Recently there was long thread about the BCA. I can now post possible answers to some of the questions, such as "Why is the BCA still raising membership prices when there is a significant amount still left in its coffers?"
Clubs reps and others on the CSCC mailing list should have received joining instructions by email with the link for the Zoom event (sent 5th May), but if anyone else wishes to attend, please get in touch and a link can be provided to join the meeting.
Please note that while anyone is welcome to...
The 2024 AGM of CSCC is to be held on Friday 10th May at 7pm. The meeting will be held online and the agenda has been published on the CSCC website.
Please Note the CSCC constitution:
5g, “Nominated representatives must present written authorisation from the Chairman or Secretary of their...
The May 2024 newsletter has been published. It is a much smaller issue than my previous ones.
Our Equipment Officer would be grateful for any helpful comments on his draft anchor placement document. Please contact him directly at equipment@cscc.org.uk
Contents:
Notice of 2024 CSCC Annual...
Recent rain has caused some ground to slip at the entrance to Goatchurch Cavern.
https://cscc.org.uk/wiki/news/2024-02-26_rockfall_at_goatchurch_cavern_main_entrance
There will be a meeting of CSCC on 13th February, at 7.00pm.
Representatives from member clubs are invited to attend, as are others who are welcome as observers.
Remember that only nominated club representatives may vote on any issues, but anyone can attend as an observer and join the...
The February 2024 newsletter has been published.
Contents:
Details of upcoming General Meeting 13th February (note: at the time of publishing, the Agenda for the meeting and officers' reports were not yet published on the CSCC website)
Mendip Caving Group Celebrated 70 years.
Wealden Cave and...
The changing barn on Priddy Green is now ready for use. A more detailed account will appear in due course in the CSCC newsletter. Many thanks are owed by us all to those who did all the work. Here are two photos - a before and an after. I hope you can tell which is which.
To beat the winter Blues, Estelle (BEC) has arranged an MCR Cavers’ quiz night at the Hunters’ Lodge. It will take place on Saturday 20th January 2024, start time 19:30hrs. Teams of up to six are invited. Everyone is welcome, with fantastic prizes, and egos to be made and destroyed!
Can your...
Here is the current state of play:
Wayne and those who have turned up to help have largely completed the work. All that remains now is some paintwork to the new floor. A first coat has been applied, but it needs more, and it takes quite a while to dry properly. The second coat will be put on...
Following on from the great progress from last weekend, we now need to repair, replace and prep the joists ready to install the new floor.
Ideally we need four volunteers for Saturday (from 9:30am) and four for Sunday (from 10:00am). Alan Butcher is supervising the work, so don't worry if...
Hi all
If you have not yet spotted the appeal in the recent November 2023 newsletter, please allow me to draw it to your attention again.
Over this weekend and next, Nov 11th/12th and Nov 18th/19th, major improvement work is planned for the Swildon's changing barn, Priddy Green.
As of this...
The November 2023 newsletter has now been published.
We would particularly like to draw your attention to the planned improvements to the Swildon's Changing Barn - this is planned for 10th and 17th November, so only a short time ahead. Volunteers to help with this job will be very welcome...