Socials

A chance to get together and share stories of past trips and scheme future adventures.  We have a range of events across the year, with our main events being our 'At Homes' hosted at the Alpine Club lecture room (55–56 Charlotte Road, Shoreditch, London, EC2A 3QF). 

These At Homes were first established in 1953 by our club as an 'experiment' to "discuss your last plan and next holiday and to lecture your fellow members with slides or films or without either on some subject of mountaineering".  We are proud to continue this tradition and welcome new ideas from members and suggestions of guest speakers you'd like to hear from.  Email ideas to Dee Dee at  social.sec@londonmountaineeringclub.com

At each At Home there is very (very) reasonably priced drinks (alcoholic and non). Please do bring along interested friends and family members - it's a great way to introduce new and perspective members to the club.  

At Home

Stories from the pioneers of the LMC.
Wed 18 Feb 2026

The Club was founded 70 years ago this May. There have been a good few developments in that time and Tony will be showing pictures of some Club activities in the 60’s and his climbing in the 1970’s and 1980’s to mark this anniversary. He hopes to be supported by Club member Jeremy Schwartz whose father was a founder member of the Club.

Social gathering and drinks from 18:30. Talk starts at 19:30.

Going to the Alps in 1952
Going to the Alps in 1952

Please note: we are still confirming the venue for this month's talk.


Speaker

Anthony Williams & Jeremy Schwartz

Venue Details

"Behind the Bookcase" (Basement Room), The Star of Kings Pub, 126 York Way, London N1 0AX

Annual General Meeting 2026
Wed 18 Mar 2026

IF YOU CANNOT MAKE THE MEETING IN PERSON BUT WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND PLEASE GET IN TOUCH WITH THE SECRETARY FOR A ZOOM LINK.

The AGM is an important process in determining the future direction of the club so it's important to have as many club members there as we can to ensure everyone's voices are heard. From ensuring you get the right candidates for the appropriate committee positions to ensuring everyone can provide feedback and vote, a well run AGM will ensure that preparations for the rest of the year are on track.

Please make every effort to attend the AGM this year.

Social gathering and drinks from 7pm. Formal meeting starts at 7.30pm.

***Free drink for the first 20 people to arrive***


Speaker

All LMC Members

Venue Details

The Green Room (Upstairs), The Star of Kings Pub, 126 York Wy, London N1 0AX

ANNAPURNA A LA CARTE
Wed 15 Apr 2026

To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the first ascent of Annapurna 1 by Maurice Herzog and his French team, Tony Hamza travelled to the rarely visited North Base Camp.

This evening Tony tells the story of the 1950 Annapurna expedition and shows a video of his own adventure.

Drinks from 1830 with talk at 1930


Speaker

Tony Hamza

Venue Details

The Green Room (Upstairs), The Star of Kings Pub, 126 York Wy, London N1 0AX

Pub Quiz
Wed 20 May 2026

Come join us for a pint and a pub quiz.

Ps: Ther is a prize for the winning team!


Speaker

YOU

Venue Details

The Green Room (Upstairs), The Star of Kings Pub, 126 York Wy, London N1 0AX

Shoreditch Park Bouldering
Wed 17 Jun 2026

We’re going to take advantage of this lovely weather and have next week’s social outdoors!
Meet us at Shoreditch park. Bring a picnic, games and climbing shoes (and best crimps) if you’d like to boulder on the Shoreditch Park Boulder!
On Wed 17 June from 6:30pm, meet at the Shoreditch Park Boulder.

https://www.ukclimbing.com/logbook/crags/shoreditch_park_boulder-9490/


Speaker

You!

Venue Details

Shoreditch Park Boulders

Social Social
Wed 15 Jul 2026

Hi climbing gang! With the summer season in full swing, Wednesday’s social is a chance to meet up with fellow climbers to plan your summer of adventures. We don’t have a booked space in a pub, but I am suggesting meeting at the old social spot, The Deveruex, WC2R 3JJ, for a pint and a catch up (the Star of Kings has a ticketed event for the footy fyi). They do show sport at The Devereux so either run for the hills if you don’t want to get caught up in the madness, or stick around together to watch the big game (is it coming home?!). I suggest meeting from 6.30pm onwards . Alas I can’t make this one, but happy socialising, have a great summer and we’ll be back with a full schedule of socialising in September!


Speaker

None

Venue Details

The Devereaux

At Home
Thu 24 Sep 2026


At Home is a lecture from a member or guest about adventures on a subject of mountaineering.

Lecture from Jon Armstrong: For over two decades, Jon has served in some of the British Army’s most unique regiments including Royal Gurkha. He has survived in some of the most inhospitable, extreme and awe inspiring corners of the world, including the high Arctic, where he skied amongst polar bears, the jungle where he annoyed a green viper and the Atlantic where he was hit in the head by a flying fish.
During his talk, Jon will tell stories from his adventures (and misadventures), giving a glimpse of what life at the very edge of endurance.


When: Arrive from 6.30pm, lecture from 7.30pm


Speaker

Jon Armstrong

Venue Details

Alpine Club lecture room, 55–56 Charlotte Road, Shoreditch, London, EC2A 3QF. (nearest tube Old Street or Shoreditch High Street)

At Home with Richard Bradford
Thu 22 Oct 2026

A Peak to Far

An LMC trip into the Sierra Nevada mountain range in Southern Spain, overcoming a hostile environment, poor weather and naughty foxes.


Speaker

Richard Bradford

Venue Details

Alpine Club lecture room, 55–56 Charlotte Road, Shoreditch, London, EC2A 3QF.

Christmas Party
Wed 16 Dec 2026

Elevate that Christmas spirit to new heights with the LMC Christmas Party!

Venue: Crypt on the Green, Clerkenwell

Date: Wednesday 16th December 2026

Timings: 6pm to 11pm

Cost includes:
2 free drinks on arrival
Dinner
Live Ceilidh by LMC members - not to be missed! (but also don't worry, dancing not compulsory)

Come for the mountain chat, stay for the ceilidh! Partners/guests welcome. Booking closes the week before so we can cater for the right number of people.

Book Here


Speaker

Live Ceilidh by LMC member

Venue Details

Crypt on the Green, Clerkenwell