18/19th January - Langdale, Lake District

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18/19th January - Langdale, Lake District

Post by kudos »

Fellow Mercians,

On behalf of the committee let me wish you all a Happy New Year.

I'm pleased to announce that the first meet of the year will take place the weekend of 18th and 19th January, in Langdale (Lake District).
We will be staying in the Robertson Lamb Hut, which is a very comfortable hut, with an open fire and good amenities, with walks possible directly from the hut.

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(http://www.wayfarersclub.org.uk/robertson_lamb_hut.html)

The Langdale is a great valley with lots to do. The Langdale Fells to the north are very impressive, and readily accessible from the hut, no need to drive. If heading that way, I would recommend Jacks Rake, an improbably grade 1 scramble, probably not much more than 1 hours walk away. This is one of the best scrambles in the Lakes (bring harness and helmet), and a must do!

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http://www.walkingenglishman.com/lakes6.htm)

The head of the valley provides instant access to Bowfell via Angle Tarn, with a great circular walk heading south taking in the tops of Crinkle Crags, Long Top and Great Knott, before decending back into Langdale.

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http://www.stewartsmithphotography.co.u ... d-bowfell/

From Angle Tarn it's possible to access Great End (top winter venue if conditions play ball) and even head onto Scafell Pike if you fancy a big day.

And if it rains for two days straight, then Ambleside is only 20 minutes drive away!

All in all it's a top venue and sure to be popular.

We have 12 places currently booked, although it does sleep more and we may be able to get those spaces if there is sufficient interest.
The cost of the accommodation is £20 for the weekend, which is terrific value given the hut and its location.

If you would like to attend then please sign up below. First come first served.

If anyone would like to volunteer to cook a communal meal, then please post your interest on the forum, and if anyone is in need of a lift up there then, again, stick your thumb out on the forum.

Looking forward to seeing many of you there.

Peace out,

Karlos
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Attendees

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So far I have the following attendees:

Confirmed
Karl
Harriet
Simon
Jodie
Tom M
Vicki
Stewart
Jules
Huw
Chloe (PM)
Geoff
Duncan
Steve N
Riggers
Beth
CJ
Malcolm
Roland
Joe N (PM)

We can have up to 24 people (but maximum 10 women! Go figure?) attend now that I've cleared it with the Hut Sec, but I need to tell him final numbers by Fri 10th else he will advertise them on his website.
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Food

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Simon has volunteered to cook a meal of his choosing which will not involve chicken

.....but then Malcolm offered Spag Bol.

Who will win, YOU DECIDE!
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Re: 18/19th January - Langdale, Lake District

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sign me up please karl
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Re: 18/19th January - Langdale, Lake District

Post by Jules »

Hi Karl
Can you please sign myself and Huw up for this.

I also have 2 potential members who would like to come if I can book them in, Chloe and Martin who came on the New Year meet.

Thanks
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Re: 18/19th January - Langdale, Lake District

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Hi Karl
Please add me to the list for this meet
Thanks

Steve
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Food

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Any takers for my spaghetti bolognese?

Plus I could do with a lift (I'm in Sutton Coldfield, not far from Spaghetti Junction!)

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Re: 18/19th January - Langdale, Lake District

Post by RolandNClarke »

Dear Karl,

Please add my name to the list.
I love the blue skies and sunshine.

Malcolm,

I can offer you a lift and I would like your spaghetti bol.

Roland
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Re: 18/19th January - Langdale, Lake District

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I'll take whatever Simons cooking please.
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Lift

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Harriet and I will be driving to the meet from south of Birmgingham, leaving 7ish on Friday and returning after a full day on Sun.

We have space for one other. Any takers?

Alternatively we would accept a lift off someone else if they have similar plans.

K
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Re: 18/19th January - Langdale, Lake District

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Myself and Vicki will go with Simon's cuisine please, and we're very much looking forward to it.
Ta,
Stew.
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Re: 18/19th January - Langdale, Lake District

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Malcolm

Could you include myself and Huw for the spag bol please if its still on offer

Thanks!
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Re: 18/19th January - Langdale, Lake District

Post by Huw »

..Though both meals sound good - is it a spacious enough kitchen for cooking both meals? Looking forward, especially after a post ski comedown! H
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Re: 18/19th January - Langdale, Lake District

Post by Riggers »

Hey Malcolm,

Could you put me down for your Spag Bol as well please.

Cheers
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FOOD - Langdale, Lake District

Post by RolandNClarke »

Dear Mercians,

For pudding I am offering apple crumble with custard.
Please let me know by 12 midday Thursday if you want some.

List for Apple Crumble:
Steve
Roland
Meltus
Beth
Karl
Harriet
Stewart
Duncan
Geoff
Riggers
The Jackal
Malcolm
Vicki


Roland
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