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Details of Previous HMC Meets (for historical information)

Enclosed below are details of past HMC meets and events, from 1999 to 2008, for historical and reference purposes.
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Date	Location	Organiser..............
2008.......
Jan 25-27	Stair Cottage, situated in the Newlands Valley near Keswick (NY 23722 21065). The hut has accommodation for up to 21 people (dorms of 6, 7 and 8) with ample parking. Spaces for 21 people at a cost of Ł8 per person.	Caroline Cook 07740-985796
April 05 Sat	HMC 50th Anniversary – Venue in Hertfordshire, probably at Lemsford Village Hall close to Lemsford Church & Brocket Hall entrance. Buffet by Casino Caterers. All current & ex members most welcome. Contact Albert or the committee if you are interested in attending. See details of the 40th dinner on HMC website	Geoff Deans 01727-810032

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Date	Location	Organiser..............
2007.......
Jan 26-28	Grasmere Independent Hostel, at Broadrayne Farm, Cumbria, LA22 9RU. Nestling at the foot of the Helvellyn Range. Centrally heated with 24 beds, great mountain views & it has a sauna for those aching limbs! One mile from Grasmere village on the Keswick road. Ł32/person for the weekend at this 4** hostel. www.grasmerehostel.co.uk** .	Caroline Cook 07740-985796
Jan 30 Tues	AGM - venue & time to be confirmed	Leigh Singleton
Feb 23-25	Herts Snowdonia Centre, Nant Gwynant, Nth. Wales, 34 places, Grid ref SH 626511, Ł21 for weekend. Possible extra places in Bryn Dinas bunkhouse, but make your own arrangements. Campsite at nearby Williams Farm (1/2 mile past the centre). Also local YHA if open.	Caroline Cook 07740-985796
March 03-10	Ski 2007 - 3rd March for one week - in the traditional village of Arabba in the Italian Dolomites. 'Ski the Sella Ronda'. Accommodation: Catered Chalet sleeping 18.	Leigh Singleton 07766 524219
March 16-18	HMC Annual Dinner Weekend with extreme dancing – the one time in the year the girls get to see the boys smart in their black ties! Absolute Adventure, Rhongyr Isaf Centre, Pen-y-Cae, SA8 1GB (SN849145). Located between Swansea and Brecon in the west of the Brecon Beacons National park. Possible kayaking on the Sunday to be investigated. Places for 42 + camping in the grounds. Costs to be confirmed	Caroline Cook 07740-985796
April 05-09	Easter in Ireland, at the Mount Brandon Hostel, located at the foot of Brandon Mountain (3127') along the Dingle Way in the village of Cloghane, Castle Gregory, Co. Kerry. The hostel is situated in one of the most scenic and unspoiled regions of Ireland with breathtaking views of the hills and Tralee Bay with fantastic beaches locally and brilliant walking in the area. Self catering hostel holds 31 people in a mixture of twin rooms and dorms. The lodge also offers shiatsu, homeopathy and cranio sacral therapy treatments too! Cost Euro 72 /4 days based on 25 people (~Ł12/night). www.mountbrandonhostel.com	Caroline Cook 07740-985796
May 04-07	Early May Bank holiday, camping meet, venue & details tbc	tbc
May 25-28	Late May Bank holiday, Isle of Skye camping meet, venue & details tbc	Dave Hall
June 22-24	Herts Snowdonia Centre, Nant Gwynant, Nth. Wales, 34 places, Grid ref SH 626511, Ł21 for weekend. Bring BBQ for sat evening. Possible extra places in Bryn Dinas bunkhouse, but make your own arrangements. Campsite at nearby Williams Farm (1/2 mile past the centre). Also local YHA if open.	Caroline Cook 07740-985796
July 20-22	Lake District Bob Graham HMC Relay, ~70 miles in under 24 hours. In July 2006 our illustrious Chairman, Geoff D, completed the BG round in 23 hours and 24 mins. This year we are going to do a club relay and of course beat Geoff's time! Camping will be at the Braithwaite campsite. If any one is interested in taking part or supporting on the weekend, come and talk to Dave Hall in the pub on a Tuesday night at the Sun Inn.	Dave Hall 07771 738962
Sept 08-22	Trip to USA, Zion and Arches National Parks in Utah, Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona. See www.nps.gov for more info. Rock climbing, canyoning, hiking, horse riding, native American culture, white-water rafting - something for everyone! Flights to Las Vegas, then camping on pre-booked campgrounds.	Keith Hirst 01462 641431
Sept 28-30	3 Irish Row, Coppermines Valley LA21 8HP (SD 292984). The cottages are situated in the Coppermines valley above the village of Coniston up a bumpy track. Spaces for 30 people at a cost of Ł12 /person for the weekend.	Caroline Cook 07740-985796
Oct 19-21	Hill Top Farm Barn in Malham, North Yorks, BD23 4DJ. Situated in perfect climbing, walking and mountain biking country. Close to the Pennine Way, Malham Cove, Malham Tarn and Gordale Scar. Grid Ref: SD 899631. Ł18 for weekend. The barn sleeps 32 with fab views across Malhamdale, and close access to local pubs and restaurants, but with a large dining area. For further details see www.malhamdale.com .	Caroline Cook 07740-985796
Nov 16-18	Bangers & Mash, Herts Snowdonia Centre, Nant Gwynant, Nth. Wales, 34 places, Grid ref SH 626511, Ł28 for weekend including accommodation, fireworks and bangers & mash cooked and served up to you by the committee! Possible extra places in Bryn Dinas bunkhouse, but make your own arrangements. Campsite at nearby Williams Farm (1/2 mile past the centre) or local YHA (if open).	Caroline Cook 07740-985796
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Date	Location	Organiser..............
2006.......
Jan 20-22	Grasmere, Lake District * Grasmere Thorney How Youth Hostel, LA22 9QG grid ref NY336079 Situated 15 mins from the centre of picturesque Grasmere, close to walking at Helvellyn, Fairfield and Langdale Pikes. Places for 29 people at a cost of Ł22 for 2 nights. Ideal to get rid of those January blues! A good mild & sunny weekend, with 24 members attending. On Saturday many walked from the hostel to Pavey Ark, Sergeant Man & High Raise. On Sunday many went up Helvellyn.	Caroline Cook 07740-985796
Jan 24 Tues	Committee Meeting at the Long & Short Arm, Lemsford, 8.30 pm	Ann Peden
Feb 5, Sun	Mountaineering orientated First Aid course from 9.30-4.30, at St Stephens Suite, St Stephen Parish Centre, Station Road, Bricket Wood (easy access from M1, M25 & A414 & ample parking). Course given by Daniel, from "Surrey First Aid" (He is a Mountaineer). Cost approx Ł45. Attendees will receive a "Mountain First Aid appointed person" certificate.	Leigh Singleton 07881 930305
Feb 17-19	Herts Snowdonia Centre, Nant Gwynant, Nth. Wales, 34 places, Grid ref SH 626511, Ł20 for weekend. Possible extra places in Bryn Dinas bunkhouse, but make your own arrangements. Campsite at nearby Williams Farm (1/2 mile past the centre) - A good sunny weekend, with 28 members attending.	Caroline Cook 07740-985796
Feb 21 Tues	Committee Meeting at the Long & Short Arm, Lemsford, 8.30 pm - last before Ann goes to Iraq	Ann Peden
March 3-5	Annual Dinner weekend – Llanbedr Youth Hostel Mid / North Wales, LL45 2LE between Barmouth & Harlech. Close to the Rhinogs. Holds 42 people. Ł35 for the weekend (inc accommodation & dinner).- A sunny weekend, with snow on Saturday & white hills, 34 members attended the excellent dinner & disco at a local restaurant. Leigh Singleton was awarded Member of the Year by Eddie.	Caroline Cook 07740-985796
March 12-19	Skiing 2006. 1 week skiing at Meribel, 3 Valleys, France. 2 Chalets for 22 now full. Ł442 for week, which includes flights, French transfers, twin/triple rooms all en suite, breakfast, afternoon tea, 3 course dinner with wine and social ski. See Leigh for info. -	Leigh Singleton 07881 930305
Mar 21 Tues	Committee Meeting at the Long & Short Arm, Lemsford, 8.30 pm	Geoff Deans
April 13-17 Easter	Easter in Scotland, staying at "Calluna" in Fort William (owned by mountain guide Alan Kimber). Ł40 for 4 nights (13th-16th April) in 2 apartments sleeping 8 each, total of 16 beds. Close to Ben Nevis, the Mamores, Glen Coe & Grey Corries. -	Leigh Singleton 07881 930305
April 23 Sun	"Introduction to mountain biking" in the Wilds of North Hertfordshire on Sunday 23^rd April (St George’s day). Meet outside the Motte and Bailey PH in Pirton (SG5 3QD) for 10am departure. The route is mainly off road tracks, with the occasional short road section. Please park next to the green and not in the pub car park. Mountain bike, lunch, snacks, and water needed	Alex Pender 07748-647452
April 25 Tues	2006 AGM, 8.30pm at Sun Inn, Lemsford, AL8 7TP. Includes proposed changes to constitution – to amend HMC financial year to be Jan 01 to Dec 31. Due to stand down are Ann Peden, Alex Pender & Caroline Cook. - Caroline & Alex were re-elected, Geoff was elected as Chairman, and Leigh elected as Secretary. Kevin Blissett joined the committee as Indoor meets.	Geoff Deans 01727-810032
Apr 28 - May 01	Early May Bank holiday camping meet at Porthclais Farm Campsite, St Davids, Pembrokeshire, Sth Wales, SA62 6RR ( www.porthclais-campsite.co.uk ) Grid ref SM744242. Cost is Ł5.50 per person per night. There's rock climbing of all grades at Craig Caerfai and Careg y Barcud near St Davids. The best sandy beaches ever, spectacular coastal paths and countryside walking and surfing at Whitesands bay. See Climbers Club Tide Tables - a good weekend by all accounts, and well attended (22)	Adrian Jones 01462 484920
May 23 Tues	Committee Meeting at the Long & Short Arm, Lemsford, 8.30 pm - tbc	Geoff Deans
May 26-29	Late May Bank holiday camping meet at Great Langdale National Trust Campsite OS Grid Ref: NY286059. Situated at the Head of Great Langdale Valley. Provides an excellent base for fell walking, rock climbing (Gimmer Crag & Raven Crag) and mountain biking. Overlooked by the Langdale Pikes and with views towards Crinkle Crags and Bowfell, this site is a spectacular location for walking (and visiting the legendry Old Dungeon Gill pub). - a wet & windy weekend, with hail & bits of sun. 16 attended, some drinking Old Peculiar in the Dungeon Gill. Geoff Deans practiced for the Welsh 14 3000's on June 3rd, and the Lakes Bob Graham round on July 15th.	Pete Durkin
May 28-29	Alex Pender and Pete Ambrose, are taking part in a sponsored cycle ride in the Chilterns organised by Wallingford Round Table. It is 98 miles over 2 days (28th and 29th May 2006) to raise money for local charities. Accommodation details tbc. See link for further details www.wallingford-round-table.org.uk/hfc/ . We are hoping to put together a HMC team to raise some money. See Alex for more details. - Cancelled due to large cost to participants	Alex Pender 07748-647452
June 06 Tues	Meet to discuss Ridgeway Cycle on Tues 6th June, 9pm at Sun Inn, Lemsford, AL8 7TP. Arrangements and dates for discussion. Trip to be 100 miles over 3 days - tbc.	Alex Pender 07748-647452
June 23-25	Herts Snowdonia Centre, Nant Gwynant, Nth. Wales, 34 places, Grid ref SH 626511, Ł20 for weekend. Bring BBQ for sat evening. Possible extra places in Bryn Dinas bunkhouse, but make your own arrangements. Campsite at nearby Williams Farm (1/2 mile past the centre). Also local YHA if open. Redcoat - Albert Sillwood. - 34 members attended. It rained. Most climbers & walkers got wet. BBQ included local midges, even in the rain. Earplugs were needed until 3am .	Caroline Cook 07740-985796 Albert Sillwood
June 27 Tues	Committee Meeting at the Long & Short Arm, Lemsford, 8.30 pm - tbc	Geoff Deans
July 01-10	July 2006 trip to Benasque valley, Central Spanish Pyrenees. The Pyrenees offer less high alpine mountaineering but lots of opportunities for walking, scrambling and climbing, with many peaks (eg Aneto) around the 3000m height. The highest generally require a short snow or glacier crossing, but many 3000m summits involve no serious snow in the main summer season. If you are interested, contact Geoff. He can show you maps, guides etc, and answer questions.	Geoff Sharpe 07939 130405
July 01-16	Summer alpine trip to the Monte Rosa Pennine Alps area of Italy organised by Gary Bebb & Leigh Singleton. For details contact Leigh or email garybebb@hotmail.com / phone Gary on his mobile 07968 585224. Camping in Gressoney St Jean at the Margarita campsite (Tourist office and guide office telephone no 0039 0125355185). See Map & Leigh's TMR Tour Guide (950k) - 11 members attended an excellent venue. 5 members under Leigh's expert guidance completed the TMR (Tour de Monte Rosa) in 8 days - very strenuous but worth it. 28,500 Ft of up (& down) over 75 miles. Gary B, Charles W & Dave O'Snoreman also climbed several peaks - see Gary for details.	Leigh Singleton 07766 524219 Gary Bebb 07968 585224
July 14-15 2006	Geoff Deans completed the Bob Graham round in 23 hrs 28 mins, starting Friday 14th July at 6.30 pm & finishing Saturday 15th at 5.58pm. The round included 42 peaks, 28,500ft of ascent (& descent) & covered 74 miles. Geoff was assisted by Dave Hall, who completed the round in 1985 (he was no. 375) - see www.bobgrahamround.co.uk for more details - Phew, The TMR (Tour de Monte Rosa) in 1 day - Well done Geoff.	Geoff Deans
July 28-30	Gower Peninsula. Camp at Three Cliffs Bay Caravan Park, Penmaen, near Swansea, Sth Wales grid ref SS 535887. First field on the left. Sea cliff climbing, coast path walking & sun bathing. Pub nearby. See Climbers Club Tide Tables. - 17 members attended a hilly venue. Rain on Sat, Sun on Sunday. Lots of good climbing (at Boiler Slab & Rhossili)	Pete Durkin
Aug 08 Tues	Committee Meeting at the Long & Short Arm, Lemsford, 8.30 pm - tbc (Bill Marsh did not have to buy the beers as the 2006 Summer Crux was published last week)	Geoff Deans 01727-810032
Aug 25-28 Bank holiday	Joiners shop bunkhouse, Preston, Chathill, Northumberland NE67 5ES. Located 7 miles from Alnwick, 5 miles from the Northumberland Coast and 10 miles from Wooler and the Cheviot Hills. Great opportunities for walking, climbing and mountain biking. With full cooking facilities and a dining area along with a log fire and cosy sitting area. For 18 people in dorms of twos and threes. Ł30 for 3 nights. See www.bunkhousenorthumberland.co.uk/bunkhouse.htm	Caroline Cook 07740-985796
Sept 8-10	Ride the Ridgeway Path on Mountain bikes with Paul Dormer & Alex. 100 miles cycling over 3 days, mostly off-road. See Ridgeway National trail for walking details. Itinery includes - 28 miles from Avebury stone circle to Ridgeway YHA Friday - 8th Sept - 40 miles from Ridgeway YHA to The Black Prince, Princes Risborough - Sat 9th Sept - 18 miles Black Prince to Ivinghoe Beacon - Sunday 10th Sept. See Alex for more details.	Alex Pender 07748-647452
Sept 16-22	A hard week in Croatia with Tim Gledhill. Easyjet to Rijeka. The climbing ranges from multi-pitch trad and sport to single pitch to deep water soloing and covers all grades. Loads of potential for hiking and messing around on/in the water too! Start in Paklenica National Park, with cool looking places all up the coast. See further details at www.climb-europe.com/croatia .	Tim Gledhill 01462-684603
Sept 22-24	High Moss (Rucksack Club) Hut, Turner Hall Farm, Seathwaite, Lakes. sleeps 21, Ł16 for weekend. see grid ref SD 237967 for exact location (in middle of three fields). There is also camping at - 21 members attended. A fine weekend with lots of climbing & walking. Earplugs were needed. Albert camped outside, after backpacking around the Lakes for a week.	Caroline Cook 07740-985796
Sept 27 Wed	Committee Meeting at the Long & Short Arm, Lemsford, 8.30 pm - tbc	Geoff Deans
Oct 13-15	Hope Valley, Derbyshire, Homestead (S33 0BL). In the middle of Bamford on a small mixed farm, one mile from Bamford Edge & 3 miles from Stanage Edge. Ladybower, Derwent and Howden Reservoirs are 1.5 - 7 miles further up the valley, & only 2 minutes walk from two local pubs. Places for 26 people at a cost of Ł17 each for the weekend.	Adrian Jones 01462 484920
Oct 31 Tues	Members Slide show evening - the Backhouse Room, 116 Handside Lane, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6SY (Its less than a mile from the Sun Inn). Open evening of members slides and talks from 8:30. So bring your slides, or jpeg Photos on CD / memory stick.	Kevin Blissett 07720 598191
Nov 7 Tues	Committee Meeting at the Long & Short Arm, Lemsford, 8.30 pm	Geoff Deans
Nov 10-12	Bangers & Mash, Herts Snowdonia Centre, Nant Gwynant, Nth. Wales, 34 places, Grid ref SH 626511, Ł27 for weekend including accommodation, fireworks and bangers & mash cooked and served up to you by the committee! Possible extra places in Bryn Dinas bunkhouse, but make your own arrangements. Campsite at nearby Williams Farm (1/2 mile past the centre) or local YHA (if open). Dinner and fireworks only Ł7/person	Caroline Cook 07740-985796
Nov 17 Fri	A pub treasure hunt around the St Albans area on Friday 17th November	Kevin Blissett
Dec 8-10	Xmas party weekend – Venue Thorpe Farm, Hathersage, Derbyshire. Located 2 miles from Stanage Edge and 1-2 miles from Hathersage. Grid Ref: SK222822. See www.thorpe-bunk.co.uk for further details. 40 places. Xmas dinner at the Little John Inn in Hathersage. Post code S32 1AD. Ł35 for three course dinner with wine and accommodation for the weekend. Dinner only Ł17/person.	Caroline Cook 07740-985796
Dec 15 Fri	Curry Christmas dinner/buffet evening on Friday 15th December	Kevin Blissett
Dec 27 06 - Jan 02 07	Post Xmas / New Year trip to Culdees Bunk House, Boreland Farm, Fearnan, nr Aberfeldy, Perthshire, PH15 2PG, Loch Tay area, Scotland. 16 places. Handy for Ben Lawers, Schehallion etc. 7 nights from 27 Dec 2006 - 2 Jan 2007 inclusive. Usual format, bring ice axes, crampons and so on for winter walking/ mountaineering days out & maybe a night out in the hills in a bothy or tent. Under two hours drive from Glasgow airport and just a few hours drive further than Lakes.	Geoff Deans 01727-810032

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Date	Location	Organiser..............
2005.......
Jan 18	Committee Meeting at the Long & Short Arm, Lemsford, 8.30 pm	Ann Peden
Jan 28-30	Climbing, walking & biking weekend at Thorpe Farm, Hathersage, Derbyshire. Located on a family run dairy/mixed farm, staying in the Old Shippon and the Byre bunkhouses. Located 2 miles Stanage Edge and 1-2 miles from Hathersage with a selection of local pubs!. Grid Ref: SK 223 824. Ł20 for weekend. 29 Places www.thorpe-bunk.co.uk for further details	Caroline Cook 07740-985796
Feb 5-12	HMC Skiing week organised by Gary Bebb, to a Gite in Villard Reculas, France, near Alpe d'Huez. Contact Gary - An excellent weeks skiing in Alpe d'Huez	Gary Bebb 01920-462437
Feb 11-13	Herts Snowdonia Centre, Nant Gwynant, Nth. Wales, 34 places, Grid ref SH 626511, Ł18 for weekend. There may be extra places in Bryn Dinas bunkhouse, but make your own arrangements. Campsite at nearby Williams Farm (1/2 mile past the centre)	Caroline Cook 07740-985796
Mar 4-6	Annual Dinner at the Craig-Y-Nos Castle (www.craigynoscastle.com ), SA9 1GL, in a stunning location in the Brecon Beacons National Park, South Wales, grid ref SN839155. Ł20 for dinner & disco plus Ł20 per night bed & breakfast in bunk house in castle, so Ł60 all in for the weekend. Double rooms available in old nurses block at Ł27.50 B&B per night. 54 places available. Discount for long standing HMC members available so please speak to Caroline re cost.- An excellent dinner, good disco & lots of cold snowy walking on Saturday & Sunday. No ghosts spotted	Ann Peden 01727-838889 Caroline Cook 07740-985796
Mar 8 Tues	Committee Meeting at the Long & Short Arm, Lemsford, 8.30 pm	Ann Peden
Mar 15 tbc Tues	Members Slide evening 8.30pm at the Long & Short Arm pub (date tbc) Lemsford, AL8 7TN (opposite-ish the Sun Inn). Bring your slides or jpeg Photos on CD. - An excellent evening with lots of photos shown, mail on CD jpegs - seems the way to go. The comment was - we should have more slide shows.	Marion Ford 01462 621206
Mar 24-28 Easter	Easter weekend in a cottage in the Coppermines Valley in the Lake District, close to Conniston Village. Grid Ref: SD 289986. The cottage is located to the right of the YHA at the head of the valley,. Ł6 per night, 16 places.	Caroline Cook 07740-985796
April 12 Tues	2005 AGM. 8pm at the Long & Short Arm pub, Lemsford, AL8 7TN (opposite-ish the Sun Inn). Standing down are Geoff Dean, Bill Marsh, Ian Gibbon & Stepan Ptacek. Minutes of 2004 AGM. - Geoff Deans & Bill Marsh re-elected. Marion Ford moved to Treasurer, Leigh Singleton to Indoor meets & Adrian Jones to Climbing Rep	Geoff Deans 01727-810032
Apr 15-17	Hill Top Farm Barn in Malham, North Yorks. Situated in perfect climbing & walking country and no doubt mountain biking too! Close to the Pennine Way, Malham Cove, Malham Tarn and Gordale Scar. Grid Ref: SD 899631. Ł14 for weekend. The barn sleeps 32 with fab views across Malhamdale, and close access to local pubs and restaurants, but with a large dining area. For further details see www.malhamdale.com - A good weekend, with 27 members attending. Some climbing, walking & Cycling. Cold on Sat, with snow on the tops above 1500ft. Warmer on Sunday.	Caroline Cook 07740-985796 redcoat Adrian Jones 07867 660787
Apr 19 Tues	Planning meeting at Sun Inn, 8.30pm. for Mountain Biking Coast to Coast. Biking from St Bees, Cumbria on the west coast to Robin Hoods Bay, North Yorkshire on the east coast. Plans include Transport to start, baggage movement per day, route profiles (up, down & distance). Costs & date deposits due. Later the same evening, meet with Chris Cook to discuss the La Grave trip.	Alex Pender 07981-896515 Phil Whitehurst 01438-360585
Apr 26 Tues	Committee Meeting at the Long & Short Arm, Lemsford, 8.30 pm	Ann Peden
Apr 29 – May 2	Early May b/hol. Inchree Hostel – located in the heart of the Scottish highlands, between Ben Nevis and the Glen Coe Mountains. Situated 7 miles south of Fort William & 5 miles north of Glencoe in Onich Village. Grid Ref: NN 024633. 14 places booked over the 3 day weekend. Cost per night Ł12. Local bar and restaurant on site and group dinners can be arranged, or self catering on site. - An excellent meet with good weather and lots of members attending, most flying to Glasgow & hiring cars. Lots of long walks achieved, including a snowy Ben Nevis.	Caroline Cook 07740-985796
May 6-8	Learn how to build a Dry Stone Wall in the Cotswolds - Training weekend. Following on from the Cotswold Dry Stonewall AONS Partnership, for whom we did the survey last year. Camp at Folly Farm, Map Ref. SP123206 (see www.cotswoldcamping.net) 2.5 miles from Bourton on the Water - along A436 on left, tel 01451 820285. Camp in Rally Field & ask for Charlie. Single tents Ł6.50 for the backpackers rate. Ł20 for the course. - A good weekend, with 9 members attending. Cold weather but a dry stone wall (Eddies wall) of 9 courses, 3 metres long, was built from scratch under the watchful eye of James Bent.	Eddie Cornell 01582-629494
May 27-30	Late May b/hol, Sea cliff climbing in South Pembroke, camping at the Castle Farm Caravan Site in Angle, Pembroke, SA71 5AR. Pembrokeshire offers fantastic sea cliff climbing and enjoyable coastal walks. The campsite costs Ł2.50 per head/night and you will need some 10p pieces for the shower. There are two pubs nearby and also a café. As you drive into Angle head right at the church. You should then be able to spot the camp site. Look out for HMC cars.	Pete Durkin
June 10-12	Climbing, Walking & Biking in Derbyshire. Camp at Windy Harbour Farm Hotel, Woodhead Road, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 7QE, tel. 01457 853107, Grid ref SK037963, see www.peakdistrict-hotel.co.uk There's allegedly some kind of bar on site. Apparently they only have one loo at present, but at a bargain rate of Ł2.50 pppn. - A cold & damp weekend, with Llamas and a sheep called Eric.	Adrian Jones 01462 484920
June 14 Tues	Committee Meeting at the Long & Short Arm, Lemsford, 8.30 pm	Ann Peden
June 17-19	Herts Snowdonia Centre, Nant Gwynant, Nth. Wales, 34 places, Grid ref SH 626511, Ł18 for weekend. There may be extra places in Bryn Dinas bunkhouse, but make your own arrangements. Campsite at nearby Williams Farm (1/2 mile past the centre) - A good weekend, with lots of sun, and a BBQ on Sat night	Caroline Cook 07740-985796
June 24-27	La Passportes du Soleil VTT 2005. Mountain Biking- 25 & 26 June 05, in the Portes Du Soliel, a large ski area north of Chamonix, straddling France and Switzerland, with easy access from Geneva airport.	Chris Cook 01582 462294
June 25-26	Family BBQ at Phasells Wood Scout Camp climbing wall, Abbots Langley, Sth Herts. Climb Sat/Sun, BBQ Sat night, Camp Sat night. Bring your own BBQ Food, Drink, Tent & Sleeping bag. Bring & buy?. - A rather cold & wet weekend	Ann Peden 01727-838889 Alex Pender
July 1-17	Czech trip. 1/7/05 to 17/7/05 – Stephan can organise accommodation and a guide for those who are interested. Contact Stepan for more info.	Stepan Ptacek 01582-404461
July 1-3	Weekend in Somerset staying at Base Lodge, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 8BS. Recognised as the start of the Southwest Coast Path with easy access to both Exmoor and the Quantocks. Ideal for walking, mountain biking, water sports, and sunbathing. The Hostel sleeps 25 and has secure cycle storage. Cost of the weekend is Ł20 / person. Bike hire is available from the Hostel Ł15-25 depending on type. See Alex for more details.- A good biking weekend	Alex Pender 07981-896515
July 15-17	Swanage & Portland - For bolted and traditional limestone sea cliff climbing, plus cliff walking & mountain biking. Camp at Toms Field Camping Site, Toms Field Road, Langton Matravers, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 3HN. Cost Ł8 per night for a 2 person tent, car, and 2 people. Directions - Leave the A35 onto the A351 or A352 and proceed for 11 miles. Turn right onto Haycrafts Lane and after about a mile turn left onto the B3069 and after approx. 1 mile turn right onto Toms Field Road. - A scorchio weekend	Phil Whitehurst 01438-360585
July 19 Tues	EGM - The committee will be calling an Extra-ordinary General Meeting on Tuesday 19th July 2005 at 8.30pm, to discuss and gain approval of the 2004-05 accounts which were not signed off at the last AGM. A 30% quorum is needed for approval of the accounts. If you cannot attend please email Ann Peden with your approval, or otherwise. The Committee would like to pass on their sincere thanks to Jane Whitrow for Auditing the accounts, with Marion Ford's assistance. - The accounts were accepted by the EGM. A proposal was made to move the HMC accounting year from April to March, to be Jan to Dec, to match the membership year. This will require changes to the HMC Constitution at the 2006 AGM, for implementation in 2007.	Ann Peden 01727-838889 Marion Ford 01462 621206
July 23 - Aug 6	La Grave in the Ecrin Mountains, French Alps, for one or two weeks. Either 6 person Chalet accommodation (with a central Club House with sauna, Jacuzzi and fitness room) or camping at le-gravelotte in La Grave. There is very easy access by car (<2 hours) to the main western valley of La Berarde (Barre des Ecrins (4102m)) or to the eastern valley of Ailefroide (Barre des Ecrins (4102m) and Mount Pelvoux (3943m)). See www.mapsworldwide.com/maps_12792.htm for details of the Tour of the Oisans: GR54. Also white water rafting, mountain biking & the Via Ferattas - Good weather with lots of walking & climbing	Chris Cook 01582 462294
Aug 9 Tues	Committee Meeting at the Long & Short Arm, Lemsford, 8.30 pm	Ann Peden
Aug 12-14	Welsh Marches - Mountain Biking, walking & climbing,. Stay at Dolgoch YHA Bunkhouse, Tregaron, Ceredigion, SY25 6NR / SN806561. 10 places. Ł20 for weekend (Ł26 for non YHA members). Visit Tywi Forest , Strata Florida Abbey and surrounds. - Wet Wet Wet, with lots of stream crossings	Phil Whitehurst 01438-360585
Aug 26-29 bank hol	Plas Isa in Dollgellau, Mid Wales. Plas Isa is a 16^th century town house, grade II listed building, with accommodation for 24 people and lockable room for bikes. It is in the centre of Dollgellau near the Ship Hotel. Dollgellau is handy for Coed-y-Brenin forest park (biking), Cader Idris (walking & climbing), the Rhinogs & Barmouth (sunbathing) Costs: Ł38 per person for the weekend (3 nights accommodation). See organisers for more details. - Good weather - sunny with lots of walking & biking	Ann Peden 01727-838889 Pete Ambrose
Sept 3-11	Coast 2 Coast Mountain Biking . Phil & Alex will be biking from St Bees, Cumbria on the west coast to Robin Hoods Bay, North Yorkshire on the east coast. A route of 210 miles with a suitable mix of off road and quiet lanes, the plan is to complete the ride in 6 days. The route will pass through 3 National Parks - Lake District, Yorkshire Dales, and the North York Moors. We will be staying in a mix of Youth Hostels, B&Bs, and bunkhouses with the over night luggage being transported each day. Contact Alex / Phil for itinerary. - the logistics were interesting, some walking was done, but everyone made it. Weather OK.	Alex Pender 07981-896515 Phil Whitehurst 01438-360585
Sept 16-18	George Starkey / Swiss Alpine hut, Patterdale, Lakes, 20 places, grid ref: NY 396160. The hut has been renovated so price may increase slightly from current price of Ł6/night. There is camping nearby in Patterdale, and a selection of pubs to choose from up the road. - Mixed weather - sun & rain with cold winds on the tops. Lots of walking, especially up Helvellyn, Dollywaggon, Grisedale, Deepdale, etc. Excellent hut with hot fire.	Caroline Cook 07740-985796
Sept 27 Tues	Committee Meeting at the Long & Short Arm, Lemsford, 8.30 pm	Ann Peden
Sept 30 - Oct 2	Base Lodge, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 8BS. Ideal for the Quantocks, for walking, mountain biking, water sports, and climbing (Baggy Point is 1 hour away). 10 places booked. Cost of the weekend Ł27 / person. The Hostel has secure cycle storage. Bike hire available from the Hostel Ł15-25 depending on type. See Alex for more details.	Alex Pender 07981-896515
Oct 21-23	Yorkshire Dales - Old School House bunkhouse, Chapel-Le-Dale, LA6 3AR, 4 miles from Ingleton in the Yorkshire Dales limestone country on the B6255, between Ingleborough and Whernside. Situated near the 3 peaks with many more footpaths. Climbing at Twistleton Scar (with farmers permission) and further afield at Malham Cove. Places for 30 people at a cost of Ł20 for 2 nights. Local pub within 200yds. See www.oldschoolbunkhouse.co.uk & Caroline for further details. - Most people walked up Whernside on the Saturday & got wet & cold in the mist & drizzle. 3 people went biking & one members property was 'borrowed' without asking, returned later, wet & muddy.	Caroline Cook 07740-985796 Adrian Jones 01462 484920
Nov 1 Tues	Committee Meeting for B&M at the Long & Short Arm, Lemsford, 8.30 pm	Ann Peden
Nov 4-6	Bangers & Mash, Herts Snowdonia Centre, Nant Gwynant, Nth. Wales, 34 places, Grid ref SH 626511, Ł27 for weekend including accommodation, fireworks and bangers & mash cooked and served up to you by the committee! Possible extra places in Bryn Dinas bunkhouse, but make your own arrangements. Campsite at nearby Williams Farm (1/2 mile past the centre) - Saturday was very wet with low cloud. Many people went walking, 2 went mountain biking & Richard Goodey (with three other climbers) had an epic on Grooved Arete, on Tryfan, descending by the light of the mountain rescue flares. The B&M meal went well, with lots of members helping the diminished committee, followed by the fireworks display. Unfortunately the last firework fell foul to the rain and only partially went off. A good weekend enjoyed by 33 members.	Caroline Cook 07740-985796 Leigh Singleton 07881 930305
Nov 15 Tues	Members Slide evening 8.30pm at the Long & Short Arm pub, Lemsford, AL8 7TN (opposite-ish the Sun Inn). Bring your slides or jpeg Photos on CD. - Good slide show with lots of jpeg photos, no slides were shown	Leigh Singleton 07881 930305
Nov 22 Tues	Committee Meeting at the Long & Short Arm, Lemsford, 8.30 pm - cancelled on Tuesday afternoon	Ann Peden
Nov 28 Mon	Alan Hinkes comes to Cotswold Outdoors, St Albans on Monday 28th November following his successful completion of the 14 8,000m peaks. The first Briton and only the 12th person in the world to do so. Contact Leigh for more info	Leigh Singleton 07881 930305
Dec 9-11	Xmas party Weekend * Hathersage Youth Hostel in the heart of the peaks, and the centre of the village. Places for up to 40 people at the Hostel which is in stumbling distance to Xmas dinner at the climbing mecca pub - The Little John Inn. Three course dinner with wine and accommodation for the weekend at Ł30 all in. YHA grid ref SK227814, Post code S32 1EH - an excellent weekend, well organised by Caroline. The price included YHA accommodation, Generous 3 course meal & lotsa wine. Fine weekend with cold winter sun. 42 Members went walking, mountain biking & climbing.	Caroline Cook 07740-985796
Dec 13 Tues	Committee Meeting at the Long & Short Arm, Lemsford, 8.30 pm	Ann Peden
Dec 27 - Jan 02 2006	Post Xmas / New Year trip to Ullapool, Scotland. 10 places booked in the Independent hostel (see www.scotpackers-hostels.co.uk ) from 27 Dec 2005 to 2 Jan 2006. Cost is approx Ł90 for the accommodation. Ullapool (see www.ullapool.co.uk ) is a village on the far northwest coast of Scotland. There's loads of munros in the area to bag and there's the possibility of spending a night or two out camping or in a bothy to get to some of the more inaccessible peaks.	Geoff Deans 01727-810032

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Date	Location	Organiser..............
2004......
Jan 10-11	Dunmail Rise Bunk House in Grasmere, Lakes. 38 places, 4 dorms, Grid ref NY330111. Ł20 for the weekend.	Ann Peden 01727-838889
Feb 10 Tuesday	Annual HMC Slide show at the Long & Short Arm pub, Lemsford, AL8 7TN (opposite-ish the Sun Inn), in the left hand room. Either bring your own slides, or send digital pictures (via email or CD) to Bill Burt for displaying via his laptop & projector. Digital pictures should have meaningful names & be in the correct sequence for showing. An excellent evening where many good slides & pictures were shown	Bill Burt 01582 842982
Feb 17	Committee meeting at the Long & Short Arm pub, Lemsford, AL8 7TN (opposite Sun Inn).	Bill Burt
Feb 21-22	Herts Snowdonia Centre, Nant Gwynant, Nth. Wales, 34 places, Grid ref SH 626511, price for weekend tbc. There may be extra places in Bryn Dinas bunkhouse if required, but make your own arrangements. Campsite at nearby Williams Farm (1/2 mile past the centre) - Cold, icy ground, some sun, good weekend	Ann Peden 01727-838889
March 3	Canoe training organised by Adrian Hughes. Intro session at Turnford School, Mill lane, Chesthunt from 20.30 – 21.30 and will introduce people to the kayaks and teach them capsize drills. Contact Adrian for maps, joining instructions and course agenda.	Adrian Hughes 07785 550195
March 6	Canoeing part 2 - Day session at the Hertford Canoe Club clubhouse on Hartham Common, Hertford from 0930 to 16:00. Then on the Lee river. The costs will be Ł5 for the pool session (to cover hire costs) and Ł25 for the day. The test at the end of the day (should you wish to take it) will include a capsize and exit procedure… you’re going to get wet…or you can wimp out. However if you complete the course you will have received 1 Star training. - All members enjoyed the course and the accidental swimming with the fishes.	Adrian Hughes 07785 550195
March 9	Committee meeting at the Long & Short Arm pub, Lemsford, AL8 7TN (opp. the Sun Inn)	Bill Burt
March 12-21	Skiing (limited spaces). Le Plan, France - Good skiing by all accounts	Lyn Dodds 01992-589424
March 17	Repeat Canoe training organised by Adrian Hughes. Intro session at Turnford School, Mill lane, Chesthunt from 20.30 – 21.30 and will introduce people to the kayaks and teach them capsize drills. Course will be B.C.U. 1 star Kayak, with B.C.U recognised instructors	Adrian Hughes 07785 550195
March 20	Canoeing part 2 - Day session at the Hertford Canoe Club clubhouse on Hartham Common, Hertford from 0930 to 16:00. Then on the Lee river. The costs will be Ł5 for the pool session (to cover hire costs) and Ł25 for the day. The test at the end of the day (should you wish to take it) will include a capsize and exit procedure - All members enjoyed the repeat course and the accidental swimming with the fishes.	Adrian Hughes 07785 550195
March 27-28	Annual Dinner – staying at tregoyd riding bunkhouse (Ł20 for the weekend) (see www.tregoydriding.co.uk/bunkhouse ) in the Black Mountains near Hay-on-Wye. Walk, climb, mountain bike or canoe (www.canoehireuk.com). Or check out the 100's of bookshops in Hay (www.hay-on-wye.co.uk) . Sat evening there will be the dinner (Ł15) at Baskerville Hall (www.baskervillehall.co.uk ). - An energetic weekend, with mixed weather, walking & horse riding up Lord Hereford's Knob. Good meal & disco at Baskerville Hall. (fast) Eddie Cornell elected member of the year by young Bill Burt.	Ann Peden 01727-838889
April 9-17 Easter	Ardeche. It has everything from hiking to canyoning & canoeing. Camping, or possibly a hut. www.guideweb.com/ardeche/indexa.html - did anyone go?	Robin Carr 01727-761217
April 8-11 Easter	Lakes. Camping at Seathwaite Farm at Head of Borrowdale. GR NY 232122 (LR Sheet 90) from Thurs night till Sunday night (April 8th - 11th). Loads of space, campsite furthest up the valley. Hot showers. Walk up Scafell, Great Gable, Langdale Pikes from the campsite. Pub approx 1 mile away. Ł3.50 per person per night.	Matt Taylor 01727 832812
April 20 Tuesday	2004 AGM. 8pm at the Long & Short Arm pub, Lemsford, AL8 7TN (opposite-ish the Sun Inn). Standing down are BillB, PeteD, AnnP & IanG. New committee members urgently needed, and changes to the Constitution being proposed. - Four new committee members elected (see committee page) and 2 changes to constitution approved.	Geoff Deans 01707-810032
May 1-3 Early Bank Hol	Officially Scotland, Fort William, Camping, but everyone went to Pembroke, St Wales, climbing with Pete Durkin & Adrian Jones. - The weekend started with rain on Friday night but Saturday turned out to be dry but cloudy. Much climbing was had by many and some walking along the coast by others. Good weather continued for the rest of the bank holiday weekend. Adrian Jone's favourite route was called "Riders on the storm" and involved traversing for 30 feet about 2 feet above the sea then going upwards - wild!	Pete Durkin 01582 723029
May 11	First meeting of new 2004 committee at Long & Short Arm, 8.30pm	Ann Peden
May 15-16	Voluntary weekend with The Cotswold Dry Stonewall AONS Partnership to survey dry stone walls near Bourton on the Water. Bring the family. Camp at Folly Farm 2.5 miles from Bourton on A436 on left, tel 01451 820285. Camp in Rally Field & ask for Charlie. See www.cotswoldcamping.net. Single tents Ł6.50 for the backpackers rate. - An excellent sunny weekend with lots of field boundaries surveyed - fences, hedges & walls noted on maps. State of walls marked on survey sheets - Good, Minor repairs needed, Major repairs needed, Renovators delight. Pub within walking distance over the fields, when the better route is taken. Surveys done around Upper & Lower slaughter, and Northleach. Jonathan & Sally gave some useful info about walls & the countryside in general.	Eddie Cornell 01582 629494
May 29-31 Late Bank Hol	North Cornwall. Sun, sand, surf, walking and superb rock climbing. Camp at Levant House Caravan Camping Site in Trewellard, TR19 7SU. Map ref SW 374336. A quiet site with hot showers, pubs and restaurants two minutes away. The campsite is 300 yds down Levant Road (to the Beam Engine) opposite the pub. Turn left into a field before Levant House, through the first field into the next field, past the toilet block on your right and camp at bottom of field. - A convivial meet, with about 20 people attended (with 7 members in the tourist campsite near St Just). Drizzle, sun & rain. Climbing at Sennan Cove & Bosigran. Some cycling & lengthy cliff walking.	Pete Durkin 01582 723029
June 2	Beginners Navigation Course being organised by Marion ford. Theory class in Herts, on 2nd June with the trip to Snowdonia as the practical element on the Welsh hillsides. If you are interested please contact Marion. The course tutor will be our own Pete Ambrose possibly ably assisted by a couple of members of the club. - The theory course went down well with 17 people attending.	Marion Ford 0208 245 2787
June 5-6 ^{end half term}	Herts Snowdonia Centre, Nant Gwynant, Nth. Wales, 34 places, Grid ref SH 626511, price for weekend Ł18. There may be extra places in Bryn Dinas bunkhouse if required, but make your own arrangements. Campsite at nearby Williams Farm (1/2 mile past the centre) - Warm with mixed weather. cloud & some rain on Sat. Pete Ambrose gave the practical for the Nav course. 25 members enjoyed an evening BBQ - apart from the midges. Geoff Deans & Elspeth did the 14 3000's in 24 hours continuous walking.	Caroline Cook 01727 843180
June 8	HMC committee meeting at Long & Short Arm, 8.30pm	Ann Peden
June 13	Sunday bike ride with Alex. Start at Hertford North Station car park at 11am. Cycle to Ware along the canal towpath for lunch in one of Ware's many pubs. Return to Hertford via a right of way. Total distance 5 miles (7 km). Please bring a pump and spare tube and / or puncture repair kit, some money for food & drink, a bike lock, oh and a working bicycle! Contact Alex for further details. No need to book, just turn up. - Weather scorchio	Alex Pender (01462 732677)
July 3-4	Dartmoor, Cockingford Farm near Widecombe. Camping at Cockingford Farm , Ł5 for weekend. Tel 01364 621258, Grid ref SX716750. A pleasant campsite with all the necessary amenities, only 1 HMC mile from Widecombe. Enjoy a pint of Widecombe Wallop at the Rugglestone Inn, reputedly haunted. Campsite close to a number of the famous Dartmoor granite tors, including Low Man, Hay Tor, and Hollow Tor. Why not try and find the mysterious Dartmoor letterboxes? Ideal for climbing, biking and walking. - Showers & sun, repeated several times. Cool. Walking & biking on Sat, climbing on Sun. Good beer & campsite.	Phil Whitehurst 01438 360585
July 10	Family BBQ at Phasells Wood Scout Camp climbing wall, Abbots Langley, Sth Herts. Climb Sat/Sun, BBQ Sat night, Camp Sat night. Bring your own BBQ Food, Drink, Tent & Sleeping bag. Practice Crevasse rescue, bring & buy - lots of Showers, wet BBQ, some climbing	Alex Pender 07981 896515
July 24 - Aug 8	Grindelwald in the Bernese oberland. Camping at Eigernordwand.ch below the north face of the Eiger at Grund Gridelwald, 1km from the main town. Activities include Alpine mountaineering [Eiger, Monch (4090m), Jung Frau (4200m), Briethorn, Schilthorn], walking, mountain-biking, sauna, swimming, etc. Drive or Easyjet & train to Interlaken & Grindelwald. Maps and further info at www.grindelwald.com/index-uk.php - Showers & lotsa sun. Good campsite. Eventful week. Phil & Andre were helicoptered off the Nassihorn after a rock fall on the east side of the Nassijoch caught Phil's leg & ripped open the tendons on his left knee. Phil's leg was operated on at Interlaken hospital before being flown back to UK. Chris & Gary fell in crevasses. Robin, Chris & Eddie returned from the Oberaarhorn hut after suffering altitude sickness. Geoff, Caroline & Linda stayed at two huts & descended via the Jungfrau train after an 8hr slog across glaciers. Gary & Charles successfully climbed the Finsteraarhorn (4273m) & Monch (4107m), eventually descending via the Jungfrau railway. Gary got two splinters in his bum at a hut, one of which Charles removed. Linda failed to remove the second one but it was removed by a doctor in Grindelwald. Steve left early & Albert messed up his knee & legs after descending 9000ft in two days of valley walks. There was also a helicopter rescue on the Eiger early one morning, watched from the campsite.	Gary Bebb 01920-462437
Aug 14-15	Lakes, Borrowdale, Camp at Hollows Farm, CA12 5UQ, grid ref NY251175, see www.hollowsfarm.co.uk	Stepan Ptacek 01582 404461
Aug 24	HMC committee meeting at Long & Short Arm, 8.30pm	Ann Peden
Aug 28-30	August Bank Holiday. Northumberland. Camp at Highburn Camping and Caravan Park, NE71 6EE, just outside Wooler. The campsite has good facilities, it's close to the best climbing spots, it's on the doorstep of the Cheviots, & has plenty of pubs and eateries five minutes away. Costs Ł9.00 for two sharing a tent and Ł5.00 for one in a tent. climbing areas include the sandstone edges of Kyloe and Bowden Doors, plus plenty of good walking in the nearby Cheviot hills. Barbeque on the Sat night. Contact Pete Durkin If you would like to go.	Pete Durkin 01582 723029
Sept 18-19	Mountain biking & Walking, camp at Rosedale Caravan Park, Rosedale Abbey, North York Moors. Grid Ref: SE 724 957. Ł6 per night per tent, plus Ł1 per night for each car. Visit an area new to the HMC. The North York Moors are crossed by a maze of tracks and old roads, and consist of a mix of open moorland, ancient woodland, and meandering river valleys, stretching out to the North Sea. Small villages are dotted about the area with the traditional pubs, inns & fine ales. Rosedale Abbey is a small village right at the centre of the moors, which offers 3 pubs and is an ideal base from which to explore the moors, for walking and mountain biking. A number of biking routes have been planned for the weekend, including a medium route that goes straight from the campsite. Contact Alex for further details.	Alex Pender 07981 896515
Oct 5	Committee Meeting at the Long & Short Arm, Lemsford, 8.30 pm	Ann Peden
Oct 9-10	Moorside Farm, Hollingsclough, nr Buxton, Peak district, SK17 0RF. Grid Ref: SK 055 670. Located in the Derbyshire - Staffordshire border approx 5 miles from Buxton. Ł39 for the weekend includes full board with an excellent home cooked dinner on Saturday night, 20 places. Camping nearby at Longnor. Biking, Climbing & walking. Extreme Karaoke in evening.	Caroline Cook 01727 843180
Oct 22 Friday 7.30pm	Jerry Gore, one of the UK's leading big wall climbers will be talking about some of the expeditions he's been on. Friday 22nd Oct, in the Conference room at the Herts Sports Village, Hatfield. 8pm. Places for 60 people max. Ł2 for members, Ł5 for non-members. Contact Marion Ford for more details. (One of Jerrys climbing articles) - A very good lecture, well organised by Marion & Ian. Jerry has a Chalet in the Hautes Alpes and runs climbing courses - see www.AlpBase.com .	Marion Ford 0208 245 2787
Nov 2	Committee Meeting at the Long & Short Arm, Lemsford, 8.30 pm	Ann Peden
Nov 6-7	Bangers & Mash, Herts Snowdonia Centre, Nant Gwynant, Nth. Wales, 34 places, Grid ref SH 626511, Ł18 for weekend plus Ł5 for meal & fireworks. There may be extra places in Bryn Dinas bunkhouse, but make your own arrangements. Campsite at nearby Williams Farm (1/2 mile past the centre) - A wet weekend, B&M & Fireworks well organised by Caroline & Ann	Caroline Cook 07740-985796
Nov 10 Wed 7pm	Free lecture by Kenton Cool at Cotswolds in St Albans, 7pm - see Cotswold lecture details. 20% discount on shopping this evening. Tickets from Cotswolds (tel 01727 847 888) or from Marion Ford.	Marion Ford 0208 245 2787
Nov 30	Committee Meeting at the Long & Short Arm, Lemsford, 8.30 pm	Ann Peden
Dec 4-5	Xmas Party weekend – Brecon, stay at the Canal Barn Bunkhouse, LD3 7HH, grid ref SO052279, 28 places. Meal in the Wellington Hotel, Brecon, LD3 7AD, (01874 625225) with night club in Hotel afterwards. Bunkhouse Ł18 - plus cost of Dinner Ł17.50.- A damp weekend, good meal & disco well organised by Ann & Caroline	Caroline Cook 07740-985796
Dec 19	Climb highest point in Herts, Hastoe Hill (244m). Meet 11.30am Sunday 19th at Cholesbury (just inside Bucks, west of Berkhamsted, outside the Full Moon pub, grid ref SP (4)935 (2)069 (also near a windmill). Walk 5 miles, then lunch. Kit list (optional): head torch, altimeter, kendal mint cake. Contact Geoff Sharpe for more details.	Geoff Sharpe 01707-333828
Mon 27 Dec 04 - Sun 2 Jan 2005	Scotland – Braemar Youth Hostel in the Cairngorms - 14 people from Mon 27 Dec to Sun Jan 2. Accommodation cost approx Ł80 per person for the week. Assuming it snows there's plenty of scope for winter mountaineering. In previous years we've stayed Aviemore, 30 miles North East, and have walked, climbed, skied, spent nights out in the hills in tents, snowholes and bothies. Check out past Cruxs April 2004 and March 2002 for pictures and write ups of what we've done in the past, to get more idea of what we may do this year. - A good week in Scotland. Some snow & sun, lots of walking & some wild camping / bothying. All attended the Hogmanay dance in Bremar village hall. Well organised by Geoff.	Geoff Deans 01707-810032

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Date	Location	Organiser.........
2003......
Jan 14	Indoor meet - Former BBC & now freelance cameraman, Rob Franklin talks about the challenges of filming whilst climbing. With a track record including a documentary filmed while climbing Mt McKinley & last years TV series 'Don't Look Down'. Ł3 entrance donation, Venue 8.30pm, Lounge bar, the Sun Inn, Lemsford, Welwyn Garden City, Herts, AL8 7TP. UK grid ref TL 220124 - An excellent evening, with slides and three of Rob's videos	Debbie Smith 01442-265883
Jan 24-25	High Moss (Rucksack Club) Hut, Seathwaite, Lakes, sleeps 18, Ł5 per night. Grid ref SD 237967 - Another good meet with 26 members walking & climbing in the dry but very windy conditions. Rain & wind on Sunday.	Ann Peden 01727-838889
Feb 8-9	West Highland Lodge bunk house, Kinlochleven, Scotland, PH50 4SG. Sleeps 20+, Ł10 per night, Ł20 for the weekend. For more details, see www.blackwaterhostel.co.uk	Ann Peden 01727-838889
Feb 11	Members Slide Show – Venue 8.30pm, Lounge bar, the Sun Inn, Lemsford, Welwyn Garden City, Herts, AL8 7TP. UK grid ref TL 220124 Excellent sets of slides, but venue noisy	Debbie Smith 01442-265883
Feb 22-23	Herts Snowdonia Centre, Nant Gwynant, Nth. Wales, 34 places, Grid ref SH 626511, Ł18 for weekend. Sunny weather on Sat, good walking & climbing, usual rain on Sunday	Ann Peden 01727-838889
March 15-16	Annual Dinner & disco at Dalesbridge Centre, between Ingleton & Settle, Yorkshire Dales. 8 Bunk houses for 40, plus Hotel & Camping – grid ref SD762676 - see http://www.dalesbridge.co.uk/map.htm Fine weather with some members walking the three peaks, a good meal, a long speech from Bill and some disco dancing	Ann Peden 01727-838889
March 22–23	Calluna, Heathcroft, Fort William, Scotland, PH33 6RE. Grid ref: NN100733. 1 bunk house, 6 places, Ł20 for weekend. No sleeping bags reqd (Duvets).	Ann Peden 01727-838889
April 8	AGM 2003, 8.30pm, in the Conservatory, Lytton Arms, Old Knebworth, Herts, SG3 6QB. See welcome page for a map. Also see 2003 Agenda & 2002 minutes This year the agenda proposed some changes to the Constitution. All went of OK, and the usual suspects elected onto the committee. No new volunteers unfortunately.	Albert Sillwood 01462-490173
April 13–20	Skiing at La Source Ski Chalet in Villard Reculas, near Alpe d'Huez. just the 6 days of sun, skiing, eating & drinking. Good weeks skiing in glorious surroundings.	Michael Baldwin 01707-655988
April 18–21	Easter, Wasdale, Lake District, camping meet. Walking & climbing, with classic routes such as Napes Needle and Central Buttress just a shortish walk from the campsite. Staying at the Natural Thrust campsite GR OS GR183076 from Thurs eve until Monday. The world famous Wasdale Head Inn is nearby for your evening entertainment. - Wasdale campsite was full, so Debbie found another campsite, and the other members	Geoff Deans 01727-810032
April 18–21	And an alternative there is a rebel group who fancy a bit of sun, sand, surf, walking and superb rock climbing in Cornwall. Pete has booked a campsite in Bottallack, just north of St. Just which is close to the main climbing areas, with a bar on site with real ale at Ł1.50 per pint. Camping costs Ł3.25 per night.	Pete Durkin 01727-838889
May 3-5	Spring Bank Holiday, Pembroke, Camping at the Windmill Hill Caravan Park, Pembroke, SA7 15BT. There are some superb cliffs for climbing for all levels of climbers. It is also an outstandingly beautiful area for walking. The campsite charges Ł2.50 per night which includes free hot showers etc. It's less than a km into Pembroke itself for the pubs and the main climbing area is just down the road. - Wet and windy then scorchio. Climbers stayed at home (due to weather forecast) and the meet was hijacked by walkers.	Pete Durkin 01727-838889
May 24-26	Trip to NI to the The Mourne Mountains which are amongst Ireland's tallest. Easyjet flights : Friday 23 May, flight 171 departs London Luton at 21:05, arrives Belfast Intl at 22:20. RETURN Monday 26 May, flight 172 departs Belfast Intl at 19:25, arrives London Luton at 20:40. PRice: Ł85 return incl taxes at the moment. Hire Car from Budget is Ł68 for the 3 days. (between say 3 people). Slieve Donard is the highest peak, at 2796 feet. There are ten summits over 2,000 ft - 3 people went	Ann Peden 01727-838889
June 6-8	Mountain biking in the Brecon Beacons. 20 places. Cost Ł24 for the weekend, includes Bed and Fried Breakfast staying at the Trekkers Barn (Castle Inn), Pengenffordd, Near Talgarth, Powys (alongside A479) Landranger map 161 SO 173 302.	Pete Durkin 01727-838889
June 21-22	Herts Snowdonia Centre, Nant Gwynant, Nth. Wales, 34 places, Grid ref SH 626511 climbing, walking, mountain biking & gear fondling. The hut is full, but local camping is available near Bedgellert. Contact Ann for details. Excellent weekend with people at the hut and camping. BBQ on the Sat evening	Ann Peden 01727-838889
June 27-29	Walk the Hertfordshire way, 166 miles in 15 legs over 48 hours. Start at 6pm Friday evening. See Elspeth to volunteer for a leg. Start & End in Markyate, St Albans. Details of the 15 legs in 2002. There is also an official Hertfordshire Way website with lots of good details about the legs, with pictures. - The HMC does it again, with some scorchio weather for a change	Elispeth Bartlet 01582-462294
July 12–13	Family BBQ at Phasells Wood Scout Camp climbing wall, Abbots Langley, Sth Herts. Climb Sat/Sun, BBQ Sat night, Camp Sat night. Bring your own BBQ, Food, Drink, Tent & Sleeping bag. Climbing @ 2pm, Bring & Buy @ 5pm, Games @ 6pm, BBQ @ 7pm.	Geoff Deans 01727-810032
July 19-20	Mountain biking, Walking & Climbing in the Brecon Beacons. Contact Ian Gibbon for details. camping at the Cwm Du campsite, in Cwn Du(!), between Talgarth and Crickhowell. There is great biking (Black Mountains), walking (Brecon Beacons) and climbing (Llangattock limestone escarpment or Wye Valley on the way back). Ł3 per person per night, showers = 20p, pub round the corner! see streetmap link.	Ian Gibbon 07796-264084
July 19-26	Alps - staying at La Vielle Forge, in Les Houches, Chamonix, Mont Blanc range. Claciers, Rock & Ice Climbing & Walking. Some may be staying another week, check with Chris for details. Costs: approx Ł130 per week, plus travel costs, depending on numbers, and lively Chamonix near by.	Chris Cook 01923-829455
Aug 9-10	Mountain Bike Madness III, We have a 6 bed bunk room at the Punchbowl Inn, Low Row, Swale Dale, Yorkshire Dales. Grid ref. SD 987 984. The cost is Ł15 per night per person and includes a fried breakfast. More places are available if required. The Saturday route is 22 miles with 1200m ascent / descent.	Phil Whitehurst 01438-360585
Aug 23-25 b/hol	Northumberland, camping, climbing & walking. Camping at Highburn Camping and Caravan Park just outside Wooler. Close to the world renowned Kyloe and Bowden Doors climbing areas which have superb climbs on sandstone/grit. Ravensheugh and Simonside are close for your climbing appetite. The Cheviots are just down the road for some fantastic walking and biking. Or if you fancy a beach holiday then the coast is only a short drive away. Camping is Ł4 per night and has all modern facilities.	Pete Durkin 01727-838889
Sept 13–14	George Starkey / Swiss Alpine hut, Patterdale, Lakes, 20 places, grid ref: NY 396160. There is camping nearby in Patterdale. - Good weather & weekend for all, Dave O'Snoreman did it again	Ann Peden 01727-838889
Oct 11–12	MTB Madness Weekend - Moorside Farm, Hollingsclough, nr Buxton, Peak district, SK17 0RF. Ł40 full board for weekend, 20 places (fully booked). Camping nearby at Longnor. Biking, Climbing & walking. - Lotsa biking & extreme karoke resulting in a few injuries.	Ann Peden 01727-838889
Oct 11–25	USA, Yosemite & Joshua Tree, Climbing & walking, Pete & Adrian Jones. 14 people went. - Stayed with Carolyn Dent in San Francisco at Richmond. Lotsa climbing in a dry Yosemite, on El Capitan & Half Dome, & walks up to Glacier point & Tulome meadows. Some of the party saw bears. For Yosemite info see www.yosemitepark.com Some climbed in Bishop on the way south. some had a trip across Death Valley (98 deg F) & camped in the Mojave desert. So many stars & mountains. Then down Route 66 for four nights at Joshua tree in Hidden Valley campsite, surrounded by bouldering problems & coyotes at night. Also saw Jack Rabbit & Tarantulas. see www.nps.gov/jotr Albert went walkabout in the desert for two nights. For desert info see www.californiadesert.gov Flight back via Los Angeles through LA forest fires. Scorchio for the two weeks. See hmc photo page for links to various photos of the holiday.	Pete Durkin 01727-838889
Nov 8-9	Bangers & Mash, Herts Snowdonia Centre, Nant Gwynant, Nth. Wales, 34 places, Grid ref SH 626511, Ł25 for weekend & meal. (Centre full). There may be extra places in Bryn Dinas bunkhouse, but make your own arrangements. Campsite at nearby Williams Farm (1/2 mile past the centre) - everything went off with a bang, but a bit windy.	Ann Peden 01727-838889
Dec 6–7	Xmas Party weekend – Brecon, stay at the Canal Barn Bunkhouse, LD3 7HH, SO052279, 28 places (full), Ł15 for weekend. Meal in the Wellington Hotel, Brecon, Ł18, with night club afterwards (extra Ł2). Good venue with 32 people for the meal. The night club was a bit heavy.	Ann Peden 01727-838889
New Year Dec 27 - Jan 3	Scotland, Aviemore - Speyside Leisure Park complex, Dalfaber Road, Aviemore, Inverness-shire, PH22 1PX, Scotland, Telephone: 01479 810236. See http://www.speysideleisure.com/ Places booked for 12 people in two 6 berth luxury caravans for the week Sat 27 Dec, to Sat 3rd Jan 2004. Each caravan has one double and two twin (not bunks) rooms. Cost is Ł85 per person per week. An interesting meet with only one twisted knee and mild frostbite. Skiing was good. Temperatures fell to -13c on Monday & Tuesday night at the caravan site & the taps froze. Hot in the Caravans. Gary B, Geoff D, Pete D, Adrian J & Matthew camped in the Lairig Ghru Monday & Tuesday. New Year was seen in dancing & drinking at Glenmore Lodge, where Dave O'Gorman & Anita camped in the snow.	Ian Gibbon 07796-264084

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Date	Location	Organiser..........
2002.....
26-27 Jan	High Moss (Rucksack Club) Hut, Seathwaite, Lakes, sleeps 18, Ł5 per night. Grid ref SD 237967 Some how Ann managed to lock everyone out of the hut and we were forced to stay in the pub drinking old Peculiar. Oh hum	Ann Peden 01727-838889
9-10 Feb	Herts Snowdonia Centre, Nant Gwynant, Nth. Wales, 34 places, Grid ref SH 626511, Ł18 inc. lecture by Chris Forest from Plas y Brenin, 7pm. Some good walks, a few beers, and an interesting lecture	Ann Peden 01727-838889
7-10 March	Alex MacIntyre Memorial Hut, Onich (North Ballachulish), Scotland, sleeps 16, Ł5 per person per night in advance. Grid ref NN 044612	Ann Peden 01727-838889
28 Mar – 1 April Easter b/hol	Red Squirrel Bunk House, Glencoe, (near Clachaig Inn), Scotland, PH49 4HX, tel 01855 811256, sleeps 15, Ł7.50 per night. A good Easter, but some people were not too impressed with the bunkhouse	Pete Durkin 01727-838889
13–14 April	Annual Dinner, Thorpe Farm Bunkhouses (35 places), Hathersage, Peak District, S32 1BU, grid ref SK 222823. Dinner at the Millstone Inn. Coach from Farm to Inn and back. Ł32 for 2 nights at bunkhouse & meal. A good dinner with a disco and a minibus back	Ann Peden 01727-838889
16 April	AGM 2002, in the Conservatory, 8.30pm at the Lytton Arms, Old Knebworth, Herts, SG3 6QB See 2002 Agenda & 2002 minutes Some new members were inveigled onto the committee, from the 99 members in 2001.	Albert Sillwood 01462-490173
4–6 May (b/hol)	Lydstep, South Pembrokeshire. Sth Wales, Whitewell Camping Park, Lydstep Beach, Tenby, SA70 7RY Grid ref SS 096991. Climbing at Lydstep and around St.Govans. Also mountain biking, walking & surfing. A good weekend by all accounts, with loadsa climbing, drinking, BBQ's & new liaisons	Pete Durkin 01727-838889
10–12 May	Walk the Hertfordshire way, 166 miles in 15 legs over 48 hours. Start at 6pm Friday evening. See Bill to volunteer for a leg. Start & End in Markyate, St Albans (Bill’s House). Details of the 15 legs. The HMC completed the walk in just under 48 hours, although there were some interesting routes covered, and a lost mobile	Bill Burt 01582-842982
18–19 May	Camping, Capel Curig, near Bryn Tyrch hotel, Nth. Wales, Grid ref: SH726579 A pleasant weekend with good food & beer in the hotel	Ann Peden 01727-838889
1–4 June Queens Jublee b/hol	Nth Cornwall sea cliff climbing & walking, Camp at Levant House Campsite, Levant Road, Trewellard, Pendeen, Cornwall, tel 01736 788795, grid ref SW 375335. Jubilee Beacon at St Just A good weekend by all accounts. Bill attended the local beacon	Bill Burt 01582-842982
30 May – 4 June	Long weekend in Majorca, walking on the hills from Palma via Valdermossa, Soller, Lluc, Pollanca, & back to Palma. Contact Geoff Deans for more info. Some strenuous walking in Scorchio weather	Geoff Deans 01727-810032
22–23 June	Walk the Lakes 3000’s. Plus general Walking or climbing, Contact Geoff Deans for walking, or Pete Durkin (01727 838889) for climbing details. Campsite between Keswick & Braithwaite, Grid ref NY 240236, Ł3.30 pppn, plus Ł2 per car. NOTE! Geoff completed the 46 miles in 15 hrs & came 8th - well done Geoff	Geoff Deans 01727-810032 Pete Durkin 01727-838889
6–7 July	Gower, Swansea, camp @ Pitton Cross Campsite, Rhossili, tel 01792 390593. sea cliff climbing, coast path walking, sun bathing	Ian gibbon 07796-264084
13–14 July	Family BBQ at Phasells Wood Scout Camp climbing wall, Abbots Langley, Sth Herts. Climb Sat/Sun, BBQ Sat night, Camp Sat night. Bring your own BBQ, Food, Drink, Tent & Sleeping bag. The usual debauched evening	Bill Burt 01582-842982
20 July - 3 Aug	Alps – Saastal valley, A house has been rented that sleeps 28 people, at approx Ł45 per week. Contact Ann P for details. (note date change). Lots of peaks climbed and a few new liaisons formed	Ann Peden 01727-838889
24–26 Aug b/hol	Gritstone Climbing, Walking & Mountain biking in Yorkshire Dales, Camp at Westfield Farm, Heathfield, Pateley Bridge, Harrogate, HG3 5BX. Ł3.00 per person per night. Grid ref SE131664	Pete Durkin 01727-838889
14–15 Sept	Llanbedr, Nth of Barmouth, Mid Wales, The Mill Campsite, LL45 2NS, Mrs Roberts, Tel 01341 241482, Ł10 per tent, includes car & showers. Walk in Rhinogs, or naturist sunbathing on Shell island. Grid ref SH 589268. A good weekend with some rough walking. Too cold for sunbathing, but there was Kareoke in the local pub on Sat evening with the HMC Girlies & Lads.	Albert Sillwood (01462-490173)
12–13 Oct	Lakes, Rookhow Centre, Rusland Valley, near Force Forge, Grizedale, Lakes. Sleeps 20, Ł10/night, grid ref: SD 332896. Space for Camping & a BBQ. Walking & climbing on the hills, Biking in the Grizedale Forest. A wet weekend, a 1/2 hr walk to the pub for Kareoke - Oh Carol sung by Bill Burt was memorable, as was the lock-in until late. The moon helped the walk back.	Ann Peden 01727-838889
Thurs 10 Oct & Sun 20 Oct	Evening Navigation Course – Thurs 10^th Oct, 7.30pm, Gustard Wood Church Hall, near Hemel Hempstead. Practical experience Sunday 20^th Oct, venue to be arranged in Herts. contact Pete Ambrose (01992 589424) A good course by all accounts, and the members are still practising.	Debbie Smith 01442-265883
2–3 Nov	Bangers & Mash, Herts Snowdonia Centre, Nant Gwynant, Nth. Wales, 34 places, Grid ref SH 626511, Ł23 for weekend & meal. The usual hmc weekend with 42 eating, echoing fireworks and games by Gary Bebb.	Ann Peden 01727-838889
26 Nov	Talk by Tony Freake on Nepal, 8.30pm, in Gustard Wood Church - St Peters, between Kimpton & Wheathampstead. Post code AL4 8RT, grid ref TL175158. Ł3 entrance donation to his Nepal project. A interesting lecture on Nepal in a cold church. Duvets all round.	Debbie Smith 01442-265883
30 Nov – 1 Dec	Mountain Biking weekend in Peak District. Bunkhouse, Moorside Farm, Longnor, nr Buxton SK17 0RF. Ł20 / night inc breakfast, lunch & dinner. An excellent weekend by all accounts, including Kareoke in the local pub	Pete Durkin 01727-838889
7–8 Dec	Xmas dinner at Lion Hotel, Builth Wells, Brecon Beacons, Powys. Price to include B&B and Saturday evening meal. Builth Wells grid ref SO040509 - An interesting weekend with a drunken hotel owner and no Xmas dinner. A Chinese takeaway for 26 was organised by Pete Ambrose. Geoff Deans lasted until 6am, but was beaten by the bar girls, who stayed up to serve Sunday breakfast. Who said Fawlty Towers was a myth	Ann Peden 01727-838889
Dec 28 2002 - Jan 3 03	Kinlochchewe, on A832, 8 miles from Torridon, Scotland. Hut sleeps 12 (Ł70 for the week) Hotel next door (Ł17 per night). grid ref NH025615. Campsite in village. Gary is trying to arrange additional accommodation.	Geoff Deans 01727-810032 Gary Bebb 01920-462437

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Date	Location	Organiser..........
2001.....
20-21 Jan	Ambleside Youth Hostel, Waterhead, Lake District. 16 places booked, Ł13 per night, Breakfast Ł3. OK but a few members reprimanded for coming back late	Ann Peden (01727-838889)
10th-11th February	Weekend meet, Herts Snowdonia Centre, Nant Gwynant, Nth. Wales, Grid Ref SH 626511, Lecture by Malcolm Eldridge, ‘Alps from End to End’, on Saturday evening, 8pm at the Hut. Good lecture, but some members would have preferred to be in the pub	Gary Bebb (01920-462437)
3rd-4th March	Annual Dinner, Bala, Mid/North Wales. Dinner at Plas-yn-Dre restaurant in High street. Bunkhouse & B&B accommodation available. The weekend went ahead, but no walking due to the Foot & Mouth outbreak. Good dinner with lotsa dancing	Anne Noon (01582 833281)
31 March -1 April	Weekend meet, Herts Snowdonia Centre, Nant Gwynant, Nth. Wales, Grid Ref SH 626511 CANCELLED DUE TO Foot & MOUTH	Albert Sillwood (01462 490173)
3 April, Tue	AGM, 8.30 pm, Lytton Arms, Old Knebworth, Herts, SG3 6QB	Albert Sillwood
13–16 April (Easter b/h)	Glen Coe & Ben Nevis, Blackwater Hostel & Camp site, Lab Road, Kinlochleven, , Rock Climbing, Walking (PDurkin@roomuw.co.uk ) Cancelled due to Foot & Mouth	Pete Durkin (01727 764989)
19–22 April	Trains & Boats & Planes Spring Beers Festival, Lytton Arms, Old Knebworth, Herts, SG3 6QB	Steve Nye
29 April, Sunday	Sponsored walk for Cancer from Berkhampstead. 16 miles and 5 country pubs. Cancelled due to Foot & Mouth.	Anne Noon (01582 833281)
4-8 May	The Roy Bridge Inn Hostel, Roy Bridge, Inverneshire, PH31 4AN, near Fort William, Scotland, Tel 01397 712236, 16 places. Ł9 per night. Climb & walk on Ben Nevis, Glencoe, Grey Corries, etc.	Ann Peden (01727-838889)
26–28 May (May b/h)	St Davids Head, Pembroke. Sth Wales, Camping at Caerfai Bay Caravan and Tent Park SM 758244, Ł3 per night, car Ł6. Sea cliffs Climbing at Craig Caerfai and Carreg y Barcud, Grades from V Diff up to as hard as you want!, superb traditional 120ft+ climbs, Walking, (PDurkin@roomuw.co.uk )	Pete Durkin (01727 764989)
2–3 June	Bilton Park Camp site, Village Farm, nr Bilton Dene, Bilton, Harrogate, Yorks HG1 4DH, grid ref SE 320578	Rupert Priestnall (01707 333376)
23-24 June	Carolyn’s leaving party weekend, Bryn Tyrch hotel & camping, Capel Curig, North Wales carolyn_dent@yahoo.co.uk Good weather & a large party saying adieu to Carolyn, who was off to San Fransisco, to live & climb, or was it the other way around	Carolyn Dent (01628 476512)
30 June – 1 July	Camping, Carreglwyd Camping and Caravan Site, Port Eynon, Gower Peninsula, Sth Wales. Phone no 01792 390795. (on the left, going down into Port Eynon). carolyn_dent@yahoo.co.uk	Carolyn Dent (01628 476512)
14–15 July	BBQ at Phasells Wood Scout Camp climbing wall, Abbots Langley, Sth Herts. Climb Sat/Sun, BBQ Sat night, Camp overnight. Bring your own BBQ, Food, Drink, Tent & Sleeping bag. Lotsa food, BBQ, rounders & music	Gary Bebb (01920-462437)
21 July–Aug 4	Trip to Arolla, Swiss Valais Alps. Self Catering / Camping / Huts to be arranged. contact via email	Ann Peden
28–29 July	Camping, Peak District	Tba
11–12 Aug	Camping, Bedgellert Caravan & Camping Site, Gwynedd, LL55 4UU, North Wales. Tel 01766 890288, GR 577 490. Camp next to the river, BBQ Sat evening if the weather OK. Share meet with Glaxo Climbing Club. It rained so no BBQ, but some beers in Bedgellert.	Gary Bebb (01920-462437)
25–27 Aug (Aug b/h)	Yorkshire Clarion Clubhouse campsite, West Chevin Road, Menston, Ilkley, West Yorks, LS29 6BL, Tel 01943 878165, Gris ref SE 186442, Rock Climbing, Walk on t’moors, (adrian.jones@bigfoot.com)	Adrian Jones (01462 484920)
25–27 Aug (Aug b/h)	North Wales, walk the Welsh 3000's, contact Geoff Deans for more info. Start at Snowdon? (SH 610544). Several people completed the 14 3000's.	Geoff Deans (01727 810032)
1–2 Sept	Camping, Climbing & Canoeing, Symonds Yat, Forest of Dean Campsite, Basins drive, Christchurch, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7NN’ 01594 833 376, Ref SO 575129	Rupert Priestnall (01707 333376)
15–16 Sept	Swiss Alpine Hut, Patterdale, Lake District. Sleeps 20. Ł4 per night, Map 90, Grid ref NY 396160. Tel 01539 821754	Geoff Deans (01727 810032)
28 Sept – 14 Oct	Trek and climb in Nepal, Kathmandu to Pokhara, trek to Mardi Himal base camp near Annupurna Sanctuary, optionally climb Mardi Himal. Went with Kanjiroba Treks & Expedition (P) LTD, P.O.Box :3981, Kutubahal, Ktm, Nepal, Tel :977-1-489643 / 489693, Fax : 977-1- 489392. Web Page : www.kanjirobatreks.com , E-mail: kangtrek@mail.com.np kangtrek@mail.com.np . - Stayed at Hotel Moonlight www.yomari.com. An interesting trip with leeches, a leader who used the kitchen boys for route finding, and a guide who had not done the peak before. Excellent photos and memories.	Gary Bebb (01920-462437)
6 – 7 Oct	Don Whillans Memorial hut, Rockhall Cottage, Roaches, North Staffs. Sleeps 12, Ł4 per night, Map 119, grid ref SK007622.	Bill Burt (01582 842982)
Tue 23 Oct	Lecture – Andrew Salter – Seven Summits - 8pm at the Lytton Arms, Old Knebworth, Herts, SG3 6QB	Gary Bebb (01920-462437)
Tue 30 Oct	First night at the new HMC venue – the Sun Inn, Lemsford, Welwyn Garden City, Herts, AL8 7TP, grid ref TL 220124 (The Sun Inn was closed so we met at the Long & Short arm pub over the road)	All
3 – 4 Nov	Bangers & Mash, Herts Snowdonia Centre, Nant Gwynant, Nth. Wales, 34 places, Grid Ref SH 626511 The usual hmc B&M meal cooked by the committee, followed by fireworks and drinks	Rupert Priestnall (01707 333376)
16 – 17 Nov	Kendal film Festival, Kendal, Lake district, Cumbria. Camp at Langdale National Thrust camp site	Pete Durkin
Tue 27 Nov	Members Slide show in the Conservatory, 8.30pm at the Lytton Arms, Old Knebworth, Herts, SG3 6QB	Ann Peden (01727 838889)
8 – 9 Dec	Herts Snowdonia Centre, Nant Gwynant, Nth. Wales, 34 places, Grid Ref SH 626511 Christmas meal on Saturday night in Beddgelert at the Bryn Eglwys Country house hotel, if you want to have a meal out. Good meal, but no dancing because guests asleep upstairs.	Bill Burt (01582 842982)
29 Dec - 5th Jan	See in the New Year at the Speyside Leisure Park complex, Dalfaber Road, Aviemore, Inverness-shire, PH22 1PX, Scotland, Telephone: 01479 810236. Three Chalets have been reserved. Cost is Ł92 for 7 nights. See http://www.speysideleisure.com/	Pete Durkin (01727 838889)

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Date	Location	Organiser.......
2000......
Jan 15-16	Achille Ratti Climbing Club Hut, Beckstones, Duddon Valley, Southern Lakes, 10 places available, Grid Ref	Jane Whitrow
Jan 22-29	Skiing, Chalet for 1 week in Val Thorens, 3 Valleys, France. Cost Approx Ł495.	Bill Burt
Jan 29-30	Julie-Anne Clyma, Winter / Alpine adventures, Sat evening at the Herts Snowdonia Centre, Nant Gwynant, Nth. Wales, 33 places, Grid Ref SH 626511 Excellent lecture & slides.	Albert Sillwood
Feb 19-20	Weekend meet, Herts Snowdonia Centre, Nant Gwynant, Nth. Wales, Grid Ref SH 626511	Phil Whitehurst
March 18-19	Annual Dinner, Thorpe Farm Bunkhouses (32 places), Hathersage, Peak District. Dinner at the Millstone Inn. Coach available from Farm to Inn and back	Anne Berk
Tue April 11	AGM, 8.30 pm, Lytton Arms, Old Knebworth, Herts, SG3 6QB. New committee members needed	Phil Whitehurst
April 16-23	Skiing at La Source, Villard Reculas, nr Alpe D'Huez, France. Contact Michael Baldwin 01707 655988 or email Michael at Lasourcefrance@aol.com	Michael Baldwin / Albert Sillwood
April 21-24 (Easter B/Hol)	Spring Beer Festival at The Lytton Arms, Old Knebworth, Hertfordshire, England, SG3 6QB	Steve Nye, Landlord
April 21 (2 wks)	Trek / Climb, Morocco, Ł400 inc. flights. Contact Gary Bebb or Anne Berk for more details. A good trip, with some members eventually appreciating the effects of dehydration.	Gary Bebb / Anne Berk
April 29 - May 1 (May B/Hol)	Camping, Northumbria - Barrasford Park, 1 Front Drive, Hexham, NE48 4BE (tel 01434-681210)	Phil Whitehurst (01438 367935)
May 27-29 (Spring B/Hol)	Don Whillans Memorial Hut, below Roaches, Nth Staffs, 12 places, Ł4 per night.	Rupert Priestnall
June 18-19	Brecon Beacons, Sth Wales. Barn booked in Talgarth, Ł9 per night. Long distance walk, Contact Peter Ambrose, tel 01992 589424.	Peter Ambrose
July 1-2	BBQ at Phasells Wood climbing wall, Abbots Langley, Sth Herts. Climb Sat/Sun, BBQ Sat night, Camp overnight. Bring your own BBQ, Food, Drink, Tent & Sleeping bag.	Bill Burt
July 8-9	Camping & Climbing, Baggy Point, Cherry Tree Farm, Croyde Bay, North Devon, tel 01271 890386. Grid Ref SS 442398. Climbing Saturday, mountain biking Sunday.	Gary Bebb
July 17-30	Trip to Arolla, Swiss Valais Alps. Self Catering / Camping / Huts to be arranged. contact via email neil_wolstencroft@eur.3com.com	Neil Wolstencroft (07901 670179)
Aug 12-13	Bilton Park Camp site, Village Farm, nr Bilton Dene, Bilton, Harrogate, Yorks HG1 4DH, grid ref SE 317557	Rupert Priestnall
Sept 9-10	Camping, Three Cliffs Bay Caravan Park, Penmaen, Gower Peninsula, Swansea, Sth Wales grid ref SS 535887	Albert Sillwood (01462-490173)
Sept 23-24	Lake District, Langdale, National Trust campsite, grid ref NY 285060	Ann Peden
Oct 3, Tue	Lecture at Lytton Arms, Old Knebworth, Herts SG3 6QB, starts 8.30pm, Harry Hilton - Mount Kenya and the Mau Mau uprising. Quite a few gruesome pictures of dead bodies.	Gary Bebb (01920-462437)
Oct 7-8	Peak District, Pindale Farm Bunkhouses, Pindale Lane, Hope Valley, S33 6RN, grid ref SK 163825	Gary Bebb (01920-462437)
Nov 4-5	Bangers & Mash weekend, Herts Snowdonia Centre, Nant Gwynant, Nth. Wales, 33 places, Grid Ref SH 626511 Usual B&M meal, with an excellent Pavalova from Anne, followed by fireworks & a few drinks	Albert Sillwood (01462 490173) Anne Noon (01582-629383)
Dec 5, Tue	Members slide show at Lytton Arms, Old Knebworth, Herts SG3 6QB, starts 8.30pm, all members slides welcome	Gary Bebb & members
Dec 9-10	Christmas Party weekend, Herts Snowdonia Centre, Nant Gwynant, Nth. Wales, 34 places, Grid Ref SH 626511	Bill Burt (01582-842982)
Dec 12, Tue	Christmas Quiz & Raffle, 8.30pm at Lytton Arms, Old Knebworth, Herts SG3 6QB	Gary Bebb
27 Dec 2000 to 2 Jan 2001	Aviemore Youth Hostel, Aviemore, Scotland . Hostel Ł9 per night. Contact Gary Bebb for details / transport arrangements. For hostel, tel 01479 810345. Good snow, with some snowhole digging by Gary & Geoff.	Gary Bebb (01920-462437)

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Date	Location	Organiser............
1999...
Jan 9-10	Rucksack Club Hut, Seathwaite, Lake District	Phil Whitehurst
Jan 23-24	Snowdonia Centre, Nth Wales, Speaker Denis Gray - 'Slack'	Dawn Wyllie
Feb 20-21	Snowdonia Centre, Nth Wales	Charles White
March 13-14	Annual Dinner, Dalesbridge Centre, nr Settle, Yorkshire Dales	Dawn Wyllie
Tues April 13	AGM, 8.30pm, Goat Pub, Codicote	Paul Whitehurst
April 16-18	Hut, Brecon Beacons, Sth Wales	Jane Whitrow
May 8-9	Climbers Club Hut, Bosigran, Cornwall	Albert Sillwood
May 29th	Week in Glen Brittle, Skye, Scotland	Gary Bebb
June 25-27	Camping,Three Cliffs, Penmaen, Swansea, Gower, Wales	Phil Whitehurst
July 6	Gliding, Dunstable Downs	Jane Whitrow
July 17-19	Yorkshire Dales / 3 Peaks, Golden Lion Bunkhouse (14 places), Horton In Ribblesdale	Anne Berk
Aug 1-14	Ailefroid, Ecrin Alps, France (Facile Facile !)	Phil Whitehurst
Aug 21-22	Camping, Peak District	Bill Burt
Aug, 1 week	Lundy	Bill Marsh
Sept 10-12	Ty Nant Bunkhouse (12 places - Ł4 per night) + camping (Ł2 per night), Nth of Cader Idris, Mid Wales, grid ref SH 698152	Albert Sillwood
Oct 1-3	Yorkshire Ramblers Hut, Low Hall Garth, Little Langdale, Lakes. (12 places available), Grid Ref: 309029	Albert Sillwood
Tue Oct 5th	Graham Elson, Sahara and High Atlas, Lytton Arms, Old Knebworth, Herts, entrance fee Ł2.	Anne Berk
Tue Nov 2, 8.30pm	Alan Churcher, Western Canada Adventure Years: Climbing, Mountain Biking, Skiing, Trekking, in the Conservatory, Lytton Arms, Old Knebworth, Herts, 8.30pm, entrance fee Ł2.	Anne Berk
Nov 5-7	Bangers & Mash weekend, Herts Snowdonia Centre, Nant Gwynant, Nth. Wales, 33 places, Grid Ref SH 626511	Anne Berk
Tue Dec 7, 8.30pm	Notorious Members Slide Show, in the Conservatory, Lytton Arms, Old Knebworth, Herts, 8.30pm, free entrance	Anne Berk
Dec 11-12	Christmas Party weekend, Herts Snowdonia Centre, Nant Gwynant, Nth. Wales, 33 hut places, Grid Ref SH 626511, 26 places for meal at Sygum Fawr Country House	Bill Burt
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