Jamfest 2nd and 3rd June 2018

The Downes hut filled up with eager contenders for round 2 of Jamfest, some of the louder wannabees being the South West contingent coming to try some proper rock. An evening of discussing lists, sorting out teams, maybe the occasional wine and we’re ready to go.

Saturday started with great weather, and most teams got an early start. However, this was curtailed by an impressive monsoon that saw teams scurrying back to the hut or hiding in the Froggatt cave. After a few hours, the skies cleared and most went straight back out to chase jamming points. Due to the unwanted weather interlude, the deadline for point chasing was extended to Sunday 5pm.

Food on Saturday evening was provided by Peri – a very high class lamb stew that proved very popular, and by Mary (my ever-suffering wife) who laid on all accessories and the veggie chilli.

Sunday kicked off with good weather that ultimately turned out to be rather warm. The eager teams (I’m looking at you, Wendy and Tom) set off early, the rest slowly followed. As Saturday, the Eastern edges saw CC members scuttling around, checking bits of paper and hurtling onwards. Much grunting and sweating later, we returned to the hut for final scores.

Wendy and Tom put in a fine show, especially for her first CC meet. However, Mark Kemball’s determination (both with climbing and dragging James Mann up too many routes) won the day. Yet again. He will be knocked of his perch next year. There will be a slightly revised list, with a guest appearance of a ten pointer. Any takers?! Scores by the end of the weekend:

Climbers	Routes (on the list)	Points
Mark & James	17	65
Wendy & Tom	15	54
Rob, Dave & Will	13	48
Me	5	20
The Saxbys	3	8
Chris & Helen	1	4
Peri, Terry & Pete	2	…
Bob & Ezra	MIA

Thanks all for making it a great meet, hope to see you all soon.

Attendees: Peri Strachiano; Mark Kemball; Dave Viggers; Rob Seymour; James Mann; Terry Fletcher; Bob Peters; Ezra; Astrid Saxby. Andy Saxby; Philippa Saxby; Peri Stracchino; Pete Jones; Will Hornby; Wendy Matthews & Tom; Chris Allen; Helen Allen; Graham Titterton: Hannah Titterton

Graham Titterton

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