Tom Hornbein
We are saddened to learn of the death of Honorary member Tom Hornbein on 6 May 2023 at the age of 92.
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The Alpine Club, the world’s first mountaineering club, was founded in 1857. For over 150 years, members have been at the leading edge of worldwide mountaineering development and exploration.
With membership, experienced and aspiring alpinists benefit from a varied meets programme, regional lectures with notable guest speakers, reduced rates at many alpine huts, opportunity to apply for grants to support expeditions, significant discounts at many UK retailers, extensive networking contacts, access to the AC Library and maps - and more!
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Graeme Nicol
We have learned of the death on 30 April of Graeme Nicol. He became a member of the ACG in 1959, and on retirement from the ACG. an AC member from 1978. The funeral will take place on Friday 12th May at 13:15 at the Crematorium at Hazlehead in Aberdeen.
Mark Bicknell
We have only recently learned that Mark Bicknell died last December. He was a longstanding member who was admitted in 1957.
Bill Norton
We are saddened to learn of the death on 3 April of Bill Norton, a member since 1992. The Memorial Service will be held at 12 noon on Monday 3rd July in the hall of Winchester College. The Funeral is for family and invited friends only.