Grid ref.: PH20 1AT Organiser: Catharine Hartley
(e) cath@sark.freeserve.co.uk
(h)020 8670 5226 (m) 07714 242 359

Craigower Lodge, Newtonmore, is situated in the heart of the Highlands. Easy access to the Cairngorms & Creag Meagaidh: 30 minutes, Aonach Mor & Ben Nevis: 1 hour.

At 40 Holland Park Avn, W11, nearest tube is Notting Hill Gate. Contact Kate Gerard Contact Kate Gerard (m) 0781 0524 547.

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

We are going to the Chowki Indian restaurant (2-3 Denman Street, W1D). There is a choice of vegetarian or non-vegetarian menu for £12.95 and £14.95 respectively. Each includes a selection of starters, main courses and a dessert.

More info on their website at www.chowki.com.

Contact Kate Gerard (e) kate.gerard@tiscali.co.uk (m) 0781 0524 547 to book a place.

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.

Winter	Hill Walking

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.

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

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.

Deadline for copy for the next newsletter is 5th January. Please send all copy to Andy Etheridge at newsletter@themmc.org.uk or (h) 01252 835770.

Chair: John Bradshaw
Vice-Chair: Clare Attenborough
Secretary: Lee Mellows
Meets: Paul Grinnell
Meets Assistant: John Nolan
Membership: Kate Gerard
Newsletter: Andy Etheridge
Treasurer: Zoe Maughan Taylor
ANOther: Simon Atkins