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Hi, Hoping to see plenty of you at High Neb on Wednesday. I aim to be around High Neb area from about 5pm. Thanks Paul Woolley

https://bristololdvic.org.uk/whats-on/touching-the-void Hi, I am one of the Anabasis Club migrants. I wanted to share this live streamed theatre production of Touching the Void. Bristol Old Vic, live steamed for four nights this week only. Looking forward to combining both my interests: Theatre and the mountains

Jo Wallis, Geoff’s daughter, sends a message: On behalf of my mum Mary, and the rest of our family, we would like to thank all the Rucksacker’s who came to my dad’s funeral; those who came to our house and those able to attend the service, and also to those who have taken the time to ring or write to mum. All have been a source of solace at this difficult time. As most of you will know, dad had Motor Neurone Disease, and should anyone wish to make a donation in dad’s name, we have created a place to do this here https://geoffbell.muchloved.com Looking forwards, Andy Llewellyn and I are hatching a plan to co-host a meet later this year to revisit some of Bell’s Wells. Dad put on a walk in March 1999 called Dark Peak Wells. Over 14 hours, there were numerous crossings of Kinder and Bleaklow. 42 miles were covered and 14 wells found. The walks will start and finish in Glossop and mum would be delighted to welcome participants afterwards and will provide some refreshment. I intend finding ‘just a few Bell’s Wells’, Andy is being more ambitious, and plans to find ‘some of Bell’s[…]

Friday 24th September  –  Monday 27th September 2021 ( Bed nights of 24th, 25th and 26th)   Weekend meet in the Cheviots – Mounthooly Bunkhouse, College Valley, Kirknewton, nr. Wooler NE71 6TU. Coordinator: David Nightingale Mounthooly Bunkhouse is set at the head of the magnificent, remote College Valley in the Cheviot Hills, on the English – Scottish border.  The opportunities for a great day out start immediately from the doorstep. The bunkhouse is approx. 4 km from both Cheviot summit (815m), the Pennine Way and also Hen Hole crags which offers wild and atmospheric rock climbing, across most grades. Mountain bike routes can also be explored in local forests. This is one of the nicest bunkhouse locations you could wish for and it is well appointed with a comfy lounge, two shower/bathrooms, large kitchen, hot water and wood burning stoves. I shall be providing a delicious communal ‘Masterchef’ standard meal for all on the Saturday night and organising some light-hearted after dinner entertainment. Hut OS Map Ref: NT 882 226. For more info visit: www.college-valley.co.uk/accommodation/bunk-house/ I’ve booked the whole bunkhouse for the bed nights Fri 24th, Sat 25th and Sun 26th and am offering 18 places on the meet, at[…]

The plan is to meet at Llanvihangel Crucorney 325 206 next to the Skirrid Mountain Inn at 10 00 am. The round trip to Hay on Wye over the Gospel Pass is about 30 miles with around 1100 meters of ascent. The Gospel Pass is the highest road in Wales 1801 feet, so at my age I wont be rushing but enjoying the sites of this beautiful part of Wales. I suggest a cafe lunch in Hay on Wye and a socially distance pint in the Skirrid at the end of the day. Let me know if you are interested by Wednesday 7th July. This is replacement day meet , for the joint M AM meet which has been rescheduled for 2022. Keith

New members, Dean Lightbody and Chris Alston made good use of the Bank Holiday weekend by hiking and wild camping on Cadair Idris.  The weather was beautiful and the views over the rolling hills of southern Snowdonia were breathtaking. 

If you are fortunate enough to have a booking for Beudy in the next month or so, please let us know as soon as possible if you cannot make it for any reason. There is a demand, especially at weekends, and the sooner we know, the sooner we can advertise the availability. Thanks.

Join us for a 10-mile loop over the hills of the Radnor Forest, including Bache Hill, Black Mixen and Great Rhos, all Nuttalls, and the shapely Whimble. These may not be spectacular hills but they give a quiet moorland walk with long views; they rise above all around for some distance. Start near the Monument in New Radnor (SO213607), where there is parking by the roadside, at 10:00. We propose to limit the number to 12. Please let Andrew Beckett know if you would like to come, having read the guidance on meets on the website. Please also confirm that you are happy to abide by whatever restrictions may then be in force.

A weekend has become free at High Moss for two households. It’s the last weekend before the restrictions are lifted. Contact Steve Beswick if you can use it ?

Two more bookings have been made following my update earlier today:- 24-26 May inclusive and 23-26 July inclusive. As mentioned earlier, there is currently a 72 hour ‘fa;;ow’ period either side of any booking where the hut is not available for use.