I'm becoming ambivalent about the name change already, after initial kneejerk "that's shit" reaction. I still think the new logo is terrible though, hopefully it can be updated regularly?
Yep, sounds like it's a huge amount of good work. Do the BMC act as the central coordinator for all of that?
Boaty McBoatFace
That "University of Salford Manchester" was a gem
Quote from: galpinos on July 27, 2016, 12:34:29 pm That "University of Salford Manchester" was a gemThe best bit was the justification that they wanted to make it easier for people to work out where it was.... that'll be Salford then, right? ....errrJokes!
Quote from: rginns on July 27, 2016, 12:48:50 pmQuote from: galpinos on July 27, 2016, 12:34:29 pm That "University of Salford Manchester" was a gemThe best bit was the justification that they wanted to make it easier for people to work out where it was.... that'll be Salford then, right? ....errrJokes!I work at Salford Uni and most people here think it was 100% about encouraging overseas students. Manchester is well know internationally (i.e. Man U, music scene etc.) Salford is pretty much unknown outside of UK.
Quote from: JamieG on July 27, 2016, 02:14:22 pmQuote from: rginns on July 27, 2016, 12:48:50 pmQuote from: galpinos on July 27, 2016, 12:34:29 pm That "University of Salford Manchester" was a gemThe best bit was the justification that they wanted to make it easier for people to work out where it was.... that'll be Salford then, right? ....errrJokes!I work at Salford Uni and most people here think it was 100% about encouraging overseas students. Manchester is well know internationally (i.e. Man U, music scene etc.) Salford is pretty much unknown outside of UK.I can believe it, and it's understandable.It's important for any business to attract as many new customers as possible
Reminds me of two things:http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/salford-university-spends-132k-on-logo-678971http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/2764832/Consignia-name-lost-in-post-as-Royal-Mail-returns.html
Since 90% of climbers in Yorkshire seem to go only to Almscliff, Caley, Ilkley, and (if they're feeling adventurous) Brimham
The benefit for us is we become more visible outside our core market, which potentially means more members. Climb Britain is more obvious to those outside the inner circle, and it's those people SE want to connect to sport. Think of the success of ParkRun - the name immediately connects for somebody who's never gone running before. FRA doesn't have the same ring to it.
Both. More members means more heft when it comes to getting what you want for a start. Anyway, I'm a bit Climb Britain'd out - I suggest hassling Pigeon if you feel strongly one way or the other ;-)
Quote from: danm on July 27, 2016, 03:24:29 pmBoth. More members means more heft when it comes to getting what you want for a start. Anyway, I'm a bit Climb Britain'd out - I suggest hassling Pigeon if you feel strongly one way or the other ;-)Unacceptable Dan. You work for a not-for-profit. As such you should work 25 hours a day and be chained to the desk with iron shackles while you do so. You should live in a cave, be paid less than minimum wage, and if BMC employees wish to drink water or flush the toilet while at work they should bring their own water from home. Anything more is a disgraceful waste of our membership fees. You all disgust me with your dictatorial Moet lifestyles.
Since the BMC has broadened its scope to include hillwalking (something I'm still not convinced is a good idea),
Engagement at local meetings is something that the BMC could potentially improve upon. I am a highly irregular attendee to my local meeting in Yorkshire. If I ever do go then I am generally the youngest there by at least 10 years, if not more often 20 years. The people who regularly attend the meeting are what you might call the "old guard" of climbing in Yorkshire and they're still out there now maintaining, caring for, and developing the crags. We can't expect them to do it forever, and the reins will need to be passed over at some point. I'm not sure how we get more young people involved in the BMC meets. Perhaps moving the meeting location to be in Leeds or closer to Leeds? What would go on the agenda to make it relevant to a new generation of climbers? Is there anything that can be done about this? Since 90% of climbers in Yorkshire seem to go only to Almscliff, Caley, Ilkley, and (if they're feeling adventurous) Brimham, then much of what is discussed at area meets is not going to be relevant.