2008 Programme


 

December 2007

Saturday 8th Christmas Dinner
Dinner and disco party at Arthog, near Dolgellau. Fancy dress with Hollywood as the theme. Most members make a weekend of it with a walk or climb on the Saturday and Sunday.

Sunday 23rd North Wales
Walking on Moel Siabod. Meet at Sainsbury's car park, Shrewsbury at 08:00

Saturday 27th Christmas walk
Walk off that hangover on Caer Caradoc and Lawley. Meet at the parking spot on the B4371 (GR468933) at 09:30 or at Sainsbury's car park, Shrewsbury at 09:00.

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January 2008

Tuesday 1st Social Meet
At the George and Dragon, Much Wenlock. From 20:00

Sunday 6th North Wales
Walking in Ogwen. Meet at Sainsbury's car park, Shrewsbury at 08:00

Tuesday 8th High Sports Lecture
At the Gateway Centre, Shrewsbury. Martin Moran “All in a year's work”. Lecture on the ascent of all the Alpine 4,000m peaks in one journey plus adventures in Scotland, the Alps and Tibet. Tickets £10 from High Sports in Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury (tel. 01743 231649) or £12 on the door if there are spare seats.

Friday 18th—Sunday 20th Lake District hut weekend
Staying in the superb Torver hut near Coniston. Travel light as it's a long walk in.

Sunday 20th Cadair Idris
For anyone not going to the Lakes, walking on Cadair. Meet at Sainsbury's car park, Shrewsbury at 08:00

Tuesday 22nd Slide Show
At Meole Brace Junior School, Church Road, Meole Brace, Shrewsbury starting at 20:00. If you have any slides you would like to show, bring them along on a CD or memory stick. Bring your own wine and snacks.

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February 2008

Sunday 3rd Snowdonia
Walking and winter climbing in Llanberis Pass. Meet at Sainsbury's car park, Shrewsbury at 08:00

Tuesday 5th High Sports Lecture
At the Gateway Centre, Shrewsbury. Pat Winterton “Scottish Extremities”. Lecture on extreme solo ocean kayaking. Tickets £10 from High Sports in Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury (tel. 01743 231649) or £12 on the door if there are spare seats.

Tuesday 5th Social meet
At the George and Dragon, Much Wenlock. From 20:00

Saturday 9th to Saturday 16th Scotland snow & ice week
Climbing, walking, skiing and a hectic social life. This year we have booked 3 lodges near Fort William. Contact Bob Mitchell for details. Book early as this is our most popular trip of the year.

Sunday 17th North Wales
For those not going to Scotland - walking on the Berwyns. Meet at Sainsbury's car park, Shrewsbury at 08:00

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March 2008

Sunday 2nd North Wales
Walking in Snowdonia. Meet at Sainsbury's car park, Shrewsbury at 08:00

Tuesday 4th Social Meet
At the George and Dragon, Much Wenlock. From 20:00

Tuesday 4th High Sports lecture
At the Gateway Centre, Shrewsbury. Local spot. A selection of local adventurers give presentations of their exploits Tickets £8 from High Sports or £9 on the door. All proceeds directly to the YM fund.

Sunday 16th North Wales
Walking in Snowdonia. Meet at Sainsbury's car park, Shrewsbury at 08:00

Saturday 22nd to Saturday 29th Easter European trip
Sports and trad climbing and walking in in the sun to prepare for the coming climbing season. Venue to be announced.. Contact Geoff Hibbs or Bob Mitchell for details.

Saturday 29th to Monday 31st Fontainebleau
Bouldering on the famous Fontainebleau rocks. Some members will be stopping off here on their way back from Provence. Contact David Bowler for details.

Sunday 30th Mid Wales
Walking in the Brecon Beacons. Meet at the station car park, Craven Arms, at 08:00

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April 2008

Tuesday 1st Evening climbing + social meet
Climbing on Wenlock Edge - meet at the crag from 6:00pm onwards followed by social meet the George and Dragon, Much Wenlock from 20:00.

Tuesday 8th Evening climbing
Grinshill. Meet at the crag from 18:00.

Sunday 13th Snowdonia
Walking and climbing in Ogwen. Meet at Sainsbury's car park, Shrewsbury at 08:00

Tuesday 15th Evening climbing
Pontesbury. Meet at the crag from 18:00.

Friday 18th to Sunday 20th Lake District
Camping at Nether Wasdale. Walking and climbing around Wasdale Head. Contact Bob Mitchell for details.

Tuesday 22nd Evening climbing
Llanymynech. Meet at the crag from 18:00.

Sunday 27th Snowdonia
Walking and climbing in Llanberis Pass. Meet at Sainsbury's car park, Shrewsbury at 08:00

Tuesday 29th Evening climbing
Nesscliffe. Meet at the crag from 18:00.

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May 2008

Friday 2nd to Monday 5th Cornwall
Climbing on the superb granite sea cliffs and walking the coast path over the bank holiday weekend. Camping at Botallack near St. Just.

Tuesday 6th Evening climbing + social meet
Climbing on Wenlock Edge - meet at the crag from 6:00pm onwards followed by social meet at the George and Dragon, Much Wenlock from 20:00.

Saturday 10th to Saturday 17th Scotland
Camping and walking in the Knoydart area. Contact Larry Turner for details.

Sunday 11th Snowdonia
For those not going to Scotland, walking on the Carmeddau. Meet at Sainsbury's car park, Shrewsbury at 08:00

Tuesday 13th Evening climbing
Grinshill. Meet at the crag from 18:00.

Tuesday 20th Evening climbing
Pontesbury. Meet at the crag from 18:00.

Friday 23rd to Monday 26th Northumberland
Camping, walking and climbing over the bank holiday weekend. Contact David Bowler for details.

Sunday 25th North Wales
Walking on the Nantlle Ridge and climbing at Cwm Silyn. Meet at Sainsbury's car park, Shrewsbury at 08:00.

Tuesday 27th Evening climbing
Carreg y Byg. Meet at the crag from 18:00.

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June 2008

Tuesday 3rd Evening climbing + social meet
Climbing on Wenlock Edge - meet at the crag from 6:00pm onwards followed by social meet at the George and Dragon, Much Wenlock from 20:00.

Friday 6th to Sunday 8th Bala weekend
Sailing, windsurfing canoeing and walking in the Moelwyns plus barbecues, games and a huge party on the Saturday night.

Tuesday 10th Evening climbing
Trevor. Meet at the crag from 18:00.

Tuesday 17th Evening climbing
Pontesbury. Meet at the crag from 18:00.

Saturday 21st to Saturday 28th France
Climbing and walking in Les Ecrins. Contact Bob Mitchell for details.

Sunday 22nd North Wales
Walking and climbing at Cwm Cywarch in the Arans. Meet at Sainsbury's car park, Shrewsbury at 08:00

Tuesday 24th Evening climbing
Roaches. Meet at the crag from 18:00.

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July 2008

Tuesday 1st Evening climbing + social meet
Climbing on Wenlock Edge - meet at the crag from 6:00pm onwards followed by social meet at the George and Dragon, Much Wenlock from 20:00.

Tuesday 8th Evening climbing
Nesscliffe. Meet at the crag from 18:00.

Sunday 6th` North Wales
Walking in the Moelwyns and climbing at Tremadog. Meet at Sainsbury's car park, Shrewsbury at 08:00

Friday 11th to Sunday 13th Yorkshire Dales
Camping at Appletreewick. Walking and climbing in the Yorkshire Dales. Contact Bob Mitchell for details.

Tuesday 15th Evening climbing
Pontesbury. Meet at the crag from 18:00.

Sunday 20th North Wales
Climbing, walking and scrambling on Tryfan. Meet at Sainsbury's car park, Shrewsbury at 08:00.

Tuesday 22nd Evening climbing
Pandy. Meet at the crag from 18:00.

Tuesday 29th Evening climbing
World's End. Meet at the crag from 18:00.

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August 2008

Sunday 3rd North Wales
Climbing and walking in Llanberis pass. Meet at Sainsbury's car park, Shrewsbury at 08:00

Tuesday 5th Evening climbing + social meet
Climbing on Wenlock Edge - meet at the crag from 6:00pm onwards followed by social meet at the George and Dragon, Much Wenlock from 20:00.

Tuesday 12th Evening climbing
Grinshill. Meet at the crag from 18:00.

Sunday 17th North Wales
Walking in the Carneddau around Aber Falls and climbing in Ogwen. Meet at Sainsbury's car park, Shrewsbury at 08:00.

Tuesday 19th Evening climbing
Pontesbury. Meet at the crag from 18:00.

Friday 22nd to Monday 25th Pembrokeshire
Camping over the bank holiday weekend at Porthclais, St. Davids.. Climbing and walking the coast path. Contact Sally Fowler for details.

Tuesday 26th Evening climbing
Llanymynech. Meet at the crag from 18:00.

Sunday 31st North Wales
Scrambling on the Llech Ddu spur on the Carneddau and climbing in Ogwen. Meet at Sainsbury's car park, Shrewsbury at 08:00

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September 2008

Tuesday 2nd Evening climbing + social meet
Climbing on Wenlock Edge - meet at the crag from 6:00pm onwards followed by social meet at the George and Dragon, Much Wenlock from 20:00.

Saturday 6th to Saturday 13th Italy
Walking and via ferrata in the Val Di Fassa area of the Dolomites. Contact Bob Mitchell for details.

Sunday 14th North Wales
For those not going to Italy, climbing and walking in Snowdonia. Meet at Sainsbury's car park, Shrewsbury at 08:00

Friday 19th to Sunday 21st Scotland
Backpacking weekend in Galloway. Contact Richard Law for details.

Saturday 20th Ceilidh (a change to the printed programme)
This popular event back by popular request. Bop till you drop with the Cast B Band at the Castle Hall in Bridgnorth starting at 20:00. Bring your partners and friends along. Tickets £6 on the door.

Sunday 28th North Wales
Walking in the Dovey Hills. Meet at Sainsbury's car park, Shrewsbury at 08:00

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October 2008

Friday 3rd to Sunday 5th Lake District Weekend
Staying in the popular Toc H hut in Langdale. Climbing, walking and silly party games.

Tuesday 7th AGM + social meet
Annual General meeting at the Priory Hall, Much Wenlock starting at 8:00pm. Come along and give us you views on how the club should be run. Followed by social meet in the George and Dragon.

Sunday 12th North Wales
Walking on Cnicht. Meet at Sainsbury's car park, Shrewsbury at 08:00.

Sunday 26th North Wales
Walking in the Northern Rhinogs. Meet at Sainsbury's car park, Shrewsbury at 08:00.

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November 2008

Tuesday 4th Social Meet
At the George and Dragon, Much Wenlock from 20:00.

Sunday 9th North Wales
Walking on Moel Hebog. Meet at Sainsbury's car park, Shrewsbury at 08:00

Friday 14th to Sunday 16th Lake District weekend
Staying in hut accommodation around Keswick. Contact Bob Mitchell for details.

Sunday 23rd North Wales
Walking in the Arenigs. Meet at Sainsbury's car park, Shrewsbury at 08:00

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December 2008

Tuesday 2nd Social Meet
At the George and Dragon, Much Wenlock from 20:00.

Saturday 6th Club Christmas Dinner
Venue to be decided. Some members will be making a weekend of it as usual. Details of venue and meet arrangements will be given nearer the time.

Sunday 21st Llangollen
Walking the Llangollen escarpments. Meet at Sainsbury's car park, Shrewsbury at 08:00

Saturday 27th Christmas walk
The Berwyns from Pistyll Rhaeder. Meet at Sainsbury's car park, Shrewsbury at 08:00

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