The BMC is pleased to announce that the 2012 BMC AGM weekend is taking place from Friday 27 April to Sunday 29 April 2012 at the Malham Tarn Field Studies Centre in the Yorkshire Dales
Head over on Friday night to enjoy good food and good company in a fantastic location. First up is BMC CEO Dave Turnbull will present a slideshow of his expedition with Mick Fowler to western Nepal. In 2011 the pair made the first ascent of Gojung, a 6,300-metre peak in the in the remote Kojichuwa Valley, a region little travelled by any foreigners, let alone mountaineers.
Then BMC member Mark Radtke will be reading extracts from his newly released book – providing pen pictures of some of the characters who brought climbing culture to life in the 80’s and 90’s and sharing personal reflections on the changing face of rock climbing. Head over on Friday night to enjoy good food and good company in a fantastic location. Saturday morning is free for walking and climbing after a hearty breakfast at the Centre.
On Saturday afternoon the National Open Forum will be discussing ‘Access’ from 2.30 – 3.30 pm followed by the AGM at 4.30 pm. So please come along to air your views and support the work of the BMC. The BMC Access Officers will be there to answer any of your questions.
Once the business is over, Saturday evening is the time to relax and enjoy the company of fellow climbers and hill walkers. There will be a hog roast buffet (free for BMC members) out on the lawn overlooking the Tarn, as well as a cash bar to enjoy some lovely local bitters.
Contact kate@thebmc.co.uk / 0161 438 3303 to book your buffet place.
Malham Tarn Field Studies Centre, in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, occupies a large Georgian country house, leased from the National Trust. It is the focus of an internationally important National Nature Reserve and the Tarn itself is one of only eight upland alkaline lakes in Europe.
Within walking distance of the Centre are famous limestone features including
Malham Cove, Gordale Scar and spectacular karst landscapes. The route of the
Pennine Way footpath runs very close to the Centre. Nearby habitats include limestone pavement, grazed and ungrazed grassland, woodland and species-rich fen, acid peat pools and stony hill streams.
Venue and Accommodation
The Centre is located 7 miles from Settle and 3 miles from Malham. It comprises three buildings - Tarn House, North Wing and High Stables. North Wing is close to Tarn House separated by a cobbled courtyard. High Stables is a few minutes’ walk up a woodland track, where there is also a large parking area. Warm and comfortable sleeping accommodation is distributed across all three buildings. Many rooms have en-suite facilities, beds are prepared and tea and coffee making facilities are available in your room but please bring your own towels. It should be noted that the nearest shops and cash machines are 7 miles away.
The costs for attending the AGM weekend are as follows:
Food and bunk bed accommodation with shared bathroom is £70 per person for 2 nights.
Food and twin room with shared bathroom is £80 per person for 2 nights.
Food and triple room with en-suite is £85 per person for 2 nights.
Food and twin room with en-suite is £90 per person for 2 nights.
Contact kate@thebmc.co.uk / 0161 438 3303 to book your place.