Northumberland Bouldering

This coming weekend some of the most talented climbers in the UK will meet on the boulders of Northumberland as part of a development meeting for Scarpa UK. The likes of Dave Macleod, Lucy Creamer, Dave Birkett, Steve Dunning, Mark Katz, Martin Smith and Leah Crane will attend the event along with local boys Andy Earl, Chris Graham and Tom Newman. Also in attendance will be legendary rock shoe designer Heinz Mariacher. You can follow all the team sends on the Scarpa website. Scarpa shoes are distributed locally by the Mountain Boot Company.

Dave MacLeod is guest speaker at the 2007 Alan Hinkes North East Climbing Awards on Friday 7th September. All funds go towards local climbing junior team Rock Solid. Tickets are available from Wildtrak and Sunderland Wall. Or phone Jane Newman (01833 627120) or Mary Walton (01388 662377) to reserve tickets in advance.



Date: 7th Sept 2007
Venue: Percy Hedley School, Hampeth Lodge, Station Road, Forest Hall, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 8YY
Time: 7pm
Tickets: £7.50 (Concessions £5)