The September 2017 issue of the BMC Peak Area Newsletter is now online, keeping you informed about what’s happening in the region, including details of the next BMC Peak Area Meeting.

In this issue: 

• the latest hill walking news provided by Peter Judd and Austin Knott, including a progress report on the work of the BMC Hill Walking Implementation Group;
• Henry Folkard’s regular and thorough round-up of access and conservation news, and an update on the Stanage Forum from Louise Hawson;
• the latest developments at ‘Sheffield’s urban movement laboratory’, otherwise known as Bell Hagg, and other climbing news and gossip from Dave Parry;
• a report by Kim Leyland on a successful breeding season for ring ouzels on the Eastern Edges;
• and Luke Barley’s update on the work of the National Trust in the area.

Download the September 2017 BMC Peak Area Newsletter

The Peak Area Newsletter is produced by John Coefield and Dave Parry. If you’d like to contribute an article to a future newsletter, contact the editors

Peak Area Meeting: 13 September

The next Peak Area Meeting is on Wednesday 13 September 2017, starting at 7.30pm, at The Maynard, Main Road, Grindleford, S32 2HE

Come along to our regular gathering of Peak climbers and walkers, to discuss the latest issues and get involved in the work of the BMC. Area meetings are run by volunteers and are your chance to join in with debate and influence decisions about what happens in your area as well as the rest of the country.

Free supper provided by the BMC. All are welcome.

See the BMC Local Areas site for more details about the meeting

We want to say a big thanks to every BMC member who continues to support us through the Coronavirus crisis.

From weekly Facebook Lives and GB Climbing home training videos, to our access team working to re-open the crags and fight for your mountain access, we couldn’t do it without you.

Did you know that we've just launched a new U27 membership offer for just £1.50 / month? And with full membership from £2.50 / month, it's never been easier to join and support our work: 

https://www.thebmc.co.uk/join-the-bmc-for-1-month-U27-membership

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