Yesterday, Hellie Adams attended the Sport and Recreation Alliance Summer drinks reception at Westminster where they were launching a new campaign about getting young people into sport to combat obesity.
There were 70+ people in attendance, though Hellie being under 40 and female was a minority in the room. Having listened to a range of speeches, our BCA representative was able to meet with various MP?s including David Rutley who went caving in 2016 with fellow MP, David Davis, Tim Allen (BCA CROW Officer at the time) +a team of cavers down Gaping Ghyll to Main Chamber.
(Details of the trip here: https://ukcaving.com/board/index.php?topic=19574.0)
David Rutley MP remembered his trip and the reason for it ? to highlight the CROW campaign ? great to see access is still on his mind.
Tom Watson Deputy Leader of the Labour Party, also made a speech and met with Hellie afterwards where he agreed to go caving. Mr Watson has been taking part in a variety of challenges so we hope to arrange to take him to explore the wonders of the underground soon.
Thank you to Hellie for making the long journey to the capital, queuing for hours to get past protesters and finally making it to the reception. Hellie summarised ?I had some great discussions with a variety of people and hope BCA can be more involved in this project in the future?.
?As cavers we know the benefits both physically and mentally of caving as it?s great exercise with team spirit and a strong social scene. The BCA are keen to encourage younger folks into our sport and hope to do our bit to combat childhood obesity?