Marylebone Mountaineering Club
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August 2003
Dartmoor Meet Report Next Meet Pub Nights Social Beta

Yorkshire: 22nd - 25th August

Grid ref.: SD 984607
Organiser: Matthew Fennelow
(e) Matthew.Fennelow@uk.kline.com
(m) 07810 448474

In the heart of the Yorkshire dales with Malham, Gordale and Kilnsey close by this is a great location for limestone climbing, walking and cycling. Or if its gritstone you want then Almscliffe and Brimham should be on your list.
Camping at Threaplands House Fam Campsite, Cracoe. Contact Matthew preferable by email, or on his mobile in the evening.

Windmill, Clapham: Wednesday 20th August

Situated on Clapham Common midway between Clapham South and Clapham Common tubes. Meet from 7-30. Contact Kate Gerard (m) 0781 0524 547.

Horniman, London Bridge: Wed 10th Sept

To be found in Hay's Galleria, Counter Street, SE1. Contact Kate Gerard as above

Nell of Old Drury: Wed 15th October

The club's AGM.

Marvin Royce

It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Marvin Royce, who died on Saturday 9th August from injuries sustained after falling from a route in Pembrokeshire. Marvin had been a member of the MMC for several years and was the club’s Meets Secretary. He will be greatly missed by all those who knew him.


Pub Nights

If you are a prospective member then this is your chance to meet the Club. See Pub Nights for upcoming venues.

IDEAS!

Kate Gerard is the social secretary, so if you have any exciting ideas for outings, expeditions, or just plain old-fashioned get-togethers, let Kate know on (m) 0781 0524 547 or social@themmc.org.uk

Monday Night Jazz

Steve Melvin plays with a band every Monday at the Three Stags Pub in Kennington Road, nearest tube Lambeth North. This is an informal "jamming session" and a number of members have been meeting on a Monday to support Steve, enjoy the atmosphere and to catch up with fellow club members. If you'd like to attend, email Steve on steve.melvin@virgin.net or contact Kate Gerard, details below.

Club Library

The club has an ever expanding collection of books for use by members. These include climbing and walking guides, as well as guides to first aid, navigation, mountain weather etc. For a complete list check out the club's website at www.themmc.org.uk.

Marylebone Mountaineering Club Online

We are always on the lookout for new content, so if you have any ideas, copy or good photos send them to: webmaster@themmc.org.uk.

Baby of the Month

Congratulations and best wishes to Natasha Hanscombe and John Nolan on the birth of their son, Xavier on 28th July.

Copy

Deadline for copy for the next newsletter is 1st September. Please send all copy to Andy Etheridge at newsletter@themmc.org.uk or (h) 01252 835770.