Minutes from MOB meeting - 15 Sept 2010

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MOB Minutes 15.09. 2010

Greetings to you all. I hope you’re all well, and enjoying the great outdoors; just a shame the weather isn’t playing ball.

AOB

Club Rack

We have progress with regards to the club rack. Will has now drawn up a list of what gear is needed, he will liaise with Rick to make sure that this is correct, and Toni will start searching on E-bay to see if we can get the gear at a greatly reduced price compared to shop prices. However this will only apply to the hardware, as things such as ropes and slings will be bought brand new for safety.

 

Summer Break   

The summer break has been seen as a success and will be repeated next year. So in the months of July / August 2011 we will drop down to monthly meetings.

 

New Climbing Centre

There are application forms available from Derek for the new climbing centre which is scheduled to open soon. The forms allow you to become a member free of charge. All who are interested please contact Derek.

 

Winter Walks

The winter walks will be starting again in October, with one walk being held each month. So far Louise will lead October’s walk, with Derek doing November’s and Mike C choosing December’s walk. Keep an eye on the website for details.

 

 

Reports

Colin P, Ian / Lou
Climbing on Stanage, and walking in the Peak District.

Will / Mark
Climbing on Stanage.

Jordan
Climbing at troy, and Holyhead.

Geoff / Julie
Climbing at Troy.

Jeff
Climbing on Stanage, and walking in The Lakes with Mark Ainsworth on Harter Fell.

Stuart
Snowdon via Crib Goch, and walking on Blackstone Edge.

Keith
Flying off Blackstone Edge, also climbed Blencathra via Sharp Edge.

Mike
Walking in The Lakes and Snowdonia

Derek
Climbing on Stanage

Me
Walking in The Peak District

 

Events

Mountain Biking Weekend

15th to 17th October
Get your mountain bikes out boys and girls 30 places available. I have booked the Newton Stewart YHA exclusive use for us. Self catering, pub on Saturday if you want. Google 7 staines for route details there are 2 areas near Newton Stewart. If you are interested give me a ring on 01204 695210. Mark explained that the cost of the weekend will be £20.00, however there may be a small additional charge this should be no more that a fiver. For further details please see website.

BMC Winter Lectures

The BMC will be holding an evening lecture on winter climbing at The Roscoe Building (just off Brunswick Street) at Manchester University on Wednesday 17th November. Tickets are £5.00, however Mike Chambers may be purchasing a block of ten tickets which will cost £3.50 each. Anyone interested in attending please contact Mike.

Inbhirfaolain Hut Meet
26.11.10 to 28.11.10
No expense spared to bring you a meet at this most desirable hut down Glen Etive. Need to take sleeping bags for sleeping, logs for burning, coins for the metre and a bucket for fetching water from the burn 80 per night). 13 beds but camping is also possible on adjoining ground. For further details please see website.

Lairds Bothy Winter Meet

The Lairds Bothy in Kingussie has been booked for the weekend of  19th - 20th Feb 2011. There are 16 places but twelve of these have already gone. Bedding is provided, and the accommodation costs £15.00 a night. Please see website for further details.

Norway Trip

Ian Atkinson will be booking accommodation in September for a trip to Rjukan in Norway for an ice climbing trip. Any one interested should contact Ian ASAP. The trip will be between 5th - 13th of February 2011. Ian did say that the trip should cost around £600 to £700. Please see website for further details.

Shap Christmas Meet

Keith’s Christmas meet at Shap will be booked for early December anyone interested please contact Keith to book your place.

New Years Eve Meet

Mike Chambers has book places at The Greenside Hostel in Glenridding over the New Year period. There are places available if interested please contact Mike.

Lundy Climbing Meet

Dave Owen is thinking of booking accommodation on The Isle of Lundy in the Bristol Channel. The meet will take place in September 2012, and there are 16 places available. All interested please contact Dave.

Lagangarbh Hut Meet

The Lagangarbh Hut has been booked for 13th / 15th May 2011. For anyone who hasn’t yet been to this hut it is probably one of the best huts in Scotland. Situated just off the main A82, in the shadow of The Bauchaille Etive Mor, with Glencoe and The Nevis Ranges within easy reach. The hut holds 14, and a sleeping bag will be required. To date nearly half of the places have been snapped up so anyone interested please contact me ASAP.  

See you all on 29th September at the waterloo.