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March 2002
Lake District Meet Report Next Meet Pub Nights Social Beta

Scotland: 28th March - 1st April

Organiser: Edmund Marler
m) 07754 125578 (text message preferred!).
edmund.marler@fco.gov.uk and
edmarler@hotmail.com

We'll be heading off to Farr Cottage, Corpach, Fort William. The cost is £44 per person for the 4 nights.
In order to secure your place on a meet, please send a cheque to the meet organiser, made out to the MMC, BEFORE the meet. Priority will be given to members who have paid upfront.

Frostbite Night: Friday 15th March

Catherine Hartley, our very own polar explorer, is holding a slide show of her expedition to the North Pole at the Bread & Roses Pub, Clapham Manor Street on the 15th March, 7:30 for 8pm. All proceeds will be going to charity.

Tabard, Turnham Green: Wed 20th March

Turn right out of Turnham Green tube, the pub is on the right about 1 minute's walk. There is the possibility of a Thai meal afterwards in the Thai cafe/restaurant opposite the tube station if people do not eat in pub. Meet from 7:30. Contact Wendy Kewley (m) 07718 424524.

The George, Borough: Wed 10th April

This historic coaching inn is between London Bridge and Borough tubes. From London Bridge walk south down Borough High Street. The entrance to the pubs courtyard is on the left.

Bull and Mouth, London: Wed 15th May

A central location this time - 31 Bloomsbury Way, London WC1. The nearest tube stations are Tottenham Court Road and Holborn. Meet from 7:30.

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.

Party: Saturday 23rd March

Edmund is having a 007 flat-warming party - prize for the most imaginative outfit. Arrive from 7.30pm. For more details and to RSVP, please contact Edmund.

Go Karting: Sunday 7th April

For all those who have ever clung terrified to the passenger seat of an MMC vehicle, here's your chance to see if you can match your driver! Edmund is currently looking into the possibility of a Go Karting afternoon around London (M25?? - ed.) All those who would like to show off their driving skills (or lack thereof) please let him know so he can gauge the interest level.

Frostbite Night: 15th March

Our intrepid polar explorer is giving a slide show of her adventures so come along and support her. See front page for details.

Mountain Biking: Saturday 16th March

Tom Dixon is organising this months bike ride in Bracknell Forest.
More details.

IDEAS!

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

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New members this month

A big welcome to Gerald Habel, Lucy Patterson, Sarah Richardson, Hilary Davidson, Jill Baker and Andrew Tonkin.

The Committee

After many years of faithful service as membership secretary, Zoe Maughan-Taylor has sadly had to step down. Our thanks go to her for all her hard work over the years. Wendy Kewley has kindly agreed to fill in as membership secretary until the AGM in November. E-mail membership@themmc.org.uk.

Proud Parents x 2

Jude and Dave have doubled their family with the birth of Erin (3.7kg). They chose the name because they are both Irish and both like Es.

Debbie’s and Dean’s contribution to the MMC youth division is, in line with current policy, also a girl and named Abigail.
Best wishes allround from the MMC.

Westway Climbing Wall

The new Westway climbing wall is now open. This is by far the biggest and best climbing wall in London. The MMC meet there most Tuesday evenings and Sunday mornings. Contact Andy Etheridge for more details.

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