24th – 26th July 2020 A grand gathering of members had a great weekend in Yorkshire, once we all managed to find out where the camping field was hidden out the back of the caravan park. Helen, Phil and a
Another Walk! Baddesley Clinton, 12th July
Undeterred by poor weather during the week, we moved the Baddesley evening walk from a rainy Wednesday evening to the following Sunday when the weather was sunny and warm all day, good enough for a few shorts to be donned
Outdoor Committee Meeting
Possibly a first for the club, on 1st July 2020 we held an al-fresco committee meeting. This was our first face-to face meeting since Covid-19 lockdown started in March. Many thanks to Richard for offering the venue of his amazing
At Last! A Club Event! Lickeys Evening Walk
Following the easing of lockdown, on 17th June 2020 we were finally able to arrange one of our scheduled club events, an evening country walk round the Lickey Hills. Audaciously braving the rubbish weather forecast, a team gathered in Barnt
Weekend Cycling Jan/Feb 2020
Since the start of 2020 several SMC members have joined forces for some weekend cycling adventures. These routes have usually been on quiet lanes but with some track cycling too. SMC stalwarts Phil Simister and Margaret Harries have been heading
Archive – 2019 Weekend Meets List
Friday 8th to Sunday 10th February (2 nights) Nant Peris, North Wales Staying at the Ty’n Lon Hut, Nant Peris. Nant Peris is situated in the heart of Snowdonia. This is a great locaton for Winter Mountaineering and hopefully we
Glan Dena Meet II November 2019
We have the luxury of a second trip report for November. Thanks, Jo, and also for Ash for the meal pics. On the Saturday, Mark, Henry, Row, Lou and Jo did the east ridge scramble of Moel Siabod, gracefully avoiding
Glan Dena Meet, Ogwen, November 2019
Our November joint MAM/SMC meet at the excellent Glan Dena cottage in the Ogwen valley was a great success. Many thanks to Dawn from the MAM for her trip report and photos: Mushroomy Mystery Tour Anticipation The clarion call had
Tremadog Meet 21-22 Sep 2019
The weekend of 21st and 22nd September 2019 was spent in Eric’s Bunk House in Tremadog (Richard, Donna, Geoff, Paul, Andrew, Holly, Mark, Mike & Jo). A gathering of hardy climbers spent Saturday cramming in as many climbs as possible
Reel Rock Comes to Birmingham on 20th November 2019.
The international Reel Rock Film Tour in coming to the Crescent Theatre in Birmingham on 20 November 2019, bringing a brand-new collection of super-human climbing films for us all to enjoy. Reel Rock 14 sees climbing legends Alex Honnold and