Is anyone going to Cavefest Wales passing either Ponthir (nr Caerleon), or Cwmbran or Abergavenny train station on either the Friday eve or early Saturday morning? I don't drive so would be grateful if there is anyone passing that could give me a lift Cheers, Mark

Hello I wonder if anyone with an understanding of drill electrics can help. I managed to drown my drill  :furious:. After taking it to bits and drying it out, I managed to breifly get it working, but think the circuit is too oxidised as it is not working again. It's a Hitachi DH18DSL4 lithium...

http://goo.gl/maps/CRIrO Appeared in June apparently.  I'm not sure if its been posed on UKC already? It would seem that now its possible to visit a cave in Derbyshire without actually having to leave the house!

Paper pulp is being stockpiled on Stanley Moor between Hucklow and Foolow near the watershed of Stoney Middleton Dale and Bradwell Dale catchments. I didn't see any sign of spreading on the surrounding fields yet, but I guess its only a matter of time. Paper pulp has been spread on the fields...

I have today sent out for comment the final draft of the Derbyshire UCF Stoney Middleton Dale Cave Conservation Audit to all those on my email circulation list. If you are not on my email list but wish to comment on the Audit, PM me with an email address, and I make sure you receive a copy.  I...

I have today sent out for comment the final draft of the Derbyshire UCF Stoney Middleton Dale Cave Conservation Audit to all those on my email circulation list. If you are not on my email list but wish to comment on the Audit, PM me with an email address, and I make sure you receive a copy.  I...

We did a trip down winnats today, but couldn't get through the choke below Fox Chamber.  We got as far as the 2nd slot, where a hand line hangs from an old rusty spit, by a short length of old scaff bar.  We were following the new COTPD guide description, and reckon this was the boulder squeeze...

I've been having trouble charging my Scurion Battery recently.  It will only charge to 80% and then discharge to 60% before the lamp cuts out.  The Scurion guys want to send me a replacement charger, but before they do I want to test to see if this is actually the problem. Is there anyone with...

This weekend a consultation event on the DCA conservation audit for the Dale will be held for cavers and other interested parties.  PM me for the details if you would like to attend. Mark Cope Chesterfield CC http://www.chesterfieldcavingclub.org.uk/Digs.html