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 15 January 2020, starting at 7.30pm
Venue: The Norfolk Arms, Ringinglow, S11 7TS
Find out more on the BMC Local Areas site

Lakes
Date: Wednesday 11 March 2020, starting at 7.30pm
Venue: To be confirmed
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

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 North Wales
Date: Tuesday 17 March 2020, start time to be confirmed
Venue: To be confirmed
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.

Cymru South Wales
The previous meeting was held on Tuesday 26 November 2019; information about the next meeting will be available soon on the BMC Local Areas site.

London & South East
The previous meeting was held on Thursday 21 November 2019; information about the next meeting will be available soon on the BMC Local Areas site.

Midlands
The previous meeting was held on Wednesday 20 November 2019; information about the next meeting will be available soon on the BMC Local Areas site.

North East
The previous meeting was held on Thursday 28 November 2019; information about the next meeting will be available soon on the BMC Local Areas site.

South West
The previous meeting was held on Saturday 23 November 2019; information about the next meeting will be available soon on the BMC Local Areas site.

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Find out more about the work that goes on behind the scenes with the BMC specialist committees:

Behind the scenes: access and conservation

Behind the scenes: clubs

Behind the scenes: equity

Behind the scenes: guidebooks

Behind the scenes: huts

Behind the scenes: international mountaineering

Behind the scenes: land management

Behind the scenes: technical equipment

Behind the scenes: training, youth and walls

Find out more about: BMC specialist committees

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