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e-Newsletter November 2010
Welcome

The details of the coalition government’s comprehensive spending review have now been announced; as expected the cuts are deep and wide ranging. The BMC will continue to encourage support for recreation in the countryside with MPs over the coming months and years.

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Dave Turnbull, BMC CEO

Latest BMC News
BMC Open Youth Winter Competition: Lead and Bouldering  updated
The BMC Open Youth Winter Lead Event will be held at Awesome Walls, Liverpool on 8 December. There will also be a brand-new bouldering-only event at the Climbing Hangar, Liverpool on 9 December. Both competitions are designed to be fun but competitive.
The Good, the Bad and the Spending Review
DEFRA and Local Authorities have been hit by further cuts following the comprehensive spending review. The news is of concern to the BMC which fears public access to, and enjoyment of, the countryside will be less of a Government priority.
The 12 Deals of Christmas
We’ve put together a dozen money saving good deals, to help solve your Christmas shopping dilemmas; or simply to treat yourself.
BMC Youth Climbing Series dates for 2013
The dates for the 2013 BMC Youth Climbing Series have now been announced.
BMC Climbing Wall Users Survey 2010 report
The first online BMC Climbing Wall Users Survey had a fantastic response with over 3000 completed surveys. The final report of recommendations and conclusions is now in!
Hard British first ascent in Indian Himalaya
Unable to gain a permit for their original goal, Janahut, Malcolm Bass and Paul Figg turned their attentions to Vasuki Parbat and were successful in making the first ascent of the West Face and only the third recorded ascent of this 6,792m peak in the Indian Gangotri.
Yosemite International Climbing Meet 2010 report
The American Alpine Club held their International Climbers’ Meet in the majestic Yosemite National Park from 4th to 10th October 2010. Eszter Horvath and Callum Muskett went as BMC representatives.
BMC Leading Ladder 2012/2013
The BMC Leading Ladder is an excellent way to improve your climbing and a great way to get fit, and stay fit, during the winter.
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