Good weather last Wednesday! There were 11 Westies climbing out on North Gower. (Tor Gro and North Hill Tor). This Wednesday (1st July) we shall be meeting at Mike Davies Leisure. Upper Killay, Swansea SA2 7HE at 17.30 . High Tide: 18:49 Sunset: 21:37
Continue reading Westies – Wednesday Meet – 1st JulyLast Wednesday Four Westies braved the wind and rain climbing on Great Tor. Meeting this week (24th June) at Mike Davies Leisure, Upper Killay SA2 7HE at 17.30 . Low Tide: 18:17 3.0 mtrs Sunset: 21:38
Continue reading Westies – Wednesday Meet – 24th JuneA warm and sunny evening saw 16 members out climbing at Three Cliffs Bay last Wednesday. Meeting this coming Wednesday (17th June) at Mike Davies Leisure Upper Killay, (SA2 7HE) at 17.30. High Tide is at: 19:52 – 9.3 mtrs Sunset is at: 21:36 In case of bad weather, check your email for a message from Mark …
Continue reading Westies – Wednesday Meet – 17th JuneSixteen Westies were out last Wednesday at Juniper Wall and the Neighbouring Yellow Buttress. Meeting this coming Wednesday (June 10th) at Mike Davies Leisure, Upper Killay at 17.30 . Low Tide: 19:28 2.4 mtrs Sunset: 21:32
Continue reading Westies – Wednesday Meet – 10th JuneTonight we will be heading to Gelli, a sunny hillside crag with some good views down the valley. People should be at the crag from around 6PM.
Continue reading Easties – Wednesday 3rd JuneThe weather forecast for this Wednesday is looking good. The Westies are meeting at Mike Davies Leisure, Upper Killay at 17.30 on Wednesday, 3rd June. Tide times: 13:23 1.2 mtrs 19:48 9.5 mtrs Sunset: 21:26 A note will be left on a car for those who arrive late.
Continue reading Westies – Wednesday Meet – 3rd JuneAround this time of year Westies like to arrange some informal practise sessions to allow new and old members members alike, beginners and those new to outdoors climbing, to share, acquire and develop some basic safety and rope skills. The aim is to share ideas and help maintain a culture of thinking carefully about safety. Amongst topics covered are: …
Continue reading Westies – Safety/Rope Practise SessionsRain forecast for this evening. Westies heading to Dynamic Rock 20 Westies braved a windy and cool evening at Boiler Slab. It was an excellent turnout. This coming Wednesday (May 27th), we will be meeting at Mike Davies Leisure in Upper Killay, Swansea (SA2 7HE) at 17.30. Tide Times 27 May: 14:18 7.0 mtrs 20:20 …
Continue reading Westies – Wednesday Meet – 27th MayEasties will be heading to Navigation Quarry this week.
Continue reading Easties – Wednesday 20th MaySunny and warm weather saw 15 club members out climbing at Rhossili last Wednesday evening. This coming Wednesday (May 20th) we will be meeting at Mike Davies Leisure in Upper Killay, Swansea. (SA2 7HE) at 17.30 Tide Times in BST: 14:23 1.1 mtrs 20:50 9.4 mtrs A note will be left on a car …
Continue reading Westies – Wednesday Meet – 20th MayA few of us went to Box Bay last night and were rewarded with some great weather, nice scenery and an impressive susnset. We also did a bit of climbing 🙂
Continue reading Easties at Box BayWe have two venues planned for tonight. Some people are going to Sirhowy for some bolt clipping. Some are going to Box Bay for some trad. People will be at SIrhowy from around 6ish People will be at Box bay from around 6:30ish
Continue reading Easties – Wednesday 13thHere’s hoping for some nice weather on Wednesday! Meeting at 17.30 at Mike Davies Leisure, Upper Killay, SA2 7HE . Tide times for 13th May 02:22 8.1 mtrs 08:41 2.4 mtrs 15:07 8.0 mtrs 21:08 2.4 mtrs Mark W. will email if the weather takes a turn for worse and everyone retires to Dynamic …
Continue reading Westies – Wednesday Meet – 13th MayIts looking wet out there today so will be going indoors to Boulders
Continue reading Easties – Wednesday Meet – 6th MayThe 2015 Skye trip has been booked for Saturday 13th June – Saturday 20th June. We are staying in the Sligachan self catoring cottages as usual: http://www.sligachan.co.uk/sligachan-cottages.php These are lovelly cottages just north of the black cullin – there are several interesting mountaineering routes that can be done directly from the cottages. They are of a …
Continue reading Isle of Skye, Scotland, June 13-20The weather forecast is not looking good for Wednesday evening! It’s looking as though the Westies will head to Dynamic Rock. Mark W. will confirm around midday on Wednesday. Look out for an email and check back here. It’s Mike Davies Leisure at 17.30 if the weather is fine (unlikely) or Dynamic Rock for around 18.30 (most likely). …
Continue reading Westies – Wednesday Meet – 6th May – Dynamic RockNow cancelled owing to good chance of rain. Westies meeting at Dynamic Rock at 18.30 instead. A warm and sunny evening last Wednesday saw a group of 14 out at Tor Bay, Gower. It was nice to see a number of new faces. This week we’ll be meeting again at Mike Davies Leisure …
Continue reading Westies – Wednesday Meet – 29th April (Cancelled)Another well supported Wednesday (15th April) saw 15 Westies climbing on Boiler Slab. It was decided last night, that from Wednesday, 22nd of April, the Westies will meet on Wednesdays at Mike Davies’ Leisure in Upper Killay, Swansea. Meeting time is 17.30 and we’ll decide the crag at which to climb on that evening. Latecomers will find a note left …
Continue reading Westies – Wednesday Meet – 22nd AprilWhilst there is still limited light in the evenings, the Westies decided last night, at ‘The Joiners’, to meet next week (Wed 15th of April) at Port Eynon Car Park at 17.30. From there we will take a few Cars to Overton and then climb at Boiler Slab. Westies First Wednesday Evening meet of 2015 at Gravesend …
Continue reading Westies – Wednesday, 15th AprilFirst Outdoors Wednesday Meet of the year for the Westies! Because of limited availability of light at this time of year, we pre-decide our meeting place and crag. Meeting tomorrow (8th April) at 17.30 at Southgate National Trust Car Park. From there we will take a few cars to Hunt’s Farm and from there walk to Gravesend. …
Continue reading SWMC – Westies – Wednesday, 8th AprilThe ‘east’ New Members day will be on the 11th of April at Gelli, which is a sandstone crag with a good range of routes from Fr 5 to Fr 6c. Some of them are actually nice and the rock is pretty sound, it’s actually good for a valleys quarry. https://swmc.org.uk/wiki/Gelli “From the M4 Jct.34 …
Continue reading New Members Day East – Gelli – 11th April (Cancelled)Ordinary member (West), Mr Gordon Anderson, is organising the club’s new members day Climb at Three Cliffs. To participate and or view more details on this event club members may go to the post in the bulletin board via the following link: http://www.southwalesmountaineering.org.uk/bb/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=3129 or if you are not a member please read the following information: Everyone …
Continue reading New Members Day West – Three Cliffs 19 April 2015This years new Trad Leaders Weekend will be up in the club hut starting on the Fri evening of 5,6,7 June. The objective of the weekend is to help club members who have been leading indoors and seconding outdoors on Trad routes begin to safely lead. Club members to read more please go to the …
Continue reading New Trad Leaders Weekend 5,6,7 June 2015SWMC members can share their photos via club’s Flickr account. To share your photos please send your photos and a short cover story (optional) to [email protected]
Continue reading Club’s Flickr pageBig thanks to everyone who turned up to the AGM. It was nice to be quorate for the first time in two years. We have a number of new committee members and they are as follows: Mark Winder – Chairman Jake – Treasurer Parisa Eslambolchilar – Communications Officer Peggy Hill – Membership West Secretary (yes, …
Continue reading AGM and new Committee MembersThe AGM will be held on Thursday 6th November, 7PM at Dynamic rock, Swansea Please email the secretary with any agenda items at [email protected] The Agenda will be as follows. 1. Apologies 2. Minutes from 2013 AGM 3. Chairman’s report 4. Treasurer’s report 5. Barn report 6. Election of Committee members Directions are as follows: …
Continue reading AGM 2014 on 6th NovemberJust to let you all know, the SMWC is now on it’s winter schedule.
Continue reading Winter scheduleWe have a full calendar of meets now up. The usual new members days are coming up soon. Also there’s trips to North Wales, Peak District, Lake District, Pembroke, Cornwall, Skye and much more. Full details on the link below. Also there will be posts on the BB about the meets when they’re coming up. …
Continue reading Meets Calendar for the year now upEveryone is welcome to New Members Day at 3 Cliffs Bay (Gower) 12 April 2014. This is my first organised meet so hopefully the details I am about to supply will ensure that everyone finds the meet, gets some good climbing in, new members have a great time and we dont drown. As we will …
Continue reading New Members Day – 3 Cliffs Bay – 12th AprilThere is a New member day on the 29th March (weather permitting) meeting at Box Bay. This is for all the Newbies to try out their climbing skills on the beautiful sea cliffs. And for all the oldies to come and give a hand, give advice and generally introduce themselves and show people how awesome …
Continue reading 29th March New Members Day – Box Bay