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MOB minutes May meeting Annual AGM

The AGM was well attended with approx 15 members.



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.



Thanks to Cath for her chairwoman ship over the year , she has done a great job.



A new chair and deputy were voted in with the… Continue

Added by John brandon on May 4, 2017 at 20:30 — No Comments

Helping the Bury Jubilee Outdoor Pursuits Centre

Hi - does anyone feel able to respond to the appeal below?

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).

Putting Something Back

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…

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Added by Mike Chambers on January 23, 2017 at 11:17 — No Comments

MOB minute Jan 2017 meeting

This was the annual photo comp presentation. Meeting well attended by 23 members.

New 20.00 hrs start time seems to work well.

People seems to be getting out and about over the xmas hols albeit on shorter ventures.

Plenty of biking and walking going on.

Future events include :

Sat 21st Jan. Christmas curry night. Let mick slater know if you are coming asap. This is usually well attended.

Jan 27th or 28th depending on weather , wales walk organised by derek K. -Aber… Continue

Added by John brandon on January 9, 2017 at 17:00 — No Comments

High Mountain trip Next Year

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

Added by Mike Chambers on October 21, 2016 at 17:04 — 2 Comments

MOB minutes Aug 2016

Attendees. 4



Wed 3rd Aug 2016



Had a general chit chat about what we had been up to since the last meeting.

Discussed the upcoming events on the website

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.



Quiet time at present due to holiday… Continue

Added by John brandon on August 18, 2016 at 16:40 — No Comments

Bike packing weekend July 2016

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… Continue

Added by John brandon on August 1, 2016 at 15:00 — 1 Comment

MOB minutes July 2016

Attendees approx 7



Apologies to anyone who turned up last week for the meeting. It was rearranged due to football being on TV !



The current events on the web site were discussed. More needed by active members please.



Black sail weekend was discussed, It was decided that a firm date is needed for people to work around.

JB to ring Andy Ashton to fix a date.



Jordan T was looking to book the Don Whillans hut for a 2017 summer meet. Again, a date is… Continue

Added by John brandon on July 26, 2016 at 18:08 — No Comments

Summer

After 3 weeks away on family duties in East Yorks have missed meets could date of next one in August be posted Dave D

Added by dave dickson on July 27, 2012 at 19:16 — No Comments

Geoff's memorial walk

Great weather and good to see so many older members out. Pilky lost the dog DD

Added by David Dickson on December 18, 2011 at 16:30 — No Comments

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…

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 VAL, ANGLESEY

 

 

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Added by Derek Kenyon on December 13, 2011 at 16:20 — 1 Comment

UKC:3 Films on classicTrad Cimbs in Lakeland made last year

That's it actually .The 3 films are being featured on the site in the coming week.Just thought I'd give advance notice to folks who don't have the UKC habit

Added by Brian Knowles on December 6, 2011 at 10:35 — 1 Comment

Big boot on Tryfan

Mark’s suggestion of a days climbing on Tryfan sounded just the ticket and soon the team had grown to 6 lads all keen to get a good mountain day under their belts.  On the way down it was raining quite heavy and with a good weather forecast we were beginning to feel cheated.  As we drove down the A5 into Ogwen the rain stopped just as we were parking up right on queue, perhaps the weather men had got it right for once. Walking in under Millstone Buttress on the approach to Heather Terrace…

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Added by Derek Kenyon on December 3, 2011 at 18:09 — 1 Comment

Bothy Adventure

There were just three of us, Andy, Dave and myself. Work gave up the fight on Friday and we were away in mid afternoon; heading for the western end of loch Arkaig at the southern end of Knoydart; a remote spot. We sheltered from the rain in the Moffat Chippy as we have done many times before pressing on to begin the walk-in. Our wild life drive revealed a pine martin, lots of deer and a dancing fox. An hour and a half's walk  in the wind, rain and darkness brought us to an empty bothy. It's…

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Added by Mike Chambers on December 3, 2011 at 0:09 — 1 Comment

Time call on the Rhododendron

The day went better than expected; with almost 50 turning out from the Bolton ConservationVolunteer group and the climbing fraternity which include 8 from the Mob.

 

It was obvious as we struggled to make our way to the designated location that this was not going to be your average clean up day.  When I was told we where clearing Rhododendrons I hadn’t envisaged how big the task would be, thankfully the Volunteers had and they were well prepared.  The basic brief was that the…

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Added by Derek Kenyon on November 22, 2011 at 21:30 — No Comments

Fore Sale - Heavy Water Rockfax - Ice Climbing in Rjukan Norway

I have a copy of this book for sale, which I bought for our trip to Rjukan a few years back. Its in pristine condition, clear protective cover and wonderful colour photos and highlighted routes in the Rjukan area.

If anyone is interested in this the asking price is £12.00 - we will be coming over to the Photo Comp on the 21st December so can bring it along then.

Sue also has a pair of Footfang crampons for sale too - £15.00

 

Malcolm (& Sue)

Added by Malcolm Anderson on November 12, 2011 at 18:02 — 3 Comments

Long Sleddale Out Door pursuits Centre

For the past 30 years members of the Mountaineering Club of Bury have had strong links with Lakes based Longsleadale Out Door Pursuits Centre (LOPC), with many members belonging to both groups.  I myself have fond memories of the Centre having spent a lot of time there in the late 70s and early 80s, as many others I've moved on but not forgot my links. I I I  I   After reviving a flyer from the centre promoting a taster day on Nov 5th to boost instructor numbers. This got me thinking that we…

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Added by Derek Kenyon on September 30, 2011 at 21:34 — No Comments

Staying Solvent

The club's financial system is very primitive. We collect subs, pay more than half of what we collect to the BMC, act as a bank for various (self financing) trips and occasionally buy sandwiches, pay YHA subscriptions or buy some of the bits and pieces we cannot borrow.

 

Analysts will recognise immediately that:

 

  • we get all our income during the first few weeks of the year - so we have to make the money last
  • when an event isn't self financing that…
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Added by Mike Chambers on September 28, 2011 at 14:37 — 1 Comment

News from BMC - May need to hurry to get on these - likely to be good quality

Dear Club Contact,

 

 

 

Please would you make your club & committee aware of the following series of specialist training courses that the BMC will be running for Club Members over the next 12 months?

 

 

 

 

 

BMC Training Courses

 

 

 

The BMC's Clubs’ Committee is organising a series of training weekends for BMC club members. The weekends have been set up in response to the BMC Club…

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Added by Mike Chambers on September 20, 2011 at 20:45 — 1 Comment

Curbar day

I picked up Derek and Jordan, both of whom had drank rather a lot the night before (that's 4 whole pints for Derek!).  The usual conversation ensued as we wound along the road towards Snake pass.  Jordan was recounting a recent, rather humorous incident involving some awkward positioning, a bit of heavy lifting leading to a tweaked neck and some smelly substance (you don't need or want to know the details - honestly) when Derek suddenly announced he was going to be sick.  I pulled over, all…

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Added by Gary Walker on August 22, 2011 at 18:42 — 2 Comments

Back in the frame.So if anyone

After 18 months injuries ,i'm pretty much whole ,bar a touch of golfer's elbow.Why i don't know .I don't have golfing money.So if anyone is arranging any climbing or looking for someone to climb with morning ,day or evening ,I'm back in the running.But with no intention of pushing the boundaries;S,VS and low grade  HVSs .

Best to you all during the summer season that's upon us,

            bk

Added by Brian Knowles on July 28, 2011 at 20:38 — No Comments

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