The AGM will be held at Boulders in Cardiff this year, starting at 7pm. Hopefully some of us will be there earlier for a climb too The agenda is available on the message board. Of note all committee positions are up for election. For more information, visit the message board
Continue reading Reminder: Annual General Meeting, Thursday 14/11/2019SWMC News
There’s still space on this upcoming weekend’s trip to North Wales. If you’re interested in learning some new techniques, Vince Brown will be there and looking for people to teach leading, self rescue or possibly roped scrambling, depending on the weather. Otherwise we’ll be planning on anything from long multi-pitch mountain routes, to scrambling and …
Continue reading North Wales Club Hut trip this bank holiday weekend (24th-26th August)Unfortunately the unseasonably stormy weather has meant the South Pembrokeshire trip is not going ahead this weekend.
Continue reading Cancellation of South Pembrokeshire meetIn the weeks leading up to the Lakes meet it did not seem like it was destined to turn out so well. The original organiser, Ian, had to pull out due to a broken ankle and there were several other last minute cancellations due to the forecast predicting rain for the majority of the time. …
Continue reading Trip Report – Lake District 24th-27th MayThis Saturday sees the next of our meet and greet days for new and old members alike We’ll be heading to the seaside again and climbing at Box Bay, Porthcawl, from 11am onwards For further details, check out the message board thread, or contact Miriam Fahmy, Ordinary Member East If you’re interested in joining the club, this …
Continue reading Meet and Greet day this Saturday (18th May) at Box BayThe weather is looking good for this coming weekend’s trip up to North Wales. If you are able to abseil and can lead multipitch, or second up to VS, then there’s just a couple of spaces left. Speak to Vince Brown on the message board if you’re interested!
Continue reading North Wales multi-pitch trip this weekend (4th-6th May)If you don’t yet have plans for this weekend, there’s still space on our trip up to North Wales There’s no set activities planned – just turn up and do whatever you want – from multi-pitch mountain routes to hillwalking. it looks like the warmest Easter for several years, so why not make the most …
Continue reading Upcoming Easter Weekend in SnowdoniaThe weather is looking fantastic for tomorrow – you may even need your suntan lotion, so it’d be great to see as many people as possible! We’re meeting at 10:30 am at the National Trust car park in Southgate before walking down, so should be climbing from about 11 onwards. If you’re heading down a …
Continue reading Reminder – Meet and Greet day at Three Cliffs tomorrow (Saturday 6th April)It’s been a few years since the club has had an organised trip to the Lakes. We’re heading up there for the late May bank holiday weekend The plan is to stay in the Borrowdale valley, at Chapel House farm campsite, and use that as a base for climbing and walking This trip is also …
Continue reading Trip to the Lake District – 24th-27th May 2019On Saturday the 6th of April we’ll be shaking off the cobwebs of winter and heading to the beach where everyone, young and old, new members or veterans, can meet up for what will hopefully be an excellent day of climbing and socialising in the sun (fingers crossed). For those that haven’t been, Three Cliffs …
Continue reading Meet and Greet day at Three Cliffs – 6th April 2019It is with great sadness to inform you that John Custance, an active and honorary member of our club has passed away. John contributed a significant number of years on the committee until recently as Membership Secretary (East), and continued to coordinate hut bookings. We would like to express our gratitude for his contributions and …
Continue reading Sad news of a long-standing member of the clubWednesday Weekly Meet On Wednesday night those in the Swansea area are meeting at Dynamic Rock from 6:30pm, whilst those around Cardiff will mainly be at Boulders from around 6pm with a stop for refreshments in the café at some point. In search of Winter Ten members headed to the hut in North Wales over …
Continue reading Newsletter – Wednesday 21st FebruaryWednesday Weekly Meet On Wednesday night those in the Swansea area are meeting at Dynamic Rock from 6:30pm, whilst those around Cardiff will mainly be at Boulders from around 6pm with a stop for refreshments in the café at some point. Membership Subscription Renewal Membership subscriptions are currently due, and all members have been contacted …
Continue reading Wednesday 31st JanuaryEast Meet We’ll mainly be at Boulders (although some members head to the Summit Centre) from around 6pm and we usually stop for refreshments in the café at some point. West Meet We’ll be at Dynamic Rock from 6.30pm. Due to a change of systems, if you haven’t already done so, will need to fill …
Continue reading Wednesday 8th NovemberEast Meet We’ll mainly be at Boulders (although some members head to the Summit Centre) from around 6pm and we usually stop for refreshments in the café at some point. West Meet We’ll be at Dynamic Rock from 6.30pm. Due to a change of systems, if you haven’t already done so, will need to fill …
Continue reading Wednesday Night Climbing – 1st NovemberEast Meet We’ll mainly be at Boulders (although some members head to the Summit Centre) from around 6pm and we usually stop for refreshments in the café at some point. West Meet We’ll be at Dynamic Rock from 6.30pm. Due to a change of systems, if you haven’t already done so, will need to fill …
Continue reading Wednesday Night Climbing – 25th OctoberWednesday Night Climbing – 18th October East Meet We’ll mainly be at Boulders (although some members head to the Summit Centre) from around 6pm and we usually stop for refreshments in the café at some point. West Meet We’ll be at Dynamic Rock from 6.30pm. Due to a change of systems, if you haven’t already done so, …
Continue reading Wednesday 18th OctoberWednesday Night Climbing – 11th October East Meet We’ll mainly be at Boulders (although some members head to the Summit Centre) from around 6pm and we usually stop for refreshments in the café at some point. West Meet We’ll be at Dynamic Rock from 6.30pm. Due to a change of systems, everyone will need to fill out …
Continue reading Wednesday 11th OctoberWednesday Night Climbing – 5th October East Meet We’ll mainly be at Boulders (although some members head to the Summit Centre) from around 6pm and we usually stop for refreshments in the café at some point. A Climb Down the Ogre – 7th November Mountaineer Doug Scott CBE, will be telling the story of his legendary crawl …
Continue reading Wednesday 5th OctoberWednesday Night Climbing – 27th September East Meet We’ll mainly be at Boulders (although some members head to the Summit Centre) from around 6pm and we usually stop for refreshments in the café at some point. Annual Dinner 24th of November 2017 I am delighted to announce that this year’s Annual Dinner will be held at The …
Continue reading Wednesday 27th SeptemberWednesday Night Climbing – 20th September East Meet Rain is yet again forecasted tomorrow, so we’ll be heading indoors and returning to our winter schedule. We’ll mainly be at Boulders (although some members head to the Summit Centre) from around 6pm and we usually stop for refreshments in the café at some point. West Meet Another disappointing …
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Wednesday Night Climbing – 13th September East Meet There is rain forecasted tomorrow, so we’ll be heading indoors unless things improve. We’ll mainly be at Boulders (although some members head to the Summit Centre) from around 5:30pm and we usually stop for refreshments in the café at some point. West Meet No information has come to hand. …
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Wednesday Night Climbing – 6th September West Meet The weather is currently expected to be reasonable, and there will be a meeting at Mike Davies Leisure at 5:30pm. East Meet The South Wales BMC Area Meeting is being held at Boulders from 7:30pm. A number of members intend to get there early and get a …
Continue reading Wednesday 6th SeptemberWednesday Night Climbing – 30th August The weather is currently expected to be reasonable. East Meet This week we’ll be going to Box Bay. Information on the crag (including vague directions) and routes can be found on the wiki: https://swmc.org.uk/wiki/Box_Bay We usually arrive from about 17:45. West Meet Meeting at Mike Davies Leisure at 5:30pm. Upcoming Meets There are no meets currently …
Continue reading Wednesday 30th AugustWednesday Night Climbing – 23rd August The weather is currently expected to be reasonable. West Meeting at Mike Davies Leisure at 5:30pm. East Decision on location has yet to be made, therefore if you have any suggestions, then there is an ongoing discussion on the Bulletin Board. Cilfrew Edge (West) – 9th August Report and …
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Wednesday Night Climbing – 26th July Last week, whilst many of the members climbed indoors, those who met at Mike Davies Leisure risked the rain and had a dry evening climbing on Great Tor. West In addition to the traditional meeting at Mike Davies Leisure at 5:30pm, some members are heading straight to Graves End. …
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Wednesday Night Climbing – 19th July The weather currently appears unsettled, so keep an eye out for any last minute changes. East A few members climbed at Llangattock last week, where unexpecdidely Brecon Mountain Rescue turned up for their training. If the weather forecast improves we’ll be heading to Temple Bay this week, meeting at …
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Wednesday Night Climbing – 12th July A rather late newsletter this week, but the weather is continuing to be favourable. East A number of members turned up to Castle upon Alun last week, where some interesting climbing was found. This week we are going to head to Llangattock – Chwar Pant Y Rhiw, where we’ll be meeting at …
Continue reading Wednesday 12th JulyWednesday Night Climbing – 5th July Tomorrow is forecasted as another warm day, which will make a change from the wet conditions last week. East This week we are going to head to Castle upon Alun, where we’ll be meeting at about 6pm in the car park in St. Brides Major, as parking is limited closer to the …
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Wednesday Night Climbing – 28th June Unfortunately the forecast for tomorrow heavy rain, although it looks like it will clear up in the east. East Report from Alec Naylor Last Wednesday was not only the hottest day in the UK since the summer of 1976, but the hottest Summer Solstice on record. We had already decided …
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