The BMC held a Lakes winter ethics debate on Wed 30th Nov 2011 at Hawkeshead Brewery. Read more »
Climbers have a good record of appreciating the conservation interests of crags. Our film highlights the need to maintain such awareness. Read more »
Occasionally, crags and rock faces can be compared to fallen actors and musicians. One minute they are ‘right up there’ in the ‘A-list’ popularity stakes with everyone wanting a slice of the action. Next minute, no bugger gives a toss and they fall from grace, losing their identity and role. Read more »
The annual restoration and celebration of Craig Bwlch y Moch takes place on Saturday 24 April. The aim of this gathering is to trim spring growth from the routes, and have some fun along the way. Read more »
Following positive meetings with Denbighshire Countryside Service and local bird expert John Lowton-Roberts the climbing restrictions for the Eglwyseg valley for 2010 have been agreed. The countryside service praised climbers' behaviour and are keen to encourge responsible use by climbers of the cliffs in this Area of Oustanding Natural Beauty. Read more »
The last BMC North West Area gathering decided to give the legendary Frogsmouth Quarry (Runcorn) a good going over and restore it to its previous glory. Now, thanks to the work of Goi Ashmore, Colin Struthers and John Haslam, Halton Council and the local rangers have given us the go-ahead. Read more »
Conservation and crag management is the theme of this week's Green Friday. Read more »
Sunday 29th March was the first of many regular restoration days. However, you don’t have to restrict your cleaning activities to the “official” days: you can turn up any time you like and do some work. If you do clean a route, or do work elsewhere in the quarry, then please let the team know (through me) so that we can keep an accurate record of work. This will help us to plan ahead. Read more »
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