Over the last 12 years Henry Bennett has been digging on the Blorenge, with permission from the land owner, at two dig sites.  About 4 years ago after not going to inspect our dig in the cave called Ogof Cwmwl Ddu for about 6 months we found persons unknown had backfilled the way on by digging a...

Hi, I'm driving to Hidden EArth from Mendip leaving around 2.30pm, happy to drive through Bristol on route.  If anyone wants a lift let me know.  I have 3 seats. cheers, Hannah

Hi, I left a message on the SMCC website on Thursday night last week asking for someone from the committee to let me know who they wanted to go to the BEC Annual Dinner in October.  My message has not been responded to so I am unsure as to whether the committee have read the message. Could...

I am compiling a display for Wells Museum on Hunter Lodge Inn Sink.  Does anyone know which TV and Radio programmes the cave has featured about its bones? So far I have BBC Radio Bristol, Inside Out, Countryfile. Are there any others? many thanks, Hannah

Hi, Four BEC are planning on going out to Mulu for two weeks later this year on some tourist/adventure caving.  Other than the Mulucave web site does anyone have any information on: 1) Recommended places to stay in KL and Mulu 2) How do you sort out getting a guide for the adventure caving 3)...

Hi, Been away 5 days and get back to several emails and message from DP and UK caving people saying i've been rather abusive on 28 days later. I would like to say that the loud corse bitch on 28 days later called busty_caver is NOT me.  I have just registered myself as the_real_busty_caver on...

Sitting in the Summer sun today I was asked by a caver why a Snoopy Loop is called a Snoopy Loop. I was stumped!  Does anyone know why and where this unusual word for a rubber ring/car inner tube for caving comes from? Hannah

Hi, I have been asked organise a small display of bone artifacts found in Bones Hole, Cheddar Gorge, and Hunters Lodge Inn Sink for Wells Museum for the UKs Festival of Archaeology (18th July to 2nd August).  As I have catalogued all the bones I know which I will be showcasing, however, I need...

Saturday 4th April 7.30pm @ The Belfry, Priddy Caving in Brazil and Hawaii A Presentation by Faye Litherland A slide show on recent expeditions by BEC club tacklemistress Faye Litherland.  There will be nibbles and lager available for a small donation.

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Hi Guys, The Costa Blanca seemed rather touristy and the beaches were all covered in red burnt brits in pictures so we are now thinking of organising a trip to Crete or Greek mainland.  Crete seems to offer everything from secluded coves, to maountain walks, large impressive canyons and a hell...

Hi, After successfully organising a caving/canyoning/snorkling/drinking holiday last year for 15 BEC I am now looking for another location for a holiday this year. I have been recommended the Costa Blanca as a secret little diamond to visit.  Alas no canyoning but there are lots of caves...

First there are great pictures of this trip but i cannot get them to load on here.  They are on the Darkplaces website but for some reason will not load on UK caving.  If you are a DP member you can view this report under the UK Drain Exploration Forum section or else wait for the next issue of...