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Just a reminder – due to a cancellation, Beudy is available this coming weekend (I was going to say free, but some people would take that literally!). The forecast is good(ish), so why not Get Out There! Let me know if you want to go, but remember by the time you’ve ‘ummed and ‘arred, all the bunks might have gone!

My apologies, the date for Kath Brierley’s Todmorden Walk Meet is now Saturday 23rd November, not 2nd November as listed in the Handbook and October edition of Meetstaff. I failed to spot the change of date, which was in Kath’s E-mail to me! Andrew Beckett

There has been a cancellation for the weekend of 19/20 October, which means Beudy is available to book. Let me know if you want to go.

The Wednesday walks covering the next three months (first one on 2nd October) have been added to the Meets Calendar.  This can be accessed via the “Get out there” menu or directly here. The varied programme of walks cover the whole of the Peak district and beyond. All are welcome, and for each date there is usually a more challenging “A” version plus a shorter “B” version to suit different appetites. If you haven’t been on one before, they are very sociable and often include a pub stop for refreshments either during or after the walk. For more information, contact the coordinator of the walk directly (details in the handbook) or email wednesday.walks@rucksackclub.org

Hi Everyone, we have a working meet coming up on the weekend of the 4th and 5th of October. It’s an ideal opportunity to demonstrate your abilities on the various tasks which keep our huts in good condition. Food and drink will be provided on Saturday. Usually lots of it. Let me know if you’re coming ? Steve Beswick 079869 10499 or stephen.beswick@hotmail.co.uk

Well, Gareth delivered another great Meet with the 2024 High Camp.  Here are a few photos that capture the essence: The location for the camp was Llyn Hywell just below Rhinog Fach summit. After tents were pitched, the most was made of the failing light to soak up the atmosphere After overnight rain, Sunday dawned fine but with very low cloud, which occasionally parted to give unexpected views.  The forecast heavy rain came late morning, but was too late to spoil what had been a memorable experience. Many thanks to Gareth for organising, and to everyone else for making it fun experience.

It’s not too late, you still have time to pack a rucksack and make it to this year’s High Camp! The Rhinogs are a treat not to be missed by anyone who loves the wild, the remote and the rugged. Mike is offering a space in his car to anyone coming from the Sheffield direction and Dan is thinking of a train ride from Barmouth to Llandecwyn followed by a 2 day wander back to Barmouth, stopping overnight at Llyn Hywel of course. Anyone interested in accompanying him? Whatever your particular fancy, don’t miss this once in a lifetime opportunity (slight exaggeration) to spend time away from it all. Let me know if you’re interested in any of the above, or just turn up and share a brew on Saturday night.

Here’s how it’s looking over the next three months. Next weekend (6th-8th) the hut is full but the following weekend (13th-15th) it is empty at the moment. Lewis Ashton’s Meet is on the next weekend (20th-22nd) – contact Lewis if you intend going. There is no-one in the hut on the last weekend of the month (27th-29th). In October, there is an exclusive booking by Veterans in Sefton from the 8th to the 10th. Derwent MC have booked 6 places on the weekend of 11th-13th. Peak CC have booked 14 places for the following weekend (18th-20th) and the Powsers MC have booked the main dorm for the weekend after (24th-27th). There is space available in the hut on the first weekend in November (1st-3rd). The following weekend is the Club Dinner and Beudy is available to any Members who don’t want to stay in Llandudno. Audrey Russell’s Meet is on the weekend after (15th-17th) – contact Audrey if you want to book a place. After that, Beudy is available – at present, there are no bookings for the rest of November and the whole of December. As ever, just drop me an email if you want to go and stay[…]

This weekend’s Meet has been cancelled so the hut is available. As ever, just let me know if you want to go. The forecast is good, so why not!

I am not able to coordinates this Meet as I’m in Scotland. Harry Martin has kindly agreed to take it on and he has posted the following message on the WhatsApp Climbers Group: Roaches meet – 21st August. I am now coordinating this meet. It is at the Roaches. Stunning climbing to suit all abilities. Weather looks promising 😎🤞🔮. I am available all day so would love to get a full day’s climbing. Please message me if you would like to join for the full day. For folk still at work, come and join as soon as you can, we will climb until sundown if possible then head to THE ROCK pub circa 9pm. I will update on Tuesday for a final weather call and memory jog.” Weather forecast still looks good. If there are any updates on the WhatsApp Group site, I will update this Post. Andy Tomlinson PS Thumbnail photo shows Peter Harding repeating Valkyrie many years after his first ascent…just one of many great routes at the Roaches