In reply to UKC Articles:
Nice article! I have been /am a member of a number of clubs and they have good (and bad) sides! My favourite club ever must be our uni club. This is what got me really into climbing, mountaineering, got me a husband and lifelong friends!! What more can you ask for...????
Since leaving uni (many moons ago, I have joined a few clubs - some have been great, some less so.
One thing I agree with other comments is the problem about young people/kids. There is too much red tape about kids/ young people in clubs...it's a shame!
One point about the SMC and women! It's a great club and women are more then welcome!