K Fellfarers - the outdoor club for people in south Cumbria
Social calendar
| Date | Event | Contact |
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| Regular events | ||
| Every Thursday | Evening climbing at a local crag in the summer, and Kendal climbing wall in the winter | |
| First Tuesday in the month | Committee meeting at the Rifleman's Arms in Kendal at 7.30, followed by social get together around 9.00. But note the occasional exceptions below! | Maja While 01748 821834 |
| One-off events | ||
2019 - |
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Key events |
A summary of the key events for 2019 can be seen here |
Clare Fox 01539 727 531 |
| Jan 8- Tues | Committee Meeting at the Rifleman’s Arms at 7.30, followed a social get together in the bar | Maja While 01748 821834 |
| Jan 11 - 13 | Glencoe meet in the Clachaig chalets. A joint meet with Bassetlaw Hill and Mountain Club. |
Hugh Taylor 01524 762 067 |
| Jan 12 - Sat | Charlies Walk. Meet at the Rifleman’s Arms at 10.30 am for a 5 km walk. Back in time for a late lunch! Leader |
David Birkett 01539 738280 |
| Jan 16 - Wed | Camping meet in Europe planning meeting - Riflemans at 8.00 | Clare Fox 01539 727 531 |
| Jan 18 - 20 | High House reserved for Fellfarers - Booked for the Winter Quiet Weekend. A walk(s) will be planned for Saturday on Friday night followed by a bar meal at the Scafell Hotel, Rosthwaite. |
Mick Fox 01539 727 |
| Jan 22 - Tues | Slideshow - Review of the Year at the Strickland Arms, Sizergh Meet at 7.30 pm at the Strickland Arms, Sizergh. Sandwiches provided and guests welcome. Please send your photographs to Mick Fox before the end of December | Mick Fox 01539 727 |
| Jan 25 - Fri | AGM. The AGM will take place at 7.30 pm at Netherfield Cricket Club, Kendal. Sandwiches provided. |
Maja While 01748 821834 |
| Jan 30 - Wed | Mid-week Walk - Hornby, Arkholme and environs. Meet at 10.30 am at Hornby car park by the river bridge (GR SD585 683) for an 8 to 10 mile, mainly riverbank and field paths with 150 metres of ascent. Hornby tea rooms will be open from 9.30 am (for early birds!). Refreshments and a warm by the fire after walk (closes at 4.30 pm) | Ruth Joyce 01524 35703 |
| Feb 5 - Tues | Committee Meeting at the Rifleman’s Arms at 7.30, followed a social get together in the bar | Maja While 01748 821834 |
| Feb 12 - Tues | Slideshow - Fellfarers in Europe presented by Norman Bell at the Strickland Arms, Sizergh. Meet at 7.30 pm. Guests welcome and sandwiches provided. |
Clare Fox 01539 727 531 |
| Feb 15-22 | High House reserved for Fellfarers - Half Term | |
| Feb 20 - Wed | Mid-week Walk - Wild Boar from the Fat Lamb, Ravenstonedale A walk of approximately 8 miles on paths and open fellside with a low level alternative if the weather is poor. Meet at 10am in car park of the Fat Lamb Crossbank Ravenstonedale (GR 739 023). Pub serving teas and coffee! |
Kevin Ford 01539 734293 |
| Feb 23 - Sat | Appetite Enhancer Walk Meet at the Stricklands Arms at 11am for a 4.5 to 5 mile walk over Sizergh Fell through Brigsteer Woods to Park End Moss Nature Reserve. Remember your binoculars. Return via Hall Slack Farm and Sizergh Castle to the pub. Annual Dinner - Strickland Arms, Sizergh. Meet at 7 pm. Please let Val know if you are hoping to attend and send her your menu choice. Menus included with the Newsletter. |
Krysia Niepokojczycka 015395 60523 Val Calder 01539 727109 |
| Feb 28 - Thurs | Climbing for All (indoors) This will be held at the Climbing Wall, Kendal from 7 pm onwards. If you are a complete novice please let Kevin know beforehand so experienced climbers will on hand for advice and help. This event will be followed by a drink (or two) at a venue to be decided on the night. | Kevin Ford 01539 734293 |
| Mar tbc - Tues | Committee Meeting at the Rifleman’s Arms at 7.30, followed a social get together in the bar | Maja While 01748 821834 |
| Mar 12 - Tues | Slide Show ‘Himalayas’ presented by Mel Middleton. Meet at 7.30 pm at the Strickland Arms, Sizergh. Sandwiches provided and guests welcome. |
Clare Fox 01539 727 531 |
| Mar 15-18 | High House reserved for Fellfarers - Working weekend | |
| Mar 24 - 29 | Scottish hotel meet in Killin. After so much positive feedback from this year's hotel trip to Killin it was agreed to re-book the Killin Hotel. Prices are - - £41 per person per night, dinner bed and breakfast for couples sharing twin or double rooms - £56 per person per night dinner bed and breakfast for single rooms Prices are increased by £1 per person per night from last year. Please contact Clare to book your place |
Clare Fox 01539 727 531 |
| Apl tbc - Tues | Committee Meeting at the Rifleman’s Arms at 7.30, followed a social get together in the bar | Maja While 01748 821834 |
| Apl 18-26 | High House reserved for Fellfarers - Easter | |
| Apl 18 - Thurs | First Evening Walk Meet at 6.30 pm at the main quarry carpark, Warton for a short walk on Warton Crag. Followed by a drink at The Malt Shovel Inn, Warton. Leader |
Peter Goff 07763 416228 |
| Apl 18 - Thurs | Climbing for All Meet in the Warton quarry carpark at 6.30 pm for some outdoor climbing on Warton Crag. A drink afterwards at the Malt Shovel Inn, Warton. |
Mick Fox 01539 727 531 |
| Apl 24 - Wed | Mid-week Walk Clapham. Meet at 10.00 am at car park with toilets in Clapham (GR 745 692). Walk to Wharfe, then cafe at Frizor then back to Clapham via Austwick. About 10 miles with 750 feet of ascent approximately. There will be a bad weather option. |
Mike Wilson 07902 802405 |
| June 20-27 | Camping meet in Europe - The propoal is to visit the Mercantour National Park in the Alpes-Maritimes Department, with a camp site to be agreed. | Clare Fox 01539 727 531 |
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| Jan 10 - 12 | Glencoe meet in the Clachaig chalets. A joint meet with Bassetlaw Hill and Mountain Club. |
Hugh Taylor 01524 762 067 |