I have inadvertently forgotten (just too damned busy) that my 1st aid certs are due to expire in 2 days.  That wouldn't be a problem if my IRATA ticket didn't depend on them, and I wasn't using said ticket in the next week abroad for a very H&S conscious client....Sigh.  Anyone know of anywhere...

Hello all, following publication of his interesting article on why there is not currently a SIG focusing on hydrology within BCRA, I've been asked to arrange a session to discuss the potential and hopefully recruit enthusiastic individuals who may want to take this very important idea forward. ...

Anyone getting rid of a super fatty oversuit in any (reasonable) condition?  I'm wearing a warmbac XL that is too tight around my very low centre of gravity (ahem) and I can't move my chubby eastern European legs as effectively as I would like.  I figure the only way to get better and stronger...

Since I haven't done anything karsty and scientific like this year to warrant a lecture at Hidden Earth (wherever it may end up being), but I AM attending and am preparing my first art submission at present (ooooo!) I was thinking that the two moderated discussions I've organised in the past...

Hello all, Please see the link below (you may need to copy and paste) regarding the upcoming NGWA McEllhiney Lecture at Burlington House, Piccadilly, London on Monday, 11 June 2018.  My graduate advisor, Dr Todd Halihan, is the 2018 recipient of the prestigious award, and will be presenting a...

Anyone have any old caving event shirts (any colour or size) that they want to get rid of? I'm creating some art for next years Hidden Earth and may not have enough of my own. I'll arrange caver post or Royal Mail.

I'm wondering if anyone can point me in the direction of any guidance or legislation on the disposal of runoff water into caves as an engineering design?  I can't find anything besides ecological guidance and I'm sure there must be something regarding the geotechnical or broader environmental...

Hello fellow oooo-arrrr'ers.....I've been told by a client (in my officially type role as a geologist person) that there was a cave entrance in an old quarry face in Brixham off Overgang, immediately opposite the Yacht Club.  It was situated in the rock face behind Dolphin Court Apartments...

Just to update on this, I did install monitoring pins, and have been checking them regularly.  Please don't spend a lot of time standing under this feature in Bishop's Chamber - the monitoring pins are obvious, and shouldn't be touched.  After a 4 month period of monthly monitoring visits with...

I was wondering if there was any comprehensive, computer friendly, spreadsheet or list for email/other electronic contacts for uni and non-uni clubs?  How does BCA keep this data for collation/distribution/sorting, etc.?  Just thinking for next year's Hidden Earth there MUST be an easier way to...

Still time to get your lecture in for this year's Hidden Earth!  Use the link below and log in TODAY to be included - and remember, your entry to HE for the day of your lecture is FREE! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1iTPISyA1SVZjxzT_ssHQ5D9LGSJhMELjcj6HqQxjUQM/viewform?c=0&w=1 Happy caving...

Hello all - I'm excited to be taking a big step forward this year in arranging the lectures for Hidden Earth.  We've added an online lecture registration form to save the hassle of emails going missing or forms getting lost.  I'm happy to send a form or a direct link if you would like, but...

Hello fellow cavers!  Yes, I'm already starting to send out the reminders that Hidden Earth lectures are needed to make this YOUR caving conference.  I've taken over from the very capable Emma Porter this year, so I'm sure there are many of you who I have not yet had the pleasure of meeting. ...

Hello fellow cavers!  Yes, I'm already starting to send out the reminders that Hidden Earth lectures are needed to make this YOUR caving conference.  I've taken over from the very capable Emma Porter this year, so I'm sure there are many of you who I have not yet had the pleasure of meeting. ...

Hello fellow cavers!  Yes, I'm already starting to send out the reminders that Hidden Earth lectures are needed to make this YOUR caving conference.  I've taken over from the very capable Emma Porter this year, so I'm sure there are many of you who I have not yet had the pleasure of meeting. ...

Anyone have a 12l cylinder that is in test and would be willing to loan to my husband to finish his cave diving certs with Maryn Farr in France early next month?  Can collect at HE, or will arrange collection/return if not too far away....any sensible offers most appreciated! cheers, Caverbabe

Hello all!  It is the time of year again when I start pleading for lecturers to step up and take part in Hidden Earth.  We all know our annual shindig is loads of fun and gives us a chance to see presentations about exotic exploration, wild and outrageous places, top notch science and buy some...

Hello all!  It is the time of year again when I start pleading for lecturers to step up and take part in Hidden Earth.  We all know our annual shindig is loads of fun and gives us a chance to see presentations about exotic exploration, wild and outrageous places, top notch science and buy some...

Hello all!  It is the time of year again when I start pleading for lecturers to step up and take part in Hidden Earth.  We all know our annual shindig is loads of fun and gives us a chance to see presentations about exotic exploration, wild and outrageous places, top notch science and buy some...

Hello all!  It is the time of year again when I start pleading for lecturers to step up and take part in Hidden Earth.  We all know our annual shindig is loads of fun and gives us a chance to see presentations about exotic exploration, wild and outrageous places, top notch science and buy some...