Reading University Mountaineering Club

Reading University Mountaineering Club - RUMC : News / Homepage of Reading University Mountaineering Club (RUMC).Primarily, but not exclusively, a student club. Our members like all forms of climbing and hill walking and also have an active social calendar. Anyone can join - come and introduce yourself! en-gb [b]Rock climbing can be dangerous, take good care of yourself:[/b][br]RUMC is a BMC affiliated club, and as such our members should recognise and act in accordance with the BMC participation statement -[br][i]"The BMC recognises that climbing and mountaineering are activities with a danger of personal injury or death.[br]Participants in these activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions."[/i] [br][br] RUMC Admin - rumountaineering@nospam.com rumountaineering@nospam.com Thu, 09 Sep 2010 16:56:54 +0000 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 16:56:54 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss e107 (http://e107.org) 60 Reading University Mountaineering Club - RUMC : News http://www.rumc.co.uk/e107_images/logo_template.png / 88 31 Homepage of Reading University Mountaineering Club (RUMC).Primarily, but not exclusively, a student club. Our members like all forms of climbing and hill walking and also have an active social calendar. Anyone can join - come and introduce yourself! Search Search Reading University Mountaineering Club - RUMC query http://www.rumc.co.uk/search.php Summer Term Events http://www.rumc.co.uk/news.php?item.41.1 We are now some way into the summer term but there is still more to come! If you are interested in any of these events make yourself known on the relevant threads on the forums. Some of these events are creeping up on us fast and we need to know sooner rather than later if you want to come along so don't hang about!

May

7th After Dark Social

21st - 22nd Alec Berry Climbing

28th Summer Formal Dinner

30th South Downs Day Walk

June

4th - 6th Cornwall Trip

9th Visit to new Reading Climbing Wall

10th Thorpe Park Trip

13th Summer BBQ

18th - 20th Yorkshire Trip

There is also a competition thread in the forums to design a new logo for the club, whereupon we will get some new t-shirts/fleeces made up - so get your entries in!

]]> BenOliver<benoli27@nospam.com> Wed, 05 May 2010 17:55:44 +0000 http://www.rumc.co.uk/news.php?item.41.1 Welcome to a whole new committee for 2010-2011! http://www.rumc.co.uk/news.php?item.40.3
Your new committee are:

President: Ben Oliver
Treasurer: Ania Wronski
Secretary: Maddi O'Brian
Vice President: Hannah Brackstone
Climbing and Safety Officer: Sophie Clarke
Walking Officer: Rob Lee
Social Secretary: James Mangat
PR Officer: Oli Donaldson
Non-Executive Officer: Geoff White

The now 'ex' committee would like to wish them all the best for the coming year and look forward to a new range of trips and activities.

Goodbye!
(your old and retired RUMC committee)

]]> PerrinT<tdperrin2@nospam.com> Sat, 06 Mar 2010 13:23:19 +0000 http://www.rumc.co.uk/news.php?item.40.3 AGM and Photo Competition - Friday 5th March http://www.rumc.co.uk/news.php?item.39.3

As well as this, don't forget there will be prizes for the photo competition, so get voting!!
The photos for this years competition can be found at: http://www.rumc.co.uk/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewforum.php?19
Email your votes to rumountaineering@hotmail.com . The final deadline is 12pm Friday 5th March.

As a reminder, here are the manifestos from those running for committee positions:

Ben Oliver - President
Hello! I am a second year doing a degree in mountaineering (at least that’s how it seems, I spend far more time up mountains than I ever do in lectures) I have been on most of the club trips and climb a fair amount I have even been on a winter skills course! I think I would make a good President because I do not mind having to make difficult decisions and am generally happy if I’m left in charge of something, not to mention my zeal for mountaineering and my commitment to the club. I would like to be President because it’s about time I gave something back to this club which has done so much for me. I’ve had a great year and a half in the club and I’d love to have a role running the club in the year to come!

Ania Wronski – Treasurer
Despite my age, I am a fairly responsible human being. Such responsibility will be needed to oversee the club’s finances in the following year. I study Fine Art at the university, which basically means that have a lot of spare time on my hands, time that I would dedicate fully to the club. Thus, I promise to look after the club’s finances to the best of my ability. I also promise to try my hardest not to loose any minibuses! Finally, and perhaps most importantly, I like mountaineering, a lot.

Maddi O’Brien – Secretary
I'd like to run for the club secretary position. Here's why:
- I've had a fantastic time in the club so far and it'd be great to help ensure next years' freshers have just as much fun
- Lots of people have told me I'm obsessive about organising anything and anyone, so I'm well suited to this role
- Before uni I'd never climbed a mountain or been to a climbing centre, so I could support new members who are a bit unsure of themselves (not that we couldn't all do that!)
So.....vote for me!!!
Cheers

Tom Cammann - Climbing/Safety Officer
I have been an active member of the mountaineering club who has attended many of the indoor climbs organised by the current climbing officer. I wish to take over this role and continue the success these weekly trips have got. I will organise trips to some of the more inaccessible climbing centres such as Westway in the winter months and trips to some nice outdoor crags in the summer. I promise also try and get some more RUMC climbing apparel, with the success of the RUMC chalk bag I think we should branch out into other areas. Another one of my aims will be to get a wider selection of freshers involved in climbing and the mountaineering club as a whole. As safety officer I will continue the good record the club has achieved over the years but also hope to improve the standard of driving in club and make sure people are awake at the wheel! Climbing is a passion of mine and I hope to extend this passion to other people and teach them how to climb while helping the more advance achieve a higher grade.

Sophie Clarke - Climbing/Safety Officer
Hi, my name’s Sophie and I’m running for Climbing and Safety Officer. I’ve been climbing for about 10 years, so I know a bit about it! I’m passionate about the sport and am always trying to get new people into it. I want to carry on the current committee’s good job of providing regular climbs for students in a very poorly placed university! I will make sure that the outdoor trips continue, and am especially keen to organise a week long climbing trip in the summer.Most importantly, I want to beat TC!

Rob Lee – Walking Officer
As Walking Officer, I would look to find 2 or 3 walks for each trip and clearly present them to the group, explaining the terrain, accents/ descents etc. and give recommendations for individuals as well.Before each trip, maybe send out a brief to the people coming on the trip. Encourage members to take an active role in the nav and teach people if they would like.I am easy to get along with and work well in a team, I am able to contribute to discussions and get my point heard.Being hard working and well organised, I would be able to find plenty of time to dedicate to the RUMC.I have experience in the outdoors spending 9 months working in Outdoor Education in Melbourne, Australia. This was a job with a high responsibility and very demanding. This involved working with groups of kids and leading them on unsupported treks for up to 8 days in the Australian Bush. I have attended many RUMC events and trips and have really enjoyed them. I am particularly looking forwards to going to Scotland over Easter and to the trips in the Summer.

Hannah Brackstone – Vice President
Fellow Mountaineers, I am applying to be your Vice-President for next year because I would like to provide support across the committee and members of the club. I am keen to face any challenge thrown at RUMC and would like the opportunity to experience a variety of roles. I believe my previous experiences have improved my leadership and organisational skills which are important qualities for this position. I am also friendly, out-going and approachable person. My main priorities as Vice President are:1. Provide support to anyone who needs it; particularly helping to organise trips, socials and fundraising events (I’m sure this will be necessary due to the certain loss of a minibus…)2. Help promote the club and welcome new members.3. Most importantly - HAVE FUNIf unsuccessful as Vice-President I would like to apply for the Non-Exec position. I will strive to accomplish the same goals as previously mentioned.

Rob Lee – Vice President
I would provide excellent support for the future President and the rest of the committee through out the year.Or as Walking Officer…….[see Walking Officer manifesto for more!]

Kate Schofield – Vice President
I would like to run for the position of Vice President. I joined the club in October 2008 and since have taken part in many of the activities which it has to offer. I’m well organised, will get on with any task I’m set and can handle the pressure of responsibility. I’m keen to get involved and help out with many aspects across the club and will give nearly anything a go (see calendar!).

Lottie Faulkner - Social Secretary
The reason I would like to be social secretary for RUMC is mainly due to how much I enjoy being part of this club. I am so glad I joined in freshers week especially as there was so much choice of clubs to pick from. RUMC has not only offered me the chance to go to exciting places like the Lakes and Snowdon but has supported me during the climbs by making it a laugh. Its not just the walking and climbing but the atmosphere. Everyone is there to have fun and to challenge themselves but to help each other too. When we are in Reading, being able to meet up at BOBs is a great way to see everyone and I have valued making friends from other years. In my personal time I organise alot of small and large gatherings. I arranged a Christmas meal in halls with some friends and always have something planned for the week. I generally like to know what events are going on so I and others always have options for nights out. In my freshers week I didnt really like the timetable that the JCR had organised so I did my own thing which a few other joined in with. I would make sure that I find out what the club members want to do on socials and not just organise what we would prefer. The RUMC Christmas social was brilliant and I like that the programme is varied every term. The social side of the club has been just as fun as the physical and I would like to be part of making sure that RUMC continues to be as great next term.

James Mangat - Social Secretary
I would like to be social secretary for the RUMC because I feel I have a lot to contribute to the club. I am a very social person who likes to meet lots of new people. I have enjoyed being part of the club and would intend to uphold the standard to which we have become accustomed. I have lots of ideas for socials including the freshers night, the Christmas Formal and of course the many nights that will end up in the Afterdark. I am a very organised and committed member and would love to have the opportunity to be part of the committee. I have got to know a lot of the members and feel that we all have a lot in common not only on the mountaineering side of things but also in personal interests.
I have both been on trips with the club as well as several socials. I love to get involved and would encourage others to do the same.

Oli Donaldson – PR Officer
I would like to apply for the role of PR for the RUMC. In the following academic year I will give the ‘image’ that the RUMC is an exciting, fun, adventuress club….(etc. etc. - you get the point, the list goes on!!), which is open to everyone of all abilities. My main focus will be at freshers week were I will do my best to recruit freshers to join the club and subsequently take all their money! Throughout the year, I will ensure that communication is clear within the group including updates on upcoming socials, trips and events through the use of the website or facebook, depending on peoples preferences.Something new for next year? - I will produce is video clips to place on the website and hopefully during freshers week (providing my camera is still working).

Hannah Brackstone – Non Exec
[see VP manifesto]

Tes Matthews – Non Exec
Heya there, after a year on the committee already I think as a non-exec I could bring experience to the committee of organising and running trips and other activities within the club.
As I will be going into my 4th year as a member of the club I think I can bring a bit of guidance to everyone. Also I like to know whats going on!

Geoff White – Non Exec
Dear All, I wish to make it known to the powers that be (i.e. the highly esteemed members of RUMC) that I, Geoff White, do hereby give notice that I am daft enough to stand for a Non-Exec position for next year. Had I still been a student, I would of course have been standing for special roles such as “Ice Skating Officer”, “Officer for sleeping straight through after climbing Snowdon”, “Officer who’s daughters were climbing Craggy grade 5’s on their first time climbing” and many others that I’m sure you could come up with given enough time.In the mean time, I will be doing the minibus test so I can drive the bus and am willing to act as general agony “dad” for any members (or friends of members) who need emotional support or a place to eat their Chinese takeaway or chips!I therefore put myself forward for the position of “club dad” and would welcome your votes.]]> Ruth<r.j.white@nospam.com> Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:23:38 +0000 http://www.rumc.co.uk/news.php?item.39.3 New Committee Needed - Send Us Your Manifestos http://www.rumc.co.uk/news.php?item.38.4 Friday 5th March) it's time to think about getting a fresh new committee for the coming year. This is your opportunity to get involved with running the club and ensure RUMC's ongoing success. Being a committee member is very rewarding and great fun. Any student can run for a position, all you need is enthusiasm and motivation.

The roles available are:

President - overall responsibility for the running of the club (not creation of a dictatorship by the way!)

Treasurer - responsible for everything to do with money N.B. must be able to trust this person

Secretary - requires lots of admin, paperwork and generally being a super organised kind of person

Vice President - right hand man/woman of the President

Climbing Officer - organises all things climbing plus very important keeper of kit

Walking Officer - does what it say on the tin....WALKING

Social Secretary - imagination and enthusiasm required to concoct a variety of social events

PR Officer - promoter of the club, fundraising guru and master of merchandise

Non-Exec - all round helper of anything committee related

So if you fancy any of the above and want to get involved you need to send us your manifesto by Monday 22nd February. You can run for two positions and all you need to do is email your manifesto to the usual address and it will then be sent out for all the world to read. If you miss the deadline you can still run for a position (only one though) on the night.

On the night itself you just need to do a little speech to convince us to vote for you. We'll then conduct an anonymous vote and declare the winner. The evening will then descend into some typical RUMC shenanigans, ending in glorious fashion at the After Dark.

If you have any questions about the roles, what you need to do or what happens at the AGM feel free to get in touch with the committee.]]> HeatherC<h.campbell@nospam.com> Sat, 13 Feb 2010 16:12:06 +0000 http://www.rumc.co.uk/news.php?item.38.4 Happy New Year! Events for the coming term http://www.rumc.co.uk/news.php?item.37.3 So Christmas has been and gone and 2010 is nearly here!!!

I hope everyone got some lovely presents

Personally, I received a pair of "Ultimate Thermal Socks" so my toes will be nice and toasty this year. Here's a taster of some of the treats we have planned for the new year...

First Bobs of term + Trip sign-up (South Lakes)
Tuesday 12th January
BoBs from 9pm

Trip sign-up (Scotland)
Tuesday 19th January
BoBs from 9pm

Night Nav
Saturday 23rd January
Bracknell Forest

3 Peaks of Yorkshire Information Evening
Wednesday 27th January
Whiteknights Campus, Palmer 103

South Lakes Trip
Friday 29th to Sunday 31st January
YMC Hut, Coniston

Charvil Country Park Walk
Sunday 7th February
Meet at Reading Station, 10am

Trip sign-up (Navigation Training Weekend)
Tuesday 9th February
BoBs from 9pm

South Wales Mountain Navigation Training Weekend
Friday 26th February to Sunday 28th February
Glasbury on Wye Scout Hut

RUMC AGM
Friday 5th March
Venue details tbc

BUCS Climbing Championship
Saturday 13th March
The Climbing Works, Sheffield

Scotland Easter Trip
Saturday 20th to Saturday 27th March
Inchree Hostel, Glencoe

]]> Ruth<r.j.white@nospam.com> Wed, 30 Dec 2009 22:56:31 +0000 http://www.rumc.co.uk/news.php?item.37.3 RUMC Fleeces http://www.rumc.co.uk/news.php?item.35.3 Not sure what your Mum should buy you for Christmas? Want to show off your mountaineering affiliation to the world? Need something warm to wear on the trips next term?

If any of the above are true or you just have cash to splash then why don't you buy one of our exciting RUMC branded products...

Chalk Bags - RUMC now do our own chalk bags! At £13 a go you can't go wrong
Available every tuesday in Bobs and at weekly climbing evenings

Fleeces - RUMC North Face Fleece only £35
Available from Bobs this tuesday 8th December (last chance to order before Christmas!)

Women - Colours are Bacio Brown, Black, Knight Purple and Vine Green.
Sizes are XS, S, M,L XL.
Men - Bittersweet Brown and Deepwater blue in the two tone design or Banff Blue, Black, Chili Pepper Red or New Taupe Green in the single tone design.
Sizes are S, M, L, XL.

If you have any questions about our growing RUMC shop(!) please email us at rumountaineering@hotmail.com

]]> Katie<kate_grainger16@nospam.com> Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:15:19 +0000 http://www.rumc.co.uk/news.php?item.35.3 2009 Christmas Formal! http://www.rumc.co.uk/news.php?item.34.3 Its that time of year again where we all lose our walking boots and waterproofs and don our heels and dresses - we're thinking less Chili Pepper more just er... chilly! And the same goes for the guys - we want you all looking smart and dapper at our 2009 Christmas formal

For the early birds:

We'll all meet for a few drinks to start the night off from 6.30pm (yep, we're very keen!) in BoBs

7.45pm:

Meet in Zizzi's for a lovely meal (pre-order and £5 deposit necessary - please email rumountaineering@hotmail.com to arrange this)

Around 10.30pm onwards:

The usual fun and frolics will be had by all in the only nightclub worth going to when dressed up to the nines... After Dark!

We're looking forward to seeing all of you there to celebrate (nearly!) the end of a fun first term with RUMC! ]]> Katie<kate_grainger16@nospam.com> Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:17:34 +0000 http://www.rumc.co.uk/news.php?item.34.3 Events this weekend (Christmas trip cancelled) http://www.rumc.co.uk/news.php?item.33.4 http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/1/hi/uk/8366360.stm)

Clearly this is a very disheartening situation but I hope that everyone appreciates that there is nothing we can do given the circumstances. As always safety of our members must be our absolute priority. Anyone signed up to the trip is guaranteed a full refund for whatever monies they have paid.

HOWEVER this is not a time to be sad..........your committee are working hard to come up with a few alternative events to keep you out of mischief this weekend. Priority for climbing will be offered to those who had signed up to the weekend trip, however all other activities are open to anyone who's interested.

Friday - Mojo's, Cotton Club (After Dark?!!!!)

I for one will be sinking into a dark depression that I'm not spending the weekend in the Lake District. So what better way to drown your sorrows than hang around with other frustrated mountaineers and crying into pint?

A few of us will be moaning about our bad luck and enjoying some live music at the same time at the union Open Mic night. Performances start at 8pm in Mojo's. From there we'll head to the Cotton Club and then possibly After Dark if people are in the party mood. Should you need to find out where we are at any point during the evening my mobile is 07725 255367.

Saturday - Climbing at Westway

Although you may not all be climbers we appreciate that those of you who are enjoy hitting a decent wall every now and again. So we thought we'd go to Westway on Saturday.

We will need to know ASAP whether or not you can make it as we have to ensure we have enough transport for everyone. If you'd like to join in please reply by email to let us know that you'll be coming otherwise there won't be space for you on the minibus! There will be a small fee of £4 for transport and you pay your own entry into the wall (registration = £3/2.50, entry = £7.50/6.50). Meet at the union car park at 10am on Saturday morning.

Sunday - Navigation challenge

For those of you absolutely determined to get muddy this weekend we're going to run a walk/navigation challenge on Sunday. Although the final plans are yet to be organised it's no doubt going to be a fun and exciting day. Final details will be sent out shortly. Meet at 11am outside Palmer Building, Whiteknights Campus.

]]> HeatherC<h.campbell@nospam.com> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:09:01 +0000 http://www.rumc.co.uk/news.php?item.33.4 2009 Wonderful Winter Events http://www.rumc.co.uk/news.php?item.32.3
We hope that everyone who came to Snowdonia had an amazing time and all our new climbers are enjoying the indoor sessions we've been holding each week. BUT if you haven't joined in with anything yet don't fear, it's never too late to get involved. Have a look at some of the things we have planned for you over the next term and see if anything takes your fancy. And to those of you already embroiled in the club we hope to be seeing you again very soon.

Outdoor Climbing - Saturday 24th November

Halloween Social - Tuesday 27th November

Christmas Trip - Friday 20th to Sunday 22nd November

BMC Winter Lecture - Wednesday 25th November

Christmas Formal - Friday 4th December

Also don't forget that we can be found in the back of Beyond pub every Tuesday from 8.30pm!

]]> HeatherC<h.campbell@nospam.com> Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:10:06 +0000 http://www.rumc.co.uk/news.php?item.32.3