• BCA Finances

    An informative discussion

    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?"

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    Mountain cave rescue

    Searching for the holy grail... https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/explorer-rescued-scots-cave-made-32342027
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    Bit of cheddar...

    https://www.channel5.com/show/somerset-wonder-of-the-west-country/season-1/episode-2
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    Speedwell briefly on TV

    From 24 mins, although programme ends going over Mam Tor: https://www.channel4.com/programmes/perfect-pub-walks-with-bill-bailey/on-demand/74502-001
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    Petzl grillon safety recall

    Some have had rope fitted the wrong way around, so won't lock: https://m.petzl.com/INT/en/Professional/recalls/2024-1-4/GRILLON-safety-alert--request-for-inspection
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    Rope technology on TV

    How twisted strands are stronger than separate, & development of iron cable for use in coal mines, from 8 mins: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m001td7x/the-secret-genius-of-modern-life-series-2-6-lift
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    Antiparos in greece

    Kevin Mccloud's grand tour of Europe goes underground at 23 mins, followed by a (slight) descent into the mer de glace & finishes with Thomas Cook (signing in is free). He also did a book: https://vimeo.com/469430893.
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    Minera lead mine on TV

    Followed by more on the iron industry: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p0flqbv3/weatherman-walking-series-13-7-clywedog-valley-trail
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    When might a GriGri fail...

    So does same apply to Stop or RIG? Other belay devices How to use them Also wet v dry climbing ropes
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    Climbers' summary of obsolescence

    From Paul Smith (Rock and Water Adventures) https://issuu.com/rockandwateradventures/docs/2023_max_life_for_obsolescence_of_climbing_equipme
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    Eli Simpson photo of Jingling Pot

    Not mine, but someone might be interested, also links to others taken at Yordas: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/364592156972
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    Tower Colliery zip world

    From 24 minutes, preceded by Hirwaun Ironworks,, Penderyn Distillery, Merthyr Revolt & alpaca trekking: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p0flq9y5/weatherman-walking-series-13-6-hirwaun
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    Blind catfish & shrimps

    In Hang Son Doong at start of: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m001sxm6/planet-earth-iii-series-1-6-extremes
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    Llechwedd cheese on TV

    From 14 minutes, but programme starts with the steam railway & home of the Oakeleys, who owned the largest underground quarry in world: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m001m2w5/weatherman-walking-series-13-1-dwyryd-river-valley
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    Bill Bailey likes being underground...

    Fremantle Prison water tunnels at end of part 3: https://www.channel4.com/programmes/bill-baileys-australian-adventure https://fremantleprison.com.au/tours/
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    Beer stone mines on TV

    Geology of the chalk from 6 mins with the "caves" from 10 (& Queen Victoria's lace): https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m001sh5g/villages-by-the-sea-series-4-6-beer
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    Limekilns at Solva

    from 10 minutes: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m001sh2m/villages-by-the-sea-series-4-5-solva
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    Beamish & Bearpark collieries on TV ghost show

    with original photos from 25 mins: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m001rkmt/uncanny-series-1-2-case-2-the-bearpark-poltergeist
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    Llygad Llwchwr entrance on TV

    along with shakeholes above (only available this week): https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0002jx6/weatherman-walking-series-7-reversions-4-carreg-cennen
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    Planet Earth 3 Fresh water

    Starting now with cenotes in Mexico (before moving on to Costa Rica)
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    Corris quarries walk on TV

    Includes some old photos from 17 mins: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p010rj0r/weatherman-walking-series-6-4-bay-walk-and-buggies
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