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South West: 25 Mar, 7pm, The Nova Scotia, Bristol
Peak: 5 Apr, 7.30pm, The Maynard, Grindleford
Want to have your say on local and national climbing and walking issues, or how the BMC is run? Then come to a BMC area meeting. There are 11 local areas (eight in England, three in Wales) and each area meets about four times a year. The next meetings are:
Lakes: 7 Jul, BBQ at 6.45pm, meeting at 7.30pm, Grange Old School Hut, Borrowdale
London & SE: 8 Jul, 7pm, The Devereux, London
For more area meetings see
www.thebmc.co.uk/upcoming-bmc-area-meetings
“Look out for the BMC at the major outdoor events this year. We’ll be at Keswick Mountain Festival, Cliffhanger, the new Snowdonia Festival and Kendal Mountain Festival. All with great deals for members and fantastic offers for non-members.”
Alex Messenger, Head of Marketing, BMC
WHAT’S ON
Your guide to the essential events this spring.
YatFest 2017 1-2 Apr, Symonds Yat, Herefordshire
Help give back some much-needed TLC to this fantastic venue. Volunteer, climb and celebrate the crags at Symonds Yat East. Freebies from sponsors, free workshops from local climbing coaches, and free fun! So don’t forget your climbing gear and helmets. For more info, search for YatFest 2017 on Facebook.
Join us at the BMC AGM weekend 2017
21-23 Apr, Plas y Brenin, Capel Curig, Wales ALL IN THE NUMBERS: 2,512 Photos were posted with
#MAKEWINTERCOUNT for our competition. Congrats to Jessica Scriven for winning the awesome trip out with British mountaineer Andy Cave.
It’s the crucial event for all outdoor enthusiasts. Find out about current work we’re doing, share ideas for the future, and of course make the most of the fantastic mountains of North Wales. Book your accommodation and food via the BMC. The actual AGM takes place on Saturday 22 April.
www.thebmc.co.uk/agm2017
Training your Novice Club Members weekend
6 May, Plas y Brenin, Capel Curig, Wales
Costing only £60 for the weekend, this popular training event is aimed at experienced members of clubs who wish to help develop the skills of novice members in the outdoors. Mostly consisting of practical sessions with a little theory, this course provides ideas and information to safely deliver a fantastic experience for the new members of your club.
www.thebmc.co.uk/novice-member-training
Pinnacle Club Open Meet 12-14 May, Bob Downes Hut, Froggatt
The Pinnacle Club is a UK-based club of women climbers. At open meets, prospective members get introduced to the club, see how a meet works, and get to go climbing! You just have to be able to safely lead climbs at any level. The Peak District is home to some of the UK’s most classic gritstone crags. So, what are you waiting for… sign up now!
www.pinnacleclub.co.uk
BMC First Aid and Mountain Medicine weekend
3-4 Jun, Hathersage, Peak District
Suitable for punters and pros alike, get learning on this weekend of mountain first aid. Day one covers UK crag and mountain first aid; day two tackles high altitude medicine. Visit the website for the full workshop list. CPD points available. £65 for one day / £100 for both days.
www.thebmc.co.uk/mountain-first-aid-course
Keswick Mountain Festival 8-11 Jun, Keswick
Don’t miss this action-packed four-day festival celebrating the Lake District. The BMC tipi returns again this year to host another cast of inspirational guest speakers, fun family-friendly activities, and awesome workshops, all in association with our good friends from Lowe Alpine, Mountain Training, and the Mountain Heritage Trust.
www.keswickmountainfestival.co.uk R Keswick Mountain Festival 2016. 76 | CLIMB. WALK. JOIN. For more events see
www.thebmc.co.uk/events
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