Upcoming BMC area meeting dates

Posted by Tony Ryan on 01/02/2020

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 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

South West
Date: Saturday 7 March 2020, starting at 5.00pm
Venue: Redpoint Bristol, BS3 2NW
Find out more on the BMC Local Areas site

London & South East
Date: Tuesday 10 March 2020, starting at 6.30pm
Venue: YHA London St Pancras, NW1 2QE
Find out more on the BMC Local Areas site

Lakes
Date: Wednesday 11 March 2020, starting at 7.30pm
Venue: Penrith Leisure Centre, CA11 8JH
Find out more on the BMC Local Areas site

North West
Date: Wednesday 11 March 2020, start time to be confirmed
Venue: Manchester Climbing Centre, M12 5ND
Find out more on the BMC Local Areas site

North East
Date: Thursday 12 March 2020, starting at 7.00pm
Venue: Durham Climbing Centre, DH7 8TZ
Find out more on the BMC Local Areas site

Yorkshire
Date: Monday 16 March 2020, starting at 7.30pm
Venue: The Wheatley Arms, Ben Rhydding, Ilkley, LS29 8PP
Find out more on the BMC Local Areas site

Cymru South Wales
Date: Wednesday 18 March 2020, starting at 7.30pm
Venue: Rock UK Summit Centre, Trelewis, CF46 6RD
Find out more on the BMC Local Areas site

Peak
Date: Wednesday 18 March 2020, starting at 7.30pm
Venue: The Norfolk Arms, Ringinglow, S11 7TS
Find out more on the BMC Local Areas site

Midlands
Date: Thursday 19 March 2020, starting at 7.30pm
Venue: Old Edwardians Sports Club, Solihull, B90 3PE
Find out more on the BMC Local Areas site

Cymru North Wales
Date: Tuesday 24 March 2020, starting at 7.30pm
Venue: YHA Snowdon Pen-y-Pass, LL55 4NY
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, which is likely to be in May 2020, will be made available on the BMC Local Areas site.

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