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7.30pm at Forfar Fire Station. After the meeting Nick Ray, adventurer will give a talk.
SEPTEMBER DAY MEET – CHANGE OF DATE AND WALK
It has been decided to change the arrangements for our September day meet. This is so members can join David Barrie to help
him celebrate his munro ‘compleation’ on Saturday 6 September on the summit of Carn Mor Dearg. If the weather is good there will
be the option for those interested to continue along the CMD arrete and climb Ben Nevis.
Given the potential long day, the walk will commence at 9am which means an early start, departing Forfar at 6am. David and
some members are already planning to camp at Roybridge on the Saturday evening. Further details to follow.
We are returning to Arran for 3 nights staying at the Scottish National Trust's Shore Lodge property, located within the grounds of Brodick Castle.
There is some superb walking available that caters for all capabilities, including some scrambling ridges for those that want a bit more of a challenge.
Many of the routes can start from the Lodge without the need to drive. So you may want to consider travelling to Arran as a foot passenger and then
taking the bus to the accommodation or sharing lifts.
See details here.
We have 14 beds available and sole use of the hostel. Cost is £87.50pp for the 3 nights. You will need to book your own ferry crossings.
Please note that whilst we try to arrange rooms to have single sex occupancy this is not always possible and there may on occasions be mixed rooms.
Nicola is planning on celebrating her long awaited ‘compleation’ on top of Beinn na Lap with family and friends on Saturday 27 September.
She is sending out the following invitation:
Dear All,
As many of you know, I’m now at 281 Munros and am due to finish on Beinn Na Lap on Saturday 27th September this year.
I’ve hired the small hostel at Loch Ossian but unfortunately also filled the hostel!! However, I would be delighted if anyone
would like to come in and join me in celebrating/ commiserating with me that this wonderful project is compleated!! 😢
I have some family coming in on first train - arrives just before 9am and leaving on last train at 6.25pm. Or we are allowed
to have a few camping in the vicinity of the hostel if you prefer.
We are also planning to go for dinner on Saturday evening at the station cafe.
Please let me know if you are planning to come, so I can keep track of numbers, especially for dinner where there might be limited space.
Hope some of you can make it. 😀
Nicola x
Contact details: 07730 574 643 or nicolajbaillie@yahoo.co.uk
Latest Mountaineering Scotland guidelines can be found here.
An online tool provided by Mountaineering Scotland. See here.
Now delayed until ??
You are able to order embroidered/printed clothing from AQUARIAN EMBROIDERY – a local business run by Debbie and Brian
– ex members and friends of the club. Many of our members can be seen sporting, fleeces, hoodies, polo shirts, t-shirts, boot bags with the FDHWC
logo embroidered/printed on. Ask for the special 60th anniversary logo!
We would ask you to contact Debbie and Brian directly (aquarianembroidery@yahoo.com)to discuss and
place your order. You can have a look at the merchandise available, and prices, on
their website
