Monthly Archives: February 2015

Thanks for the support last night the Outfitmoray talk.

Posted on February 28, 2015 by heavywhalley.MBE

Last night over 100 braved the weather to support the local Charity Outfitmoray at the Universal hall in Findhorn. It is a lovely place and a beautiful building that few in the local area visit and well worth a look … Continue reading →

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2015 Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team – Call – out and a few choice words

Posted on February 27, 2015 by heavywhalley.MBE

See below and article by Lochaber MRT on a Callout last two days ago it was placed on Facebook and Twitter and up to just now received over 120000 hits. The power of modern Media love it or hate it … Continue reading →

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Lurchers Crag Cairngorms and a walk at Hopeman

Posted on February 26, 2015 by heavywhalley.MBE

The bairns got back from a good day out at Lurchers, Crag above the Larig Ghru Pete was pretty tired when he came home used to sun and hot Cornish Granite in Cornwall and tales of a good day. The … Continue reading →

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Boys away to Cairngorms – maybe Lurcher’s Crag envious?

Posted on February 25, 2015 by heavywhalley.MBE

Pete was sorting out his gear for most of the night and was away early with the “Oily boys” ( Jimmy and Al) to have a look at Rothiemurcus and Lurchers Crag. I am still no way near even walking … Continue reading →

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Wild night again – winter is back be careful if out – Patience is a virtue. Emergency procedures and the Text Service?

Posted on February 24, 2015 by heavywhalley.MBE

Pete my lodger for the next two weeks went out for a look with the ever smiling Al Barnard the drive across the Dava Moor was interesting. The term “a look can mean many things” but first you have to … Continue reading →

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Another quite weekend watching others out and about.

Posted on February 23, 2015 by heavywhalley.MBE

It is still a very slow recovery for me, still not up for the hills and my mate Pete has arrived for his annual winter trip from sunny Cornwall. I have had lots of friends out this weekend on the … Continue reading →

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Walking Poles – A few thoughts?

Posted on February 22, 2015 by heavywhalley.MBE

This is week 5 after my operation and nearly 2 months since I was last on a summit, it is hard being patient. I have my friend Pete staying and ready to get out for the next 2 weeks on … Continue reading →

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We follow in the footsteps of giants – RAF Lossiemouth Mrt are now based at RAF Lossiemouth at Last.

Posted on February 21, 2015 by heavywhalley.MBE

From my roving reporter Davy Walker “Lossiemouth MRT on the move. With the forthcoming disbandment of Military SAR Helicopters, RAF Lossiemouth MRT has moved from Kinloss Barracks to D Flt 202 Sqn Seaking’s hanger at RAF Lossiemouth. Whilst it is … Continue reading →

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BT Sport pundits

Posted on February 20, 2015 by heavywhalley.MBE

Originally posted on docccs:
Having just listened to the BT Sport after match programme. Did anyone else think that Sutton and McManaman were massively unfair on Celtic?? They slaughtered our defence. Sutton crucified Izaguierre. McManaman said that the current inter…

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What you doing Friday 27 Feb 2015 ? Why not come and support Outfit Moray at Findhorn Universal Hall ?

Posted on February 20, 2015 by heavywhalley.MBE

Spirit Of Adventure Talks Universal Hall Findhorn –  The Park FindhornIV363TZ Sponsored by Windswept Beer Tickets £5.50 available at the door or from seetickets.com “A Heavy Affair with the Mountains! – Friday 27 Th February at 1930 door open at … Continue reading →

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