It has been just over a fortnight since Pete and I returned back from a week of snowboarding in Arinsal, Andorra. What a brilliant time we had! Our dalliance with the ‘dark side’ started about 18 months ago when we
Farewell Bryn Golau!
As most of you are aware, after much debate and heart searching by club members, it was decided at our AGM in October 2018 not to renew our long-expired lease for Bryn Golau, our club cottage. So it was with
Festive Curry 20th December 2018.
Our final social gathering for 2018 took place on Thursday 20th December for what has become the SMC’s traditional pre- Christmas get together. There was an excellent turn out of members and their partners, and a fair showing of Christmas
Meet with the MAM at Ogwen Valley November 2018
Throughout 2018 committee members Ian W and Mark H liaised with several local climbing clubs to explore the possibilities of joint club ventures. These discussions resulted in SMC and the MAM joining forces for a joint meet to the fabulous
What the Worcester Crew got up to at the MAM/SMC Meet November 2018
Attending the Snowdonia MAM meet in November 2018 were four members of Worcester Climbing Club. Ian, John and Dave are also members of MAM and Dawn is currently a prospective member. It was great to meet them and spend time
Banff Mountain Film Festival March 9th 2019
Now’s your chance! To book your tickets for Banff Mountain Film Festival March 9th 2019 at Birmingham Town Hall, Victoria Square, Birmingham, West Midlands, B3 3DQ. Experience the adrenaline packed footage from the travels of some of today’s most amazing
SMC Dance the Night Away at 60th Anniversary Party
Our much anticipated 60th Anniversary Party took place on Saturday 29th September 2018 at West Warwickshire Sports Club, Solihull. The event was well attended with eighty partygoers enjoying a fabulous evening of entertainment and good company. Present on the night
60th Anniversary Trip to The Ecrins 18th August – 8th September 2018
The highlight of our 2018 Meets Calendar and perhaps the boldest part of our Diamond Jubilee celebrations was SMC’s three week Alpine trip to the Ecrins in the Summer of 2018. This area of the French Alps was selected by
BMC Midlands Area Meeting & AGM Agenda
The next BMC Area meeting and the Midlands area AGM will be held at the Old Edwardians Sports Club in Streetsbrook Road, Solihull (B90 3PE) this coming Wednesday 21st November. Remember the start time for this meeting is a little
Didn’t We Have a Lovely Time the Day We Went to Barmouth!
Much fun was had by all at our recent meet at Bryn Gollau Cottage in Dinas Mawddwy during the weekend of 26th – 28th October 2018. Activities included a walk from Dolgellau to Barmouth plus white water rafting, though not