INTERNATIONAL
16/05/2012
We’re out of breath. We’ve just succeeded in our quest to get 8,848 Facebook likes before Kenton Cool climbs Everest. But we think we can climb higher: can you help us reach 10,000 and raise money for Porter’s Progress?
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BMC ORGANISATION
Rab Carrington leaves office praising volunteer effort
29/04/2012
Rab Carrington left his post as President of the BMC on Saturday 28 April after a successful three-year term, praising the huge volunteer effort that goes into the organisation and the constant vigilance required to maintain access to our crags and hills. Members of the BMC elected Scott Titt as its new president along with two new Vice-Presidents, Kate Phillips and Mike Watson.
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ACCESS & CONSERVATION
Climbers jeopardize access in Cheddar
26/04/2012
We are now well into the summer climbing season in the Cheddar Gorge and as many climbers will know, some areas and routes are restricted during the summer season due to public safety concerns. With the Gorge walls being so steep and close to the road, the landowners - Cheddar Caves & Gorge, have been concerned for some time about loose rock and dropped climbing equipment hurting members of the public or cars on the road below.
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BMC ORGANISATION
BMC seeks Regional Officer for London Area
25/04/2012
The BMC is seeking a specialist officer to develop our work for climbing walls, clubs, volunteers and young people in the London area.
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