Cave and Crag club - Climbing http://www.jotech.co.uk/forum/list.php?3 Mon, 06 Sep 2010 17:26:07 +0100 Phorum 5.2.14 http://www.jotech.co.uk/forum/read.php?3,325,325#msg-325 Cave and Crag Climbing - What's On August Onwards (no replies) http://www.jotech.co.uk/forum/read.php?3,325,325#msg-325
If you have an opinion on what you want next year, want to run a meet or suggest a destination then let me know ASAP. The deadline is the end of the month. Your feedback is important to put together meets that people want to attend. If there was something not quite right this year then let me know and we can try and change it.
So far i know:
We will have a winter Scotland meet around Feb time,
There will be a cheeky week bolt climbing somewhere abroad.
There will be a big holiday meet abroad somewhere. France/Spain??????
We will have Cornwall and Pantifest.

August
28-31st Pembroke - Rob Dixons bank holiday meet Sat / Sun/ Mon.
We are staying here: www.porthclais-farm-campsite.co.uk
Its in North Pembroke near St David's so we can have a look at a different area for a change.
The campsite has been booked (by Rob) and the deposit paid. Looks like a really nice location.
Porthclais Farm Campsite
St Davids, Pembrokeshire
SA62 6RR
+44 (0)7970 439 310

Great article on Planetfear at the moment on sea cliff climbing for those coming to Pembroke.
[www.planetfear.com]

September
11/12 Climbing in Northumberland - Charlotte's meet - no details yet but we are sorting a campsite and i will update you soon. Its a good chance to see the area, get a climb and maybe a look at Hadrians Wall etc.
18/19 Caving Mendips - Andy Gallons meet, see Clive or Dave Haines in the pub or call Andy.
25/26 Working Party - Hut maintenance weekend, everybody is welcome to attend. Usually chopping wood and mending the track. Maybe get a climb if we can sneak away.

October
2/3rd Presidents Meet - Clive has organised the annual presidents dinner meal at The Royal Goat Hotel in Beddgelert not far from our club hut in North Wales. Please support him if you can and attend, details and the forms are below. Everybody is welcome you do not need to be a club member and it's a great chance to see the Club hut if you haven't yet been.

Indoor Meet TBA - An indoor meet is being arranged for your viewing pleasure. More details to come soon.

See me or the meet leaders for more info.

Cheers
James]]> jblincoe Climbing Thu, 19 Aug 2010 09:00:22 +0100 http://www.jotech.co.uk/forum/read.php?3,318,318#msg-318 The Big Shakeout - This Weekend 3/4 July 2010 (no replies) http://www.jotech.co.uk/forum/read.php?3,318,318#msg-318
This weekend coming there is a big event in Sheffield - Cliffhanger, we have decided to go there instead of climbing in Matlock on Sat.

[www.cliff-hanger.co.uk]

Plan is to go up on Friday night and camp at the Alpkit campsite.

They have best of Bannf films on the Friday. Sat we can climb in the Peak somewhere location TBC. Sat night they have music and dancing on at the campsite with food and a bar. Sunday maybe a look round the cliffhanger show and home.

Ticket is £30 that include the films, camping and entry to Cliffhanger on Sat and Sunday.

You need to book your ticket on the Alpkit website if you want to come along.

Email if you want more details or see me Wed at the wall.

Cheers

James]]> jblincoe Climbing Thu, 01 Jul 2010 11:19:19 +0100 http://www.jotech.co.uk/forum/read.php?3,315,315#msg-315 What's On June/July 2010 (no replies) http://www.jotech.co.uk/forum/read.php?3,315,315#msg-315
Thanks to Andy and Penny for a great Gritstone Challenge. The winners glory goes to Graham and Chris (bandits - next year they are playing off HVS).

Just a quick update for the next few weeks.

This weekend coming 26/27 June we are climbing in Llamberis. This is Chris' meet and he has booked the campsite opposite the Valnal Arms in Nant Peris.
Vaynol Arms, Nant Peris, Gwynedd, LL55 4UF
Drive through the Llamberis Pass and carry on until you enter Nant Peris (don't blink) the pub is on the left and the campsite is the field opposite. Entrance is at the far end of the field. We are booked under cave and crag with the farmer.
A good chance to get in a long training route for Italy.
We can escape to the hut if the weather comes down.

Sat 3rd July we are climbing at Wildcat - Disco Dave's meet - see you on the crag at around 10.00 AM.
Again some longer routes to warm up for the Dollies.
Matlock Bath : Directions: OS 119 GR SK 297 575
Just south of Matlock Bath. Park in one of the car parks at Matlock Bath, and from the Pavilion a footpath runs down along the river to a bridge in about 300 yards. Cross this and head left or right to the crags.

Tuesday 6th July - Lichfield Library - Talk by Nick Bullock - climber and writer.
See you there at 6.45.
Library 01543 510700 for more info.
Starts at 7pm.
£5.00 per ticket.
I have seen him on a few climbing films and he seems interesting and more than a bit mad.
www.visitlichfield.co.uk
The Friary, Town Centre, Lichfield

See me or the meet leaders for more info.

Cheers
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James Blincoe]]> jblincoe Climbing Mon, 21 Jun 2010 12:24:54 +0100 http://www.jotech.co.uk/forum/read.php?3,310,310#msg-310 June - What's On - Gritstone Challenge etc (no replies) http://www.jotech.co.uk/forum/read.php?3,310,310#msg-310
Thanks to Andy for organising the great weekend in the Gower, nice climbing and great weather.

Coming up in the next few months:

June
12-14th June - Canoe Meet with Alan Crowe - See Alan to book a boat and camping. 0121 788 2447
19/20th June - Gritstone Challenge - See Andy's post for the details - basically you grab a partner and walk the Gritstone crags from Stanage down doing a route on each one along the way.
26/27 June - Climbing in Llanberis - see Chris Parkinson for more details

July
3rd July - Disco Dave free pick of venue - if his shoulder is back in action (Martin that means Dave picks the venue, no bullying!!!)
3rd & 4th July - Cliffhanger is on is Sheffield - see the web for more details - bouldering comps and all things climbing.
10th to 25th July - Big summer meet this year is the Italian Dolomites:
Looking forward to the summer sun we are planning to stay here [www.campingrocchetta.it]
Looks really good, and its close enough to walk into Cortina for a beer after climbing.
Dates are 10th July to 25th of July but i know people may want to do their own thing.
I have booked for 12 people so far and will check numbers closer to the time.
Please go ahead and start planning cars / ferries / planes / lifts - your choice.
I know Disco Dave / Yeah No Dave and Unc have already booked flights. Inga and i have booked the Chunnel. The Parkinsons and Wales are on the ferry.
17/18th July - Caving South Wales novices for those not in Italy. See Clive or Dave Haines in the pub.

Email me or the meet leaders for more details or see us at the wall or in the pub for a chat.

Meet leaders: if you have a meet coming up in 2010 then please start to do planning and promotion now.

If you would like to run a meet in 2011 or have an idea for a new venue then please email me.

Cheers

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James Blincoe]]> jblincoe Climbing Tue, 01 Jun 2010 12:13:12 +0100 http://www.jotech.co.uk/forum/read.php?3,304,304#msg-304 What made Joan scream? (no replies) http://www.jotech.co.uk/forum/read.php?3,304,304#msg-304 Andy Hemsted Climbing Fri, 30 Apr 2010 09:45:39 +0100 http://www.jotech.co.uk/forum/read.php?3,297,297#msg-297 The Gower, May 28th - 31st (2 replies) http://www.jotech.co.uk/forum/read.php?3,297,297#msg-297
The Gower Peninsula in South Wales has lovely beaches, superb cliff-walks, rough inland moorland, pubs, lots for all the family….

…. And masses of excellent climbing: it certainly has the greatest number of lower-grade routes of any of the coastal areas. There’s loads from Mod and Diff upwards, so it’s the ideal place to improve your leading skills, or to experience the delights of seacliff climbing for the first time…

…. Plus The Force will be with us …. the moon will be full, which means low low tides in the middle of the day, and the best conditions to climb from the beach.

But the area is very popular with other holidaymakers: the best campsite which can fit us all in is Oxwich Camping Park, 01792 390777, Mob 07999 567143. The site is very friendly, and has normal facilities plus a laundry and also an outdoor pool for our warm-blooded members! It is a short walk from a huge beach. £8 pppn for an ordinary tent. Campervans are OK, caravans not.

The site recommends that we book in the next 3 - 4 weeks, so think about it, and get your name to me by April 21st. Unfortunately, it might be that they fill up completely before the end of May: one other local site is already almost fully-booked.

Andy and Penny Hemsted will be there from Friday 28th – Monday 31st. Any queries to us, 0121 382 6168.]]> Andy Hemsted Climbing Wed, 26 May 2010 14:12:45 +0100 http://www.jotech.co.uk/forum/read.php?3,295,295#msg-295 Climbing - Whats on April 2010 (no replies) http://www.jotech.co.uk/forum/read.php?3,295,295#msg-295
Hope everybody is OK.

April
Easter climbing meet will be at Pantifan Fri 2 to Mon 5th. Please see Stuart and Val for more details. All welcome.

Working Party the following week 10-11. Hut maintenance and wood cutting and maybe a sneaky climb if possible.

Gritstone novices meet Sunday 18th - venue and details to be decided. I will need some help to get all the novices on a route, please come and help out if you remember where your nuts are.

May
Pantifest party at the hut, BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW FROM YV ONLY £5. More details to come on this but we have music and beer, what more do you need?
PLUS remember we need your baby picture for the guess the baby competition. Please send a copy to Jean or give them to me to pass on.

Climbing in Scotland with Graham 15-16th.

Gower trip with Andy H at the Bank Hol at the end of the month 29-31st.

Big summer meet is the Italian Dolomites in July
Looking forward to the summer sun we are planning to stay here [www.campingrocchetta.it]
Looks really good, and its close enough to walk into Cortina for a beer.
Dates are 10th July to 25th July but i know people may want to do their own thing. I have booked for 12 people so far and will check numbers closer to the time. Please go ahead and start planning cars / ferries / planes.

Email me or the meet leaders for more details or see us at the wall or in the pub.

Cheers]]> jblincoe Climbing Tue, 30 Mar 2010 16:42:23 +0100 http://www.jotech.co.uk/forum/read.php?3,285,285#msg-285 Whats On - Climbing (no replies) http://www.jotech.co.uk/forum/read.php?3,285,285#msg-285
Just wanted to catch up with what happening over the next few months.

March
First of all we have the AGM weekend at St Briavels Castle YHA on March 6th - AGM itself to be held at 4.30pm. All welcome to attend even if not a member yet.
Please see Dave H to book your beds for Fri / Sat nights.
We will be climbing in the Wye Valley, weather permitting. Location will be sorted Wed in the pub after climbing.

Spain is the Sat 13- Sat 20 March, we are staying here www.olivebranchelchorro.co.uk. If you are coming i am doing an email now with some more details, if not you are missing out.

April
Easter climbing meet will be at Pantifan Fri 2- Mon 5. Please see Stu for more details.
Working Party 10-11.
Gritstone novices meet 17/18 - details to be decided. Maybe Stanage? I will need some help to get everybody on a route. Please come and help out if you can.

May
Pantyfest party at the hut, get your tickets NOW from YV. More details to come on this but we have music and beer, what more do you need?

Dollies Meet
Looking forward to the summer Italy trip we are planning to stay here [www.campingrocchetta.it]
Looks like a really good place, and its close enough to walk into town.
Dates are 10th July to 25th July approx but i know people may want to do their own thing. I have booked for 12 people and will check numbers closer to the time. Please go ahead and sort your own transport.

That's it, see you in the wall or at the AGM.]]> jblincoe Climbing Thu, 25 Feb 2010 13:15:15 +0000 http://www.jotech.co.uk/forum/read.php?3,283,283#msg-283 Easter Climbing Meet - Location changed to the Hut (no replies) http://www.jotech.co.uk/forum/read.php?3,283,283#msg-283
2-5 April 2010

Stu has changed the location of the Easter meet to Pantifan. Hopefully we will get some good weather or if not still have some snow to do some winter routes.

See you there.

Cheers

James]]> jblincoe Climbing Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:01:05 +0000 http://www.jotech.co.uk/forum/read.php?3,276,276#msg-276 testing utube (no replies) http://www.jotech.co.uk/forum/read.php?3,276,276#msg-276
]]> John Evetts Climbing Sun, 07 Feb 2010 10:08:57 +0000 http://www.jotech.co.uk/forum/read.php?3,231,231#msg-231 Wye Valley Climbing Meet 11-13 Sept (no replies) http://www.jotech.co.uk/forum/read.php?3,231,231#msg-231
Just a reminder of the most important meet of the year, it’s the ‘Johnny Holland Loves the Wye Valley’ Official Meet

Date: Friday 11th September.

Location: Beeches Farm Campsite above Tintern Abbey.
It’s a climbing meet on the card but everybody is invited. As you can see from the map it’s a great location for walking as we are next to the Offa’s Dyke Path. Plus there is the Abbey and the castle in Chepstow.

It’s right above Shorn Cliff, but also handy for Wintours Leap and Symond’s Yat.

So if you fancy it see below.

Best way to find the place is to follow the signs from Chepstow for the Off Road Driving Centre which is on Miss Graces Lane. (brown signs).

From the A48 (green road) on the map follow the blue arrows through Boughspring to the B4228 (orange road). Turn right and go up to the fork and turn left into Miss Grace Lane.

The campsite is at the end of Miss Grace Lane. Go straight up MGL you eventually reach Beeches farm and the camping area is then sign-posted clearly. The road is un-metalled but passable.

The campsite facilities are a field with water and cold water bathroom blocks as described in the guidebook. Shower at back of farmhouse.

Camping is £2.50 per person per night.
Fires allowed where they have been laid before. (Be careful John)
Please do not wake the house up Friday night to pay, there is an honesty book.

Miss Graces Lane
Tidenham Chase
Chepstow
Gwent
NP16 7LZ
01291 689 257
Collect firewood from the wood at the bottom of the site on your way back from the pub.

Hope to see you all there.

James Blincoe]]> jblincoe Climbing Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:27:39 +0100 http://www.jotech.co.uk/forum/read.php?3,225,225#msg-225 Pembroke August Bank Holiday Meet - Campsite Changed (no replies) http://www.jotech.co.uk/forum/read.php?3,225,225#msg-225
The venue for the Pembroke meet has been changed as the usual site (Windmill Hill) will not take bookings. Rob and myself have decided that its a long way to go on a chance so we have moved venue to the St Petrox campsite (as details below).

I have booked a couple of extra days so i will be going down on the Thursday night.

Rob has contacted the site so we just need to turn up.

For anybody who has not been there before Pembroke has some great climbing and also excellent walking and cycling, so all menbers are welcome.

Call Rob or me if you need more details.

Directions and contact details as below.

http://www.ukclimbing.com/listings/info.php?id=12&t=stay

St Petrox campsite
Address
The Old Rectory, St. Petrox, PEMBROKESHIRE SA71 5EQ
Grid Ref
SR 970975 (Landranger map 158)
Tel/Fax
01646 683 980
Costs
£7 per tent
Opening times
Just pitch your tent then find owner (or he'll find you in the morning)
Notes
Shower, tide tables, hot water, fridge, milk, bread and eggs. Children welcome. Tended BBQs are ok.
Situated away from pubs, so make your own entertainment (unless you have friends with cars..). The campsite is nice and quiet for this reason however.
An excellent site with a friendly owner. Just don't try bunking off without paying. Very good food to be found at the pub in Stackpole and The Speculation Inn hosts weekend traditional Irish music - take an instrument if you like.
Within 3 or 4 miles of Bosherston.
Directions
From Pembroke (not the docks) head towards Bosherton on the B4319. The campsite is 3 miles from Pembroke, behind the grounds of a church with a tall tower - when you pass the church on the R, you come to a bend. Turn R into Yerbeston Lane and then turn R through gate for back entrance (recommended entrance/exit).
Can be hard to spot at night! But the church is a big, looming clue, usually lit up at least slightly.
Lat: 51:38:25N (51.6402)
Lon: 4:56:02W (-4.9338)
Nearby pubs
St Govans Inn always accommodating, though not within walking distance

Cheers

James]]> jblincoe Climbing Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:04:47 +0100 http://www.jotech.co.uk/forum/read.php?3,218,218#msg-218 Climbing Llanberis Pass THIS WEEKEND 10/11/12 July (no replies) http://www.jotech.co.uk/forum/read.php?3,218,218#msg-218
The meet this weekend has been changed to the Llanberis Pass from the Avon Gorge.
If you were looking forward to Avon then apologies but nobody else was interested!

Anyway

Meet is planned for Friday to Sunday. Usual rules apply. Location is the campsite opposite the Vaynal Arms pub in Nant Peris. (Go over the pass past the carpark for Snowdon, down through the pass and on to Nant Perris. 15 Mins.

Just pitch your tent and they will collect the money in the morning. £4.00 / night and a 50p piece for a hot shower. (Cold is free!!)

Weather for Sat looks OK, Sunday may be a Pete's Eats day or a walk.

Cheers

James
(Call me if you need more info)]]> jblincoe Climbing Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:17:51 +0100 http://www.jotech.co.uk/forum/read.php?3,217,217#msg-217 Better late than never - Cornwall meet pics (no replies) http://www.jotech.co.uk/forum/read.php?3,217,217#msg-217 If anyone wants any individual pics sent their way, if they think they are looking particularly athletic and fearless, then drop me an email.
Link below is with snapfish. You might have to create a login to access them- not sure.
Claire

[www3.snapfish.co.uk]]]> diggers Climbing Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:03:13 +0100 http://www.jotech.co.uk/forum/read.php?3,214,214#msg-214 Gritstone Challenge Photos (no replies) http://www.jotech.co.uk/forum/read.php?3,214,214#msg-214
[www.facebook.com]]]> Andy Hemsted Climbing Sat, 04 Jul 2009 19:01:26 +0100 http://www.jotech.co.uk/forum/read.php?3,213,213#msg-213 Honourable Draw in Battle with Midges: Gritstone Challenge 2009 (no replies) http://www.jotech.co.uk/forum/read.php?3,213,213#msg-213
Ade & Graybo did a great job showing Emily and Will the sights ... they even allowed them to climb once or twice!

Three pairs completed The Challenge: John Anderson & Dave Milford, Jon Hardy and Johnnie Holland, Clive Bennett and Andy Hemsted.

The Sadler Handicap Competition gave some amusement, and clear winners were John A and Dave.

Fuller report in the next newsletter!!]]> Andy Hemsted Climbing Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:35:54 +0100 http://www.jotech.co.uk/forum/read.php?3,204,204#msg-204 Stanage, Saturday 13th June (1 reply) http://www.jotech.co.uk/forum/read.php?3,204,204#msg-204
We will be staying at Swallowholme Caravan & Camping Site, 01433 650981, if you'd like to join us overnight and at the Start. Otherwise, just turn up at any time and wander along until you find us. There might be some cake as well as some routes!]]> Andy Hemsted Climbing Fri, 12 Jun 2009 10:05:34 +0100 http://www.jotech.co.uk/forum/read.php?3,202,202#msg-202 Any Climbing this Saturday, 6th June (no replies) http://www.jotech.co.uk/forum/read.php?3,202,202#msg-202
Dave Milford]]> Dave Milford Climbing Wed, 03 Jun 2009 10:32:26 +0100 http://www.jotech.co.uk/forum/read.php?3,197,197#msg-197 Intro belay course - beginners only (1 reply) http://www.jotech.co.uk/forum/read.php?3,197,197#msg-197
I have been chatting with several people over the last few months regarding showing them how to set up a belay.

Rather than doing this individually i plan (if anybody is interested) to do a one day course for complete beginners. Time/date and location TBA at the moment but it will hopefully be pretty soon so you get change to put it into practice this summer.

Topics would include:
Different belay set-ups
Knots
Placing wires / friends etc
Other topics as required

This is not intended to replace a real climbing course, Plas Y Brenin is the place if thats what you want. This will be just a quick intro that you can then build on yourself's.

Anybody interested let me know ASAP and i can sort the details.

Cheers

James]]> jblincoe Climbing Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:25:09 +0100 http://www.jotech.co.uk/forum/read.php?3,196,196#msg-196 Climbing Sunday 31st Burbage North (no replies) http://www.jotech.co.uk/forum/read.php?3,196,196#msg-196
9am at Martins if you need a lift or 11ish at the crag if you know where you are going.

All welcome.

See you there.]]> jblincoe Climbing Thu, 28 May 2009 13:51:28 +0100 http://www.jotech.co.uk/forum/read.php?3,195,195#msg-195 Climbing Birchen, tomorrow (no replies) http://www.jotech.co.uk/forum/read.php?3,195,195#msg-195 Cheers Helen]]> Helen Tudge Climbing Sat, 23 May 2009 19:24:42 +0100 http://www.jotech.co.uk/forum/read.php?3,193,193#msg-193 Lake District May 23rd/24th (no replies) http://www.jotech.co.uk/forum/read.php?3,193,193#msg-193 Andy Hemsted Climbing Wed, 20 May 2009 16:12:29 +0100 http://www.jotech.co.uk/forum/read.php?3,190,190#msg-190 Gritstone Challenge 2009 (1 reply) http://www.jotech.co.uk/forum/read.php?3,190,190#msg-190
Campsite bookings to me by phone, email, via this thread, or at climbing on Wed 10th June.]]> Andy Hemsted Climbing Mon, 11 May 2009 17:47:55 +0100 http://www.jotech.co.uk/forum/read.php?3,188,188#msg-188 Cole Hill Visit (2 replies) http://www.jotech.co.uk/forum/read.php?3,188,188#msg-188















]]> John Climbing Mon, 11 May 2009 20:22:29 +0100 http://www.jotech.co.uk/forum/read.php?3,182,182#msg-182 Viva Espana (3 replies) http://www.jotech.co.uk/forum/read.php?3,182,182#msg-182 Andy Hemsted Climbing Thu, 21 May 2009 16:50:56 +0100 http://www.jotech.co.uk/forum/read.php?3,180,180#msg-180 Font Boulder Bus (no replies) http://www.jotech.co.uk/forum/read.php?3,180,180#msg-180
We have 9 places to fill on the Font Boulder Bus (Luxury Sleeper - 16 Beds), leaving from very close to the Leicester Tower Climbing center a week on Friday.

We would be grateful if you could pass this onto your mailing list and perhaps put our poster up on your wall. Please note that we here in Leicester have organised this as a non-profit making event, although of course the bus company will not be doing it for free. Having said that we know the price is very competitive as we did a lot of research on this and we hope you will support us in trying to launch a boulderbus pick up service for us folk up North.

Date: April 2009
Leaving Friday 24th - 8pm - arriving home Monday 27th - 4am

We have 16 spaces in total available on a luxury bus and a price fully inclusive of everything (except food & wine) all in for under £200.

1st come - 1st reserved

Regardless of your climbing ability a trip to Font offers something for everyone. Those of you who have been to Font before know its a Mecca for climbers. This will be a once in a lifetime way to experience a trip to Font, in luxury but for under £200 all in.

Why Ride The BoulderBus?
Do it in style - 16 single beds only, each with curtains, clean sheets, memory mattresses, quilts, reading lights and air conditioning
2 full days climbing all day Saturday and Sunday.
The bus is fitted with big screen TV, Media PC, PS2, DVD, etc in the horseshoe lounge.
A TV and DVD in the front lounge, the kitchen "area" has fridge, (cold beer - not supplied, well... you never know) microwave, kettle, (tea making facilities) and toaster.
The bunks are full size, with generous width, privacy curtains, reading light and air control, bedding supplied, sleeping on board Friday and Saturday night. Just hop on and be transported over night to the best bouldering in the world....
Sound system and 2 Lounges
Kitchen area with toaster, microwave, , fridge and dining area.
Toilet.
Leicester to Leicester, no stress required. A direct route requires no journey into London.
Relax, watch climbing videos, eat, drink and thern get some sleep, your going to need it.
Wake up Saturday morning in Font about at 9am and climb all weekend.
On the way home enjoy some climbing DVDs or maybe you'll just have enough energy left to eat and sleep!
No need to take any time off work on Friday as we don't leave Leicester till 8pm.
Arrive home fresh between 3am and 5am monday ready to work as normal.
Camp site includes HOT showers, toilets and swimming pool.
If you prefer to sleep in a tent rather than the bus or just like your own space, then you can pitch up in the forest adjacent to the bus.
For those who would like to know what a typical sleeper style bus looks like please click here [www.jumbocruiser.com]
NB: We do not have a picture of the actual bus we will be using, please email BoulderBus direct for upto date details.
Bookings
At last count 7 places had been reserved, leaving 10 more beds

Schedule:
Leaving Leicester -
Friday 24th April - 20.00 (pm)

Leaving Font
Depart Fontainebleau Area, 17:00 26/04/09

Arrive Home in Leicester - subject to ferry crossings and traffic
Monday morning - 27th April at approximately 03.00 - 06.00 (am)

Price
£192 if paying by bank transfer or £198 if paying by pay pal or credit card, etc.
Price is fully inclusive of all travel costs, ferry, camp site fees, etc.

All you need is climbing shoes, change of clothes, food and some cash. Available on site, croissants, handmade pizza. Nearby town offers local French cuisine and of course the vino!

Click here to book
www.chalkchi.co.uk
or directly here
[www.boulderbus.co.uk]
Then click on the booking page and select Leicester to Font Friday 24th - 27th April 2009

If you don't know Font, check out these sites to get a flavour.

Great Site - French & English
[bleau.info]

Video - can you feel it




Info
[www.climb-europe.com]

Also check out the boulder bus on facebook.

Expected Age Group:
The age group of the trip is currently 18 - 30/40 something, but we have no upper limit.
NB:
Young adults between the ages of 16 -18 may be accepted by special arrangement with accompanying parent, or parent guardian form completed and signed.

Kind Regards
Andy Richards]]> jblincoe Climbing Thu, 16 Apr 2009 08:29:52 +0100 http://www.jotech.co.uk/forum/read.php?3,179,179#msg-179 Dave Macleod - Lecture 29th April (no replies) http://www.jotech.co.uk/forum/read.php?3,179,179#msg-179
The UBMC are having Dave Macleod down from Scotland for a lecture in a few weeks.

Many of the club climbers are away in Spain but here are the details for those who are still around.

Dave will be travelling all the way from Scotland to talk about risks and motivation involved in climbing and will be taking place on Wednesday 29th April 2009 in the Avon Room on the University of Birmingham Campus.

We are really excited and proud to be hosting a lecture such as this and would love to invite yourself and those from the midlands climbing community to enjoy it with us too!

There is lots of information on our website www.ubmc.co.uk including directions and an option to buy a ticket online.

It would be much appreciated if you could spread the word about this or if there is anyway we could do that as a club!

Rose Williams - Please feel free to contact me at anytime secretary@ubmc.co.uk or 07909 692159.

Andy H and i saw Dave speak in Brum last year and he was great. Attend if you possibly can.

Cheers

James]]> jblincoe Climbing Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:36:13 +0100 http://www.jotech.co.uk/forum/read.php?3,174,174#msg-174 Easter Meet 2009 – Stuart Wright - April 10th (no replies) http://www.jotech.co.uk/forum/read.php?3,174,174#msg-174 The campsite will again be Roselands near St Just. , the location is central for the climbing areas and also has bar facilities on hand in the evenings.
Cost will be the same as last year £8.00 per pitch, per night. This includes two people and car. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a lead while on the site.

The site also has a small number of static caravans left for hire.
Further information on these and other facilities can be found at www.roselands.co.uk.
Or you can also ring the site direct and speak to the ever helpful Craig and Kerry, the friendly couple who run the site.

Site address id:

Roselands Camping and Caravan Park
Dowran
St Just
TR19 7RS
01736 788 571

OS Explorer Sheet 102. SW388 303.

People planning to camp can just turn up, asi have booked the small top field. Anybody wanting a static should contact the site ASAP.

Any other queries, car share, lifts etc. Please contact me at home on the usual number.

Stuart Wright]]> jblincoe Climbing Mon, 16 Mar 2009 16:54:06 +0000 http://www.jotech.co.uk/forum/read.php?3,170,170#msg-170 2009 BMC membership card (no replies) http://www.jotech.co.uk/forum/read.php?3,170,170#msg-170 At the AGM Dawn Vale asked me why her son had not had his BMC membership card for 2009.
After conducting a quick survey of climbers at the AGM it would seem that none had yet received a 2009 BMC membership card.
I contacted the BMC about this and they told me that membership cards would be issued with the Summit magazine on the 24th March 2009.
The problem with this is that Paul Vale has not been allowed to use his University climbing wall without proof that he has BMC insurance cover.
There may be other climbers also affected as well as those that just want to claim a 10% discount from climbing shops.
I complained to the BMC about this and to cover this for next year they have agreed to extend the membership card expiry date to 31st March 2010.
I thought that it would be useful if this information could be put on the Cave and Crag website so that the climbers would know what was happening about this matter.
Bob Jayes]]> John Climbing Sat, 14 Mar 2009 14:12:14 +0000 http://www.jotech.co.uk/forum/read.php?3,166,166#msg-166 Gritstone Novice Meet - March 22nd (no replies) http://www.jotech.co.uk/forum/read.php?3,166,166#msg-166
Meet time is 10am at the Pool cafe in Hathesage on Sunday 22nd March.

Directions are: take the B6001 from Grindleford into Hathersage. After you go under the railway bridge into Hathersage take the second road on the right (approx 200 yards from the bridge) into Back Lane. The cafe is 50 yards up the road on the right hand side behind the tennis courts opposite the pay and display car park.

Climbing will be on Stanage popular end.

If the weather is bad then the venue may be moved to a limestone crag, call me (see your address and phone list) in this case.
If the weather is really bad then we may make this an indoor meet at Bear Rock in Warwick.

Please call me to confirm you are attending.

Placed by James B for Chris.]]> jblincoe Climbing Thu, 12 Mar 2009 17:31:04 +0000