Author: Tony Scott
Tony has been keen on the mountains since schooldays when he was fell walking in the Lakes. Rock climbing started during his engineering apprenticeship when he was lucky to win a month at the Eskdale Mountain School. During his student days he started rock climbing in N Wales in the 60s. However a demanding career first in Engineering and Academia and then in the evolving computer industry meant that lots of travelling and a growing family resulted in very little time for climbing. In the 80s he joined the London Mountaineering Club and then the CC. Together with a new group of climbers he regularly rock climbed in the Peak District, N Wales and Lakes. He is now a member of an active group of geriatric climbers who meet in the UK and occasionally the Alps. His long years in the IT industry now enables him in retirement to be the geek who helps manages the Club's Web site.

Dudley Cheal

Dudley Cheal, a member for thirty years, died peacefully on 29 January 2024. Right to the end Dudley was in touch with other CC members and their friendship over the years meant a great deal to him. We offer our […]

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Spring 23 Anti-Atlas Morocco Rock Meet

So, 24 signed up to join me for the 1st post Covid Morocco Meet. Considering we flew out to Agadir from 3 different UK airports, Manchester, Glasgow and Gatwick, we all rendezvous’d successfully in the welcoming warm evening Moroccan sunshine […]

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Rick Kruze

We are sad to report that Rick passed away on 7th March. He collapsed while he and his partner were at the climbing wall last Saturday and sadly never recovered. We offer our condolences to Ruth Ashton, his family and […]

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Winter Meet at Riasg

In the weeks running up to the CC’s inaugural winter meeting at Risag, the hills of Scotland appeared to be bare for February. With two weeks to go, I picked up Covid, probably from the Eyam Ceilidh. It appeared that […]

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Steve Findlay

We’re sad to report Steve passed away yesterday in hospital in Thailand. We offer our condolences to his family and many friends. Steve joined the CC in 1991, and was a stalwart of the Bristol climbing scene – and its […]

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New Ogwen Photo-topo posters

Better resolution here Better resolution here Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Organisation – Sefydliad Achub Mynydd Dyffryn Ogwen – have two new fundraising A2 sized photo-topo posters for sale featuring Rhiwiau Caws (Idwal Slabs) and The East face of Tryfan. Created and […]

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Ron James

We are sad to announce that Ron James passed away peacefully, at home, on the 1st March. He was 90 years old on January 17th. We offer condolences to his family and friends. Ron has been a CC member since […]

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David Holt

We regret to announce that David Holt sadly passed away on the 19th May 2022. He has been a member since 1979. We offer condolences to his family and friends. The funeral arrangements are: Tuesday 21 June at 5pm, Gedling […]

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Cairngorms Muir Cottage Joint CC/PC Meet

Gill & Colin on the approach to the start of Eagle Ridge - Photo Alison LancashireUnfortunately, the forecasted heatwave didn’t arrive in time for the meet but that didn’t deter the upbeat team who turned up to sample the delights of Royal Deeside and the south Cairngorms. Based in the superb Cairngorm Club Muir Cottage, […]

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Malcolm Howells

We have just been informed that Malcolm Howlells, member since 1966, died recently. We offer condolences to his wife, family and friends. He lived latterly in the USA. Malcolm was Committee member from 1970-74 and wrote articles and reviews for […]

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