Unfortunately the FRCC water supply gremlins have struck at Brackenclose. The supply tank is empty, the main feed pipe is blocked and only a relative trickle is getting through to the hut. This is enough to slowly top up a toilet cistern but there are no showers nor water at the taps. I have a […]

A chain has been installed closing free access to the car park at Waters Cottage. There is a lock on the chain which can be opened using the standard members master key for all huts. The chain and installation are intended to define and confirm the ownership by FRCC. It is deliberately light because it […]

Location: Alpine Club, 55 Charlotte Road, London, EC2A 3QF Date: 14th Oct 2025 at 19:30 This is a bit of a change from the bigger challenges of the Alps and beyond. Many AC members will have visited the Lake District and this talk is about climbing the 214 Wainwright tops there without the use of a car and […]

Primarily aimed to bring together younger members of the FRCC. However like all other meets on the programme these meets are open to all. Climbing, scrambling, running and hillwalking may all take place depending on the weather and who is present. Aspirants who wish to attend should contact membership@frcc.co.uk

Many of you will have attended Maintenance Meets before and are familiar with the format but the following is an explanation for those who haven’t: The purpose is primarily to have a good time with other members while putting something back into the huts we all use and enjoy throughout the year. It is a […]

Birkness meet 8/9 August 2025 Run/Walk/Climb … or any activity of your choice. Maybe even a swim in the lake? A chance to socialise on the Friday and Saturday night. Not many people signed up yet so plenty of space available ! Saturday night food will be a Jacob’s Join, as per the Birkness maintenance […]

The club has now paid our affiliation to the BMC for 2025. If you are a member of more than one BMC affiliated club you can claim back your dual payment (£29.33 for 2025) https://services.thebmc.co.uk/claiming-multiple-membership-refunds There is no need to do this annually, if you have previously filled in the form you should automatically receive […]

Brackenclose Water Supply Update Following some great work by the Easter Meet advance team, the water supply at Brackenclose is now flowing again and the header tank is full. A very successful Easter Meet was held with close monitoring of the status of the supply. Brackenclose can therefore continue to be used. Can members please […]

(Adrian) Dave Lomas Member since 2001. Guidebook Database Governor 2022- On behalf of the club condolences are offered to his wife and daughters who are members. We’re acutely aware that every single one of these Enews obituary notices are devastating for someone. For us, this one is particularly difficult. Dave was a longstanding close friend […]