Events
MCofS Members' Annual Meet
| Location: | Glenmore Lodge, Aviemore, PH22 1QU |
| Start Date/Time: | Saturday 4th September 2010, 09:00:00 |
| End Date/Time: | Saturday 4th September 2010, 23:30:00 |
MCofS MEMBERS’ ANNUAL MEET
The MCofS Members’ Annual Meet (formerly the Annual Gathering) will be held at Glenmore Lodge on 4th September 2010
FREE EVENTS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES
The meet programme includes FREE EVENTS for all, a forum and seminars for Club Members; General Meetings (see notices here); guest speaker Cameron McNeish; followed by a 3-course meal, and music until late.
Members can enjoy dry-tooling, rock climbing or a ‘how to train’ hill running session. More relaxed alternatives include GPS training; a visit to the Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team Base; a half-day tour of the Cairngorm plateau and corries; a minimal impact mountaineering workshop; and a chance to learn how search and rescue dogs are trained courtesy of SARDA dog Milly.
Accommodation is available at prices to suit every pocket, including a special Friday / Saturday 2-night bed & breakfast package at Glenmore Lodge.
THE FULL MEET PROGRAMME
TIME & ACTIVITY |
VENUE / OTHER INFORMATION |
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09.30– 10.00 Event registration |
Main Corridor - to the left of Glenmore Lodge Reception |
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Bring your MCofS membership card or club membership card to register. You will be provided with details of how to join your event \and lunch and dinner vouchers will be issued here | |
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10.00 – 10.30 Events start / depart |
See Event Schedule below for details |
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10.30 Club Forum and Seminar (Clubs Only) |
Commences in the Common Room |
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The Club Forum and Seminar Programme is published in the May edition of News4Clubs | |
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12.30 Lunch |
Bring a packed lunch, or Pre-book a soup and sandwich lunch in the dining room, pre-paid ticket only, cost £5.95 |
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13.00 Club Forum and Seminar (Clubs only) |
Reconvenes in the Common Room |
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13.00 Climbing Wall Network (SCWN only) |
Commences in the Cairngorm Room |
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15.30-16.00 Tea / Coffee & Cake |
Dining Room (refreshments are provided free, courtesy of Summit Financial Services) |
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16.00 EGM / AGM Registration |
Main Corridor |
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16.30 EGM / AGM |
Lecture Theatre |
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18.00 SPEAKER – Cameron McNeish |
Lecture Theatre |
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19.00 DRINKS |
The Bar |
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19.30 DINNER |
Dining Room |
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21.00 MUSIC TILL LATE |
The Bar |
FREE EVENTS
Members can enjoy dry-tooling, rock climbing or a ‘how to train’ hill running session. More relaxed alternatives include GPS training; a visit to the Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team Base; a half-day tour of the Cairngorm plateau and corries; a minimal impact mountaineering workshop; and a chance to learn how search and rescue dogs are trained courtesy of SARDA dog Milly. Most events have a maximum number of 10 participants. You must pre-book for events by 20 August, and register on arrival at the MCofS Desk in the Main Corridor at Glenmore Lodge on the day of the meet to obtain joining instructions.
FREE EVENTS - REGISTER BY 20 AUGUSTFOR DETAILS AND BOOKING FORM SEE www.mcofs.org.uk/booking2010.asp | ||||
10.15 – 12.30 |
10.00 – 12.00 |
10.00 – 15.00 |
10.00 – 15.00 |
10.00 – 15.00 |
Hill Running: |
GPS training: |
Explore the Northern Corries: |
REALRock: |
Dry-Tooling Workshops: |
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With MCofS’ Mike Dales |
With MCofS’s Heather Morning |
With Nick Bullivant, Head Ranger, Cairngorm Mountain |
With Ruairidh Mackenzie, Neil McGeachy and Simon Tait |
With Pete Hill MIC |
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Maximum 10 |
Maximum 10 |
Maximum 10 |
Maximum 12 |
Maximum 12 |
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In the Glenmore Forest near the Lodge |
In the Glenmore Lodge grounds |
On Cairngorm |
Bouldering or Rock Climbing instruction at a local venue |
Indoors at the Glenmore Lodge wall |
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Introduction, Training and Fitness Bring running gear, waterproofs, food and drink. |
GPS provided – bring outdoor gear, food and drink. |
We will have a look at the challenges for access, conservation and biodiversity in this climbers’ and walkers’paradisewhile enjoying a journey over some of the tops and back through one of the corries Bring outdoor gear, food and drink for a day on the hill Register first at Glenmore Lodge Meet – Ranger Station, Upper Car Park, Coire Cas by 10.00 prompt |
Minibus Provided Bring food and drink for the day, and your personal climbing gear: rock shoes, harness, belay plate, chalk bag and helmet (a rope if you have one) |
Introductory sessions Kids sessions Fun competition Ice axes & helmets provided Bring your own food and drink |
13.15 – 15.30 |
13.30 – 14.30 | |||
Minimal Impact Mountaineering: |
Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team: | |||
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An out-of-doors workshop with Mike Dales |
Introducing the team’s work and a tour of their base with Heather Morning | |||
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Maximum 10 |
Maximum 20 | |||
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Bring outdoor gear, food and drink |
15.00 – 15.45 | |||
Training a search and rescue dog: | ||||
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With Milly and Heather Morning | ||||
MEALS AND REFRESHMENTS
At Glenmore Lodge
Lunch: Saturday at 12.30 prompt £5.95 - alternatively Members may bring a packed lunch
Dinner: at 19.30 prompt £12.75. Tell us if you require the Vegetarian or other option
Breakfast: only £6.00 per person
Members will be provided with complimentary tea / coffee and cake at 15.30 in the dining room courtesy of Summit Financial Services.
ACCOMMODATION
A choice of accommodation is available at Glenmore Lodge or Mill Cottage:
1) GLENMORE LODGE
1 x 4 berth chalet (1 x twin room and 1 x 2 bed bunkroom)
1 x 6 berth chalet (1 x 2 bed bunkroom and 1 x 4 bed bunkroom)
1 x 12 berth chalets (2 x 2 bed bunkroom and 2 x 4 bed bunkroom)
11 x twin rooms in North Wing (3 only ensuite)
15 x twin rooms in South Wing (all ensuite).
Camping in the grounds
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Bed & Breakfast (Saturday only) |
Bed & Breakfast (Friday & Saturday) | |
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North Wing & Chalets: |
£22.00 per person / night |
£40.75 per person / 2 nights |
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South Wing: |
£28.50 per person / night |
£53.25 per person / 2 nights |
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Camping only (no breakfast) |
£6.00 per person / night |
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Note – chalet accommodation prices assume full occupancy | ||
2) MILL COTTAGE
http://www.mcofs.org.uk/huts-millcottage.asp
The cottage is 0.25 miles to North West of Feshiebridge, off the B970. OS Landranger 35, reference NH844047
There is accommodation for 14 persons - 2 rooms with 4 bunks each, 1 room with alpine platform for 6. Mattresses provided.
Costs £7.00 per person per night. Self-catering. Pre-booking essential as you will need a key!
The hut is reserved on a first-come, first-served basis for the nights of 3/4/5 September for members attending the Annual Meet.
For Mill Cottage reservations, payments and keys, contact Jane Anderson direct (see below).
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO NOW
Go to www.mcofs.org.uk/booking2010.asp
· Download the booking form, book and pay MCofS (not Glenmore Lodge) for your accommodation and meals.
· Pre-book your FREE events.
· Club representatives should confirm if they wish to attend the Club Forum and seminars using the booking form or by email to info@mcofs.org.uk
· Please do all this by NO LATER THAN 20 AUGUST!
Please note: we need this information to organise accommodation and catering, and to minimise waste and costs – thanks for your co-operation!
HOW TO CONTACT MCofS
Booking enquiries: Contact the office on 01738-493942 or email info@mcofs.org.uk
Send booking forms and payments to Jane Anderson, MCofS, The Old Granary, West Mill Street, Perth, PH1 5QP
Payment accepted by cheque, credit card, debit card, or paypal.