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    DigFest 2016 Priddy (Mendip) - Featuring the Wessex Challenge and the BCA AGM

    This years bi-annual DigFest promises to be an awesome event and will be hosting not only the Wessex Challenge, but also the BCA AGM. We have lots of exciting digs for you to visit and join in with (more details soon). There will also be a BBQ and Stomp on Saturday evening following the Wessex...
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    DigFest 2016 Priddy (Mendip) - Featuring the Wessex Challenge and the BCA AGM

    This years bi-annual DigFest promises to be an awesome event and will be hosting not only the Wessex Challenge, but also the BCA AGM. We have lots of exciting digs for you to visit and join in with (more details soon). There will also be a BBQ and Stomp on Saturday evening following the Wessex...
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    Anchor Placement Demonstration - 10am Saturday 20th November - Priddy

    Dear All, CSCC will be holding an anchor placement demonstration & practical session on Saturday 20th November at 10am near Priddy.  All attendees will be expected to have familiarised themselves with the CSCC anchor scheme documents prior to attending.  The documents are available in .pdf...
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    CSCC Anchor Placement Scheme

    Due to differences with the BCA's Equipment & Techniques Committee and with no hope of short term resolution, the CSCC left the BCA Anchor Placement scheme in July 2010. The CSCC hopes that eventually these differences can be resolved and that the two schemes can be merged. In the meantime, ...
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    Caves with leader access

    Hi Everyone, I am trying to compile a list of all the UK caves which are run with a leader system.  I have put down the ones that I (and a couple of mates) could think of.  I would very much appreciate additions to the list or corrections if I have made any mistakes.  As you can see the whole of...
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    Where can I get some conservation tape?

    Hi All, I am looking for some orange conservation tape to replace some red and white hazard tape.  I have been told by someone that CSCC bought a load that could then be purchased by member clubs.  Is that true?  If yes, who do I need to contact?  If no, any idea where I can get some? Thanks
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    Which video camera

    Hi All, I am looking to do a bit of underground video.  Nothing spectacular, but I would like to be able to play it on the tele and it look half descent.  I am looking for suggestions for ones to look out for on ebay perhaps as I don't have a big budget. Thanks
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    Bertie Bat stolen from The Belfry

    Not very used to this forum so sorry if this is in the wrong place! In the early hours of Sunday morning the old BEC and bertie bat sign (which used to be on the outside of the old Belfry before it burnt down - hence a bit of charring) was stolen from outside the front door of the hut.  The...
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    Flash Guns

    Hi, Apologies if this has already been discussed.  I have been using electronic flash guns, but want to use bulbs to get a better feel of water movement etc from the longer flash output. Problem is that my flash gun caddy has threatened to mutiny if I get into flash bulbs.  I was therefore...
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