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April 2021
Social Climb: New Members Outdoor Intro Meet
Join us for a session at Harrison's Rocks! All members and prospective members are invited. Those of you who have never met us or climbed with us are please requested to get into contact with the Membership Secretary, Marie, with details of your climbing experience: membership@themmc.org.uk This is not a training event – belaying will be tested at the start of the sessions. You’re expected to bring your own shoes, harnesses, and if you prefer helmet. Please keep the next…
Find out more »May 2021
Social Walk: Epping Forest
Join us on a social walk through Epping Forest! Date: Saturday 1st May 2021 Time: About 11:00 Start Location: Theydon Bois Underground Station Length: Approximately 6.6 - 7.5 miles. We may extend this if there is time or if we find a nice place to visit along the way! There are some bumpy parts and we're going through woodland, so please make sure to bring appropriate walking gear for mud and potentially a few steep bits. Pub: We have booked…
Find out more »Cancelled: Southern Sandstone
Unfortunately due to the poor weather forecast, this climbing event has been cancelled. We are keeping an eye out for the weather for the 22nd and will keep interested persons updated. There's only so many ways one can refer to Harrison's or Bowles right? I've left the location name open, as I'm hoping we could hop over to Bowles so our newer and prospective members can try out a different location. Anyway, come along! Date: 15th May 2021 Location: Harrison's…
Find out more »June 2021
Social Walk: Saunderton via Bledlow Circular
Hello! We have another day walk being arranged. Please join us for a lovely day out walking, chatting, and taking in the countryside. This is a circular walk, therefore we aim to start and end at a public transport location. All details will be updated closer to the date, therefore please check back. Start Time: Approx. 11:00 Date: 5th June Start Location: Saunderton Station (for those travelling from public transport, the 09:53 service from London Marylebone will arrive at Saunderton…
Find out more »July 2021
Social Climb: Ardingly Sandstone
Otherwise known as Southern Sandstone, which is the local name for the Ardingly Sandstone of southeast England, a soft sandstone of Cretaceous age separating the Tunbridge Wells Sands from the overlying Grinstead Clay. OK, it's Bowles Rocks! A great spot for people of all ages and abilities to climb, with convenient onsite facilities and parking. Experienced climbers will be on hand to set up top roped routes for everyone to have a go on. Date: 3rd July 2021 Location: Bowles Rocks…
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October 2021
Social Climb: The Castle
Indoor Social Climbing is back! Join us at The Castle for Top Roping, Lead Climbing and Bouldering from 12pm to 3pm, and then take the opportunity to catch up with fellow MMC members at The Brownswood pub across the road. Date: 9th October 2021 Location: The Castle Climbing Centre - https://www.castle-climbing.co.uk/ Time: 12:00 Pub: The Brownswood - https://thebrownswood.co.uk/ Pub Time: 15:00 Register your interest with Oli : training@themmc.org.uk Non-Castle members will need to pre-book to climb directly with The Castle. If…
Find out more »Social: Pilates for Climbers
We have teamed up with a local Pilates instructor to put on this 'Pilates for Climbers' taster session. Elsie will demonstrate how Pilates can benefit us climbers and how we can apply it directly on the walls. You can read more about her approach here : https://www.elsiemartins.com/pilatesforclimbers Why not come along and have a go! Date: 23rd October 2021 Location: EVOKE Fitness Studio (near The Castle Climbing Centre) – https://www.weareevoke.com/ Time: 14:00 Register your interest with Oli : training@themmc.org.uk All equipment…
Find out more »November 2021
Social: Mountain Biking
Time for something a little different! Join us in Swinley Forest for a day of mountain biking. Date: 6th November 2021 Location: Swinley Forest (Bracknell) - https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/leisure-services/look-out/swinley-forest/visit-swinley-forest Time: 10:30 (Arrival) Bike Hire: Swinley Bike Hub - https://www.swinleybikehub.com/hire/ Pub: The Golden Retriever - https://www.vintageinn.co.uk/restaurants/south-east/thegoldenretrieverbracknell Register your interest with Matt: socialsec@themmc.org.uk We will try to plan and manage the day based on those who attend, adjusting the distance and trails accordingly. You will need a mountain bike in good working condition. For those that…
Find out more »December 2021
Social Climb: The Castle
Join us at The Castle for some indoor climbing on what is likely to be a cold and wet December day, followed by drinks in the The Naturalist pub in Woodberry Down (10 mins from the Castle). As this is the last MMC event of 2021 we thought we'd make it something of a seasonal special. Anyone who comes gets their name put in a hat, and in the pub names will be pulled out at random - the lucky…
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