A few points: There were 73 people I counted: some coming and going with a maximum in the room of 68 before the food and before John C and his wife and Bunny arrived.The Limestone report would certainly have been much better presented by Grimer (or by me if the announcement he was a dad hadn't confused my beer excited brain) but would have contained little extra info. Thanks for those who spoke to me afterwards with offers of help... I'll pass them on. Sloper was downstairs with another friend of mine, I shared a pint, he was 'in full flow' and maybe its best he didnt come.
The numbers last year were much fewer - approx 20. I think that Neil Foster taking the chair has energised things somewhat, and the publicity on here (bravo Shark) and UKC certainly helps. Last year I would guess the average age at about 45, comprised of the usual stalwarts. On Wednesday I think this average age probably fell somewhat, which is encouraging as at some point the younger generation (myself included) are going to have to pick up the baton on a lot of this stuff. Previously it wasn't obvious that this would happen, but after Wednesday it looks a lot more healthy.
BMC - PEAK AREA MEETINGThe Peak Area Meeting will take place on Wednesday 13th April 20117.30pm at The Maynard, Main Road, Grindleford.
BMC - PEAK AREA MEETINGThe Peak Area Meeting will take place on Wednesday 13th April 20117.30pm at The Maynard, Main Road, Grindleford. AGENDAIf anything to be discussed on this agenda gives rise to a conflict of interest for anyone, please declare it at the start of the meeting.1 Apologies2 Actions from the last meeting3 Access updates Access Reps4 The Roaches - update Dave Bishop5 Feedback from the Eastern Moors meeting Simon Jacques 6 New access rep. volunteers Neil Foster7 Newsletter Martin Wass8 Update on how we communicate Neil Foster9 The role of Area Youth Coordinator & Youth Climbing Series Peak Area rounds Jim Watkin10 Guidebooks Niall Grimes11 National Council Report and BMC AGM Rick Gibbon12 Any other business13 Date, time and venue of the next meeting: Wednesday June 8th After a FREE supper of butties and chips some of the “Best of ShAFF” films will be shown (with thanks to Matt Heason)
One particular point of interest to people on here, and I'm sure one that many won't have even considered before, is the impact of night bouldering with lamps. The concern being that it interupts the quiet nighttime period for wildlife, and also gives the land less recovery time between the bashing it gets during the day. Also as the impact of illegal 4x4 and bike use
One particular point of interest to people on here, and I'm sure one that many won't have even considered before, is the impact of night bouldering with lamps. The concern being that it interupts the quiet nighttime period for wildlife, and also gives the land less recovery time between the bashing it gets during the day.