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.
MMC Film Night
Date: Tuesday 21 November 2017. Time: 7:30pm to 9:30pm Where: Druthie Cobbler, Elgin Cost: Suggested donation £2pp Raffle: Yes – Please donate any unwanted gifts etc for the raffle. As the nights are drawing in there are less hours in the day to fill with expeditions and adventure, so it is the time to get inspired. And what better way to do that than watching other peoples’ adventures. We will be screening a selection of outdoor adventure films covering a number of our favourite actives; hiking, climbing, skiing and mountaineering. We hope to see you on the 21st, if the exciting films and the company of fellow club members are…
MMC Ceilidh: Friday 17 February 2017
Date: Friday 17 February 2017 Time: 7.30pm to midnight Venue: Elgin Town Hall Band: Buskoe Sike Tickets: £10 (includes stovies) B.Y.O.B. Tickets can be purchased in advance from committee members or on the night at the door. Raffle (prize donations most welcome) Tell all your friends and bring everyone along for a great evening of dancing and craic. Prospective members most welcome.
MMC Outdoor Film Night
Thursday 17 November 2016 Location: Glen Moray Visitor Centre Time: 19.30 The nights are drawing in, the air is getting a chill – what better excuse is needed to attend the inaugural Moray Mountaineering Club Outdoor Film Night? We will be screening a variety of outdoor films to amuse, amaze, and inspire future adventures. Whatever your outdoor passion is there will be a film for you; surfing, mountain biking, climbing, hiking and skiing. Drinks and snacks will be available to buy from the visitors centre. No MMC social would be complete without a raffle, so please bring along something to donate. The event is free however a suggested donation of £3 would be appreciated to…
MMC Ceilidh: Friday 19th February 2016
Date: Friday 19th February 2016 Time: 7.30pm to midnight Venue: Elgin Town Hall Band: Buskoe Sike Tickets: £10 (includes stovies) B.Y.O.B. Tickets can be purchased from committee members or on the night at the door. Tell all your friends and bring everyone along for a great evening of dancing and craic. Prospective members most welcome.
MMC Quiz Night: 20th November 2015
Date: 20th November 2015 Time: 7pm for 7:30pm start Venue: Bishopmill Hall Cost: £3 per person (all welcome) BYOB As the nights draw in, support the club by putting your brains to the test this November! MC’ed by the incorrigable Mr. Jake Lee, this opportunity to win bragging rights and a bottle of whisky in the company of fellow mountaineers and associated guests is not to be missed. Bishopmill Hall does not have a bar so bring your own drinks and nibbles. There will be a raffle to support club funds. Anyone looking to extend the Friday night fun beyond the 10pm finish is welcome to head to the Muckle Cross for post-quiz pints…
MMC Ceilidh: Friday 20th February 2015
Date: Friday 20th February 2015 Time: 7.30pm to midnight Venue: Elgin Town Hall Band: Buskoe Sike Tickets: £10 (includes stovies). Tickets should ideally be purchased in advance via cheque or BACS. Cheques should be made payable to “Moray Mountaineering Club” and sent to Malcolm Campbell at “Invermay, 12 Bank Lane, Forres, IV36 1NU” Payment by BACS: Bank: RBS Name: Moray MC Sort Code: 83 20 06 Acct No: 10830480 Ref to Use: Please state “Ceil + your surname” (otherwise it will not be identified who has made the payment. This is essential.) Anyone paying in advance will be entered into a special draw to win a bottle of whisky. Physical tickets will…
Andy Kirkpatrick talk
J Alister Sword Photo Competition 2013: Winning Photos
A fine selection of member’s photographs were displayed at the Moray Mountaineering Club AGM. Thanks to all members who submitted photographs to the competition. The following two photographs were declared the winners. Click on the photographs to see larger versions Category: Scottish Old Man of Storr Photographer: John Henderson Runner-up in the Scottish category was Richard Knak. Category: Non-Scottish Crater Lake Photographer: Illona Morrice Runner-up in the non-Scottish category was Kat Mitchell. Congratulations to John and Illona.