As I have previously said I never viewed acting as Guidebook Secretary as a long term role, amongst other things it needs a younger person to push the next series forwards and take up the new publishing opportunities that digital offers. Hence I’d like to stand down at the next AGM and have drafted a […]

The Chronicle needs reports from all the meets we have. Photos with captions would be great. It also needs Special photos for the front page, and the back. Thanks, Paul Hudson. chronicle@frcc.co.uk

KARN HOUSE ROOF REPAIR Karn House will be undergoing some major roof repairs starting Monday 20th April for approximately one week. Although not actually closed it might be wise to avoid the hut during that week. Apologies for any inconvenience but we should soon be up and running with a nice watertight roof. Jeff Breen

Welcome Meet – 17/18 April – Raw Head Currently we have 13 aspirants booked onto the Welcome Meet in April, however we could do with a few more members to help with the ‘welcoming’. As it stands there is the meet coordinator and one member – that’s not a great first impression for the aspirants. […]

Have you sent in your Meet Report to the Chronicle? If not it is time to pop it in the post, well email really, with a picture or two. I have recieved one piece via the FRCC email sysyem but you can also send it direct to huayhuash@gmx.co.uk this time. We still need a front […]

Memories of the Mediterranean Meet, Beetham Cottage 24th -26th Feb 2026 Limited bed space still available for this meet!! Come along for a social, hill walking, maybe climbing or scrambling meet with a Mediterranean theme.  Optimists and good cooks welcome!!  There will be a Mediterranean themed communal meal on Wednesday evening. There have been a few glitches […]

The 2026 Burns Meet is currently fully booked up. Should anyone want to be put on a reserve list, please contact Helen, meet coordinator, at: helenelliot42@gmail.com

there has been an emergency road closure near the Kirkstone Pass due to a land slip https://www.timesandstar.co.uk/news/25599892.emergency-road-closure-a592-kirkstone-pass-lake-district/ at the same time there are road works north of Patterdale on the A592. Members are advised to check with Cumbria road information https://www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/parking-streets-and-transport/streets-roads-and-pavements/road-maintenance-closures-and-improvements/roadworks

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