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a r r iv in g at Cairngorm Lodge youth hostel via the road from Aviemore for the May Day Bank Holiday, 27 members of Clitheroe Mountaineering Club were as­ tounded by the vista of snow-cov­ ered peaks above the shimmering


ty headed upwards to the start of the Fiacaill Ridge on Cairn Lochan, a nar­ row rock arete whose ascent involves easy scrambling in summer, but can be more difficult in windy conditions.


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.. After equipping themselves ivith crampons and ice-axes, members climbed large boulders and steep, snow-filled ramps to the summit caim of Cairn Lochan. A long, undulating walk over crisp.


group headed up to the car park in Coire Cas, the starting point of the Cam Gorm mountain radway, at 8-30 on’Saturday morning to find attend­ ants guiding car loads of skiers and snowboarders into available spaces. Leaving the crowds behind, the par­


waters of Loch Morlich. The surprises continued as one


punnuts of Cam na Criche and Braer- jach, where a long descent led back into the Lairig Ghni for a punishing climb back to die Chalamain Gap and home after eleven-and-a-half hours of , strenuous activity.


; During the extended weekend


members.enjoyed other notable as­ cents, including the munros Bynack Mor and Beinn Mheadhoin via the- Ryvoan Pass, the round of Meall a’Bhuachaille, Creagan Gorm and Craiggowrie from the Ryvoan Bothy, Braeriach via-Gleann Einich, the


hatched to climb one of the Cairn­ gorm gems, the north-east ridge of Angel’s Peak; Some cunning route­ finding was called for and crampons and ice axes were needed again, but hard climbing was rewarded with stunmng views of the adjoining peaks Caim Toul and Braeriach. i . The_ route took members over the


deep snow brought them to the sum- nut of Ben Macdui, Scotland’s second highest mountain, and the return to Coire Cas via Lurcher’s Gully. On Sunday an ambitious plan was


be obtained from Nick Millward on 01200441346.


tnid-week walk in the Amside area on Thursday June 7th; a weekend at the. Chamois mountaineering centre be-, tween Beddgelert and Llanberis from June 15th to 17th; a pub walk and get- together at Downham on Thursday June 21st; a day meet in Borrowdale for fell walking and rock climbing on Sunday June 24th; and weekly evening rock climbing sessions throughout the summer, weather permitting. • Further details of all these can


warmly thanked for organising such a successful event and Gail Roe for pro­ viding a delicious array of curries for Saturday evening’s dinner, together vrith a long list of members who pro­ vided mouth-watering desserts. The club’s future events include a


Feshie had to practise impromptu riv­ er crossing due to a bridge on the map having been swept away. Club chairman Ian Grace was


Munros of Glen Feshie, Caim Gorm and Caim Toul. A large party exploring Upper Glen


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SUMMIT: Clitheroe Mountaineering Club members Ian Grace, Gail Roe and Godfrey Metcalfe on the snow-covered summit of Ben Macdui.


Camera club put focus was on competition ‘failures’


“■BRING alone vour comnetitinn failures” was the onusual invitation.


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benefit from discussion and advice about what might improve them, but


to members of Ribblesdale Camera Club. The idea was that everyone might


die invitation was perhaps fortunately interpreted differently by many ihem-


teenage girls waiting for a train was criticised by an external judge for hav­


bers, who showed some of their suc­ cesses and how they were produced from the original images. Others showed a series of pictures taken around the same time'and location and an interesting discussion arose. One picture by Jeff Cowling of two


hprc wtin


ing a large expanse of blank brick wall and half a poster. He wanted these things cropped out to give a concen­ tration on the girls and more impact to the picture.


would give the picture more punch and concentrate the eye on the main subject. Others wanted little or no


Some agreed that the cropping


some judges are too keen on their own ideas and they often miss the point, so


cropping, saying that the blank wall gave a feeling of space and was es­ sential for telling the story of the girls waiting for a train on a bleak station.’ One member even felt that to crop tightly was intrusive. The general conclusion was that


members should not get discouraged. The club’s next meeting will be the


nings out with the camera around the local viUages. Check with the website


(www.ribbIesdalecameracIub.org.uk) for more details about the club.


annual dinner and presentation night. After that, the summer programme starts on May 22nd and Includes eve­


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PEOPLE in the Kibble Valley still nave time to nominate their sport-


1 ^ heroes and community champi- Nominations for the 2012 Kib­


ble Valley Sports and Community Awrds are open until Friday, June


g The awards will be presented at a littering ceremony at The Grand,


Chtheroe, on Friday, July 27th ^ Nominations can be made for:


Club oT the Year, Coach of the Year, Adult Volunteer of the Year


Young .Volunteer of the Year and School of the. Year. There are also special for Kising Star and Lifetime Achievement awards:


been high and we are looking for­ ward to a fabulous ceremony on the


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Borough Council on 01200 425111 or visitrits website:. www;ribble


sent Kibble Valley at the Lanca­ shire Sports Awards in September. ..l .For more information on how nominate, phone Kibble Valley


Us part in this landmark year for British sport.” The winners will go on to repre­


nomination and we are asking as many people, clubs and organisa­ tions as possible to make nomina­ tions, so that Kibble Valley can play


opening night of the Olympics. ‘“There is still, time to make a


week out, to support local clubs and facihties. • ““Interest in this year’s awards has


young and old, who perform at the highest level of local sport or dedi­ cate their time tirelessly, week in


ough Council’s head of cultural and leisure services, said: ““The awards are a fantastic opportunity for com­ munity sports clubs, coaches and volunteers to get the recognition th^.'deserve for their hard work and commitment. . ““They pay tribute to residents,


’ Chris Hughes, Kibble Valley Bor­ byFaizaAfeaal


A CLITffiROE man is putting his best foot forward and raising money to help keep the memory alive of a friend’s son. ' Father-of-two Chris Cox is ready to lace up liis


mnning shoes and complete a half-marathon for the chanty Every Action Has Consequences.


Chns is running in memory of his friend’s .son,


Adam Rogers (24), who was tragically killed ivliile tiying to prevent a fight.


up a charity in their beloved son’s memoiy aimed at educating young people about the futility ol vio­ lence on the streets. The couple have recently appeared on televi-


Adam’s brave parents, Pat and Dave, have set


sion programmes “Daybreak”, “This Morning-’, Northwest Tonight” and BBC Breakfast, byino to


raise awareness and promote the charity’s woi k. Chris, who works as the director of higher edu­ cation at St Mary’s College, Blackburn, will take


part in the FrecWeton half-marathon - the oldest event of its kind in the UK- on Sunday June 17th


and IS looking forward to the challenge. He said': “I chose this charity because it is close


to my heart, as I work with young peoplc- Adam s mother, Pat, is my colleague and we


were all.devastated to hear what happened to Adam. By raising money for Every Action Has Consequences I want to raise awareness of the chanty and keep Adam’s memoiy alive.” Chris is no stranger to running and fund-raising


tor good causes. Last year he took part in a 10k rim in aid of Clitheroe’s Trinity Development Fund. Looking ahead, Chris has his sights set on the


London Marathon;,He said: “I am going to turn 40 next year and need a goal to aim for. I might even consider running the London Marathon!” - • Anyone vrishing to support Chris can do so by logging onto wvvw.justgiving.com/Ghris-Cox6 -


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