** Updated, 22nd May, 2023 **
This meet marks the centenary of first FRCC guidebook (Doe Crag) and first ascent of Eliminate A.
2023 is the centenary of the publication by the FRCC of its first guidebook – the Red guide to Doe Crag published in 1923. In 2023 the FRCC is publishing a new guidebook to the Dow Crag area.
17th June is also the centenary of the first ascent of Eliminate A on Dow Crag.
This meet is based in Coniston with easy access to Dow Crag to savour the rock there and use the new guidebook.
On the Saturday evening (17/06/2023) there will be a special reception and buffet to which members and friends are welcome and especially members of the guidebook team and guidebook writers over the years.
Venue
The meet will be based at the Coniston Sports and Social Centre on Shepherds Bridge Lane, Coniston LA21 8AL where camping and campervan together with bar etc facilities are available.
Past guidebook writers and Club officials have been invited to the reception and other members and guests are welcome to join with a charge of £16 per person, for the buffet, and this should be notified to event organizer – Ron Kenyon
Numbers are limited so first come, first served !
Payment should made either –
by bank transfer to the FRCC Meets Bank Account –
- Sort Code – 204528
- Account Number – 43272583
- Account Name – Fell & Rock Climbing Club of the English Lake District Ltd
- Mark reference – Dow Guidebook Centenary – name on bank account will also be shown
By cheque – payable to Fell and Rock Climbing Club and sent to Roger Everett, Beech Nook, Lonning Foot, Rockcliffe, Carlisle CA6 4AB.
As mentioned there is the campsite at the Coniston Sports and Social Centre – this is £12.50 per person per night for camping or in a campervan. Bookings there should be made directly, with indication of attendance at the FRCC Guidebook Centenary Meet.
Telephone – 015394 41812 or email – conistonsports-socialcentre@hotmail.com
Needless to say there is a variety of accommodation in the area with Rawhead, Low House (MAM) and other huts, hotels, B&B and campsites.
Meet Co-ordinators
Ron Kenyon – ron@jaggedlakes.plus.com
Hazel Jonas – hazeljayjonas@gmail.com