Marylebone Mountaineering Club
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Oct 2003
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North Wales: 24th - 26th October

Grid ref.: SH 583625
Organiser: Anirban "AG" Gupta
(e) anirban.gupta@marks-and-spencer.com
(m) 079408 31219

We have 16 places booked at Cefn Goch, Deiniolen near Llanberis. Cost is £5pppn. Needless to say, North Wales is a great venue and always popular. Contact AG to book a place.

Nell of Old Drury: Wed 15th October

In Catherine Street, Covent Garden. The MMC’s AGM and a free drink for every member. Contact Kate Gerard (m) 0781 0524 547.

Mulberry Bush: Wednesday 12th Nov

Located at 89 Upper Ground SE1, nearest Tube is Waterloo. Contact Kate Gerard as above.

This will take place on Wednesday 15th October at the Nell of Old Drury pub in Catherine Street, Covent Garden. This is a good opportunity for members to raise any issues they have with the club and to comment on the club happenings of the previous year.

In addition, the new committee will be voted in. If you would like to be considered for a post then please contact John Bradshaw johnb@moxley.co.uk.

The positions are as follows: Chair, Vice-chair, Treasurer, Newsletter, Secretary, Information Officer, Membership, Meets Secretary and Meets Secretary’s Assistant.

A free drink will be offered to all members who attend. Meet from 7:30. The AGM will start at 8pm. The agenda will be as follows:

  1. Apologies
  2. Minutes of previous meeting
  3. Amendment to the constitution:
    The requirement for a "Social Secretary" shall be replaced by a "Membership Secretary", and "Chairman" changed to "Chair". Therefore Paragraph 4.1, second sentence becomes: "The Committee shall consist of: Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, Membership Secretary, Meets Secretary, Newsletter Editor, and up to two other members."
  4. Matters arising
  5. Treasurer's report
  6. Meet Secretary's report
  7. Membership report
  8. Social Secretary's report
  9. Information Officer's report
  10. AOB
  11. Election of New Committee

Pub Nights

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

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.

Fireworks Extravaganza: Sat 8th November

The MMC’s annual fireworks party will be held at John Bradshaw’s house at 132 Thornlaw Road, West Norwood, SE27, from 7.30. Please note that fireworks will commence at 8.30 sharp! In order to avoid traumatising John and Catharine’s baby, please err on the side of visual appeal rather than sonic impact when choosing your fireworks. As with so many things, size matters. One big un is much better than lots of tiddlers. Please RSVP to John or Catharine.

Subscriptions Now Overdue!

Your annual subscription to the Marylebone Mountaineering Club is now due. Benefits include Third Party Insurance, affiliated BMC membership, discounts available at various gear emporiums. And of course lots of great meets to attend around the UK. Please send a cheque for £12 to Kate Gerard.

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 library.

members@MaryleboneMountaineeringClub

You can now send an email to everyone in the MMC by sending to "mmc@f2s.com".

Lectures

Need the lowdown on how to prepare for the mountains this winter? Want to know what skills you need to acquire in order to operate safely and enjoyably in a winter environment? Or, do you just want to be inspired about winter mountaineering? Then get along to the BMC’s Winter Lecture on 4th November at University College. It starts at 6.45pm and costs £4/£6 for members/non-members. More details on the BMC website.

Marylebone Mountaineering Club Online

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