Work party update

The Weardale Ski Club Ltd

We had a poor attendance at the work party at the weekend with only 9 people there - 6 committee members and 3 others - Phil and Daniel Askey and Jonathan Anderson. Despite low numbers we got a lot of work done including some repairs and servicing to the machinery, some snow fencing, completion of the signage for the 34 different ski runs we have highlighted and some drainage amongst other jobs.

Many thanks to Phil, Daniel and Jonathan for turning up. The next formal work parties are in September - Sunday 10th + Saturday 23rd but we will be having smaller less formal work parties over the summer if anyone is interested.

Steve

Work party Sunday 25th June

The Weardale Ski Club Ltd

We are holding our second work party of the summer this Sunday (25th) and all are welcome. As usual lots of work to be done, some skilled, so if any mechanics amongst you, you are very welcome along with lots of unskilled work. Weather cooler but dry according to Met Office so ideal for a bit of physical work. 

Meet at 10am at car park as usual.

Steve

Work party report

The Weardale Ski Club Ltd

We had a very productive work party today and a glorious day on the fell. Many thanks to all who turned up (more than expected) and for all the hard work. We got various bits of machinery on the road to repair, a large section of fencing replaced and old fencing put back up, a significant amount of drainage, the majority of the new route marker posts up and all the running gear serviced.

We didn't hold the BBQ today (sorry to the person who attended expecting it and hope somebody shared their sandwiches with you?). Hopefully we will hold the BBQ at the next work party which is on Sunday 25th June but I will email out beforehand once we know the forecast.

Steve

Work party Saturday 3rd June

The Weardale Ski Club Ltd

Just a reminder about the first work party of the summer this Saturday starting at 10am. Lots of fencing to do along with other manual jobs and repairs. There has been little response from members so far and as the weather forecast is not fantastic we have decided to postpone the BBQ until the next work party later in June.

On a sadder note I have been asked to inform you of the very untimely death of a long time member, Bill Wilson, who recently passed away. Many older members in particular will remember Bill who was very involved with WSC in the 70's and 80's before moving up to take over running Glenmore Lodge in Aviemore. Bill remained an avid supporter of WSC and was proud to attend our 50th anniversary celebrations and I also remember him visiting us to ski during that fantastic 2009/2010 season when there was too much snow at Aviemore and they couldn't keep the road open so he travelled to Weardale to ski with us once again. Our condolences go out to his family.

Steve