# Latest **URL:** https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/latest.md [Latest](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/latest.md) · [Categories](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/categories.md) --- ## ['Take not our mountain' - cottage photo from 1957](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/take-not-our-mountain-cottage-photo-from-1957/1883)
**Author:** [@HollyP](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/u/HollyP)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [22 September 2026 21:59 UTC](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/take-not-our-mountain-cottage-photo-from-1957/1883 "2026-09-22T21:59:49Z")
Here’s a photo of the club cottage Bryn Brethynau, from a book called ‘Take not our Mountain’, by Dorothy Champion first published in 1957. Sent to me by a chap who’s been searching for the book, & his local library foun… --- ## [Castle Monday Night Meets (Primary)](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/castle-monday-night-meets-primary/237)
**Author:** [@khalidqasrawi](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/u/khalidqasrawi)\ **Replies:** 1813\ **Last updated:** [20 September 2026 21:44 UTC](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/castle-monday-night-meets-primary/237 "2026-09-20T21:44:18Z")
On Mondays some of us meet at the Castle Climbing Centre in the cafe at 7pm. Shout on this thread if you are going. --- ## [New Members Meet 12/13 September](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/new-members-meet-12-13-september/4448)
**Author:** [@LIon](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/u/LIon)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [8 September 2026 17:27 UTC](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/new-members-meet-12-13-september/4448 "2026-09-08T17:27:35Z")
After a fun-filled spring and summer of climbing, it is time again for a New Members Meet! For anyone new to the club, not yet been to the cottage or on a meet, and not attended a New Members Meet before, sign up! Plea… --- ## [NLMC Meets Calendar for 2026](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/nlmc-meets-calendar-for-2026/4397)
**Author:** [@MattGee](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/u/MattGee)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [21 August 2026 08:57 UTC](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/nlmc-meets-calendar-for-2026/4397 "2026-08-21T08:57:42Z")
Yes folks here we go, your annual dose of wait what, but why aren’t we going to Yosemite?? ahem I mean the Meets Calendar. Principal organiser, if confirmed, in brackets. MARCH 14/15 - Peak Bouldering (Matthias Sotiras… --- ## [NLMC Pembroke Bank Holiday Meet - 29-31 August 2026](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/nlmc-pembroke-bank-holiday-meet-29-31-august-2026/4445)
**Author:** [@BenWhetton](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/u/BenWhetton)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [21 August 2026 08:32 UTC](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/nlmc-pembroke-bank-holiday-meet-29-31-august-2026/4445 "2026-08-21T08:32:42Z")
Back to glorious Pemroke for the second time in under a month! For the bank holiday long weekend this time. Same campsite. Same pub. Can’t really go wrong, unless people have a preference for something different (I’ll be… --- ## [NLMC Devon Meet - Berry Head - 15/16th August 2026](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/nlmc-devon-meet-berry-head-15-16th-august-2026/4443)
**Author:** [@BenWhetton](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/u/BenWhetton)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [13 August 2026 19:03 UTC](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/nlmc-devon-meet-berry-head-15-16th-august-2026/4443 "2026-08-13T19:03:43Z")
The North Devon Meet is almost upon us! Baggy point looks like it has a good amount of routes across the grade range, and there are a bunch of smaller crags further down the coast which have some appealing lines on them… --- ## [Deleting the private NLMC Facebook group](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/deleting-the-private-nlmc-facebook-group/4439)
**Author:** [@dabarlow](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/u/dabarlow)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [21 July 2026 15:23 UTC](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/deleting-the-private-nlmc-facebook-group/4439 "2026-07-21T15:23:56Z")
The club has reconsidered its social media presence and has decided that the private NLMC Facebook group has been effectively replaced by the NLMC WhatsApp community and no longer serves a useful purpose. The group has b… --- ## [Special Pembroke Meet - 25/26 July 2026](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/special-pembroke-meet-25-26-july-2026/4438)
**Author:** [@LIon](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/u/LIon)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [20 July 2026 11:23 UTC](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/special-pembroke-meet-25-26-july-2026/4438 "2026-07-20T11:23:16Z")
We know the August Pembroke meet is one of the most popular meets, with it’s glorious solid cliffs, dramatic abseils, and unbeatable sea views. So this year, why not go twice? It also happens to fall on the last Range … --- ## [NLMC 70th anniversary celebration - PAY and provide menu choice ASAP!](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/nlmc-70th-anniversary-celebration-pay-and-provide-menu-choice-asap/4388)
**Author:** [@MartinBull](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/u/MartinBull)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [4 July 2026 08:04 UTC](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/nlmc-70th-anniversary-celebration-pay-and-provide-menu-choice-asap/4388 "2026-07-04T08:04:32Z")
Hi there It’s with great pleasure that we are able to announce the date and venue for the club’s 70th anniversary celebrations next year! We have decided to hold the celebration on Saturday the 4th July, exactly 70 yea… --- ## [NLMC Cornwall Solstice Meet 20/21st June 2026](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/nlmc-cornwall-solstice-meet-20-21st-june-2026/4433)
**Author:** [@BenWhetton](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/u/BenWhetton)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [16 June 2026 04:56 UTC](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/nlmc-cornwall-solstice-meet-20-21st-june-2026/4433 "2026-06-16T04:56:01Z")
Why would I go all the way to Cornwall to go climbing you ask? How about stunning granite sea cliffs and the longest day of the year to enjoy them? A BBQ on a the beach? Crags with views like this (Bosigran): Clim… --- ## [Cornwall Summer Solstice Meet - 21-22 June 2025](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/cornwall-summer-solstice-meet-21-22-june-2025/4322)
**Author:** [@LucyJoyce](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/u/LucyJoyce)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [26 May 2026 00:56 UTC](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/cornwall-summer-solstice-meet-21-22-june-2025/4322 "2026-05-26T00:56:56Z")
The Summer Solstice will soon be upon us, and as per NLMC tradition, that can only mean one thing – a BBQ on Porthcurno beach. Not to mention stunning granite sea cliffs, and the longest day of the year to make the most … --- ## [NLMC - Lake District Meet 22 - 25 May 2026](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/nlmc-lake-district-meet-22-25-may-2026/4422)
**Author:** [@NickM](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/u/NickM)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [15 May 2026 16:05 UTC](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/nlmc-lake-district-meet-22-25-may-2026/4422 "2026-05-15T16:05:04Z")
Fellow comrades of the NLMC, It’s almost May and the Lakes are calling! Yes, it’s that time of year when we venture en masse to the Northern reaches in hope of dry rock and fine days. Last year might have been a wash … --- ## [NLMC Wye Valley Meet 16/17th May 2026](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/nlmc-wye-valley-meet-16-17th-may-2026/4421)
**Author:** [@BenWhetton](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/u/BenWhetton)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [12 May 2026 05:34 UTC](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/nlmc-wye-valley-meet-16-17th-may-2026/4421 "2026-05-12T05:34:47Z")
Anyone else overdue their Wye fix? The official club meet was cancelled yet again last year, let’s see if we can break the streak! (Although I think a splinter meet did make it down at some point in the season … --- ## [Ladies' Meet May 1-4 2026](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/ladies-meet-may-1-4-2026/4419)
**Author:** [@ypsell](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/u/ypsell)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [29 April 2026 15:51 UTC](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/ladies-meet-may-1-4-2026/4419 "2026-04-29T15:51:48Z")
The 2nd annual Ladies’ meet is planned for May 1-4th at the cottage. The focus is on getting some climbing mileage with like-minded ladies. I know this says private but it is editable! It has been checked! --- ## [George Wilson - long time member and hut warden](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/george-wilson-long-time-member-and-hut-warden/4418)
**Author:** [@dabarlow](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/u/dabarlow)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [23 April 2026 16:20 UTC](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/george-wilson-long-time-member-and-hut-warden/4418 "2026-04-23T16:20:02Z")
I am sorry to report the death of George Wilson on 5/4/26. He was the hut warden for many years and made great improvements to the cottage and barn. His funeral is at 2:15pm on Wednesday 6rh May at Hereford Crematorium. --- ## [New Members Meet 18/19th April](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/new-members-meet-18-19th-april/4411)
**Author:** [@LIon](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/u/LIon)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [17 April 2026 13:14 UTC](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/new-members-meet-18-19th-april/4411 "2026-04-17T13:14:54Z")
The work meet is behind us, the hut is looking glorious, and it is now time to plan the first New Members Meet of the year! Please see the note below about prioritising experienced leaders/completely new members in the … --- ## [Self-rescue Saturday](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/self-rescue-saturday/4008)
**Author:** [@Daniel](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/u/Daniel)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [16 April 2026 11:00 UTC](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/self-rescue-saturday/4008 "2026-04-16T11:00:06Z")
Most of us have learned a lot of self-rescue stuff at some point. But the last time I personally practiced anything was last June. I think we could use some out-of-season Saturdays to gather in Finsbury Park and improve … --- ## [Climbing trip 11-12 of April](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/climbing-trip-11-12-of-april/4414)
**Author:** [@Daniel](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/u/Daniel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [8 April 2026 18:51 UTC](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/climbing-trip-11-12-of-april/4414 "2026-04-08T18:51:31Z")
Please go climbing with me next weekend! Wherever, but our hut or places covered by the CC huts preferred. I have all the gear but no car. I can climb rocks, belay people, and cook food. --- ## [Ireland trad meet 2026 - 6-13 June](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/ireland-trad-meet-2026-6-13-june/4405)
**Author:** [@James\_Archer](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/u/James_Archer)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [7 April 2026 13:21 UTC](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/ireland-trad-meet-2026-6-13-june/4405 "2026-04-07T13:21:04Z")
Sorry it’s taken a while to share more details on this trip: the new edition of the guidebook for Donegal (the previous one is out of print), was due to be published in January, then February, and still hasn’t arrived. N… --- ## [Kalymnos and accidents](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/kalymnos-and-accidents/4410)
**Author:** [@dabarlow](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/u/dabarlow)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [28 March 2026 16:18 UTC](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/kalymnos-and-accidents/4410 "2026-03-28T16:18:11Z")
Subverting read.. https://www.facebook.com/share/17HFYaZgLi/ --- ## [Spring Working Meet 26](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/spring-working-meet-26/4404)
**Author:** [@johnw1](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/u/johnw1)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [27 March 2026 15:02 UTC](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/spring-working-meet-26/4404 "2026-03-27T15:02:34Z")
Hi everyone, the next working meet is coming up. If you’ve not been before it’s a great chance to meet up and get the properties looking good and running well for the coming months. You don’t need any special skills. T… --- ## [Bouldering Meet 14th-15th March 2026 to Yorkshire?](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/bouldering-meet-14th-15th-march-2026-to-yorkshire/4401)
**Author:** [@FrenchMatt](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/u/FrenchMatt)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [12 March 2026 15:16 UTC](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/bouldering-meet-14th-15th-march-2026-to-yorkshire/4401 "2026-03-12T15:16:00Z")
Hello all, It is time we start planning the first official meet of the year! Hoping to try a different spot and looking at the boulders in Yorkshire, Almscliff, Brimham and many more. I am looking to book the West End … --- ## [Check your ice tool](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/check-your-ice-tool/4403)
**Author:** [@ypsell](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/u/ypsell)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [24 February 2026 18:54 UTC](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/check-your-ice-tool/4403 "2026-02-24T18:54:21Z")
--- ## [NLMC Sports Trip Easter 2026](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/nlmc-sports-trip-easter-2026/4399)
**Author:** [@Sian](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/u/Sian)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [18 January 2026 20:38 UTC](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/nlmc-sports-trip-easter-2026/4399 "2026-01-18T20:38:11Z")
Hi All, It is with upmost excitement that I can confirm we are planning on going to Chulilla, from 28/03 – 05/04. I am also delighted to confirm with we have reserved the entirety of Casa Dura in the center of the vill… --- ## [Bristol based NLMC?](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/bristol-based-nlmc/4392)
**Author:** [@ajmorris228](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/u/ajmorris228)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [29 December 2025 17:05 UTC](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/bristol-based-nlmc/4392 "2025-12-29T17:05:54Z")
Are there many members who have fled London and are based in/around Bristol? We moved to the area this year, and with an eye on getting the most out of the easy access to rock come the spring/summer I thought I’d see if… --- ## [Castle Monday-Friday morning](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/castle-monday-friday-morning/2861)
**Author:** [@ChrisLend](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/u/ChrisLend)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [17 December 2025 13:30 UTC](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/castle-monday-friday-morning/2861 "2025-12-17T13:30:43Z")
Hey there, My freelance contract ended and I am waiting for a new job. In the meantime I’ll be climbing a lot. So if anybody is up for a session during the day when the castle is less busy I am up for it. Lead or boul… --- ## [NLMC London Xmas curry - Dec 17th - Masala King](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/nlmc-london-xmas-curry-dec-17th-masala-king/4382)
**Author:** [@L\_Pio](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/u/L_Pio)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [16 December 2025 10:21 UTC](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/nlmc-london-xmas-curry-dec-17th-masala-king/4382 "2025-12-16T10:21:26Z")
Hi all, Bookings are now open for the London Xmas Curry which will be held on Dec 17th at Masala King on Drummond Street at 19:30. Big shout out to Ben for securing a venue and a date! We’ll have a set menu, which is g… --- ## [North of NLMC Christmas curry 2025](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/north-of-nlmc-christmas-curry-2025/4380)
**Author:** [@dabarlow](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/u/dabarlow)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [3 December 2025 14:23 UTC](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/north-of-nlmc-christmas-curry-2025/4380 "2025-12-03T14:23:49Z")
After the success of last year’s North of NLMC Christmas Curry, it’s time for a repeat! This year it’s on Friday 12th December at Rajdhani Curry just by Dore and Totley railway station at 19:00. I have floor and limite… --- ## [Mountain on Stage - Film festival in the UK December 2025](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/mountain-on-stage-film-festival-in-the-uk-december-2025/4386)
**Author:** [@FrenchMatt](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/u/FrenchMatt)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [2 December 2025 08:57 UTC](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/mountain-on-stage-film-festival-in-the-uk-december-2025/4386 "2025-12-02T08:57:13Z")
Good morning all, Organisers of the Mountain on Stage film festival have been in touch with us and offered a 20% discount on the tickets for this event. There are several dates in the UK (see here https://www.mountainso… --- ## [Climbing at the Reach](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/climbing-at-the-reach/2989)
**Author:** [@Max\_A](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/u/Max_A)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [30 November 2025 11:50 UTC](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/t/climbing-at-the-reach/2989 "2025-11-30T11:50:26Z")
Hi. Anyone local to the Reach or up for weeknight climbing? I’m only 5 mins away and looking to get down twice a week. Max [Next page](https://chat.nlmc.co.uk/latest.md?page=1)