The February 2014 issue of the BMC Peak Area newsletter is now online, keeping you informed about what’s happening in the region.

In this issue: Henry Folkard provides the latest updates on local access issues, as well as various projects funded by the Dark Peak Nature Improvement Area, and reports on a possible end to the very long running Longstone Edge saga. There’s also some guidance from Mountain Rescue on how to use the Emergency SMS service.

Download the February 2014 Peak Area newsletter

The next Peak Area Meeting is on Wednesday 12 February 2014, starting at 7.30pm, at The Maynard, Main Road, Grindleford, Derbyshire, S32 2HE.

Our main guest this meeting is Mary Bagley of the Peak District National Park, who will explain the Authority’s plans for the future of Stanage and the North Lees estate. Also, The National Trust will be attending to talk about some new initiatives at Longshaw.

To top off the evening, local lad and one half of the world-famous Wideboyz Pete Whittaker will be giving a talk and slideshow on 'Recent Cutting Edge New Routes on Peak Gritstone'.

Free supper provided by the BMC.

All are welcome.

See the BMC Local Areas site for more details

The Peak Area newsletter is written and produced by volunteers from the BMC Peak Area. Thanks to Martin Wass for compiling the newsletter. If you’d like to contribute an article to a future newsletter, contact the editor

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