Ian Brewster's Blog (9)

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;

• One suggestion was to promote the club as offering cheap transport(by carsharing) to outdoor climbing & hillwalking areas
• Targeting universities, colleges & scout/youth groups was suggested. Some doubted effectiveness of this, because of big age gap between these groups & current membership
• Targeting men's mental…

Attending: John Brandon; Ian Brewster; Derek Kenyon; Mike Slater

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.

1. Current committee, to carry through this process, and to be in post at least until next AGM:                                        ~ Mike Slater -…

• Annual subs now due. Will be set at BMC Affiliation fee plus ~£3. John B to advise when the amount is decided.
• 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.
• At next meeting, Weds 1st Feb, Barney Woodhead will show photos of his paragliding exploits. Therefore the meeting to…

Photo Competition 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.

Monthly Meeting Minutes

• Date still to be decided for Ian Bod's bikepacking talk/slideshow
• Club Christmas social at Walshaw…

• Next meeting, Weds 7th December, will be the annual photo competition, see Events Section for details
• Date still to be decided for Ian Bod's bikepacking talk/slideshow
• Club Christmas social at Walshaw Sports Club, most likely in January. Derek to sort out
• Tim to check on availability of a climbing club hut in Langdale for a weekend meet in Autumn 2023
• This Sunday, club walk from Grassington organised by Ian - see Events section for…

Notes from meeting

Reports of past activity;

>20th Feb, Chas & Mikey walked from Settle to Catrake Force, then along Mastilles Lane, in wet weather

> Garsdale Head to Hell's Gill walk, Sunday 20th March, 9 mile route, organised by Mike Slater,…

Past Activities

• Tues 11th Feb - Bikepacking talk by Adam Richardson, at Bradshaw Conservative Club. ~10 from MOB attended.
• Sun 16th Feb Winter Walk - cancelled due to stormy weather
•  Sat 22nd Feb - Bike ride to Turton Tower and back(24m), Derek, Gary Brooks & the two Mikes. Windy weather.
•  Last week - Barry was skiing in the…

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.

Many Thanks

The AGM was well attended.  The current committee were all requested and agreed to remain in post for another year:

Chair.  - Jon Waring

Vice Chair. - Mike Slater

Treasurer. - John Brandon…