• 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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    New book on Bath Stone

    "Digging Bath Stone, a Quarry and Transport History" by the late David Pollard https://lightmoor.co.uk/books/digging-bath-stone/L8863. This was a book that David had been working on for some years but unfortunately didn't get the chance to complete it while he was alive. However, its now been...
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    Publishing a book?

    As part of a long term project I'm in the process of attempting to put together and publish a book on the history of a local mine (its discovery, exploration and its history of use). We've got plenty of info that can be made into a book (which hopefully people will find of interest) but I'm...
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    Grants for the purchase of club caving gear etc?

    Apologies if this has been asked before, but does anyone know of any sources that there might be for grants to go towards club kit etc? I Appreciate that there are grants for overseas expeditions, but what about for just ordinary non-exped club kit etc? In particular I'm thinking of a grant...
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    Daren Cilau - Advice req'd

    I'm looking to arrange a trip to the Time Machine & possibly also the Hard Rock Cafe (depending on how knackered I feel) and have a couple of questions to the more experienced Daren cavers. 1 - is a rope needed for the ladder pitch & if so, how do you rig it from the bottom when going in? 2 -...
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    Caving club stickers?

    I'm looking to see if I can get some vinyl car stickers made up for my club, the sort that stick to the inside of the windows & which can be peeled off easily. I've had a quick rummage around the web but not had too much success unless I want to order 500! Any recommendations? Cheers
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    Caving helmets for children?

    Any recommendations? Looking to take my daughter caving (nearly 4) and although she's been underground with one of my old site helmets with a wooly hat underneath to pad it out, I'd like to get her something better if possible. I think that Petzel do a helmet for small people but can anyone...
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    Straps for Miners Kneepads

    After finally wearing out the straps on my miners kneepads (c/o Caving Supplies c1984?) I was left in the position of trying to replace the straps rather than having to buy a pair of brand new kneepads (not needed as it was only the straps that had worn out). Anyway, after much internet...
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