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    Free: Selection of Journals

    Hi, We have a selection of Journals free to anyone who can make use of them. Duplicates from ones we already have. Preference would be for you to take them all but we could consider splitting into a couple of bundles. Location: Mendip - caver post will be best to get them to the other...
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    Insurance for trips

    Hi, Does anyone have any experience of the following insurance? https://www.truetraveller.com/ or CoverForYou Asking for multiple purposes. We have a trip to the Vercor this summer, activities range from and considerations include: Bottoming the Berger Family caving trips Via Ferrata...
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    Club WhatsApp Groups

    Hi all, I just wanted to ask if any clubs out there had WhatsApp groups and are these in an official capacity or unofficial? Do you have any rules for your WhatsApp groups? Are they members only? Are members allowed to post anything caving related or just club related caving information? Can...
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    Dales to Mendip

    Hi, We have some items in Skipton which we are trying to get to Mendip. Is anyone travelling this way anytime soon? The items are magazines and they can be dropped off at the Craven if that?s useful. Cheers Maxine
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    Caving books

    Just packing up our house to move and these books are duplicates from Toms vast caving book collection. Feel free to make an offer for the entire lot (preferred) or I can split if anyone?s super keen for just a couple. Collection Mendip, or can deliver to Whitewalls end of July.
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    UKC Mugs - thanks

    A cuppa on a Saturday morning in our new UKC mugs!
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    When the unexpected happens

    I found this a good read and relatable to caving trips - I particularly like that the writing is from the guy himself and shows how easy it is to make the wrong choice while actually still trying to think about the risks...
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    Caving Talk on Zoom tonight

    I saw some caving talks advertised on Facebook earlier on this week. The Caving Crew had a social on Zoom with 3 speakers. Joined a bit late but just in time to listen/watch Gwen talk about a 32 hour trip into Daren. A really well prepared talk and lots of well presented information. Plus...
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    What do you wear to stay warm underground?

    This weekend we went caving on a large group trip which wasn?t moving the fastest. It was wet, muddy, crawly, SRT and generally all very fun. One of the group wore the following: Long sleeve base layer Lycra leggings (all we had with us) Polartec vest (same material as an AV furry) AV thick...
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    Mendip to SWCC - for this weekend

    Hi, Can anybody collect a door (2m in length x 0.8m wide) from Cheddar and deliver to SWCC before Sunday? It would be hugely appreciated. Thanks Maxine Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Any northern clubs got NY plans?

    Hey, I?m considering coming to Yorkshire over NY. The Craven have club meets on 28/29 Dec. Just wondered if anyone else had club plans on 27/30/31 Dec for some underground fun and indeed some drinks on the 31st. I?ve spent a few NY eves at the YSS (and the Hunters too), fancied another...
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    Caver Post Offer: Dales to Mendips/Wales

    Hey, I?m in Yorkshire this weekend staying at the Craven if anyone has anything they need transporting south I can get it to Wales or Mendip very easily. Just thought I?d off just in case. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Found: Petzl Pixa 2

    Hi, Some running friends of mine found a Petzl Pixa 2 in Burrington last night. It looks like it belongs to a group as it is marked up with an identifier. If you are missing one please PM me with the identifier and I?ll help getting it back to you. Cheers Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Flying with hand luggage

    Hey, Does anyone know what caving kit I will be okay to fly with in hand luggage? Thanks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    For Sale: Yellow Meander PVC Suit

    I recently purchased a 2nd hand yellow meander pvc oversuit which is sadly too big for me. I am just wanting to sell it on for the same as I paid to someone who will fit in it. It has a good repair to the crotch and we believe it is a 3B size (XL - XXL). ?50 Caver post always possible...
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    Free Solo - Screening in Axbridge

    I?ve organised a private screening of Free Solo at the Roxy cinema in Axbridge on the 4th April at 7.30pm - it?s just ?6 a ticket with the profits going to British Heart Foundation. I?ve set up an event on Facebook, if you are interested in coming then drop me a message or reply here and I...
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    Belgian caver visiting the Peak District

    Hi, I have a friend who is visiting the Peak District with her Husband and would like to go caving. She is an active caver in Belgium, and can do SRT. She will be in the UK between the 2nd and 11th October - can anyone help by giving her some information or leading her on a trip or two while...
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    Buy Tickets for Ghar Parau Raffle online.....

    Hi all, Some of you would like to know how to buy tickets for this amazing Raffle remotely. Please drop maxinebateman204[@]gmail.com and I will send you the details. I respond pretty quickly, deadline for buying is 10pm Dec 3rd, please email before 9pm on that day to be sure. Any questions...
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    Photos of Gaping Gill Main Chamber

    Hi all, A friend from Belgium sent me this message - can anyone help him? Photos would be credited appropriately - a chance to have your picture published abroad? For our magazine "Spelerpes" we have an article about last august speleo in the Yorkshire Dales. But we don't have quality...
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    Wessex Cave Club Ceilidh

    On the 12th March 2016 The Wessex Cave Club will be hosting a Ceilidh at Priddy Village Hall. Music will be provided by The Back Room Bar Band From 7pm until 11pm At 8pm there will be an interval for pie and mash The bar, run by the club, will be open from 6:30pm Tickets include a fabulous...
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