Details of Previous HMC Meets (for historical information)
Enclosed below are details of past HMC meets and events, for historical and
reference purposes
| Date |
Location |
Organiser.............. |
2008.......
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| Jan 22 |
HMC AGM at Cotswolds Outdoor
Store, St. Albans at 8pm. Come and vote in your new committee.
From 6-8pm 20% discount shopping at Cotswolds! www.cotswoldoutdoor.com
map |
Leigh
Singleton |
| Jan 25-27 |
Stair
Cottage, situated in the Newlands Valley near Keswick
(NY 23722
21065). The hut has accommodation for up to
21 people (dorms of 6, 7 and 8) with ample parking. Spaces
for 21 people at a cost of £10 per person. |
Caroline Cook
07740-985796 |
| Feb
15-17 |
Herts Snowdonia Centre,
Nant Gwynant, Nth. Wales, 34 places @ £21 pp for the weekend, Grid ref SH
626511. Great location with Snowdon within walking
distance. Possible extra places in Bryn Dinas
bunkhouse, but make your own arrangements. Campsite at nearby
Williams Farm (1/2 mile past the centre). Also local YHA if open. |
Gary
Bebb
|
| March 1-2 |
HMC Annual Dinner 2008. Staying at
the Youlgreave
YHA near Bakewell, Peak District map.
Dinner and dancing at the Bulls
Head Pub. Great spot for walking, mountain biking and rock climbing.
Awarding the coveted Member of the Year! £40 for accommodation
and three course meal. 30 places. |
Jenny Gould and
Mary Brady |
| Easter
Mar 20-24 |
Scotland trip, staying at Glen
Feshie hostel, on the west side of the Cairngorms near to
Aviemore and Kingussie. 14 places at £48 total for 4 nights (Thursday
to Sunday nights). Climb in the Cairngorms' northern corries, walking
in Glenfeshie, Glen Einich and the high Cairngorms, skiing at Aviemore
(snow and wind permitting!) |
Geoff Sharpe |
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| Date |
Location |
Organiser............... |
2007.....
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| Jan 26-28 |
Grasmere Independent
Hostel, at Broadrayne Farm, Cumbria, LA22 9RU.
Nestling at the foot of the Helvellyn Range. Centrally heated with 24 beds,
great mountain views & it has a sauna for those aching limbs!
One mile from Grasmere village on the Keswick road. £32/person for the weekend at this
4**** hostel. www.grasmerehostel.co.uk
. |
Caroline Cook
07740-985796 |
| Jan 30 Tues |
AGM at Cotswolds Outdoor
Store, St. Albans at 8pm. Come and vote in your new committee.
20% discount shopping prior to the meeting!
www.cotswoldoutdoor.com
map
|
Leigh Singleton |
| Feb 09-11 |
Bob Graham
HMC relay training weekend. Location
and whether camping/YHA to be decided nearer the date depending on who
can make it.
All club members welcome. |
Dave Hall
07771 738962 |
| Feb 23-25 |
Herts Snowdonia Centre,
Nant Gwynant, Nth. Wales, 34 places, Grid ref SH
626511, £21 for weekend. Possible extra places in Bryn Dinas
bunkhouse, but make your own arrangements. Campsite at nearby
Williams Farm (1/2 mile past the centre). Also local YHA if open. |
Caroline Cook
07740-985796 |
| March
03-10 |
Ski 2007 - 3rd March for one week - in
the traditional village of Arabba in the Italian Dolomites.
'Ski the Sella Ronda'. Accommodation: Catered Chalet sleeping
18. |
Leigh Singleton
07766 524219 |
| March 16-18 |
HMC
Annual Dinner Weekend with extreme dancing –
the one time in the year the girls get to see the boys smart in their
black ties! Absolute Adventure,
Rhongyr Isaf Centre, Pen-y-Cae, SA8 1GB (SN849145). Located
between Swansea and Brecon in the west of the Brecon Beacons National
park. Possible kayaking on the Sunday to be
investigated. Places for 42 + camping in the
grounds. £45
for three course dinner, accommodation and dancing.... |
Caroline Cook
07740-985796 |
| March
23-25 |
Bob Graham
HMC relay training weekend. Location
and whether camping/YHA to be decided nearer the date depending on who
can make it.
All club members welcome. |
Dave Hall
07771 738962 |
| April
05-09 |
Easter
in Ireland, at the Mount Brandon Hostel,
located at the foot of Brandon Mountain (3127') along the Dingle Way in the village of
Cloghane,
Castle Gregory, Co.
Kerry. The hostel is situated in one of the most scenic and unspoiled regions of Ireland with breathtaking views of the hills and Tralee Bay with fantastic beaches locally and brilliant walking in the area.
Self catering hostel holds 31 people in a mixture of twin rooms and dorms.
The lodge also offers shiatsu, homeopathy and cranio sacral therapy treatments too!
Cost Euro 72 /4 days based on 25 people (~£12/night). www.mountbrandonhostel.com |
Caroline Cook
07740-985796 |
| April
20-22 |
Bob Graham
HMC relay training weekend. Location
and whether camping/YHA to be decided nearer the date depending on who
can make it.
All club members welcome. |
Dave Hall
07771 738962 |
|
May 04-07 |
Camping trip to South Pembroke, with the
best limestone sea-cliff climbing in the country at all grades.
For climbing information check out the Rockfax Website
Great beaches for swimming and surfing and other water sports, e.g.
Broad Haven and Freshwater West. The coastal path takes in some
amazing scenery with many stacks, arches and caves. And of course
there are some great pubs as well as the famous Mrs Weston's tea shop
in Bosherston. Camping at St.
Petrox campsite. Photos from 2005 Pembroke
trip here: Pembroke 2005 |
Tim Gledhill
|
| May 11-13 |
Bob Graham
HMC relay training weekend. Location
and whether camping/YHA to be decided nearer the date depending on who
can make it.
All club members welcome. |
Dave Hall
07771 738962 |
| May 25-28 |
Late May Bank holiday, Isle of
Skye camping meet, venue & details tbc |
Dave Hall |
| June 08-10 |
Bob Graham
HMC relay training weekend. Location
and whether camping/YHA to be decided nearer the date depending on who
can make it.
All club members welcome. |
Dave Hall
07771 738962 |
| June 22-24 |
Herts Snowdonia Centre,
Nant Gwynant, Nth. Wales, 34 places, Grid ref SH
626511, £21 for weekend. Bring BBQ for sat
evening. Possible extra places in Bryn Dinas
bunkhouse, but make your own arrangements. Campsite at nearby
Williams Farm (1/2 mile past the centre). Also local YHA if open. |
Caroline Cook
07740-985796
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| June 30 - July 15 |
Alpine mountaineering, climbing, walking
in Chamonix,
France. Camping and hut details tbc |
Gary
Bebb
|
| July 20-22 |
Lake
District Bob Graham
HMC Relay, ~70 miles in under 24 hours. In
July 2006 our illustrious Chairman, Geoff D, completed the BG round in
23 hours and 24 mins. This year we are going to do a club relay
and of course beat Geoff's time! Camping will be at the
Braithwaite campsite. If any one is interested in taking part or
supporting on the weekend, come and talk to Dave Hall in the pub on a
Tuesday night at the Sun Inn. |
Dave Hall
07771 738962 |
| Aug 24-27 |
Camping trip in Mid Wales, close to Cadair Idris and
Rhinnogs. Walking and climbing up Cadair Idris. Good
mountain bike trails at Coed-y-Brenin. Staying at Dol
Einion campsite LL36
9AJ. £6.50 for single tents, £10.50 for doubles. |
Carolyn
Dent |
| Sept
08-10 |
Cycle
trip along the South Downs Way.
The South
Downs Way runs from Winchester to Eastbourne and is mostly off road.
It is 160 km long and approximately 3000m of ascent.
Day1 (Sat)
will be catching the train to Winchester on Sat, and cycling to
Cocking (~48km) to a B&B.
Day2
(Sun) cycling from Cocking to YHA Truleigh Hill (~35km).
Day3
(Mon) cycling from YHA to Eastbourne (~64km) and catch the train home.
The
trip will be unsupported so you will need to pack light and a good
level of bike fitness will be required. Final costs tbc.
|
Alex
Pender |
| Sept
08-22 |
Trip to USA, Zion and Arches National Parks in Utah, Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona.
See www.nps.gov for more info.
Rock climbing, canyoning, hiking, horse riding, native American culture,
white-water rafting - something for everyone!
Flights to Las Vegas, then camping on pre-booked campgrounds. |
Keith Hirst
01462 641431
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| Sept
28-30 |
3
Irish Row, Coppermines Valley LA21 8HP (SD 292984). The
cottages are situated in the Coppermines valley above the village of
Coniston up a bumpy track. Spaces for 30 people at
a cost of £12 /person for the weekend. |
Caroline Cook
07740-985796 |
| Oct
19-21 |
Hill Top Farm Barn in Malham, North
Yorks, BD23
4DJ. Situated in perfect climbing,
walking and mountain biking country. Close to the Pennine Way, Malham Cove, Malham Tarn and Gordale Scar. Grid Ref: SD 899631.
£18 for weekend. The barn sleeps 32 with fab views across Malhamdale, and close access to local pubs and restaurants, but with a large dining area.
For further details see www.malhamdale.com
. |
Caroline Cook
07740-985796 |
| Nov 16-18 |
Bangers & Mash, Herts Snowdonia Centre,
Nant Gwynant, Nth. Wales, 34 places, Grid ref SH
626511, £28
for the weekend including accommodation, fireworks and bangers & mash
cooked and served up to you by the committee!
Possible extra places in Bryn Dinas
bunkhouse, but make your own arrangements. Campsite at nearby
Williams Farm (1/2 mile past the centre) or local YHA (if open). |
Caroline Cook
07740-985796 |
| Dec 7-9 |
HMC Christmas
meet at Hebden
Hey Scout Centre, Hebden Bridge, W Yorks, SD 978 292, HX7
7AW, directions.
(44 places
max). 3 course dinner at local Italian restaurant (£35 for the
weekend including dinner). Superb locally guided mountain biking
by Babs, and suggestions for routes. Bouldering and quarry
options for climbing
at Widdop/Gorple. Lots of moorland walking, pennine way and lots
more! |
For bookings: Caroline Cook
07740-985796
For info: Barbara Lonsdale
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| Dec 27-Jan 2
|
Celebrate the New Year in Strathcarron,
Scotland. Loads of munros on the doorstep. Staying at Gerry's
Hostel which has space for 12 as well as some double and
family rooms at a small extra cost. Cost is £12 pppn.
Please let Geoff know asap if you would like to go. |
Geoff Deans |
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| Date |
Location |
Organiser.............. |
2006.......
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| Jan 20-22 |
Grasmere, Lake District * Grasmere Thorney How Youth Hostel,
LA22 9QG grid
ref NY336079
Situated 15 mins from the centre of picturesque Grasmere, close to walking at
Helvellyn, Fairfield and Langdale Pikes. Places for 29 people at a cost of £22 for 2
nights. Ideal to get rid of those January blues! A good
mild & sunny weekend, with 24 members attending. On Saturday
many walked from the hostel to Pavey Ark, Sergeant Man & High
Raise. On Sunday many went up Helvellyn. |
Caroline Cook
07740-985796 |
| Jan 24 Tues |
Committee Meeting at the Long & Short Arm, Lemsford,
8.30 pm |
Ann Peden |
| Feb 5, Sun |
Mountaineering orientated First Aid course
from 9.30-4.30, at St Stephens Suite, St Stephen Parish Centre, Station Road, Bricket Wood (easy access from M1, M25 & A414 & ample parking).
Course given by Daniel, from "Surrey First Aid" (He is a Mountaineer).
Cost approx £45. Attendees will receive a "Mountain First Aid appointed
person" certificate. |
Leigh Singleton
07881 930305 |
| Feb 17-19 |
Herts Snowdonia Centre,
Nant Gwynant, Nth. Wales, 34 places, Grid ref SH
626511, £20 for weekend. Possible extra places in Bryn Dinas
bunkhouse, but make your own arrangements. Campsite at nearby
Williams Farm (1/2 mile past the centre) -
A good sunny weekend, with 28 members attending. |
Caroline Cook
07740-985796 |
| Feb 21 Tues |
Committee Meeting at the Long & Short Arm, Lemsford,
8.30 pm - last before Ann goes to Iraq |
Ann Peden |
| March 3-5 |
Annual Dinner weekend – Llanbedr
Youth Hostel Mid / North Wales, LL45 2LE
between Barmouth & Harlech.
Close to the Rhinogs.
Holds 42 people. £35
for the weekend (inc accommodation & dinner).-
A sunny weekend, with snow on Saturday & white hills, 34 members
attended the excellent dinner & disco at a local restaurant. Leigh
Singleton was awarded Member of the Year by Eddie. |
Caroline Cook
07740-985796 |
| March 12-19 |
Skiing 2006. 1 week skiing at
Meribel, 3 Valleys, France. 2 Chalets for 22 now full. £442 for week,
which includes flights, French transfers, twin/triple rooms all en suite, breakfast, afternoon tea, 3 course dinner with wine and social ski.
See Leigh for info. - |
Leigh
Singleton
07881 930305 |
| Mar 21 Tues |
Committee Meeting at the Long & Short Arm, Lemsford,
8.30 pm |
Geoff Deans |
| April
13-17 Easter |
Easter
in Scotland, staying at "Calluna" in Fort William (owned by
mountain guide Alan Kimber). £40
for 4 nights (13th-16th April) in 2 apartments sleeping 8 each, total
of 16 beds. Close to Ben Nevis, the Mamores, Glen Coe & Grey
Corries. - |
Leigh Singleton
07881 930305 |
| April
23 Sun |
"Introduction
to mountain biking" in the Wilds of North Hertfordshire on Sunday
23rd April (St George’s day).
Meet outside the Motte and Bailey PH in Pirton (SG5
3QD) for 10am departure. The route is mainly off road
tracks, with the occasional short road section. Please park next to
the green and not in the pub car park. Mountain bike, lunch, snacks,
and water needed |
Alex Pender
07748-647452 |
| April 25 Tues |
2006
AGM, 8.30pm at Sun Inn, Lemsford, AL8
7TP. Includes proposed changes to constitution – to amend HMC financial year
to be Jan 01 to Dec 31. Due to stand down are Ann Peden, Alex
Pender & Caroline Cook.
- Caroline & Alex
were re-elected, Geoff was elected as Chairman, and Leigh elected as
Secretary. Kevin Blissett joined the committee as Indoor meets. |
Geoff Deans
01727-810032 |
Apr 28 -
May 01 |
Early
May Bank holiday camping meet at Porthclais Farm Campsite,
St Davids, Pembrokeshire, Sth Wales, SA62 6RR
( www.porthclais-campsite.co.uk
) Grid ref SM744242.
Cost is £5.50 per person per
night. There's rock climbing of all grades at Craig Caerfai and Careg y Barcud near St
Davids. The best sandy beaches ever, spectacular coastal paths and
countryside walking and surfing at Whitesands bay.
See Climbers
Club Tide Tables
-
a good weekend by all accounts, and well attended (22) |
Adrian Jones
01462 484920
|
| May 23 Tues |
Committee Meeting at the Long & Short Arm, Lemsford,
8.30 pm - tbc |
Geoff Deans |
| May 26-29 |
Late
May Bank holiday camping meet at Great Langdale
National Trust Campsite OS Grid Ref: NY286059.
Situated at the Head of Great Langdale Valley. Provides an excellent base for fell walking, rock climbing
(Gimmer Crag & Raven Crag) and mountain biking. Overlooked by the Langdale Pikes and with views towards Crinkle Crags and Bowfell, this site is a spectacular location for
walking (and visiting the legendry Old Dungeon Gill pub). -
a wet & windy weekend, with hail & bits of sun. 16
attended, some drinking Old Peculiar in the Dungeon Gill. Geoff
Deans practiced for the Welsh 14 3000's on June 3rd, and the Lakes Bob
Graham round on July 15th. |
Pete
Durkin |
| May 28-29 |
Alex Pender and Pete Ambrose, are taking part in a sponsored cycle ride in the Chilterns organised by Wallingford Round Table. It is 98 miles over 2 days (28th and 29th May 2006) to raise money for local charities.
Accommodation details tbc. See link for further details
www.wallingford-round-table.org.uk/hfc/
. We are hoping to put together a HMC team to raise some
money. See Alex for more details. -
Cancelled due to large cost to participants |
Alex Pender
07748-647452 |
| June 06 Tues |
Meet to discuss Ridgeway Cycle on Tues 6th June, 9pm
at Sun
Inn, Lemsford, AL8
7TP. Arrangements and dates for discussion.
Trip to be 100 miles over 3 days - tbc. |
Alex Pender
07748-647452 |
| June 23-25 |
Herts Snowdonia Centre,
Nant Gwynant, Nth. Wales, 34 places, Grid ref SH
626511, £20 for weekend. Bring BBQ for sat
evening. Possible extra places in Bryn Dinas
bunkhouse, but make your own arrangements. Campsite at nearby
Williams Farm (1/2 mile past the centre). Also local YHA if open. Redcoat - Albert
Sillwood.
- 34 members
attended. It rained. Most climbers & walkers got wet.
BBQ included local midges, even in the rain. Earplugs were
needed until 3am .
|
Caroline Cook
07740-985796
Albert
Sillwood
|
| June 27 Tues |
Committee Meeting at the Long & Short
Arm, Lemsford,
8.30 pm - tbc |
Geoff Deans |
| July 01-10 |
July 2006 trip to Benasque
valley, Central Spanish Pyrenees. The Pyrenees offer less high alpine mountaineering but lots of opportunities for walking, scrambling and climbing, with many
peaks
(eg Aneto)
around the 3000m height. The highest generally require a short snow or glacier crossing, but many 3000m summits involve no serious snow in the main summer season.
If you are interested, contact Geoff. He can show you maps, guides etc, and answer questions. |
Geoff
Sharpe
07939 130405 |
| July 01-16 |
Summer alpine trip to the Monte
Rosa Pennine Alps area of Italy organised by Gary
Bebb & Leigh Singleton. For
details contact Leigh or email garybebb@hotmail.com
/ phone Gary on his mobile 07968 585224.
Camping in Gressoney St Jean at the Margarita campsite (Tourist
office and guide office telephone no 0039 0125355185). See Map & Leigh's
TMR Tour Guide (950k) - 11 members attended an
excellent venue. 5 members under Leigh's expert guidance completed the
TMR (Tour de Monte Rosa) in 8 days - very strenuous but worth it. 28,500
Ft of up (& down) over 75 miles. Gary B, Charles W &
Dave O'Snoreman also climbed
several
peaks - see Gary for details. |
Leigh Singleton
07766 524219
Gary
Bebb
07968
585224 |
July 14-15
2006 |
Geoff Deans completed the Bob Graham
round in 23 hrs 28 mins, starting Friday 14th July at 6.30 pm &
finishing Saturday 15th at 5.58pm. The round included 42 peaks,
28,500ft of ascent (& descent) & covered 74 miles. Geoff
was assisted by Dave Hall, who completed the round in 1985 (he was no.
375) - see www.bobgrahamround.co.uk
for more details -
Phew, The
TMR (Tour de Monte Rosa) in 1 day - Well done Geoff. |
Geoff Deans |
| July 28-30 |
Gower
Peninsula. Camp at Three Cliffs Bay Caravan
Park, Penmaen, near Swansea, Sth Wales grid ref SS
535887. First field on the
left. Sea cliff climbing, coast path
walking & sun bathing. Pub nearby. See Climbers
Club Tide Tables. - 17 members attended
a hilly venue. Rain on Sat, Sun on Sunday. Lots of good
climbing (at Boiler Slab & Rhossili) |
Pete
Durkin |
| Aug 08 Tues |
Committee Meeting at the Long & Short
Arm, Lemsford,
8.30 pm - tbc
(Bill Marsh did not have to buy the beers as the 2006 Summer Crux was published
last week) |
Geoff Deans
01727-810032 |
Aug 25-28
Bank holiday |
Joiners shop bunkhouse, Preston,
Chathill, Northumberland NE67 5ES. Located 7 miles from Alnwick, 5 miles from the Northumberland Coast and 10 miles from Wooler and the Cheviot Hills. Great opportunities for walking, climbing and mountain biking. With full cooking facilities and a dining area along with a log fire and cosy sitting area. For 18 people in dorms of twos and threes. £30 for
3 nights.
See www.bunkhousenorthumberland.co.uk/bunkhouse.htm |
Caroline Cook
07740-985796 |
| Sept 8-10 |
Ride the Ridgeway Path on Mountain bikes
with Paul Dormer & Alex. 100 miles cycling over 3 days, mostly off-road.
See Ridgeway
National trail for walking details. Itinery includes
- 28 miles from Avebury stone circle to Ridgeway YHA Friday - 8th Sept
- 40 miles from Ridgeway YHA to The Black Prince, Princes Risborough - Sat 9th Sept
- 18 miles Black Prince to Ivinghoe Beacon - Sunday 10th Sept.
See Alex for more details. |
Alex Pender
07748-647452 |
| Sept 16-22 |
A hard week in Croatia with Tim
Gledhill. Easyjet to Rijeka. The climbing ranges from multi-pitch trad and sport to single pitch to
deep water soloing and covers all grades. Loads of potential for
hiking and messing around on/in the water too! Start in Paklenica National Park,
with cool looking places all up the coast. See further details at www.climb-europe.com/croatia
. |
Tim Gledhill
01462-684603 |
| Sept 22-24 |
High Moss (Rucksack Club) Hut, Turner
Hall Farm, Seathwaite, Lakes-
21 members
attended. A fine weekend with lots of climbing &
walking. Earplugs were needed until 5am.
|
Caroline Cook
07740-985796
|
| Sept 27 Wed |
Committee Meeting at the Long & Short
Arm, Lemsford,
8.30 pm - tbc |
Geoff Deans |
| Oct 13-15 |
Hope Valley, Derbyshire, Homestead (S33
0BL). In the middle of Bamford on a small mixed farm,
one mile from Bamford Edge & 3 miles from Stanage Edge. Ladybower, Derwent and Howden Reservoirs are 1.5 - 7 miles further up the valley,
& only 2 minutes walk from two local pubs. Places for 26 people at a cost of £17
each for the weekend. |
Adrian Jones
01462 484920
|
| Oct 31 Tues |
Members Slide show evening - the Backhouse Room,
116 Handside
Lane, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6SY (Its less than a mile from the Sun Inn).
Open evening of members slides and talks from 8:30. So bring your slides, or jpeg Photos on
CD / memory stick.
|
Kevin
Blissett
07720 598191 |
| Nov 7 Tues |
Committee Meeting at the Long & Short
Arm, Lemsford,
8.30 pm |
Geoff Deans |
| Nov 10-12 |
Bangers & Mash, Herts Snowdonia Centre,
Nant Gwynant, Nth. Wales, 34 places, Grid ref SH
626511, £27
for weekend including accommodation, fireworks and bangers & mash
cooked and served up to you by the committee!
Possible extra places in Bryn Dinas
bunkhouse, but make your own arrangements. Campsite at nearby
Williams Farm (1/2 mile past the centre) or local YHA (if open).
Dinner and fireworks only £7/person |
Caroline Cook
07740-985796 |
| Nov 17 Fri |
A pub treasure hunt around the St Albans area on Friday 17th November |
Kevin
Blissett |
| Dec 8-10 |
Xmas party weekend – Venue Thorpe Farm,
Hathersage, Derbyshire. Located 2 miles from Stanage Edge and 1-2 miles from
Hathersage. Grid Ref: SK222822.
See www.thorpe-bunk.co.uk
for further details. 40 places. Xmas dinner at the Little John
Inn in Hathersage. Post code S32
1AD. £35 for three course dinner with wine and accommodation for the weekend.
Dinner only £17/person. |
Caroline Cook
07740-985796 |
| Dec 15 Fri |
Curry Christmas dinner/buffet evening on Friday 15th December |
Kevin
Blissett |
| Dec 27 06 - Jan 02 07 |
Post
Xmas / New Year trip to Culdees
Bunk House, Boreland Farm, Fearnan, nr Aberfeldy,
Perthshire, PH15
2PG, Loch
Tay area, Scotland.
16 places.
Handy for Ben Lawers, Schehallion etc. 7 nights from 27
Dec 2006 - 2 Jan 2007 inclusive. Usual format, bring ice axes,
crampons and so on for winter walking/ mountaineering days out &
maybe a night out in the hills in a bothy or tent. Under two
hours drive from Glasgow airport and just a few hours drive further
than Lakes. |
Geoff Deans
01727-810032 |
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| Date |
Location |
Organiser.............. |
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| Jan 18 |
Committee Meeting at the Long & Short Arm, Lemsford,
8.30 pm |
Ann Peden |
| Jan 28-30 |
Climbing, walking & biking weekend at Thorpe Farm,
Hathersage, Derbyshire. Located on a family run dairy/mixed farm, staying in the Old
Shippon and the Byre bunkhouses. Located 2 miles Stanage Edge and 1-2 miles from
Hathersage with a selection of local pubs!. Grid Ref: SK 223 824. £20 for weekend. 29
Places www.thorpe-bunk.co.uk
for further details |
Caroline Cook
07740-985796 |
| Feb 5-12 |
HMC Skiing week organised by Gary Bebb, to a Gite in Villard Reculas, France, near Alpe d'Huez. Contact Gary
- An excellent weeks skiing in
Alpe d'Huez |
Gary Bebb
01920-462437 |
| Feb 11-13 |
Herts Snowdonia Centre, Nant Gwynant, Nth. Wales, 34 places,
Grid ref SH
626511, £18 for weekend. There may be extra places in Bryn Dinas bunkhouse, but make
your own arrangements. Campsite at nearby Williams Farm (1/2
mile past the centre) |
Caroline Cook
07740-985796 |
| Mar 4-6 |
Annual Dinner at the Craig-Y-Nos Castle
(www.craigynoscastle.com ), SA9
1GL, in a stunning location in the Brecon Beacons National Park,
South Wales, grid ref SN839155. £20 for dinner & disco plus £20 per
night bed & breakfast in bunk house in castle, so £60 all in for the
weekend. Double rooms available in old nurses block at £27.50
B&B per night. 54 places available. Discount for long standing HMC members
available so please speak to Caroline re cost.- An excellent
dinner, good disco & lots of cold snowy walking on Saturday &
Sunday. No ghosts spotted |
Ann Peden
01727-838889
Caroline Cook
07740-985796
|
| Mar 8 Tues |
Committee Meeting at the Long & Short Arm, Lemsford,
8.30 pm |
Ann Peden |
| Mar 15 tbc Tues |
Members Slide evening 8.30pm at the Long
& Short Arm pub (date tbc) Lemsford, AL8 7TN (opposite-ish the Sun Inn).
Bring your slides or jpeg Photos on CD. - An excellent
evening with lots of photos shown, mail on CD jpegs - seems the way to
go. The comment was - we should have more slide shows. |
Marion Ford
01462 621206 |
Mar 24-28
Easter |
Easter weekend in a cottage in the Coppermines Valley in
the Lake District, close to Conniston Village. Grid Ref: SD
289986. The cottage is located to the right of the YHA at the head of the
valley,. £6 per night, 16 places. |
Caroline Cook
07740-985796 |
| April 12 Tues |
2005 AGM. 8pm at the Long
& Short Arm pub, Lemsford, AL8 7TN (opposite-ish the Sun Inn).
Standing down are Geoff Dean, Bill Marsh, Ian Gibbon & Stepan
Ptacek. Minutes
of 2004 AGM. - Geoff
Deans & Bill Marsh re-elected. Marion Ford moved to
Treasurer, Leigh Singleton to Indoor meets & Adrian Jones to
Climbing Rep |
Geoff Deans
01727-810032 |
| Apr 15-17 |
Hill Top Farm Barn in Malham, North Yorks. Situated in
perfect climbing & walking country and no doubt mountain biking too! Close to the
Pennine Way, Malham Cove, Malham Tarn and Gordale Scar. Grid Ref: SD
899631. £14 for weekend. The barn sleeps 32 with fab views across
Malhamdale, and close access to local pubs and restaurants, but with a large dining area.
For further details see www.malhamdale.com
- A good weekend, with
27 members attending. Some climbing, walking &
Cycling. Cold on Sat, with snow on the tops above 1500ft.
Warmer on Sunday. |
Caroline Cook
07740-985796
redcoat
Adrian Jones
07867 660787 |
| Apr 19 Tues |
Planning meeting at Sun Inn, 8.30pm. for Mountain Biking
Coast to Coast. Biking from St Bees, Cumbria on the west coast to Robin Hoods Bay, North
Yorkshire on the east coast. Plans include Transport to start, baggage movement per day,
route profiles (up, down & distance). Costs & date deposits due.
Later the same evening, meet with Chris Cook to discuss the La Grave
trip. |
Alex Pender
07981-896515
Phil Whitehurst
01438-360585 |
| Apr 26 Tues |
Committee Meeting at the Long & Short Arm, Lemsford,
8.30 pm |
Ann Peden |
Apr 29 –
May 2 |
Early May b/hol. Inchree Hostel – located in
the heart of the Scottish highlands, between Ben Nevis and the Glen Coe Mountains.
Situated 7 miles south of Fort William & 5 miles north of Glencoe in Onich Village.
Grid Ref: NN
024633. 14 places booked over
the 3 day weekend. Cost per night £12. Local bar and restaurant on site and group dinners
can be arranged, or self catering on site. - An
excellent meet with good weather and lots of members attending, most
flying to Glasgow & hiring cars. Lots of long walks
achieved, including a snowy Ben Nevis. |
Caroline Cook
07740-985796 |
| May 6-8 |
Learn how to build a Dry Stone Wall in the Cotswolds - Training
weekend. Following on from the Cotswold Dry Stonewall AONS Partnership,
for whom we did the survey last year. Camp at Folly Farm, Map
Ref. SP123206 (see www.cotswoldcamping.net)
2.5 miles from Bourton on the
Water - along A436 on left, tel 01451
820285. Camp in Rally Field & ask for Charlie. Single tents £6.50 for the
backpackers rate. £20 for the course.
- A good weekend, with
9 members attending. Cold weather but a dry stone wall (Eddies
wall) of 9 courses, 3 metres long, was built from scratch under
the watchful eye of James Bent. |
Eddie
Cornell
01582-629494 |
| May 27-30 |
Late May b/hol, Sea cliff climbing in
South Pembroke, camping at the Castle
Farm Caravan Site in Angle, Pembroke, SA71
5AR. Pembrokeshire offers fantastic sea
cliff climbing and enjoyable coastal walks.
The campsite costs £2.50 per head/night and you will need some
10p pieces for the shower. There
are two pubs nearby and also a café.
As you drive into Angle head right at the church.
You should then be able to spot the camp site.
Look out for HMC cars.
|
Pete
Durkin |
| June 10-12 |
Climbing,
Walking & Biking in Derbyshire.
Camp at Windy Harbour Farm Hotel, Woodhead Road, Glossop,
Derbyshire, SK13 7QE, tel. 01457 853107, Grid ref SK037963, see www.peakdistrict-hotel.co.uk
There's allegedly some kind of bar on site. Apparently they
only have one loo at present, but at a bargain rate of £2.50 pppn. -
A cold & damp weekend, with
Llamas and a sheep called Eric. |
Adrian Jones
01462 484920 |
| June 14 Tues |
Committee Meeting at the Long & Short Arm, Lemsford,
8.30 pm |
Ann Peden |
| June 17-19 |
Herts Snowdonia Centre, Nant Gwynant, Nth. Wales, 34 places,
Grid ref SH
626511, £18 for weekend. There may be extra places in Bryn Dinas bunkhouse, but make
your own arrangements. Campsite at nearby Williams Farm (1/2
mile past the centre) - A good weekend, with
lots of sun, and a BBQ on Sat night |
Caroline Cook
07740-985796 |
| June 24-27 |
La
Passportes du Soleil VTT 2005. Mountain Biking- 25 & 26 June
05, in the Portes
Du Soliel, a large ski area north of Chamonix,
straddling France and Switzerland, with easy access from Geneva
airport. |
Chris
Cook 01582 462294 |
| June 25-26 |
Family BBQ at Phasells
Wood Scout Camp climbing wall, Abbots Langley, Sth Herts. Climb Sat/Sun,
BBQ Sat night, Camp Sat night. Bring your own BBQ Food, Drink, Tent & Sleeping
bag. Bring & buy?. - A
rather cold & wet weekend |
Ann Peden
01727-838889
Alex Pender |
| July 1-17 |
Czech trip. 1/7/05 to 17/7/05 –
Stephan can organise accommodation and a guide for
those who are interested.
Contact Stepan
for more info. |
Stepan Ptacek
01582-404461 |
| July 1-3 |
Weekend in Somerset staying at
Base
Lodge, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 8BS.
Recognised as the start of the Southwest Coast Path with easy access to both Exmoor and the Quantocks. Ideal for walking, mountain biking,
water sports, and sunbathing. The Hostel sleeps 25 and has secure cycle storage.
Cost of the weekend is £20 / person. Bike hire is available from the Hostel £15-25 depending on
type. See
Alex for more details.-
A good biking weekend |
Alex Pender
07981-896515
|
| July 15-17 |
Swanage & Portland - For bolted and traditional limestone sea cliff climbing, plus
cliff walking & mountain biking. Camp at Toms Field Camping Site,
Toms Field Road, Langton Matravers, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 3HN.
Cost £8 per night for a 2 person tent, car, and 2 people.
Directions - Leave the A35 onto the A351 or A352 and proceed for 11 miles. Turn right onto Haycrafts Lane
and after about a mile turn left onto the B3069 and after approx. 1 mile
turn right onto Toms Field Road. - A
scorchio weekend |
Phil
Whitehurst
01438-360585 |
| July 19 Tues |
EGM - The committee will be
calling an Extra-ordinary General Meeting on Tuesday 19th July 2005 at 8.30pm,
to discuss and gain approval of the 2004-05
accounts which were not signed off at the last AGM. A
30% quorum is needed for approval of the accounts. If you cannot
attend please email Ann Peden with your approval, or
otherwise. The Committee would like to pass on their
sincere thanks to Jane Whitrow for Auditing the accounts, with Marion
Ford's assistance. - The
accounts were accepted by the EGM. A proposal was made to move
the HMC accounting year from April to March, to be Jan to Dec, to
match the membership year. This will require changes to the HMC
Constitution at the 2006 AGM, for implementation in 2007. |
Ann Peden
01727-838889
Marion Ford
01462 621206
|
July 23 -
Aug 6 |
La
Grave in the Ecrin
Mountains, French Alps, for one or two weeks. Either 6 person Chalet
accommodation (with a central Club House with sauna, Jacuzzi and fitness room)
or camping at le-gravelotte
in La
Grave. There is very easy access by car (<2 hours) to the main western valley of La Berarde
(Barre des
Ecrins (4102m)) or to the eastern valley of Ailefroide (Barre des Ecrins
(4102m) and Mount Pelvoux (3943m)).
See www.mapsworldwide.com/maps_12792.htm
for details of the Tour of the Oisans: GR54. Also white water rafting,
mountain biking & the Via
Ferattas - Good weather
with lots of walking & climbing |
Chris
Cook
01582 462294 |
| Aug 9 Tues |
Committee Meeting at the Long & Short Arm, Lemsford,
8.30 pm |
Ann Peden |
| Aug 12-14 |
Welsh
Marches - Mountain Biking,
walking & climbing,. Stay at Dolgoch YHA Bunkhouse, Tregaron, Ceredigion, SY25 6NR
/ SN806561. 10
places. £20 for weekend (£26 for non YHA members). Visit Tywi Forest , Strata Florida Abbey and surrounds. -
Wet Wet Wet, with lots of stream crossings |
Phil
Whitehurst
01438-360585 |
Aug 26-29
bank hol |
Plas
Isa in Dollgellau,
Mid Wales. Plas Isa is a 16th century town house, grade
II listed building, with accommodation for 24 people and lockable room
for bikes. It is in the centre of Dollgellau near the Ship Hotel.
Dollgellau is handy for Coed-y-Brenin forest park (biking),
Cader Idris (walking & climbing), the Rhinogs & Barmouth
(sunbathing)
Costs: £38 per person for the weekend (3 nights
accommodation).
See organisers for more details. - Good
weather - sunny with lots of walking & biking |
Ann Peden
01727-838889
Pete Ambrose
|
| Sept 3-11 |
Coast
2 Coast Mountain
Biking . Phil & Alex will be biking from St Bees,
Cumbria on the west coast
to Robin Hoods Bay, North Yorkshire on the east coast.
A route of 210 miles with a suitable mix of off road and quiet
lanes, the plan is to complete the ride in 6 days.
The route will pass through 3 National Parks - Lake District,
Yorkshire Dales, and the North York Moors. We
will be staying in a mix of Youth Hostels, B&Bs, and bunkhouses
with the over night luggage being transported each day. Contact Alex /
Phil for itinerary.
- the logistics were interesting,
some walking was done, but everyone made it. Weather OK. |
Alex Pender
07981-896515
Phil Whitehurst
01438-360585 |
| Sept 16-18 |
George
Starkey / Swiss Alpine hut, Patterdale, Lakes, 20 places, grid ref: NY
396160. The hut has been renovated so price may increase slightly
from current price of £6/night. There is camping nearby in Patterdale,
and a selection of pubs to choose from up the road. -
Mixed weather - sun & rain with cold winds on the tops. Lots of walking,
especially up Helvellyn, Dollywaggon, Grisedale, Deepdale, etc. Excellent hut with
hot fire. |
Caroline Cook
07740-985796 |
| Sept 27 Tues |
Committee Meeting at the Long & Short Arm, Lemsford,
8.30 pm |
Ann Peden |
Sept 30 -
Oct 2 |
Base
Lodge, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 8BS.
Ideal for the Quantocks, for walking, mountain biking,
water sports, and climbing (Baggy Point is 1 hour away). 10
places booked. Cost of the weekend £27 / person. The Hostel
has secure cycle storage. Bike hire available from the Hostel £15-25 depending on
type. See
Alex for more details. |
Alex Pender
07981-896515 |
| Oct 21-23 |
Yorkshire Dales - Old School House bunkhouse,
Chapel-Le-Dale, LA6
3AR, 4 miles from
Ingleton in the Yorkshire Dales limestone country on the B6255, between Ingleborough and
Whernside. Situated near the 3 peaks with many more footpaths.
Climbing at Twistleton Scar (with farmers permission) and further afield at Malham Cove.
Places for 30 people at a cost of £20 for 2 nights. Local pub within 200yds.
See www.oldschoolbunkhouse.co.uk
& Caroline for further details. -
Most people walked up Whernside on the Saturday & got wet &
cold in the mist & drizzle. 3 people went biking & one
members property was 'borrowed' without asking, returned later, wet
& muddy. |
Caroline Cook
07740-985796
Adrian Jones
01462 484920
|
| Nov 1 Tues |
Committee Meeting for B&M at the Long & Short Arm, Lemsford,
8.30 pm |
Ann Peden |
| Nov 4-6 |
Bangers & Mash, Herts Snowdonia Centre,
Nant Gwynant, Nth. Wales, 34 places, Grid ref SH
626511, | |
