Inspired by Mick Ward's article and by a number of discussions with past Peak District activists, I contacted UKClimbing's Mick Ryan to discuss the possibility of holding a 'Stoney Revival Day', to see what he thought and to decide if the idea could be a go-er.
A fabulous supporter of the heritage of rock climbing in Britain, Mick's response was an unequivocal 'YES' and we decided to jointly move forward with the project.
“Of course I'll come but I'm not leading anything” ...Jerry Moffatt
Therefore, we have arranged to hold the Revival Day on Saturday 11st September 2010, loosely based around the following:
Saturday
UKClimbing.com Breakfast
9am - ish: Meet up in the area under Om, Mani & Padme (Prayer Wheel Wall Area) for coffee and pastries supplied by UKClimbing.com.
Climbing in the shaded limestone dale of Stoney Middleton.
“Wouldn't miss it for the world. You're doing a fantastic job!”... Brian Cropper
BMC Barbecue and Wild Country Free Raffle
Late Afternoon/Early Evening: Meet up in the area under Om, Mani & Padme for refreshments and some burgers. A great opportunity for socialising and networking, rubbing shoulders with both stars, woodshed regulars, windy ledge wanderers and Stoney cafe dwellers. Wild Country will be giving some freebies away.
Followed by: Evening in the Moon Inn, Stoney Middleton
© John Kirk
Sunday
Wild Country Breakfast
For those who decide to stay over and/or appear on the Sunday morning, breakfast will be provided under the soaring majesty of the Mani headwall sponsored by Wild Country.
We have arranged for a couple of photographers and filmmakers to attend so that we can get some great shots/video of the people and teams involved in the history of Peak District climbing, so it would be a good idea to pack a comb.
It would be useful for the organisers to have an idea of how many climbers are intending to come along on the day, so if possible, please let us know by email to: phil.kelly@rockarchivist.co.uk
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