WSC work parties and membership renewal

The Weardale Ski Club Ltd

Hi Everyone,

Hope you all had a good summer and the poor August didn't spoil things. Looks like we are in for a good September which means great weather for the next 2 work parties which we are holding on Sunday 21 + 28th September. There is loads of work to be done and we need as many hands as possible. The last 2 work parties were very poorly attended and if we hope to get the necessary work done we will need a lot more of you to turn up so PLEASE try to attend at least one of them. They all start at 10am meeting at the car park. All materials and equipment will be provided so just bring packed lunch, old clothes and sturdy shoes/boots.

Membership renewals open from Monday 1 September and Sportident are sending out an email to all last years members. Please check your emails and if you cannot see an email check your spam box. If you do not get a reminder within the next 2 weeks please let me know. As in previous seasons we are giving members a month to renew during which time we will guarantee membership. From the 1st October we will open to new membership applications and it will then become "first come first served" so after 1st October renewal cannot be guaranteed. If places remain unfilled from 1st November then a late joining fee of £20 will also apply. Please note we are keeping membership fees the same as last year and indeed it has remained the same for several years now. I believe that at £35 for an adult membership we are by far the best value around. Allenheads which only has a short rope tow charges £35 a year and Raise and Yad Moss who have one tow each charge £55 a year (I believe that is their current rate) so with 2 lifts (3 if you include the portable tow), a huge expanse of varied terrain and north facing slopes you must agree it sounds pretty good value! In addition our weather guru from Cowshill (Ivan) has reminded me that last time the Icelandic volcano erupted in 2010 we had a cracking season and look what is happening over there again - your alpine ski trip may be cancelled due to ash cloud but we will remain open at WSC whatever happens in Iceland!

Steve