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 – …
Continue reading Jerry’s Insulin ChallengeFolks, the membership fees for 2013 have changed to the following: Full – £20 Conc – £17 u18 – £15
Continue reading New membership fees for 2013Please note that climbing at Pant Quarry (near Bridgend) is currently banned. From the BMC RAD: “The climbing is within a working quarry and much of it lies directly above a well -used access track within the quarry. The owners and quarry operator “Tarmac” have mad it clear that they cannot allow climbing on the …
Continue reading Pant Quarry BannedThe 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 BMC Wales Access Officer (Elfyn Jones) has visited Tirpentwys with staff from Torfaen Council (who own the nature reserve) to discuss the situation there. The cliff face isn’t part of the nature reserve. The council are willing to enter into discussions with the owner of the cliff face about climbing access. However they have …
Continue reading Tirpentwys Access UpdateThe 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 BMC have reported that some climbers have been asked to leave Coed-Ely (Gladys Quarry) crag. Please continue to climb quietly, if you wish to do so but may I remind you that if asked to leave the property by the land owner or their representative you must do so otherwise this could lead to …
Continue reading Coed-Ely (Gladys Quarry)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 …
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 BMC have been threatened with legal action by the owners over the use of Edwardsville X1 by climbers/general public. This crag is known by the owners as Pontygwaith Quarry. Please give this area a wide berth. DO NOT ACCESS. DO NOT CLIMB. The BMC are planning to meet the owners but of course the …
Continue reading Edwardsville X1: Climbing BanThe 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 6It has been reported to me that two signs with the following have been sited at the crag: ‘Private Property – Keep out – Climbing prohibited – All enquiries tel. (A number) Trespass is a civil matter between the accused and the land owner/user. No “Trespass” is committed by going onto property. An offence is …
Continue reading TirpentwysA 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 Rescue