I was walking the dog the other day and went by Star Shaft. The metal hatch covering the main entrance has been damaged by a combination of rusted out hinges and vandalism (I suspect people just pulling it up to have a look). It is possible to open the hatch sufficiently to get on the ladder...

Please can we refrain from visiting Singing River mine until further notice. The lady who owns the house where the entrance is located has passed away, and the house is now occupied on an infrequent basis by her son. I spoke to the neighbour yesterday and he had been approached by some cavers...

Whilst walking the pooch around Shipham village hall, I noticed that the lock on the hall shaft is missing. The entrance, if you don't know, is rght on a public footpath covered with a stainless steel hatch  and low stone wall - so not exactly hidden. I've got a spare CSCC padlock  - any...

I know there has been a bit of feather ruffling over the last 12 months about mine access in the Bath area. Has this affected Swan mine? what's the current access protocol?

My house in Shipham is for sale - open day this Saturday 18th Nov 11:00-12:30, no booking needed. 2 minutes walk from Singing river mine! Link to estate agents' blurb here: http://www.cjhole.co.uk/property/for-sale/282066

I'm not sure if anyone reads this any more, but for 2016 we have still been caving lots, just not writing it up. Anyway, Weds this week we all wen to Gough's and some of us did the Great Hairy Ring (SRT playground for those not familiar with it) and me, Emma and Pete went to Lloyd hall to have a...

I have a whole load of FX2 gear for sale. Yes, I know it's old tech but it's cheap and it works. There are at least 30 head units, half of which are loaded with LED bulbs, the others halogen. About 20 batteries of varying capacity. 2 x 6-way chargers (these will also charge FX3's & 5's)...

I'm doing some location finding for the BBC. Does anyone have a picture of the entrance (viewed from the outside) of Penwyllt quarry cave? I'm told it would be ideal for what I'm after...... :)

I'm doing some location work for a TV company. We need an ideal cave. The criteria are as follows: -A nice arched entrance that can be walked or easily crawled into -No surrounding trees -No water flowing in or out -Nice aspect /view beyond -Good access for cameras etc so not miles from a road...

Not the first trip of 2015 by ant means, but the first one I've written up. Redcliffe caves, Bristol Darren & me plus about 11 other random people The excellet and knowledgeable Mr Andy from Axbridge caving club showed us around. (I didn't get his surname but he is a smashing chap with the...

Box trailer for sale, pictures to follow. 8' long plus peak, 6'high 5'wide Twin axle, one axle braked Roller shutter rear door Opening side panel like a burger van All electrics ok Good tyres Waterproof! It's old but in reasonable condition, can be seen in Mendip area. Big enough to kip in...

My friend, caving and climbing partner, workmate and all- round good bloke Bruce Blagden sadly passed away last week after a long battle with cancer. I can't find the words to express how sad and angry I am at this cruel illness which will probably affect us all in some way or another and has...

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Sat 15th Feb Live Rock music at the Crown, Axbridge https://www.facebook.com/pages/Skrewloose/751947878168645 Covers from the likes of AC/DC, Neil Young, Tom Petty, Geogia Satellites, Led Zeppelin, the Stones....etc Free entry

Free to collector - 12x HB Olympus helmets, used and a bit smelly but would be nicer after a warm bath in dettol. They're going in the skip if no-one wants them, cos I can't seem to give them away!

FOR SALE 6x .177 airguns in wheeled case + a load of pellets and a few spare bits Would suit a scout group perhaps? They are all well used but have been taken care of. A couple could do with new springs and seals. Make me a sensible offer!

If anyon'e sgoing from Mendip to the Dales soon, would you be able to take a couple of field telephones up with you? There could be a couple of beers in it.... Pm me or Pitlamp.

2 ex army field telephones for sale. Robust enough for cave use, require a cable to link them and they will run off a 9v battery (but better off a 6v lamp battery, the ones with spring contacts). Crank the handle to ring the bell, then use as a regular phone. Will post some pictures if anyone...

As above. In a frankly shocking condition, worthy of the bin. If you must have it back and use it then PM me a description and you can have it to use at your risk.

I'm planning a trip to black hole series and one of the club has told me that the bolts over BH are dodgy, but there are some spits with a few threads left. My last trip there was about 6 years ago and as I recall, there were only spits. What's the situation now?