BMC London and South East
About the London and South East Area
Welcome to the London and South East area. More than just the sandstone, the area has a very active youth section and is an area with a very active interest in national issues.
Upcoming London and South East Area meetings
Area Meetings are run by volunteers and provide an opportunity for you to discuss issues and influence decisions affecting climbers and walkers locally and nationally, and to meet like-minded people and enjoy a sociable night out (or 'in' on Zoom). Area Meetings also provide the platform for election to a range of volunteer roles within the BMC.
Dates for 2026
Wed 11th Feb
Thurs 23rd April
Thurs 30th July
Thurs 12th Nov
Next area meeting
Area Meetings
Area Meetings are run by volunteers and provide an opportunity for you to discuss issues and influence decisions affecting climbers and walkers locally and nationally, and to meet like-minded people and enjoy a sociable night out (or 'in' on Zoom). Area Meetings also provide the platform for election to a range of volunteer roles within the BMC.
Your local area reps:
Chair: Olly Hicks-Pattison
Secretary: Holly Haldane
Members Council Rep: Kris Nash
Members Council Rep: Vacant
Club Reps: Chris Moss and Chris Hildebrand
Hill Walking Rep: Vacant
Climbing Wall Rep: James Champion & Prakash Poudal
Meets & Social Media Rep: Vacant
Access Reps:
Harrison's Rocks Management Group (Harrison's Rocks & Stone Farm) | HRMG
Sandstone Volunteers Group Co-ordinator | Graham Adcock
Current Area Vacancies:
FOLLOW: @BMC_LondonSE on Instagram
FOLLOW: BMC London and South East on Facebook
Email: LondonSE.Area@thebmc.co.uk
DOCUMENTS FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS
DOWLNOAD: BMC London & South East Area meeting minutes – Nov 25
DOWLNOAD: BMC London & South East Area AGM minutes - Nov 25
DOWLNOAD: The BMC North Wales with London & the South East Area meeting agenda - 30th July 25
DOWLNOAD: North Wales Area Access & Conservation report
DOWLNOAD: North Wales Officer report July 2025
DOWNLOAD: BMC London & South East Area meeting Agenda - 30th April 2025
DOWLNOAD: BMC London & South East Area meeting minutes - April 25
DOWNLOAD: BMC London & South East Meeting Minutes - Jan 2025
DOWNLOAD: BMC LSE 28.01.25 Agenda - Area meeting
DOWNLOAD: BMC LSE Area meeting minutes - May
DOWNLOAD: BMC LSE Area Meeting Agenda - Aug 24
DOWNLOAD: BMC LSE Meeting Minutes - Aug 24
DOWNLOAD: BMC LSE Area Meeting Agenda- Oct 24
DOWNLOAD: BMC LSE AGM Minutes - Oct 24
DOWNLOAD: BMC LSE Area Meeting minutes - Oct 24
DOWNLOAD: BMC LSE AREA - Chairs report 2024
London and South East volunteer roles available
Would you like to get more involved in the work of the BMC? If you are interested in a volunteer role please come along to the relevant Area Meeting and speak with the current Chair or Secretary. If you are unable to attend please email volunteering@thebmc.co.uk and ask to be put in contact with your local area.
Area volunteers undertake vital roles in the democratic structure of the BMC and the work we do on behalf of members and the wider climbing, hill walking and mountaineering community. Each area holds an AGM, at which elections for a range of volunteer roles are held, and outside of these meetings, members can be co-opted into roles.
London Area Walks
Cerdded Bryniau
Celebrate the BMC Big Walking Weekend as we explore one of the highest points in Southern England. With picturesque countryside through the heart of the Surrey Hills, we’re heading up to Leith Hill.
What happens at BMC local area meetings?
Bolts; wind farms; footpath erosion; crag clean-ups; access issues; dry tooling. If you want to make your voice heard about local climbing and walking issues, then come along to your next BMC area meeting. Here's how you can keep up to date with area meeting information.