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August 2020
Day trip – or own campsite booking Wye Valley
In view of the continuing restrictions we are not organising lift-shares or accommodation though we understand that campsites are beginning to open up if you fancy staying a night. What we are planning to do is climbing and walking at Wintour's leap on Saturday 22 August. This is easily done as a day trip from London and we expect to meet in the carpark (see https://www.thebmc.co.uk/modules/RAD/View.aspx?id=744) at 12 midday for the climbers to walk up to the crag together and the walkers to set off on a…
Find out more »Cancelled: August Bank Holiday in the Lakes
Due to the likely pressure on UK holiday destinations this August Bank holiday the committee have decided to cancel the meet on this weekend. We plan to be back in the Lakes in 2021. What we said about this meet before Covid: Head to the Lakes with the MMC this August bank holiday for great walking, climbing, tea shops, gear shopping and pubs (and that's just on the Saturday!). If you're interested in joining and can assist in organising the…
Find out more »Bank Holiday at Richmond Park
For the bank holiday we'll be avoiding the outward-bound crowds as best as possible and heading to Richmond Park for a picnic and optional walk. There's a wonderful circular walk (Tamsin Trail) which we are proposing to do for those who would like / are able. We will then meet up with the rest for a hang out/catch up. Tamsin Trail: http://www.richmondparklondon.co.uk/walks/tamsintrail.html Suggested meeting point for walking/early arrivals is East Sheen Common - a small area between the…
Find out more »September 2020
New Members Meet at Harrison’s Rocks – September
Woo, this year is going fast! If you are an indoor climber looking to go outdoors, join us. Changing up how we meet our new members, we are now doing the top-rope belaying check with new and prospective members at Harrison's Rocks. The belaying check is important for your own and our member's safety. Experienced members will be putting up the top ropes on routes for you to try. So you'll get the double whammy of discovering the joys…
Find out more »Walk in Wendover Woods
Enjoy a day walk in Buckinghamshire. Wendover is about a 1 hour train ride from London Marylebone (also trains from Victoria). Meet at 11am at the train station for an 8-10 miler in and around the Wendover Woods area. There may be options to extend and also short cuts! Wendover is a pleasant town with coffee shops and icecream opportunities. Details on any pub arrangement to follow depending on current guidelines. We'll send an email nearer the time or to…
Find out more »Wye Valley P2!
Wye Valley P2! We were unable to locate a campsite for the Peaks meet and therefore we have decided to change the meet to the Wye Valley. Members and Prospective members have received two emails so far, please check your junk mail if you are on our contact list and haven't seen the emails. If you haven't received or accidentally deleted them, please contact the meets team ASAP as we need to confirm numbers with the campsite asap:…
Find out more »October 2020
New Member’s Meet at Harrison’s Rocks Take 2 – October
October session! If you are an indoor climber looking to go outdoors, join us. We are now doing the top-rope belaying check with new and prospective members at Harrison's Rocks. The belaying check is important for your own and our member's safety. Experienced members will be putting up the top ropes on routes for you to try. So you'll get the double whammy of discovering the joys of sandstone (ehem) and meeting new people at the same time. …
Find out more »Cancelled: Croatia in October
Unfortunately, due to quarantine-on-return requirements and flight cancellations, we have decided to cancel the event. Please contact the meets team if you require further information: meets@themmc.org.uk
Find out more »Box Hill Social
So we're having a bit of trouble with the weather and you-know-what, but how about taking a socially distanced break from your home and join us for a walk? **Places are now full and therefore closed to further enquiries. We will be contacting attendees by email in the next couple of days!** Day: Saturday 24th October 2020 Time: 10:30 - 11:00 (finishing before dark! hopefully..) Station: Box Hill & Westhumble Trains from London (i.e. for 10:30): London Waterloo…
Find out more »November 2020
AGM and Dinner Meet – ONLINE
This year the AGM will be held online at 5pm on Saturday 28th November. Please get in contact if you're interested in joining the MMC Committee or finding out more about the roles by emailing chair@themmc.org.uk Members should have received their email invitation already. Check your inbox and Junk mail folder.
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