Members: Rob Allen, Bob Anderson, Kevin Anderson, Rob Clark, Sabina Cosulich, Linda Crossley, Andrew Croughton (*), Dave Dillon, Roger Dyke, John Evans, Mark Garrod, Michelle Harvie, Martin Heaton, Duncan Lee, Dave Lygate, Colin Maddison, Craig & Sue Marsden, Al Metelko, Lester Payne, Chris Thickett (*), Zoë Talks (*), Dave Wylie

Guests: Mark Ashley, Dan Creber, Kathy Gordon, Mick Hawley, Roisin Maddison, Thomas & Phoebe (*) Marsden, Teresa Parolis & Lynn ?, Ian Roberts & Pete ?, Fiona Roy, Kate Sparks (*), Chris T's partner ? (*).

I arrived on time with Zoë and Kate to bright sunshine, but no climbers. I was just settling down to sun-bathing when Roger and Lester appeared. By the time I had finished Green Crack (VD) there was a seething mass of KMC-ers in the bay below (in all I counted 37 for the day). There followed what I hope was an enjoyable day for all, with enough low- to middle-grade routes to satisfy most.

Stylish ascents were made of Hollyash Crack (VS 4b), the classic Knight's Move (HVS 5a), and entertainment was provided by a number of attempts on the aptly-named The Grazer (VS 4c), of which Al's and Colin's (any more ?) were successful. I was informed that Thomas Marsden (age 8 ?) climbed a severe - good stuff.

I pathetically failed to make the crux move on Big Chimney Arête (HS 4a) as did Lester, but Roger "Cool-Hand" Dyke saved the day and successfully led the route, without falling off !

Colin kindly led Hollyash Crack again, so I could bumble up behind him. I regained some dignity by leading Lie Back, which I believe has been upgraded to VS - same as the Grazer (hmmm). My dignity was short-lived, however, as the (outgoing) President solo down-climbed it.

Thanks to all who came, and also the weather, for making my first meet as leader so enjoyable.

Burbage North.

Meet at Hollyash Wall area (P.62 in the Froggatt Guide) around 10:30. Lots of easy routes (hurrah) and families welcome (baby-handling practice urgently required!).