Hi all The BCA 2024 AGM will be held by Zoom on Monday 3/6/2024 starting at 1900. Details and the Zoom address will be sent out in due course. Allan Richardson Secretary British Caving Association

The AGM will be held on Sunday 10th March 2024 starting at 1200, at the Rheidol Power Station, CwmRheidol, Aberystwyth. The meeting will be both in person and by Zoom. Following the meeting Roy Fellows will be giving a presentation on Welsh Mining. Allan Richardson Secretary Cambrian Caving Council

The 2023 Cambrian Caving Council AGM will be held by Zoom on the 15th March at 1930. The Zoom details will be sent out nearer the time. Cheers Allan Secretary, Cambrian Caving Council.

The 2023 Cambrian Caving Council AGM will be held by Zoom on the 15th March at 1930. The Zoom details will be sent out nearer the time. Cheers Allan Secretary, Cambrian Caving Council.

Introduction to Cave Surveying Course The Cave Surveying Group (CSG) are running an Introduction to Cave Surveying course at SWCC over the weekend of 13/14 November 2021. The course whilst being run by the CSG, it is being supported by the BCA Training Scheme. The cost of the weekend is ?20...

      Notice concerning Covid 19 related access to OFD and facilities at South Wales Caving Club Frequently changing National regulations governing travel, outdoor meeting and use of residential accommodation (including camping) have all impacted on the ability of SWCC to  maintain its normal...

A reminder to CCC member clubs that the 2021 AGM will be held on Sunday 21st March at 1800, Zoom invitations will be sent out in the next day or so, to member clubs and those people who have requested one. Allan Richardson Secretary CCC

I am trying to get in contact with Gus Horsley on a caving matter

Introduction to Cave Surveying Course The Cave Surveying Group (CSG) are running an Introduction to Cave Surveying course at SWCC over the weekend of 28/29 March 2020. The course whilst being run by the CSG, it is being supported by the BCA Training Scheme. The cost of the weekend is ?20 paid...

Hi all The CCC AGM is this coming Sunday 17th March, 1pm at Snailbeach Village Hall, SY5 ONS Cheers Allan CCC Secretary

Paperless Surveying Course The Cave Surveying Group are holding a Paperless Surveying Course at SWCC over the weekend 2/3 March 2019 The course is aimed at people with little or no experience in Paperless Surveying. Accommodation is booked at SWCC Those wishing to attend or have any questions...

From the SWOAPG Coordinator "A few trees have fallen or slipped above the gorge on the approach to White Lady Cave and Town Drain. This means there are some loose rocks balanced on root balls and ledges." Please be careful! Thanks to Richard Hill for this alert.

Due to the replacment of overhead power lines by National Grid, a number of Public Rights of Way have been closed around the Heads of the Valleys area. This includes the approach path to Ogof Clogwyn, which is closed until 21 Sep.

Some of our members have alerted us to a significant potential hazard halfway up the Sychryd 'cascade' climb / at the entrance to Will's Hole cave, next to the obvious, upright metal girder. "We noticed that there were some loose rocks on the left directly above the big metal girder. We...

A report on the above meeting is at the following link http://darknessbelow.co.uk/news-putting-cave-surveying-in-the-map/

Torpantau Tunnel We have received a report from Storey Arms Centre (thanks, Ryan Stamp) that a new bulge on the southern wall of the tunnel was noticed two weeks ago, along with some new blocks on the tunnel floor (see attachment). It is approximately 50 metres in from the northern entrance, in...

It has been reported to the PDCMG that there has been some movement in the area of the squeeze in the 2nd boulder choke in the Ogof Draenen Main Streamway. It is possible that this squeeze may have got slightly tighter. Please take extra care in the 2nd boulder choke and keep an eye out for...

Messages from Richard Hill regarding some local caves: Ogof Clogwyn Previously we sent out an email suggesting that people do not use the stone (larger) of the culverts at Clogwyn due to rockfall. Richard has been to have a look. There has been some small rockfall and the large retaining wall...

Dwr Cymru will be carrying out a 3900l/s (3.9cumec) 'scour test' at Ystradfellte reservoir at 10am tomorrow (Wed 24 Jan). The test should last only a few minutes, so the impact may not be significant - but if there are delays in the valve operation it is possible that water level could  rise at...

From Dave Thomas, Call of the Wild: Please be aware that there has been significant movement of the block on the access route on the far side of the river, this has obviously been caused by the recent snowfall where the weight of the snow has dislodged the tree that was next to the block (which...