Jerry Gore is fundraising to help diabetic children in Nepal, his challenge is to do the three hardest climbs in the Alps. Here is what Jerry has to say about the challenge: “My name is Jerry Gore and I am a 51 year old insulin-dependent diabetic dad.” Together with some of Britain’s best climbers – …
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Folks, the membership fees for 2013 have changed to the following: Full – £20 Conc – £17 u18 – £15
Continue reading New membership fees for 2013The lastest copy of the SWMC Newsletter is finally out. Bit of a behemoth, sorry for the wait. Hope it’s worth it. Download a copy from here
Continue reading Summer 2012 NewsletterIn 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 …
Continue reading Hannah’s Equipment and Therapy FundThe 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 …
Continue reading South Wales BMC Area Meeting 4th September 2012On 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 …
Continue reading Aber Rocks 1st Birthday Party!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 …
Continue reading Hut Refurbishment completeThe 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 …
Continue reading Beginners Day East – Box Bay Porthcawl – 19th May 2012The 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 …
Continue reading Beginners Day East – Box Bay Gower – 19th May 2012The Spring 2012 Newsletter is now out and it can be downloaded from here.
Continue reading Spring 2012 NewsletterThe 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 …
Continue reading Beginners Day West – Three Cliffs Bay Gower- 21st April 2012As 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 …
Continue reading New SWMC Chairman – Joe GallacherA gentle reminder: membership fees for 2012 are now overdue. If you haven’t paid yet, please pay up to the appropriate membership secretary ASAP.
Continue reading Membership fees reminder 2012Please note that the East and West meets are now following their Winter schedules. Full details can be found on the meets page.
Continue reading East and West Meets on Winter scheduleThe final newsletter for 2011 is now out and you can download a copy from here.
Continue reading SWMC Winter Newsletter 2011The second beginners day is being held at Box Bay
Continue reading Beginners’ Day East May 21stFrom Wednesday May 11th, the West members will be following their summer schedule and meeting in the
Continue reading West Wednesday Meet May 11thWeather permitting, the West members will be meeting at the Beaufort Arms in Kittle to climb at Barland Quarry at 17:30.
Continue reading West Wednesday Meet May 4thWeather 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.
Continue reading West Wednesday Meet April 27Weather 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.
Continue reading West Wednesday Meet April 20The 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 …
Continue reading Beginners’ Day (West) 17 AprilWeather 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.
Continue reading West Wednesday Meet April 13Weather 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.
Continue reading West Wednesday Meet April 6A gentle reminder: membership fees for 2011 are now overdue. If you haven’t paid yet, please pay up to the appropriate membership secretary ASAP.
Continue reading Membership feesThe Wales Air Ambulance and Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Organisation each received £75 from the 50th Anniversary raffle and have sent their thank you note.
Continue reading Thanks from Wales Air Ambulance and Ogwen Valley Mountain RescueThe 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 …
Continue reading SWMC 50th Anniversary DinnerThere 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 …
Continue reading 50th Anniversary Guest LectureThere 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.
Continue reading Skiing La Rosière France – Jan 30 – Feb 6With 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 …
Continue reading We are now following our winter scheduleWeather 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.
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