Ceunant News -
September 2005
The Ceunant’s 50th
For
those of you who don’t already know, the Ceunant will
celebrate its 50th birthday next year, no mean
achievement in these days of rapidly changing interests &
fashions. To celebrate this occasion, we are planning a
series of events throughout the year (2006). Hopefully there
will be something to interest everyone
Some
dates have yet to be finalised but in addition to our usual
program of meets, the following are planned to take place:
June 24th 2006
An accent of Snowdon by as many routes as we can think of,
followed by a 50th Anniversary Party at Tyn-Lon.
Spring 2006
Weekend “Wild Camping” at Llyn-Bochlwyd,
the Gyders – Climbing, walking, etc.
Summer 2006
European outdoor meet. - Venue to be confirmed
Also:
Given the significance of this occasion and the clubs stated
aim to encourage mountaineering in all its forms, the
committee propose to make a modest sum available (circa
£500) to support a mountaineering venture from within the
club that deserves some support.
This
offer is purposefully vague as we would expect members
wishing to take advantage to supply some form of written or
other presentation to the committee detailing the; who,
what, where, and specify what our support would be used for?
The secretary must receive any applications before December
31st 2005 and the committee’s decision will be
final. So this one is over to you ?
PS.
Given our current age profile SAGA holidays don’t count !
Meet Reports
Over
the summer months members seem to be off doing their own
thing and this may have led to a disappointing turnout for
the Lake District meet (only 2 members turning up).
In
terms of the wider tick list, we’ve seen members trekking in
the Atlas Mountains of Morocco. Mark Hellewell & Sue Traynor
spending the summer climbing in the Italian Dolomites, and
later this month Mick Carr & Phill Robbins crossing the
Atlantic to attempt the nose of El-Cap. Of course if I’ve
missed out someone’s first accent of the last great problem
on the dark side of the moon, let me know.
A Welcome to the Following
New Members
A warm
welcome to the following new members; Jonathan Ray,
initially a passing visitor from New Zealand, now looking
pretty well established here in the UK & Nicky Ward-Turner.
Nicky is already contributing to the clubs committee as an
ordinary member.
Outdoor meets over the next
few weeks:
16/17 September
Family Meet - Tyn-Lon Zoe
Mitchel
23/24 September
Kayak Meet
John Beddard
15 October
Roaches
Martin Jolly
4/5 November
Nov 5th Work Meet
Bill Beddard
November
Mountain Bike Meet
John Pettet
(Date TBC)
8 Jan 2006
Dovedale walk
John Cole
5, 10, 15 km options
Alternatively; 2km walk
plus climbing on Ravensdale
Tyn lon Bookings
It’s
good to report that Tyn-Lon is getting a bit more use by
members this summer and as usual we see a rise in parties
from outside the club making bookings over the Autumn &
Winter Months.
7/8th
October
Laura Beddard booking
14/15th
October
Hastings Fell & Rock
22/23rd
October
Polaris MC
12/13th November
Tunbridge Wells MC
18/19th
November
Craven MC
4/5th
December
London MC
9/10th
December
Leicester Mountain Leaders
17/18th
December
Southampton Rats
Short News Items
Anyone
who has used Tyn-Lon recently will be aware that we
currently have to use a combination lock on the front door.
This is whist the old lock is being repaired, therefore
don’t throw away your key. If you need the combination,
contact Val Beddard.
John
Cole is preparing a Club Magazine for 2006. He needs input!
If any one has any articles from the earlier days of the
Ceunant, they may be useful, & of course anything else that
may be of interest.
Like
the Ceunant Trevor Stevens has reached the significant age
of 50. Apparently there’s a bit of a do at Tyn-Lon on
Saturday 29th October.
A big
thanks to Mark Eddy, Joe Brennan & Steve Coughlan for their
literary contributions to the Tyn-Lon log! We can’t wait for
more.
Victor
Saunders Lecture – Solihull 6 October 2005
Lecture
by this eminent British mountaineer, famed for his Himalayan
new routing, including the Golden Pillar of Spantik with
Mick Fowler. 8pm, Old Edwardians Sports Club, Streetsbrook
Rd, Solihull (by Olton Road junction). Tickets £7, see
www.solihullmc.org.uk or call Phil 07989 515774 for details.
Good
Climbing
Tony
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