Upcoming BMC area meeting dates

Posted by Tony Ryan on 01/07/2017

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

Lakes
Date: Wednesday 6 September 2017, start time to be confirmed
Venue: King Kong Adventure, Heads Road, Keswick CA12 5EZ
Find out more on the BMC Local Areas site

Midlands
Date: Wednesday 6 September 2017, starting at 8.00pm
Venue: Old Edwardians Sports Club, Streetsbrook Road, Solihull B90 3PE
Find out more on the BMC Local Areas site

London & South East
Date: Thursday 7 September 2017, starting at 7.00pm
Venue: The Old King's Head, 45-49 Borough High St, London SE1 1NA
(note: venue subject to confirmation)
Find out more on the BMC Local Areas site

Yorkshire
Date: Monday 11 September 2017, starting at 7.30pm
Venue: The Wheatley Arms, Wheatley Lane, Ben Rhydding, Ilkley LS29 8PP
Find out more on the BMC Local Areas site

Peak
Date: Wednesday 13 September 2017, starting at 7.30pm
Venue: The Maynard, Main Road, Grindleford S32 2HE
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 Wednesday 12 April 2017.
Information about the next meeting, which will probably be in September / October, will be available in due course on the BMC Local Areas site

Cymru North Wales
The previous meeting was held on Tuesday 6 June 2017.
Information about the next meeting will be available in due course on the BMC Local Areas site

Cymru South Wales
The previous meeting was held on Friday 26 May 2017.
Information about the next meeting will be available in due course on the BMC Local Areas site

North East
The previous meeting was held on Thursday 8 June 2017.
Information about the next meeting will be available in due course on the BMC Local Areas site

North West
The previous meeting was held on Monday 5 June 2017.
Information about the next meeting will be available in due course on the BMC Local Areas site

South West
The previous meeting was held on Saturday 10 June 2017.
Information about the next meeting, which is likely to be on Saturday 9 September, will be available in due course on the BMC Local Areas site

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