Note from the Chairman

When the Club was formed way back in 1977 (as Anglian Fell and Rock Club), who could have guessed that 25 years and one name change later, the same club would still be alive and kicking?  Well we are, and now seems a good time to express a sincere thanks to everybody who has supported the club through thick and thin over the years, as well as current members. 

Maintaining a balance between providing trips at an acceptable cost and keeping the Club financially sound has always been difficult and more so recently with fuel price increases and the sharp rise in the cost of accommodation.  However, we are pleased to announce that the cost of membership subscription will remain unchanged for this year, as will day trips (subject to a review in the summer).

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Tuesday 8^th January:  Happy New Year!  In order to ease your post festive blues, join us for a drink at the Maid Marion pub (on Ipswich Road) and offer some suggestions for future events.  Meet at 7.30 pm. 

Sunday 20^th January:  Hathersage  (Dark Peak map, Ref – 234815).  Exact parking location will be decided on the day.  An ideal starting point for Stanedge Pole via Burbage Moor and the permissive path over White Stones.

Saturday 9^th February:  25^th Anniversary evening.  Join us for a night of club nostalgia, including a variety of past club activities and characters caught on cine film and slides.  We have invited as many past members as it has been possible to contact.  Tea and coffee will be available, but please feel free to bring your own alcohol.  Fish, sausage, pie or veggie and chips can be ordered at £2 each.  Please let Patrick know your requirements well in advance as food booked on the evening cannot be guaranteed to be available.  The evening will be held at the Church Hall on St Williams Loke, off St Williams Way, Thorpe St Andrew (half way between the Heartsease roundabout and the Thunder Lane traffic lights) and will start at 7.30 promptly.  This is a significant milestone in the history of the Club, so join us and raise your glasses to another 25 years. 

Sunday 17^th February:  (Dark Peak map, Ref - 149829).  To celebrate the Club’s 25^th anniversary, a return visit to the very first destination of the Club all those years ago.  Mam Tor, Hollins Cross and Losehill  make a good ridge walk in this area.  Other interesting features include caves and Peveril Castle.

Saturday 2^nd - Wednesday 6^th March:  Lake District, Patterdale Lodges. (English Lakes, North Eastern Area, Ref - 391162).  A return visit to these very popular and comfortable lodges situated in the grounds of Patterdale Hall Estate.  Fairfield, Helvellyn, and St Sunday Crag are amongst the numerous possibilities, along with low level walks around Ullswater and Glencoyne Park.  Total cost will be £68.00 including accommodation and transport.  PLEASE NOTE:  Full payment required by 15^th February 2002.