Nadolig LLawren ... to all our readers!

I see sponsorship of a competition as part of an overall strategy to get younger people into the club. How young? Too young and they don't stay and anyhow we have little to offer them. Too old and it's the same age problem. If Robin is willing to organise a competition and it can be done a lowish cost, much to my amazement (and I suspect PP's) I think we should support it. That said, I think we need three things in place before going down that route, or indeed any other attempts actively to increase the membership:

a) a new, stable website that is really interesting to all;
b) a stable base in the city, pub, time and day of the week;
c) some connection with the local wall, such as advertising posters.

I have written to the Mercury to see if they are interested in a regular 'climbing' column. They seem to do most other sports ... but we'd need to ensure that we kept it up, so suggestions for topics are welcome.

Another lecture series wouldn't be a bad thing either.

As we found many years ago when something called COLSARC tried to get people in Leicester into active sport, taking out 'beginners' is tricky. The load can fall on just one or two volunteers, the people might not be anyone's 'cup of tea' and there may also be insurance complications hat we'd need to clear through BMC. That said, it's a good idea --- I reckon that a key elemnt would simply be getting people to the hut for a convivial time on the hills.

All of this I think, if we are really serious (are we? Does it matter?) also means that the committee needs to meet more frequently than of late.

Bleddyn Newydd Dda

Dave Unwin

I think this all that sounds great ideasfrom Dave. On the comitee we need people like Dave and Chris who have more time on there hands to organise and direct the club it is not easy without the time to dedicate to do something well.

Happy Xmas everyone

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Come on Max, I'm so busy I can't imagine how I could ever fit 'work' into the 'working day'.

Dave

Sir
i have entered the 14 mile Charnwood Hills event in a few days time - unfortunately I have lost my race number that was posted out - can I still turn up and find my number ! garry barnes sphinx ac many thanks

Garry,

Yes don't worry yes you can still turn up, we register everybody on the day of the race.

Hi, Can you enter for Charwood 14 mile running race on the day, or must you enter in advance? Tony

Hi Tony

Ideally, if you can get your registration in the 1st class post today, then you can pick up your number on the day. We do prefer pre-registration, but if you really can't then turn up on the day itself. Look forward to seeing you then!

Hi, my name is Kat. I am new to Leicester, a reasonably experienced climber and would love to go down to the wall regularly to get a bit fitter, until the lack of daylight/freezing temperatures issues abate a little outdoors. (I don't love walls generally but I confess to erring on the side of being a fair weather climber; walking in blizzards is fine but I find I fall off the cliff if I can't feel my fingers)
I will come to the pub next wed but was wondering if anyone might be going to the wall on Monday or tuesday before then, and if I could join? Thanks!
K

Hi kat,

There's a group that go down on a Thursday if you manage to read this in time (and can make it). Maybe see you there.

Failing that pump and tap, braunstone gate on wednesdays (at min). Probably best get down about 9 Ish.

Ed.

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Hi Kat

There might be someone going to a wall over the weekend, probably best to give me a call on 07709 337976. It would be tomorrow if we do go, as there is a race on Sunday that most of us are either marshalling at or taking part in. Failing that, as Ed says, the Pump and Tap on Wednesdays is a good crowd!

Zoe

I may be around for the wall on monday afternoon. My email is dimediciAThotmailDOTcom if you're free.

Charnwood Hills Race
Well done and thank you to all the organisers and helpers it was a top class event again and all seemed to run very smoothly.

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