Does anyone know any cavers currently living in Oman? I'm going there in a couple of weeks and would like to get in touch with any cavers for a possible trip, or to plan a future trip. I went in 2000 with other Red Rose members and we explored a few caves in the south. Sent from my iPad using...

Found in Chapel le Dale on 17th July, in the parking spot just up from the Hill Inn, an item of SRT kit - contact me or call in at Inglesport if you have lost something shiny!

I have just had a phonecall from Thomas Matthalm and they want to get a fully qualified doctor to the casualty. The doctor needs to be able to go to -950m in a hard but dry Alpine cave - please can everyone ask around any likely candidates and get them to phone me on 07939 003818 (I may not be...

I have been sent a copy of an article in 'Speleo' magazine, about a threat to access in the commune of Choranche - basically it seems that the village council wants to sell off the communal footpaths to landowners, which will then make it very difficult to walk around the commune, for example to...

"Potholing: It's not for girls" Women's sleeveless sports vest: skinnifit size L, navy/green, see pic on flickr, here: www.flickr.com/photos/hughpenney/6346480937/in/photostream Last one! Was ordered ages ago by someone who has now outgrown it - no names, no packdrill... will sell for ?9 plus...

Has anyone noticed how often carvings are offered for sale under 'caving' on ebay? This one should amuse you... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Hand-Caving-Flower-Bracelets-Bracelet-Female-Women-/230561812312?pt=UK_Jewellery_Watches_CostumeJewellery_CA&hash=item35ae8e0f58

I have two old rocket tubes which have been used to store carbide - I can bring to Hidden Earth next weekend if anyone wants them.

I have an old Petzl headset (just the carbide bit, no backup) - it works but the piezo ignition is a bit bent so you have to press one way as you fire it for it to contact the jet. However I was using it until I got a new one. Can probably get it to Hidden Earth or will post if you pay the postage.

hi, I'm starting a course in Newcastle on 21st Sep (2010) and need a room to rent, probably just for three or four weeks. Am trying to buy a house but haven't sold mine yet so need somewhere to bridge the gap. Will try and meet up for a pint sometime with the Uni Club once I'm in Newcastle but...

'The Moravian Karst - Time and Stone'. Excellent condition. Hardback, colour picture book by Igor Audy and Jiřina Audyov?. pub. 1993. Text in English. Excellent pictures of this area, above and below ground. I have another one in English and the Czech version too so this one has to go. Make a...

Old purpose built Oldham charger (red with indicator lights and two charging terminals). I no longer use it and the last time it was tested it got very hot - so you need to know what you are doing with electrics! Don't just plug it in and then blame me if it burns your house down. Happy to give...

a caving mate is keen on using polyprop ropes for lifelining on ladders... not for SRT of any kind. Even so, to me this is dangerous as we don't know the rating of this rope (blue polyprop apparently, sounds like tow rope) - however, does anyone actually know any facts about this stuff?  I'm...

have just discovered www.xtranormal.com where you can make your own cartoons! Here's one I have done as fresher propaganda on our website for GUPA: http://gupa.co.uk/?page_id=2004 Hugh :tease:

7 back issues of Na?e Jame (Slovenian journal) to give away.  Having a clearout!  Can leave in Dales for you sometime or post if you pay the postage.

CCS made amazingly well padded protective cases for cameras. See http://www.ccscentre.co.uk/product_ranges/classic/slr_pouches.html for details of products - I think this is the Tusker Large but can't guarantee this as I have had it some time. I do have the shop ticket for a Tusker Large but I...

CCS made amazingly well padded protective cases for cameras. See http://www.ccscentre.co.uk/product_ranges/classic/slr_pouches.html for details of products - I think this is the Tusker Large but can't guarantee this as I have had it some time. I do have the shop ticket for a Tusker Large but I...