Upcoming BMC area meeting dates

Posted by Tony Ryan on 01/03/2019

Come along to the next meeting in your area, to discuss the latest issues and get involved in the work of the BMC.

The role of area meetings is to facilitate democratic debate between BMC members and reach consensus and decisions on local and national issues. Area meetings are the main forum for members to contribute to discussions about climbing, hill walking and mountaineering issues in their area. To many people they are the 'public face' of the BMC where members wishing to get more involved can express opinions, influence policy and learn about wider aspects of the BMC’s work.

They are also good social occasions, often taking place in pub meeting rooms, with some free food laid on (you have to buy your own drinks!) and a speaker talking about a recent expedition to a far flung corner of the world or a trip to the latest rock climbing hotspot.

What happens at BMC area meetings?

How to stay in touch with your local BMC area

Confirmed area meeting dates

Peak
Date: Wednesday 20 March 2019, starting at 7.30pm (food from 6.30pm)
Venue: The Maynard, Grindleford, S32 2HE
Find out more on the BMC Local Areas site

London & South East
Date: Thursday 21 March 2019, starting at 7.00pm
Venue: The Old King's Head, London, SE1 1NA
Find out more on the BMC Local Areas site

Yorkshire
Date: Monday 25 March 2019, starting at 7.30pm
Venue: The Wheatley Arms, Ben Rhydding, LS29 8PP
Find out more on the BMC Local Areas site

Cymru South Wales
Date: Friday 24 May 2019, starting at 7.30pm (food from 7.00pm)
Venue: Manorbier YHA, SA70 7TT
Find out more on the BMC Local Areas site

Lakes
Date: Wednesday 5 June 2019, starting at 7.30pm (food from 7.00pm)
Venue: Kendal Wall, LA9 6NH
Find out more on the BMC Local Areas site

South West
Date: Saturday 8 June 2019, starting at 7.00pm
Venue: The Quay Climbing Centre, Exeter, EX2 8AX
Find out more on the BMC Local Areas site

North East
Date: Thursday 13 June 2019, starting at 7.00pm
Venue: Newcastle Climbing Centre, NE6 2UQ
Find out more on the BMC Local Areas site

Areas yet to confirm next meeting date

Cymru Mid Wales
The previous meeting was held on 19 November 2018; information about the next meeting will be available soon on the BMC Local Areas site.

Cymru North Wales
The previous meeting was held on 12 March 2019; information about the next meeting will be available soon on the BMC Local Areas site.

Midlands
The previous meeting was held on 23 January 2019; information about the next meeting will be available soon on the BMC Local Areas site.

North West
The previous meeting was held on 19 March 2019; information about the next meeting will be available soon on the BMC Local Areas site.

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