The BMC has contacted the Club with a view to attracting interest for its currently vacant Chair position. If any members are interested, or need further information, please look at https://thebmc.co.uk/en/jobs

Time is running out before numbers have to be finalised. Following Chris Paul’s extensive survey of members, the buffet option, once available, has been reintroduced to provide a less expensive, informal option, this time with musical accompaniment from the renowned FRCC music group. Please book now, as after all a lot of members asked for […]

Surprisingly, considering the quality of books for sale there has not been the response as in previous announcements. An example of books for sale: Fast and Free, a biography of Pete Livesey £55 Joe Brown, the Hard Years, £22 Menlove, a biography of Menlove Edwards, £25 One Man’s Mountains, the writings of Tom Party, £28. […]

UPDATE: Help still wanted!! 27th to 29th September at Birkness. Thank you very much to those who have volunteered so far. The delivery of materials is now booked for the morning of Friday 27th and the work is going ahead. We could really do with a few more hands if anyone else is available to […]

Just another gentle reminder that bookings are open for the President’s Meet in November. Programme of Events Friday 1st Lecture/Workshop in the Oak Room by Dr Jamie Goodhart. Saturday 2nd 10.00 – Walk / Fell Run / Civic Walk / Climbing Wall 15.00 – AGM 17.30 – Drinks in Function Suite 19.00 – Gala Dinner […]

Hi All Just a quick note to update you all on our final plans for our 75th Celebration Weekend at Chatsworth Park. I attach a final programme for the weekend and some details of The Barmy Competition which will take place on Saturday the 14th of September. We have 75 attendees at present so it […]

The new edition of Lake District Rock is due out in September. You can pre-order your copy of the guide on the FRCC website with the usual 25% discount. The full retail price is £36 and members price at £27. https://www.frcc.co.uk/…/lake-district-rock-3rd-edition/ Lake District Rock is the best available introduction to rock climbing in the English […]

All As from 4th September we will have 3 bins at Karn – One for metal & plastic, one for paper and card, and one for all the other stuff. Bottles should continue to be taken away with you. Currently the bin for the non-recyclables hasn’t arrived so take care when it does only to […]

Just five weeks before the deadline for items for the next Chronicle: 18th September. I’ve a few meet reports already and there’s some space left! Please let me have material by that date, by email, to chronicle@frcc.co.uk A great big ‘Ta’ to everyone who has sent stuff in so far! Simon Jefferies