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    First Aid Kits

    Not sure if this has been mentioned, but eye wash! It’s so easy to get grit in your eye and it can really affect your ability to get operate. Plus, you don’t want someone’s grubby hands in there trying to get it out. I’ve seen some people out there who seem to be prepared for a real “worst...
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    Browns Folly Mine

    Haha no, it’s still incredibly clean. Like being in a museum! There’s also a couple of very beautifully written hand made signs pointing you in the right direction around the place too.
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    Browns Folly Mine

    Was in there about 2 weeks ago. Everything normal. Check the MCRA entry, the entrance you need is muddy hole: https://www.mcra.org.uk/registry/sitedetails.php?id=1519
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    Sallys Rift

    Thanks all, very helpful. Will probably give it a go then.
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    Sallys Rift

    As an enthusiast of “collectors item” caves Sallys Rift is one of those that I’ve read about and considered a trip for a while. Does anyone have any information about it? There’s a lot of academic material on the formation of gull caves out there that feature it, but mainly I’m wondering is it...
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    Somerset Underground 4

    I Thought that might be the case! But I have been trying to get a copy of MU for the last few years and I’m starting to worry I’ll expire before I get one.
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    Somerset Underground 4

    Somerset Underground Vol 4 is listed on the back of my copy of Vol 3, but I can’t find it on any forums. Does it exist? Has it been published? Is there a date for publication? Oh and if anyone has a copy of Mendip Underground Vol 4 I’m also after one of those.
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    Caving Memes

    Teaching the future generations of cavers about the cultural importance of the Hunters Lodge
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    Caving Memes

    “Can we just jump in, we won’t get in your way” *proceeds to completely hijack the pitches I need for my lesson*
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    Caving Memes

    Plus YouTube video entitled “we went extreme caving in the scariest place imaginable”
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    Caving Memes

    Standard Friday/Saturday night in any hut
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    Caving Memes

    Every club weekend I swear
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    Caving Memes

    Tbh I think the current BCA is actually working it’s way towards being an effective organisation
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    Caving Memes

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    Caving Memes

    Honestly rather sleep in my car.
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