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    Publishing a book?

    We've now used BookPrintingUK for the Windrush book and have been very pleased with their service. Would definitely used them again,.
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    Windrush - An Underground Cotswold Stone Quarry

    The book is now available at last, £15 plus p&p (unless caverpost etc can be sorted), contact the club or me if interested. Thanks
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    Publishing a book?

    This is what we've gone for & have been very happy with the result.
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    Redhouse Lane Swallet Update

    Absolutely, to have video footage of virgin exploration is priceless!
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    Redhouse - The Chocolate River

    B Brilliant filming .. well done all!
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    Milwr Tunnel?

    Excellent, thanks
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    Milwr Tunnel?

    Brill, many thanks.
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    Milwr Tunnel?

    I'm looking to sort a visit, who would be the best person to contact & is there any recommendations for somewhere to stay nearby (not camping). Was last here about 30 years ago & its about time we went back. Thanks
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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?

    Thanks to all for all the advice, given me something to consider for when the book gets written up.
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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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    Caving shops no more

    In regard to Caving Supplies, there was a time years ago when it seemed like most cavers in the UK had one of these (found this one buried in the shed)  ;D
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    Bad Air and Vandalism at Star Shaft.

    Earlier today, a group of us from the GSS descended the shaft and while underground heard a voice/voices and the lid slamming shut on our rope .... this was with no warning or any attempt to contact us below. After a test, we worked out the rope wasn't likely to snap (hopefully) with one of us...
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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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    RIP Steve Tomalin

    A sad day indeed & will certainly be missed by all who've had the pleasure of caving with him over the years.
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