Upcoming BMC area meeting dates

Posted by Tony Ryan on 24/08/2020

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 or climbing centre 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 virtual area meeting dates
(due to coronavirus restrictions)

As with the previous round of area meetings, the August / September 2020 round will be held virtually, and will take place over online video call platform Zoom.

South West
Date: Thursday 27 August 2020, starting at 7.00pm
Venue: VIRTUAL VIA ZOOM
Find out more on the BMC Local Areas site

Cymru North Wales
Date: Tuesday 1 September 2020, starting at 7.30pm
Venue: VIRTUAL VIA ZOOM
Find out more on the BMC Local Areas site

Peak
Date: Wednesday 2 September 2020, starting at 7.30pm
Venue: VIRTUAL VIA ZOOM
Find out more on the BMC Local Areas site

North East
Date: Thursday 3 September 2020, starting at 7.00pm
Venue: VIRTUAL VIA ZOOM
Find out more on the BMC Local Areas site

Yorkshire
Date: Monday 7 September 2020, starting at 7.30pm
Venue: VIRTUAL VIA ZOOM
Find out more on the BMC Local Areas site

North West
Date: Tuesday 8 September 2020, starting at 7.00pm
Venue: VIRTUAL VIA ZOOM
Find out more on the BMC Local Areas site

Cymru South Wales
Date: Wednesday 9 September 2020, starting at 7.30pm
Venue: VIRTUAL VIA ZOOM
Find out more on the BMC Local Areas site

Lakes
Date: Wednesday 9 September 2020, starting at 7.30pm
Venue: VIRTUAL VIA ZOOM
Find out more on the BMC Local Areas site

London & South East
Date: Thursday 10 September 2020, starting at 7.00pm
Venue: VIRTUAL VIA ZOOM
Find out more on the BMC Local Areas site

Midlands
Date: Thursday 10 September 2020, starting at 7:30pm
Venue: VIRTUAL VIA ZOOM
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 Thursday 21 November 2019; information about the next meeting will be made available on the BMC Local Areas site.

See you there!

As the climbing walls, crags and mountains start to open, we wanted to say thanks to every BMC member who supported 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 have made it without you.

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