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Upcoming Meets, 13 October

Day Meets start again on 14 October. Contact Meet Coordinators if you want to attend.

Brecon Beacons Meet 24 - 25 October
This meet will be held at the Star Bunkhouse at Bwlch (directly opposite the New Inn). You need to take your own bedding. No breakfast is included. Evening meals will be booked at the New Inn.

Presidents meet 31 October - 2 November
This meet will be held at the George Starkey hut. There are 25 places available.


Latest News - 13 October


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Report and photos of the Via Ferrata Meet, based in Cortina

London Lecture Series - The next Lecture will be on Tuesday 4 November at 7.30pm, on Zoom only. The talk, Exploring Mulanje Mountain - adventures on Malawi's 'island in the sky' will be presented by Elsbeth Robson, a member.

This year is the 50th Anniversary of Boningtons 1975 SW face Everest expedition. Mike Parsons made all the packs, Karrimats and Whillans Box tents and insulated overboots. Cathy at Climbers Shop and Joe Brown, interviewed Mike a little while ago. You can listen on the link.

'Before and After Everest', an exhibition presenting pictures from TH Somervell started in London in August and moved to Grasmere in September until November.
In the 2023 Journal David Seddon wrote an article about Somervell, his favourite mountain artist.


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In early August six members enjoyed a weekend in Dartmoor, staying in Pricetown. Report and photos


There is an article on Swissinfo about the melting permafrost threatening mountain regions, including the Swiss Alps. It makes interesting reading on the future of many Alpine areas and huts.


Past news


Local support in the Lake District

We are a member of the Friends of the Lake District.

We support the Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team.
They are celebrating 60 years this year. The latest Newsletter updates recent events and news.

Patterdale Primary School - We donated money to the school to help fund their 'Forest School and Garden Club'. We are delighted that the school won awards in the Cumbria in Bloom Schools Competition.


Last Updated: 13 October 2025

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