The Club has arranged some FREE navigation training, which will be based in the hills local to Elgin. Further details to follow. Contact Alistair Jeffs if you are interested. This event is open to members only. The event will comply with Mountaineering Scotland’s COVID-19 guidance.
Nature Awareness Day, 30 August 2020
The Club has arranged a Nature Awareness day in the Cairngorm Northern Corries led by Dan Puplett (Link to Dan’s website). 30 August 2020, 09:00 to 16:30. The cost is £25 per person. Contact Alistair Jeffs to book a place. Numbers may be limited and will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. This is a members only event. The event will comply with Mountaineering Scotland’s COVID-19 guidance.
83rd Annual General Meeting, June 2020 – ONLINE
The Club’s constitution requires an Annual General Meeting to be held each year, but COVID-19 has meant that the usual arrangements are not possible. Therefore the Committee has adopted an online approach. All members should by now have received an email containing the Secretary’s Report and Treasurer’s report as required by the the constitution. The email contains a link to an online voting form where you can vote for or against various motions. THIS IS YOUR CLUB – PLEASE USE YOUR VOTE. The management of the Club is vested in a committee comprising the Office Bearers (President, Vice President x 2, Honorary Treasurer, Honorary Secretary) and four Members. The current…
Ceilidh, 22 Feb 2020
The Moray Mountaineering Club ceilidh, featuring Rory and the MTs, will be held at Bishopmill Hall on Saturday 22 Feb 2020 from 7:30. Tickets are £10pp, including stovies. Bring your own bottle. Tickets are available from any committee member or at the door. Friends, relatives, partners, non-members are all most welcome. There will be a raffle with all proceeds going to Mountain Rescue. Donations to the raffle are welcome.
Jenny Graham – Wheels around the World
Thursday 9th May. 20:00, Elgin Town Hall. Wheels around the World with Jenny Graham. Scottish ultra-endurance adventurer, and former MMC member, Jenny Graham has just smashed her way in to the Guinness World Records by becoming the fastest woman to cycle around the planet. In 2018 her ride took her 18,000 miles, over 4 continents and16 countries, completing the trip solo and unsupported in 124days. Battling through tornados, bear country and Russian traffic Jenny tells her story with a humorous take on the highs and lows. Tickets are £10, with a concessionary rate of £7 for MMC members, and one guest for each member. Concessionary tickets are available from any Committee…
Winter Skills and Mountain Safety, 26 Feb 2019
Ceilidh – Friday, 15 February
Tickets for the Ceilidh are available from any committee member or at the door. Please bring your friends – non members are most welcome.
20 March 2018 – 81st Annual General Meeting
The Moray Mountaineering Club’s 81st Annual General Meeting will be held at 19:30 on Tuesday 20 March 2018 at the Druthie Cobbler, Elgin. Please support your club by attending (one free drink for members). The management of the Club is vested in a committee comprising the Office Bearers (President, Vice President x 2, Honorary Treasurer, Honorary Secretary) and four Members. The current committee is: President: Simon Jacyna Vice President 1: Malcolm Campbell Vice President 2: Daniel Moysey Honorary Treasurer: Alasdair Dennis Honorary Secretary: Katie Dyke Committee Member 1: Gordon Eccleston Committee Member 2: Al Dennis Committee Member 3: Ben Watson Committee Member 4: Vacant Any member may stand for any of the positions. You…
J Alister Sword Photography Competition 2018
The annual J. Alister Sword photography competition will take place after the Annual General Meeting on 20 March 2018. The competition rules are: 1. Competition is open to current members of the Moray Mountaineering Club only. 2. Two categories: “Scottish” and “Non-Scottish”. 3. Any subject with a mountaineering theme (landscapes, people, macros, wildlife, etc.). 4. Entries must have been taken in the last 12 months. 5. Submit up to a maximum of two photographs per category. 6. Entries must be made as hard-copy on the night (please write your name and photo details on the reverse). 2019 Calendar. All entries for the Scottish category will be considered for The Moray…
MMC Ceilidh, 16 February 2018
Date: Friday 16 February 2018 Time: 7.30pm to midnight Venue: Elgin Town Hall Band: Buskoe Sike Tickets: £10 (includes stovies). Can be purchased in advance from committee members or on the night at the door. B.Y.O.B. Raffle: (prize donations most welcome). All proceeds from the Raffle will be donated to charity (Mountain Rescue). Tell all your friends and bring everyone along for a great evening of dancing and craic. Prospective members most welcome.