As well as doing lots of climbing many members of the SMC are keen hill walkers too. Two SMC members, Ash and Jo, along with friends Joanna, Linden and Toby the Schnauzer took trip to the eastern Brecons in April
What We Did Last Summer!
On April 10th, Margaret arranged a social evening at the Old Edwardians Sports Club for members to bring their photos and memories of trips from last year and other adventures. First up was Bill with some breath-taking scenes and stories about cross-country
Our Snowboarding Adventure!
It has been just over a fortnight since Pete and I returned back from a week of snowboarding in Arinsal, Andorra. What a brilliant time we had! Our dalliance with the ‘dark side’ started about 18 months ago when we
Farewell Bryn Golau!
As most of you are aware, after much debate and heart searching by club members, it was decided at our AGM in October 2018 not to renew our long-expired lease for Bryn Golau, our club cottage. So it was with
Festive Curry 20th December 2018.
Our final social gathering for 2018 took place on Thursday 20th December for what has become the SMC’s traditional pre- Christmas get together. There was an excellent turn out of members and their partners, and a fair showing of Christmas
Meet with the MAM at Ogwen Valley November 2018
Throughout 2018 committee members Ian W and Mark H liaised with several local climbing clubs to explore the possibilities of joint club ventures. These discussions resulted in SMC and the MAM joining forces for a joint meet to the fabulous
What the Worcester Crew got up to at the MAM/SMC Meet November 2018
Attending the Snowdonia MAM meet in November 2018 were four members of Worcester Climbing Club. Ian, John and Dave are also members of MAM and Dawn is currently a prospective member. It was great to meet them and spend time
Banff Mountain Film Festival March 9th 2019
Now’s your chance! To book your tickets for Banff Mountain Film Festival March 9th 2019 at Birmingham Town Hall, Victoria Square, Birmingham, West Midlands, B3 3DQ. Experience the adrenaline packed footage from the travels of some of today’s most amazing
SMC Dance the Night Away at 60th Anniversary Party
Our much anticipated 60th Anniversary Party took place on Saturday 29th September 2018 at West Warwickshire Sports Club, Solihull. The event was well attended with eighty partygoers enjoying a fabulous evening of entertainment and good company. Present on the night
60th Anniversary Trip to The Ecrins 18th August – 8th September 2018
The highlight of our 2018 Meets Calendar and perhaps the boldest part of our Diamond Jubilee celebrations was SMC’s three week Alpine trip to the Ecrins in the Summer of 2018. This area of the French Alps was selected by