Backpackers Club AGM

Paddy Dillon

18/04/2012 at 13:31

I've been backpacking for decades, but only joined the Backpackers Club a few years ago. I'm still not sure how many OutdoorsMagic contributors are also club members. So... who's going to the AGM at Ashford in the Water, near Bakewell in the White Peak, over the weekend of 27th to 29th April? (Crikey... it's almost time I made plans!)

Owen Bennett

18/04/2012 at 13:54

No lightweight gear festival this year Paddy so I will not be going

Paddy Dillon

18/04/2012 at 16:40

Having a lightweight gear festival is all well and good, I suppose, but most of the members are pretty clued-up in that respect, and nothing beats personal recommendations. Well... apart from 'try before you buy'... which might also be a possibility on the day.

Long John

18/04/2012 at 19:16

Yep, I'm in. Great social occasion where I can sit around drinking beer and telling lies. It's good to see friends and make new ones.

Spiritburner

18/04/2012 at 21:05

I'm a possible

Paddy Dillon

18/04/2012 at 21:22

Rosswm wrote (see)

I'm a possible

If you want to save the bus-fare, you'd better get a move on!

Spiritburner

18/04/2012 at 23:02

That's gone over my head! What bus-fare?

Spiritburner

18/04/2012 at 23:09

Ah - like set off now, on foot? Not going to happen!

StoneHuggingHippy

18/04/2012 at 23:16

Being in Sheffield it's not far for me, but i just can't be arsed.

Include a little history in your walks. Pecsaetan - Ancient Derbyshire, Staffordshire and South Yorkshire - http://pecsaetan.weebly.com/

Spiritburner

18/04/2012 at 23:19

Are you a member? I've been in the club since late 70's & only been to a maybe a half-dozen agms.

StoneHuggingHippy

18/04/2012 at 23:20

Not a member no Ross.

Include a little history in your walks. Pecsaetan - Ancient Derbyshire, Staffordshire and South Yorkshire - http://pecsaetan.weebly.com/

Spiritburner

18/04/2012 at 23:27

Unless they are putting on a bit of a show like co-founder Peter Lumley & the liaison guys do in the North East I don't think you'd be missing much. I may well end up giving it a miss in favour of a trip elsewhere.