Fri 12th Nov - Sun 14th Nov, 2021

The KMC Annual Dinner

Craig Marsden


The highlight of the 2021 social calendar, as usual, will be the KMC Annual Dinner.  This will be an excellent opportunity to reconnect with all your KMC friends following the recent period of relative isolation, we will be returning to North Wales and the always excellent Royal Victoria Hotel in Llanberis.  With a full weekend of outdoor activities and social events that brings together members, associate members and their partners from all over the UK and farther afield it is not to be missed.

HOTEL Booking deadline extended to the 8th October, so get in contact soon

Sounds interesting - so what’s the plan?

Friday

  • If you are staying at the The Royal Victoria on the Friday night check in is from 3pm.  In the evening, there will be an informal drinks in the bar starting around 8pm. Dependent on peoples arrival times

Saturday

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  • Main Walk: Meet leader Mark Garrod - lookout for Mark on Friday night for details. Walk Start time 10am from the Royal Victoria Hotel
  • Climbing:  Colin Maddison - Bochlwyd Buttress, time tbd
  • Pre Dinner Drinks: from 6pm
  • Call to Dinner: 6.45pm
  • Dinner:  7pm – 8.45 pm
  • Speeches:  9pm – 10pm Speakers, Raffle, Awards.
  • After dinner drinks:  Retire to the bar for drinks and merriment until the inevitable end…

Raffle:  If you would like to donate something to the raffle please contact Craig or bring it along on to the dinner on Saturday. Tickets are £2 each. All proceeds go direct to support Llanberis Mountain Rescue.

Sunday

  • Low Level Walk: The KMC.  to be organised on the day. 
  • Main Walk: The KMC.  to be organised on the day.
  • Climbing: The KMC.  to be organised on the day.

I am really excited – where can I stay?

The KMC has reserved 15 rooms (5 twin and 10 double) at the The Royal Victoria and we fully expect demand to exceed supply.  Rooms need to be booked by Friday 24th September 2021.

Room and Dinner for two persons:

  • Package 1: 2 nights B&B for double or twin occupancy and Dinner for £278.
  • Package 2: 1 night B&B for double or twin occupancy and Dinner for £169.

Room and Dinner for one person: (we have not reserved rooms for single occupancy, please get in touch asap if you require this)

  • Package 3: 2 nights B&B for single occupancy and Dinner for c. £172.
  • Package 4: 1 night B&B for single occupancy and Dinner for c. £101.

Dinner Only (find your own accommodation):

  • Package 5: Dinner at £30 per person

Please note if you intend to stay at Ty Powdwr you need to tell us at the time of booking to ensure there is space for you.  Obviously you will have to cover your own hut fees!

 

So what culinary delights are in store for us.

MENU

STARTERS

(1) Roast tomato, basil herb soup, crouton (ve, gf,df)

(2) Salmon Gravlax, guacamole, sour cream, sourdough toast

(3) Duck and orange pate, toasted bloomer, onion chutney

MAIN COURSES

(1) Slow cooked Welsh lamb shank, redcurrant and mint jus (gf)

(2) Steamed Haddock, white wine sauce, crispy kale (gf)

(3) Vegetable curry with coriander, rice and poppadum (ve, gf, df)

(4) Creamy mushroom stroganoff, herb rice, truffle dressed rocket (v, gf)

DESSERTS

(1) Lemon tart, raspberry compote (v)

(2) Selection of Welsh cheeses, oat cakes and chutney (v)

(3) Salted caramel chocolate brownie, chocolate sauce (ve, gf,df)

Followed by tea or coffee with mints

Key: (v) suitable for all vegetarians, (ve) Suitable for all vegetarians & vegans, (df) dairy free, (gf) gluten free.

 

Sounds Great!  How do I book?

Please book your place with Craig Marsden stating which package you would like.  Deadline for accommodation is Friday 8th October 2021 (this date is still to be agreed with the hotel, the earlier you can book the better). Deadline for dinner only is Monday 15th October 2021

  • email – meets@karabiner.org
  • Text – 07891 180712 leave your name and number and a time when you will be available for a call-back.

Payment: Deposit £25 per person for packages 1-4.  Pay in full for package 5. All deposits are non-refundable.

The balance must be paid with your food order and no later than Monday 18th October 2021.  Please make cheques payable to Karabiner MC or (preferably) pay directly into the club account (details on the website) and confirm by e mail the payment.


Craig Marsden



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