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Nov 2001
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The Next Meet

North York Moors & Annual Dinner:
23rd-25th November

Organiser: Ying Chang (h) 020 7243 5976
(m) 07802 709610
panda@topino.freeserve.co.uk

We will be based in Helmsley with plenty of walking, climbing, mountain biking and tea shop opportunities. Places are limited so please get your £10 for accommodation off to the organiser, Ying Chang, as soon as possible. Dinner, within walking distance this time, will cost £20 per head for a three-course meal. Menus will be sent out several days before the meet so that you can indicate your meal preferences. Also includes the annual Cliffhanger Award. Get hold of Ying for details.
Pub Nights

Queens Head, Brook Green: Wed 14th Nov

Always popular. From Hammersmith tube, walk up Shepherd’s Bush Road, turn right in to Brook Green and the pub is down on the right. Contact Zoë

Windmill, Clapham: Wed 12th Dec

South of the River for another trip to the Windmill on Clapham Common Southside, midway between Clapham Common and Clapham South tube stations. Contact Zoë as above

Bull & Mouth, West End: Wed 16th January

A new pub for us to investigate, at 31 Bloomsbury Way, London WC1. The nearest tube stations are Tottenham Court Road and Holborn. Contact Zoë as above.
Social Events

Pub Nights

If you are a prospective member then this is your chance to meet the Club. You will probably recognise us by our fleeces and a copy of this news letter lying around. See Pub Nights for upcoming venues.

Photo Competition: Sat 8th December

This year’s competition will be held at Jane Kilmartin’s place. You can enter up to 3 prints and slides in each of the six categories: UK Landscape, Overseas, Action, Humour, People and Open. Winners of the best print and slide get a year’s free membership! Arrive around 7pm, bring drink, some grub please and your photos. RSVP to Jane.

Christmas Dinner: Sat 12th January

A date for your diaries. This will take place in a mysterious location in London. Details to be confirmed next newsletter.

IDEAS!

Edmund Marler is the new social secretary, so if you have any exciting ideas for outings, expeditions, or just plain old-fashioned get-togethers, let Edmund know.
The Beta

It’s Winter!
OK, so you knew that already. But don’t forget that winter conditions in the mountains can make life really uncomfortable, not to mention life threatening, if you don't have the correct clothing and gear.

As a minimum you should have the following:

  • a wind and waterproof jacket
  • warm clothing (multi-layers are best, synthetic and wool fabrics are better than cotton) including a hat
  • map and compass (and know how to use them)
  • torch
  • survival bag (plastic bag large enough to lie in)
  • food AND water
  • you may need crampons and an ice axe depending on conditions
You should also have a plan! Do you know where you are going? What are the alternatives if things turn nasty half way through? Are your companions also properly prepared?
If you're unsure of what you should be wearing and carrying, please talk to a current MMC member for advice before you come on a meet.

More detailed advice can be found here.

Discounts
Don’t forget that all club members are entitled to contract rate discounts at any Cotswold Camping shop. All you need is the contract number that is printed on your membership card.

Copy
Deadline for copy for the next newsletter is 3 December. Please send all copy to Clare Attenborough