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www.twitter.com/Team_BMC
Tremfest 16 - 17 May, Tremadog
Your annual chance to give back to Tremadog. There’s lots to do after this winter’s storms, including path clearance, boundary maintenance, route clearing and sensitive work to protect rare plants. Free beer and a super free prize draw for all who volunteer, plus a free climbing talk by a mystery guest.
www.thebmc.co.uk/tremfest-2014
WHAT’S ON Your guide to the essential events this spring ShAFF 4 - 6 Apr, The Showroom, Sheffi eld
Sheffi eld Adventure Film Festival returns, offering a weekend full of adventure fi lms hand-picked from around the world, plus talks and lectures from the outdoor adventure and climbing scene, and much more.
www.shaff.co.uk
BMC Portland Festival & AGM 25 - 27 Apr, The Height’s Hotel, Portland, Dorset
Help us celebrate our 70th anniversary. The AGM takes place on the Saturday morning. Why not make a weekend of it and enjoy the climbing and coastal walks that Portland has to offer? To book or request more information, including details about accommodation, contact
kate@thebmc.co.uk or 0161 438 3303.
www.thebmc.co.uk/agm2014
BMC Alpine Lectures 6 - 15 May, six venues nationwide
Tim Neill (British mountain guide) and Rob Greenwood (alpinist) return to give more alpine advice. Sponsored by Berghaus.
www.thebmc.co.uk/alpinelectures
BMC Climbing Movement Masterclasses
2 - 16 May, seven climbing walls nationwide
Looking to improve your rock climbing, indoors or out? Check out these BMC masterclasses run by top climber Naomi Buys and sponsored by Cotswold Outdoor.
www.thebmc.co.uk/masterclasses
Keswick Mountain Festival 15 - 18 May, Keswick
Full programme of activities, adventure challenges and inspirational speakers including Sir Ranulph Fiennes, Alan Hinkes, Terry Abraham, Chrissie Wellington, Joss Naylor and Keri-Anne Payne. New for 2014: camping and two nights of live music on Crow Park. There will be a hill-walking themed BMC event. Come say ‘hi’ to us on the BMC stand.
www.keswickmountainfestival.co.uk
WOW Festival
18 – 25 May, Wooler, Northumberland The fi rst WOW Festival (Wooler Outdoor
Week) is a family-friendly week of adventure,
activities and fi lms in the wonderful Cheviot Hills of Northumbria National Park. With an emphasis on getting kids enthused about the outdoors, activities include mountain biking, archery and zip wires, but there’s fi lm fodder for grown-ups too with fi lms like Project Wild Thing and Life of a Mountain.
www.wooleroutdoorweek.com Stanage Festival
28 - 29 Jun, Stanage, Peak District
A weekend of climbing and walking at the iconic Stanage Edge, as part of the BMC’s 70th anniversary celebrations. Camping available at North Lees campsite.
www.thebmc.co.uk/stanagefestival2014
Chamonix Mountain Festival 29 Jun – 6 Jul
The Chamonix Mountain Festival returns after a successful fi rst year in 2013. Expect climbing, speakers, fi lms and a gear fest. Organised by Chamonix-based mountaineers alongside festival partner Arc’teryx.
www.chamonixmountainfestival.com
North East Climbing & Walking Festival
11 - 13 Jul, Wooler, Northumberland
A heads-up on a summer gathering being organised by the BMC North East Area. Keep an eye out for details on the BMC North East Area Facebook page.
http://tiny.cc/BMCNE
Bristol Climbing Festival 26 - 27 Jul, Avon Gorge, Somerset
A big event to celebrate climbing in the Avon Gorge. We’ll be celebrating all the work done so far on the ACT funded ClimbBristol project to restore the crags of Avon Gorge.
www.thebmc.co.uk/bristolclimbingfestival
BMC Coaching Symposium 13 - 14 Sept, Plas y Brenin, North Wales
The BMC Coaching Symposium is back! Building on the success of the BMC talent work, this year’s event will focus on supporting talented young climbers as they grow and develop.
www.thebmc.co.uk/coachingsymposium For more events see
www.thebmc.co.uk/events 70 | 70TH ANNIVERSARY | FOR BRITISH CLIMBING AND WALKING SINCE 1944 “The BMC Youth
Climbing Series is going to be massive this year. I reckon we could hit over 800 competitors!”
Rob Adie, BMC Competitions Offi cer
Molly Thompson-Smith, competition climber
“The BMC has allowed me to pursue my dreams of testing myself against the best in the climbing world in some of the most beautiful places and locations on the globe. The organisation itself inspires both young and old and is so supportive in the way that it makes you feel special and appreciated.”
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