MOB Meeting Minutes 21 July 2010

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MOB Meeting Minutes 21.07.10

　

Greeting to you all. I hope you all well, and making the most of what has once again turned out to be a rather damp summer. Never mind I’m sure the sunshine is sure to return soon.

AOB

Club Rack

There’s been no movement yet on pricing up equipment for the club rack. I can clarify that the £125 donated to us by The BMC will be made up to £500 by the club funds. So as and when people return from their summer holidays work will start in earnest to sort the club rack out.

New Climbing Centre

There is a new climbing centre opening up in Bury. It is situated on Wash Road (formerly Sizzlers), and is sign posted as Bury Climbing Centre. As pricing details become available I’m sure they will be put up on the website. Furthermore I can confirm that a new climbing centre has opened near Stangeways, it is called Rock Over Climbing Centre, however I think it only has bouldering facilities, I will carry out a few investigations and get back to you.

　

Reports

Mark Davis: Competed in The Saunders Mountain. Mark did mention that he saw other MOB members on the marathon and that they all had a top time, well done to all.

Geoff & Julie: Climbing at Troy Quarry.

Derek: Out on walks in the Bury area. Derek says that his shoulder is on the mend and hopes to back in action very soon.

Matt: Climbing in the Chew Valley area.

Colin P, Ian, & Lou: Climbing at The Roaches, and walking in the Edale Area.

Colin M: Mountain biking

Lee: World Cup

Pete & Chris: Climbed on First Pinnacle Rib (Tryfan), I will post a blog on the website.

Events

August Bank Holiday Meet at Reg’s

Derek mentioned that if you are thinking of coming along to the meet could you let him know, as we need to know what the numbers will be. There is the possibility of hiring a porta loo for the weekend if there’s going to be a large attends. Furthermore Derek did say that if you need direction just give him a call, and he will be more than willing to assist.

　

Glencoe Meet 17^th & 18^th September

I’ve managed to book a 16 bed bunk house at The Independent Hostel in Glencoe. Accommodation costs £10.00 a night, bedding is provided. Plus it’s only a ten minute walk to The Clachaig Inn; who could ask for more! This meet is proving to be popular so don’t delay and book today, as spaces are getting spares.

　

Mountain Biking Weekend

15^th to 17^th 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.

　

　

　

　

Alpine Meet

Colin Morrison is planning a meet in the Alps for September time. Nothing is set in stone as of yet but Colin will let us know as and when things have been arranged.

　

　

Lairds Bothy Winter Meet

The Lairds Bothy in Kingussie has been booked for the weekend of 19^th - 20^th Feb 2011. More details to follow closer to time.

　

Norway Trip

Ian Atkinson will be arranging an ice climbing trip to Rjukan in Norway. Ian says the trip will be around February next year. More info to follow.

　

Well that’s it for now, so stay busy, stay safe, and see you all on Wednesday 18^th August at The Waterloo.

Cheers.

 

Pete