For
those of you who don’t already know, the Ceunant will celebrate its 50th
birthday next year, no mean achievement in these days of rapidly changing
interests & fashions. To celebrate this occasion, we are planning a series
of events throughout the year (2006). Hopefully there will be something to
interest everyone
Some
dates have yet to be finalised but in addition to our usual program of meets,
the following are planned to take place:
June 24th 2006
An accent of Snowdon by as many routes as we can think of, followed by a
50th Anniversary Party at Tyn-Lon.
Spring 2006
Weekend “Wild Camping” at Llyn-Bochlwyd, the Gyders – Climbing,
walking, etc.
Summer
2006
European outdoor meet. - Venue to be confirmed
Also:
Given the significance of this occasion and the clubs stated aim to
encourage mountaineering in all its forms, the committee propose to make a
modest sum available (circa £500) to support a mountaineering venture from
within the club that deserves some support.
This offer is purposefully vague as we would expect
members wishing to take advantage to supply some form of written or other
presentation to the committee detailing the; who, what, where, and specify what
our support would be used for? The secretary must receive any applications
before December 31st 2005 and the committee’s decision will be
final.
So this one is over to you ?
PS. Given our current age
profile SAGA holidays don’t count !
Over
the summer months members seem to be off doing their own thing and this may have
led to a disappointing turnout for the Lake District meet (only 2 members
turning up).
In
terms of the wider tick list, we’ve seen members trekking in the Atlas
Mountains of Morocco. Mark Hellewell & Sue Traynor spending the summer
climbing in the Italian Dolomites, and later this month Mick Carr & Phill
Robbins crossing the Atlantic to attempt the nose of El-Cap. Of course if I’ve
missed out someone’s first accent of the last great problem on the dark side
of the moon, let me know.
A
warm welcome to the following new members; Jonathan Ray, initially a passing
visitor from New Zealand, now looking pretty well established here in the UK
& Nicky Ward-Turner. Nicky is already contributing to the clubs committee as
an ordinary member.
Outdoor meets over the next few weeks:
16/17
September
Family Meet - Tyn-Lon
Zoe Mitchel
23/24
September
Kayak Meet
John Beddard
15
October
Roaches
Martin
Jolly
4/5
November
Nov 5th Work Meet
Bill
Beddard
November
Mountain Bike Meet
John
Pettet (Date TBC)
8
Jan 2006
Dovedale walk
John
Cole
5,
10, 15 km options
Alternatively;
2km walk plus climbing on Ravensdale
Tyn lon Bookings
It’s
good to report that Tyn-Lon is getting a bit more use by members this summer and
as usual we see a rise in parties from outside the club making bookings over the
Autumn & Winter Months.
7/8th
October
Laura Beddard booking
14/15th
October
Hastings
Fell & Rock
22/23rd
October
Polaris
MC
12/13th November
Tunbridge Wells MC
18/19th
November Craven
MC
4/5th
December
London MC
9/10th December
Leicester Mountain Leaders
17/18th
December Southampton
Rats
Anyone
who has used Tyn-Lon recently will be aware that we currently have to use a
combination lock on the front door. This is whist the old lock is being
repaired, therefore don’t throw away your key. If you need the combination,
contact Val Beddard.
John
Cole is preparing a Club Magazine for 2006. He needs input! If any one has any
articles from the earlier days of the Ceunant, they may be useful, & of
course anything else that may be of interest.
Like the Ceunant Trevor Stevens has reached the significant age of 50. Apparently there’s a bit of a do at Tyn-Lon on Saturday 29th October.
Lecture by this eminent British
mountaineer, famed for his Himalayan new routing, including the Golden Pillar of
Spantik with Mick Fowler. 8pm, Old Edwardians Sports Club, Streetsbrook Rd,
Solihull (by Olton Road junction). Tickets £7, see www.solihullmc.org.uk or
call Phil 07989 515774 for details.
Good Climbing
Tony