The Clogwyn Committee
The committee is elected annually at the AGM which is normally in February. Their job is to manage the running of the club.
The committee is elected annually at the AGM which is normally in February. Their job is to manage the running of the club.
Chair: Hugo Robinson
Having been interested in the outdoors & walking since a young age when I moved up to Derbyshire I was keen to add climbing to my list of hobbies and that's how I found Clogwyn.
Climbing with CMC has taken me from bouldering inside to climbing multi pitch routes and scrambles in the lakes, North Wales & sea cliffs to Scottish winter climbing.
I've always Clogwyn MC to be an amazingly friendly and supportive group of mates that I've been able to learn so much from over the years.
Secretary: Ed Hallam
A long time hillwalker with a deep love of all aspects of the British countryside and a terrible ability to add ever more projects to my to do list - least amongst which is a lifetime project to walk the entire UK coast.
Having dabbled with indoor bouldering for a time, I truly came to climbing after the Lockdowns, and ever since my first time outdoors it's been a way of life.
Treasurer: Alan Buxton
I am a founder member of the CMC. I have enjoyed being the Hut Custodian since the mid '80's and am now the Treasurer. Having been cycling, caving and climbing in my early life, I have now settled down to enjoying all aspects of walking in many areas.
I have enjoyed my outdoor life and the atmosphere of the CMC and hope to continue doing so for some time yet.
Hut Booking Secretary: Stephen Jones
I've been a lowland walker since the 1960s, and I'm the last 15 years have taken to mountain walking and become an ML. It was as part of my preparation for the award that I became involved in Clogwyn, and found a very open and welcoming community willing to share their mountaineering skills, and to induct the novice climber or walker into the skills of the sport. I particularly loved discovering the hut, and subsequently became the Hut Booking Secretary.
Membership Secretary: Rachel Humphries
CMC practically runs through my veins, being the offspring of 2 life-long members. I grew up with the Hut being my second home, and as much as I'm sure I moaned about being taken on walks as a child it obviously made a lasting impression because I'm doing it of my own accord now, and for fun! When not out enjoying a walk in the countryside I can usually be found making an exhibition of myself on stage with my am dram group, or relaxing with a good book in front of the fire (just like I do at the Hut really!)
Hut Care Coodinator: Ian Humphries
I've been a member of the CMC for many years, and thoroughly enjoy being out and about in the great outdoors (but with my feet firmly planted on Terre Firma, I'm afraid). Exploring the countryside, be it the hills of the Peak District, the mountains in Snowdonia, or just the paths around my local patch, is a great pastime and gives me the opportunity to pursue my keen interest in photography and birds (of the feathered variety!).
Away Meets Secretary: Doug Hobbs
I joined the CMC in late 2011, and have held a passion for everything outdoors all my life. For many years caving was my goto sport though over the years the mountains called me! As well as being a caver still, I'm also part of Mountain Rescue, I often get stuck in with fell running, mountain biking, scrambling, walking, rock climbing and my favourite winter mountaineering, I do love the snow and ice!
Comittee member: Bex Orme
I've been climbing for just over two years and it's fully taken over my life (in the best way). It's taken me to some pretty special places and introduced me to some amazing people, and I've got Clogwyn MC to thank for that.
My first love is outdoor trad - whether that's cragging, getting into the mountains or visiting the sea cliffs.
Most recently, I've started finding my feet with Scottish winter climbing too... and it's safe to say I'm completely hooked!
Comittee member: Chris Jones
Climbing started for me in the late sixties when climbing walls were virtually unknown, trad protection and outdoor clothing from synthetic fabrics were just being developed. Observing the development of the hobby with its ethics, politics, technical issues, & fashions has provided a fascinating backdrop for my own involvement.
I joined Clogwyn in the eighties but was too focussed on climbing limestone to see all the wider pleasures till later, serving as Secretary then Chair for over a decade. Now I climb less outside, instruct part-time & help with recruitment and training for Clogwyn, it's still a great little club.