In March of this year, Hannah Hunt was at a friends house when a pull-up bar gave way causing her to fall a short distance straight onto her back. Sadly, she fell so awkwardly that she suffered a spinal cord injury and is now paralysed from the waist down. She can not walk or move …

The next South Wales BMC area meeting will be on the 4th sept 2012 at 7pm, Boulders climbing wall, Cardiff, CF24 2RZ. Agenda: 1) Summary of matters arising last national council meeting 2) Updates from Elfyn, BMC wales access officer Pembroke Access update Gower updates Update on wind turbine/power lines in mid-Wales Llangattock access issues …

On Sat 18th August, Aber Rocks Climbing Centre will be celebrating their first anniversary with a fun bouldering competition, prize draw and a lecture by top UK climber, Andi Turner. The competition starts at 12pm and finishes around 5pm. The lecture will start at around 6pm. (the bar will open at 5pm) You are welcome …

Over the past few years there has been a plan to refurbish the hut. This has recently come to fruition with the hut now sporting new showers, a new changing room. The whole bathroom area has been replaced. Also new gas stoves have been installed, the coin operated gas meter has been removed (so no …

The beginners day East is this Saturday (19th May) at Box Bay, Porthcawl. We are aiming to meet at the crag at 9am and will be climbing until the afternoon. All members are more than welcome to come along, beginner or not. If you want more information, please contact Rhys Jones via the forums or …

The beginners day East is this Saturday (19th May) at Box Bay, Porthcawl. We are aiming to meet at the crag at 9am and will be climbing until the afternoon. As always I would appreciate if as many experienced climbers could turn up to help out. I know a few of my usual team are …

The Spring 2012 Newsletter is now out and it can be downloaded from here.

The first beginners day of the year is on Saturday 21st of April 2012 at Three Cliffs Bay on the Gower, low tide is at 1300. Full details including times will be posted on the website soon. The beginners day is suitable for all members, not just beginners. If you’re an experienced member, who’s just …

As we were unable to vote in a Chairman at the last AGM, the SWMC committee have co-opted Joe Gallacher as the new Chairman. Big thanks to Joe for stepping up and taking this position on. As a result we are now lacking an Ordinary Member West on the committee, if you’re intested in this …

A gentle reminder: membership fees for 2012 are now overdue.  If you haven’t paid yet, please pay up to the appropriate membership secretary ASAP.

Please note that the East and West meets are now following their Winter schedules. Full details can be found on the meets page.

The second beginners day is being held at Box Bay

From Wednesday May 11th, the West members will be following their summer schedule and meeting in the

 Weather permitting, the West members will be meeting at the Beaufort Arms in Kittle to climb at  Barland Quarry at 17:30.

Weather permitting, the West members will be meeting on Wednesday at the carpark next to the old post office in Penmaen (map) at 17:30 to climb on Odin’s Wall.

Weather permitting, the West members will be meeting on Wednesday at the Southgate carpark (map) at 17:30 to climb at Pennard.  If it is raining, we will be meeting at Dynamic Rock at 18:30 as usual.

The South Wales Mountaineering Club is running the first of this year’s beginners’ days on Sunday April 17th.  This is an ideal opportunity to get some experience climbing outside with guidance from the more experienced members.  We’ll be meeting on Three Cliffs Bay, Gower at 09:15.   Anyone attending will need to be aged 18 …

Weather permitting, the West members will be meeting on Wednesday at the carpark next to the old post office in Penmaen (map) at 17:30 to climb on Odin’s Wall.

Weather permitting, the West members will be meeting on Wednesday at the carpark in Landimore, near Weobley Castle on North Gower (map) at 17:30 sharp to climb at Tor Gro.  If it is raining, we will be meeting at Dynamic Rock at 18:30 as usual.

A gentle reminder: membership fees for 2011 are now overdue.  If you haven’t paid yet, please pay up to the appropriate membership secretary ASAP.

The Wales Air Ambulance and Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Organisation each received £75 from the 50th Anniversary raffle and have sent their thank you note.

The South Wales Mountaineering Club is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. As part of the celebrations we are holding a gala dinner on the 27th November 2010. The dinner is being held at the sumptuous Marble Hall at Cardiff City Hall, starting at 7pm and continuing until 1am. The evening will consist of a …

There will a guest lecture to help celebrate SWMC’s 50th Anniversary. Who: Pat Littlejohn What: Good times and climbs in South Wales 1977-85 Where: UWIC Llandaff Campus, Western Avenue, Cardiff CF5 2YB When: Friday 26th November starting promptly at 7.30pm Tickets are just £10 each and are available from Dave Parsons (029 2051 3440) or …

There is one remaining space free on the skiing trip to La Rosiegravere in France.  If you’re interested, please add your name to the bulletin board thread.

With the nights drawing in and winter approaching, the club has now switched to the winter schedule for weekly meets. The East members are meeting at the Boulders Climbing Centre in Cardiff or the Summit Centre in Trelewis each Wednesday from 19:00 onwards. The West members are meeting at the Dynamic Rock climbing centre in …