Archive for October, 2009

Slate Quaries Access & Conservation

October 14th, 2009

Carol looning the tube

Carol on Looning the Tube, Dinorwig Quarries

The Dinorwig quarries are our local crag when we are at the hut. As some may be aware part of t quarry was closed for filming over the summer and Dali’s hole is becoming more and more popular. The owners of the quarries, First Hydro, have concerns about their liability.

The BMC requests

Climbers are asked to avoid gathering in large groups at this very visible site [Dali's Hole] and organised groups (club meets, youth groups, etc.) are requested to be particulary aware of the sensitivity of this site and the need to keep a low profile here.

You can read the full report on the BMC website here BMC – Access & Conservation .

A week on Lundy

October 13th, 2009

Lundy featured on the clubs meets card this year, the first trip to the island for quite a few years. Everything went well an th crossing on the was not as bad as expected. This came as a relief to some members whilst others where disappointed. Obviously the disappointed ones were looking forward to havoc cause by people gut reaction to the pitching of the passenger ferry.  A slideshow is in production and will be held at the Wheatsheaf on a Tuesday night soon. I also hear there is a magazine article in it too.

Richard has written more about the trip on his website which ca be found at A week on Lundy – RAW Collection.

There is also a few pictures in the club gallery to view