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Welsh Coast Path - now open!

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Welsh Coast Path - now open!

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14/05/2012

On Saturday 5 May, Mr John Griffiths A.M. the Welsh Environment Minister formally launched the opening of the All Wales Coast Path. At 850 miles long this path is claimed to be the first coastal path in the world that completely follows a nation's coastline.
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Off-road rage

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11/05/2012

The Peak District is under attack from illegal off-road driving. With outrage reaching fever pitch, is it time that off-roading became extinct? Ed Douglas gets behind the wheel.
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Rope recycling: volunteer needed for climbing recycling project

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04/05/2012

The BMC is supporting a pilot project to see if there is a commercial model for recycling climbing ropes and other equipment like helmets and hardware. We're looking for volunteers interested in a career in sustainable business.
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Access veterans honoured with George Band Award

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30/04/2012

At the BMC AGM on Saturday, Henry Folkard and Dave Bishop, two of the BMC Access Team’s best-known activists, received the second George Band Award, given to BMC volunteers who have made an exceptional contribution to the organisation’s work.
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Climbers jeopardize access in Cheddar

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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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Tremfest 2012: A big thank you!

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26/04/2012

Tremfest 2012 attracted over 50 enthuthiastic BMC volunteers to carry out essential maintenance and improvement works at Craig Bwlch y Moch, Tremadog. The BMC wants to thank all who helped and contributed to a great and memorable weekend.
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Kinder 80 celebrations

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23/04/2012

Although Kinder is a peaceful place today, 80 years ago it was the scene of confrontation, beatings and social injustice. This month sees the 80th anniversary of the ground breaking Kinder Mass Trespass in 1932, and a whole week of celebrations are planned.
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Lakes Winter Ethics Debate 2011. Reel 4: An Active Climber's Perspective.

04/01/2012

Reel 4 of 5 of the BMC Lakes Winter Ethic Debate at The Hawkshead Brewery Staveley Cumbria. Leading winter activist Stephen Aswhorth presents An Active Climbers Perspective. The debate was organised by Steve Scott and facilitated by the British Mountaineering Council. The event was filmed and produced by ReelTime Adventure (adventure film, media and events cooperative)
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Lakes Winter Ethics Debate 2011-Reel 3-Dave Birkett -An Active Climber's Perspective

15/12/2011

Reel 3 of 5 Nick Colton of the BMC chairs the Lakes Winter Ethic Debate at The Hawkshead Brewery Staveley Cumbria. Nick introduces the third speaker Dave Birkett who presents An Active Climbers Perspective. The debate was organised by Steve Scott and facilitated by the British Mountaineering Council.The event was filmed and produced by ReelTime Adventure (adventure film, media and events cooperative)
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Lake Winter Ethics Debate 2011-Reel 2-Simon Webb (Natural England)An Environmental Perspective

15/12/2011

Reel 2 of 5 Simon Webb of Natural England presents An Environmental Perspective at the Lakes Winter Ethic Debate held at The Hawkshead Brewery Staveley Cumbria. The debate was organised by Steve Scott and facilitated by the British Mountaineering Council. The event was filmed and produced by ReelTime Adventure (adventure film, media and events cooperative)
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101/05/2012BMC Alpine Lecture - Southampton
University of Southampton
202/05/2012BMC Alpine Lecture - London - sold out!
University College London
303/05/2012BMC Alpine Lecture - Bristol
University of Bristol
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1212/05/2012Extreme Coastal Environments
Environment Centre Wales
1313/05/2012Woodland and Moorland Environments
Rhyd-y-creuau Field Centre
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1616/05/2012Keswick Mountain Festival
Crow Park
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1818/05/2012Arran Mountain Festival
Arran Adventure Cabin
1919/05/2012The Mountain Leader's 'tool box'- MLTA workshop
Capel Curig Community Centre
2020/05/2012The 'Art' of Navigation- MLTA CPD workshop
Capel Curig Community Centre
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2626/05/2012Conservation of the mountain environment
Rhyd-y-creuau Field Centre
2727/05/2012Plants of the Mountain Environment
Caffi Caban
2828/05/2012BMC Yorkshire Area Meeting
The Dyneley Arms
2929/05/2012The Sir Edmund Hillary Memorial Lecture - London
Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
3030/05/2012North East Area Gathering
Newcastle Climbing Centre
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