £23 which includes BMC membership and insurance. Latest date to pay is Feb 1st. Please be proactive with this so Matt is not chasing anyone up. Pay at meeting or into MOB account. Let Mat know if you pay this way.</p>
<p>E- Mike is organising the MOB Xmas meal which this year is a Chinese Buffet on Sat Jan 27th. Please let Mike know numbers coming so he can book the tables.</p>
<p>The Feb MOB walk is being organises by Mike Slater and is on Feb 10th around Littondale area.</p>
<p>There is a Xmas walk from Bod's house on 27th Dec.</p>
<p>winter Scottish meet is Feb 23rd - 25th. Organised by Brewster 16 places - 8 left , contact Ian soon if you want to go.</p>
<p>Bury Jubilee Hut meet is April 13 - 15th. - organised by john brandon. - contact me if you want too go - cheap weekend in a great spot.</p>
<p>We had a lot of entries in the photo competition and the standard was high. The prizes were well received.</p>
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<p>john brandon ( Secretary )</p>December Mob walktag:mountaineeringclubofbury.ning.com,2017-12-10:2535987:BlogPost:611222017-12-10T20:20:02.000Zdave dicksonhttp://mountaineeringclubofbury.ning.com/profile/davedickson
<p>The weather forecast had dire warnings for travel so very limited turn out Average age of the walkers was 70 y.o. There was just a small amount f snow on roads. But the regular track up Pendle hill was hard packed snow hence slippery. Took took the cross country route to Ogden Clough about 6ins of soft snow. Very few people out on the tops. Sorry the younger members were all at home watching City week in fact all back home before kick off</p>
<p>The weather forecast had dire warnings for travel so very limited turn out Average age of the walkers was 70 y.o. There was just a small amount f snow on roads. But the regular track up Pendle hill was hard packed snow hence slippery. Took took the cross country route to Ogden Clough about 6ins of soft snow. Very few people out on the tops. Sorry the younger members were all at home watching City week in fact all back home before kick off</p>Mob meeting minutes Octobertag:mountaineeringclubofbury.ning.com,2017-10-05:2535987:BlogPost:591252017-10-05T16:30:00.000ZJohn brandonhttp://mountaineeringclubofbury.ning.com/profile/Johnbrandon
no new updates re event attendees.<br />
Future activities being filled us fast or already full. Pls contact the organiser if interested in attending one.<br />
Mike chambers informed us that there is an old bank account with 0.90p in it that needs closing. He will sort that out.<br />
Photo comp will be at Dec meeting as usual. Pls send in a max of 3 photos to Ian Brewster.<br />
Dave Dickson is planning the Dec mob walk. Looking like 10th to Pendle Hill area.<br />
Mick is looking at March Mob walk around Trough of…
no new updates re event attendees.<br />
Future activities being filled us fast or already full. Pls contact the organiser if interested in attending one.<br />
Mike chambers informed us that there is an old bank account with 0.90p in it that needs closing. He will sort that out.<br />
Photo comp will be at Dec meeting as usual. Pls send in a max of 3 photos to Ian Brewster.<br />
Dave Dickson is planning the Dec mob walk. Looking like 10th to Pendle Hill area.<br />
Mick is looking at March Mob walk around Trough of Bowland area.<br />
Xmas dinner venue being organised by Mick.<br />
Cath is still sending std reply to new members who e-mail in. Any new members reading this pls come to next meeting. We are a friendly group and you will be most welcome.<br />
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Regards JBMOB minutes May meeting Annual AGMtag:mountaineeringclubofbury.ning.com,2017-05-04:2535987:BlogPost:568312017-05-04T19:30:00.000ZJohn brandonhttp://mountaineeringclubofbury.ning.com/profile/Johnbrandon
The AGM was well attended with approx 15 members.<br />
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Our current chair Cath Skinner did a quick resume of the years' events and thanked the members for their efforts and participation. Particular thanks goes to those who put events on the web site and managed them for all. We have had some great times out and about over the year together.<br />
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Thanks to Cath for her chairwoman ship over the year , she has done a great job.<br />
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A new chair and deputy were voted in with the secretary, treasurer and…
The AGM was well attended with approx 15 members.<br />
<br />
Our current chair Cath Skinner did a quick resume of the years' events and thanked the members for their efforts and participation. Particular thanks goes to those who put events on the web site and managed them for all. We have had some great times out and about over the year together.<br />
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Thanks to Cath for her chairwoman ship over the year , she has done a great job.<br />
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A new chair and deputy were voted in with the secretary, treasurer and equipment holder staying the same. The new committee is as follows:<br />
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Chairman Mick Slater<br />
Deputy Chair. Mick McGrath<br />
Secretary. John brandon<br />
Treasurer. Matt Fowthrop<br />
Equipment Tony Hewitson<br />
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The treasurer's report stated that the club's finances were in good order. If anyone has any ideas events etc that need funding pls let the committee know as there is cash available for the right things.<br />
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AOB<br />
If anyone wishes to put an event on the web site and wants to send to all you will need to be an administrator , just let us know and this can be sorted.<br />
We reiterated that the organiser of the event will manage the booking and who has paid etc and liaise with the treasurer. Paid up members first and the opened up to others if places left.<br />
Future events will be on the website, next one is Sunday 7th - walk at Kentmere.<br />
Ian Brewster will look into booking next year's winter meet , probably around end of Feb 2018<br />
Phil Seddon kindly donated a number of mountaineering books to the club including climbing route guides. A list will be put on the website and if you want to borrow one let us know and we can bring it to the next meeting. Make sure it comes back so that others can benefit from them. If anyone has any books gathering dust and would like to add to the library , pls feel free.<br />
Thanks jbHelping the Bury Jubilee Outdoor Pursuits Centretag:mountaineeringclubofbury.ning.com,2017-01-23:2535987:BlogPost:560572017-01-23T11:17:02.000ZMike Chambershttp://mountaineeringclubofbury.ning.com/profile/MikeChambers
<p><b>Hi - does anyone feel able to respond to the appeal below?</b></p>
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<p><b>Dave Dickson and I have been involved for a long time but I have now left the area and Dave is probably reaching his last fifty years of useful service (sorry to be so blunt, Dave).</b></p>
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<p><b>Putting Something Back</b></p>
<p>If you are from near Bury (Lancashire) and love the outdoors, want to promote opportunities for young people to enjoy the Lakes at minimal cost, have enjoyed using the Bury…</p>
<p><b>Hi - does anyone feel able to respond to the appeal below?</b></p>
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<p><b>Dave Dickson and I have been involved for a long time but I have now left the area and Dave is probably reaching his last fifty years of useful service (sorry to be so blunt, Dave).</b></p>
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<p><b>Putting Something Back</b></p>
<p>If you are from near Bury (Lancashire) and love the outdoors, want to promote opportunities for young people to enjoy the Lakes at minimal cost, have enjoyed using the Bury Jubilee Outdoor Pursuits Centre in Glenridding or wish to offer your skills to running a charitable trust that keeps the centre going now is the time to step forward.</p>
<p>Our management committee meets every 8 weeks or so to review bookings, ensure the centre is running properly and plan its future use. Most of the current members are very long serving and some have cherished the building since it opened in the late 1970’s. We have reached the stage where new and, probably, younger committee members are needed to maintain the energy and enthusiasm that has made the centre such a success over many years.</p>
<p>We are looking for individuals with a wide range of skills and experience – including being in touch with young people, knowing the hills, understanding building maintenance, managing budgets and sometimes being able to get up to the Lakes to meet official bodies.</p>
<p>The current committee members would all tell you they enjoy the work. Some of the team spend a few days annually making minor repairs and improvements to the centre. They usually find time for a walk (these days – I gather runs may have been popular in the past!) and have a good time just staying together in the centre.</p>
<p>You may have heard the Jubilee Centre was looking for management committee members before. We were, but this time we <b>really do need to recruit some new members if we are to maintain this excellent facility</b> for the young and old from Bury and those from further afield.</p>
<p>Why not pay a visit to our web site:</p>
<p><a href="http://buryhostel.org.uk/">http://buryhostel.org.uk/</a></p>
<p>Or see Facebook</p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/BuryJubileeOPC/?ref=br_rs">https://www.facebook.com/BuryJubileeOPC/?ref=br_rs</a></p>
<p>…or if you would like to find out more from a real person call or e mail me</p>
<p>Mike Chambers</p>
<p>07918 654230</p>
<p><a href="mailto:m.upperrammy@btinternet.com">m.upperrammy@btinternet.com</a></p>
<p>We are hoping to have some new committee members in place by the end of March – but if you could start sooner – or will not be available until later please let us know.</p>
<p>A contribution of a little time could make a huge difference to many people – so please</p>
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<li>Think about getting involved and</li>
<li>Pass this message on to your friends.</li>
</ul>MOB minute Jan 2017 meetingtag:mountaineeringclubofbury.ning.com,2017-01-09:2535987:BlogPost:561272017-01-09T17:00:00.000ZJohn brandonhttp://mountaineeringclubofbury.ning.com/profile/Johnbrandon
This was the annual photo comp presentation. Meeting well attended by 23 members.<br />
New 20.00 hrs start time seems to work well.<br />
People seems to be getting out and about over the xmas hols albeit on shorter ventures.<br />
Plenty of biking and walking going on.<br />
Future events include :<br />
Sat 21st Jan. Christmas curry night. Let mick slater know if you are coming asap. This is usually well attended.<br />
Jan 27th or 28th depending on weather , wales walk organised by derek K. -Aber falls area.<br />
Weekend of March…
This was the annual photo comp presentation. Meeting well attended by 23 members.<br />
New 20.00 hrs start time seems to work well.<br />
People seems to be getting out and about over the xmas hols albeit on shorter ventures.<br />
Plenty of biking and walking going on.<br />
Future events include :<br />
Sat 21st Jan. Christmas curry night. Let mick slater know if you are coming asap. This is usually well attended.<br />
Jan 27th or 28th depending on weather , wales walk organised by derek K. -Aber falls area.<br />
Weekend of March 3rd - winter meet. - fully booked up<br />
Weekend of Fri 28th July K shoes hut, borrowdale meet - option of staying the Sunday aswell £100 split between those who chose to, let derek know.<br />
Weekend of 1st sept Black Sail meet - fully booked up.<br />
See events section for more details on the above.<br />
Subs are due now, £23 , thanks to all who have paid. Send to note or txt to Matt Fowthrop (Treasurer)<br />
Deadline for payments is Feb 1st meeting. Matt's details and mob bank account details on members only page.<br />
Derek to organise a ride around the guild wheel ( Preston ) 22miles on good paths well signposted.fairly flat.<br />
Winner of photo comp was Mark Rothwell with a superb picture of a snowy summit of Ben<br />
See photos section for winning photo and 2nd and 3rd place.<br />
Thanks for Ian Brewster for organising and presenting the photos.<br />
Thanks to Dave Crabtree for expertly judging the entries with his professional eye.<br />
Date of next meeting is 1st Feb 8.00 clock start.High Mountain trip Next Yeartag:mountaineeringclubofbury.ning.com,2016-10-21:2535987:BlogPost:550422016-10-21T16:04:44.000ZMike Chambershttp://mountaineeringclubofbury.ning.com/profile/MikeChambers
<p>I am keen to get to the Himalayas or perhaps the Andes next year. I'd prefer to go with trusted cronies - so if you might be keen on the same thing please let me know, otherwise I'll book on an Exodus trip (I had to explain to Caroline this is not a one way journey to Switzerland!) in October as an individual. Mike</p>
<p>I am keen to get to the Himalayas or perhaps the Andes next year. I'd prefer to go with trusted cronies - so if you might be keen on the same thing please let me know, otherwise I'll book on an Exodus trip (I had to explain to Caroline this is not a one way journey to Switzerland!) in October as an individual. Mike</p>MOB minutes Aug 2016tag:mountaineeringclubofbury.ning.com,2016-08-18:2535987:BlogPost:545682016-08-18T15:40:19.000ZJohn brandonhttp://mountaineeringclubofbury.ning.com/profile/Johnbrandon
Attendees. 4<br />
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Wed 3rd Aug 2016<br />
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Had a general chit chat about what we had been up to since the last meeting.<br />
Discussed the upcoming events on the website<br />
1 new member attended, Yannis, who is Greek, married to an English girl and lives in the Bury area. He is experienced in climbing and winter mountaineering, is a sub Aqua dive leader and is into the great outdoors. Hopefully he will join us on some future outings.<br />
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Quiet time at present due to holiday season, but hopefully more events to go on…
Attendees. 4<br />
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Wed 3rd Aug 2016<br />
<br />
Had a general chit chat about what we had been up to since the last meeting.<br />
Discussed the upcoming events on the website<br />
1 new member attended, Yannis, who is Greek, married to an English girl and lives in the Bury area. He is experienced in climbing and winter mountaineering, is a sub Aqua dive leader and is into the great outdoors. Hopefully he will join us on some future outings.<br />
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Quiet time at present due to holiday season, but hopefully more events to go on the web as we move into latter part of the year<br />
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Regards john.Bike packing weekend July 2016tag:mountaineeringclubofbury.ning.com,2016-08-01:2535987:BlogPost:546732016-08-01T14:00:00.000ZJohn brandonhttp://mountaineeringclubofbury.ning.com/profile/Johnbrandon
Karl, Andy and myself drove to Horton in Ribblesdale on Sat morning, arriving around 10.30 ish. This is where the 3 peaks walks start from. A visit to the cafe with the famous "clocking in" clock was a must and a brew / bacon buttie followed. A leisurely start up a Tarmac farm rd took us onto the tops where good views were had. We went up onto the pennine bridleway / Dales way which is good firm hardpack. The route then took us down a rocky technical path which was tricky on the mtb and very…
Karl, Andy and myself drove to Horton in Ribblesdale on Sat morning, arriving around 10.30 ish. This is where the 3 peaks walks start from. A visit to the cafe with the famous "clocking in" clock was a must and a brew / bacon buttie followed. A leisurely start up a Tarmac farm rd took us onto the tops where good views were had. We went up onto the pennine bridleway / Dales way which is good firm hardpack. The route then took us down a rocky technical path which was tricky on the mtb and very tricky on the cross bike that Andy was on with no suspension at all! We survived this and had a good downhill into Hawes and the campsite which was great value and very well run.<br />
A trip into Hawes with a few beers and a curry followed.<br />
The Sunday dawned with clear skys and another trip into Hawes for a full English.<br />
We set off back around 10.00 ish and went up and up ! The Roman rd ( Cam high rd ) took us in a straight line , as they do, right up onto the tops followed by a flying descent down oughtershaw rd down into Langstrothdale. A right turn at Beckermonds took us back through the forests and over onto the pennine way / Ribblesdale way down into Horton.<br />
All in all a great 2 day bike packing trip with very varied terrain and enough of a challenge without it being a epic !<br />
If anyone wants the route give me a call. I would thoroughly recommend it. ( don't go to the curry house though as we were all a bit rough on the Sun ! )MOB minutes July 2016tag:mountaineeringclubofbury.ning.com,2016-07-26:2535987:BlogPost:548482016-07-26T17:08:51.000ZJohn brandonhttp://mountaineeringclubofbury.ning.com/profile/Johnbrandon
Attendees approx 7<br />
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Apologies to anyone who turned up last week for the meeting. It was rearranged due to football being on TV !<br />
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The current events on the web site were discussed. More needed by active members please.<br />
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Black sail weekend was discussed, It was decided that a firm date is needed for people to work around.<br />
JB to ring Andy Ashton to fix a date.<br />
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Jordan T was looking to book the Don Whillans hut for a 2017 summer meet. Again, a date is needed.<br />
JB to ring Jordan to see if he has a…
Attendees approx 7<br />
<br />
Apologies to anyone who turned up last week for the meeting. It was rearranged due to football being on TV !<br />
<br />
The current events on the web site were discussed. More needed by active members please.<br />
<br />
Black sail weekend was discussed, It was decided that a firm date is needed for people to work around.<br />
JB to ring Andy Ashton to fix a date.<br />
<br />
Jordan T was looking to book the Don Whillans hut for a 2017 summer meet. Again, a date is needed.<br />
JB to ring Jordan to see if he has a date in mind.<br />
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Where are current meets on the calendar up to re bookings ? Matt ( treasurer) to bring up to date lists of who's going and who's paid up to next meeting.<br />
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MOB Facebook page was discussed. Also use of the "meetup" web communication system that other groups are using. Do we want to set up a meetup page for the MOB ?<br />
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Discussions were had on membership. What are we doing re new members ? Do we have any thoughts on marketing the club a bit to try to attract new members ?Summertag:mountaineeringclubofbury.ning.com,2012-07-27:2535987:BlogPost:334792012-07-27T18:16:10.000Zdave dicksonhttp://mountaineeringclubofbury.ning.com/profile/davedickson
<p>After 3 weeks away on family duties in East Yorks have missed meets could date of next one in August be posted Dave D</p>
<p>After 3 weeks away on family duties in East Yorks have missed meets could date of next one in August be posted Dave D</p>Geoff's memorial walktag:mountaineeringclubofbury.ning.com,2011-12-18:2535987:BlogPost:298412011-12-18T16:30:08.000ZDavid Dicksonhttp://mountaineeringclubofbury.ning.com/profile/DavidDickson
<p>Great weather and good to see so many older members out. Pilky lost the dog DD</p>
<p>Great weather and good to see so many older members out. Pilky lost the dog DD</p>We would like to post Christmas Greetings to all the members of the M.O.B., and to thank you for Cards and Greetings which have been sent.
We look forward to seeing you all in the Spring.
REG AND V…tag:mountaineeringclubofbury.ning.com,2011-12-13:2535987:BlogPost:299362011-12-13T16:20:06.000ZDerek Kenyonhttp://mountaineeringclubofbury.ning.com/profile/DerekKenyon
<p>We would like to post Christmas Greetings to all the members of the M.O.B., and to thank you for Cards and Greetings which have been sent.</p>
<p>We look forward to seeing you all in the Spring.</p>
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<p>REG AND VAL, ANGLESEY</p>
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<p>We would like to post Christmas Greetings to all the members of the M.O.B., and to thank you for Cards and Greetings which have been sent.</p>
<p>We look forward to seeing you all in the Spring.</p>
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<p>REG AND VAL, ANGLESEY</p>
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