:beer: I'm happy to announce that the Derbyshire Explorers Forum is back on! :beer: The event is now being held at the Mechanics Institute in the centre of Eyam (opposite the church), still on Saturday 30th September, with doors opening at 15:00. Best bit is that there is a bar on site. Entry...

I've heard that the lock on the coe door has stopped working. I'm not sure of the exact details but this means that entry is now very difficult /impossible. We suggest people make alternative trips until it is fixed (hopefully imminently).

I'm after some technical ideas please. The Eldon PC use the Outlook Groups system to communicate important matters with its members. This allows anyone in the group to email a single email address and for that to be received by everyone currently in the club. We also have a smaller committee...

Obituary Professor Zhu Xuewen 1933-2023 - by Andy Eavis I am very sad to report that Professor Zhu Xuewen passed away at 8.45 am on January 21st 2023. He was 91 years old. In many ways Prof. Zhu could be considered as the modern father of Chinese Speleology. I first met him in 1982 when Tony...

Don't think this has been mentioned on here yet and heard it still has spaces: https://british-caving.org.uk/members/event/info/?id=33

Does any one know any way to achieve this? I've got loads of .3d files, some really big, so they'd be great to be able to view in 3D whilst underground. I know Cave3d app (and now native TopoDroid-X) can view .th files in 3D, and have some import functionality, but i can't get it to work with...

Whether it's £400 for an SRT kit, £100 for a tank of fuel, or a £4 post caving pint, it's affecting all of us! So, even at the risk of comfort, convenience or pleasure, please share your tips and tricks on how you're trying to make it a little bit more affordable.

Jon's family are sad to announce the death of Dr Jon Buchan on June 25th, after a short illness complicated by his Parkinson's and inherited kidney disease. His many expedition caving friends from PNG, China and Mulu will remember him with great fondness. His funeral will be at Carlisle...

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/368316664057 (PS I'm not involved, but it does look pretty cool and good for caving) Designed to be seen and heard in the unique surroundings of Sheffield Cathedral, ShAFF brings the wild outdoors into the heart of the city About this event Designed to be seen...

An Eldon member noted today that the 5 pin lock to enter the coe at Bagshawe was no longer working, so he was unable to get in. We have let the owners know and have offered support to getting it fixed asap. In the meantime we suggest you postpone your Bagshawe trips until further notice.

I've bought a disto on Facebook and the chap is only accepting collection. Is there anyone in the Boroughbridge (YO51 9GY - Jn38 of A1M) area that would be happy to collect and post it to me please?

[This has been available for about a year already, surprised it hasn't appeared yet on UKC] Interested to know if anyone in the UK has yet bought or used a Bric4? https://www.caveexploration.org/gear/bric4 If so, how is it? Does it integrate with TopoDroid well? Were you stung with high...

Thanks to those who have reported to the Eldon that a tree has fallen down across the path down to the coe at Bagshawe. This will be cleared within the next couple days.  :thumbsup:

Mobile phones are getting seriously good for cave photography now, but after quite a bit of digging about online it seems there is no way to fire remote flashes (ideally radio triggered ones) with a phone.  :shrug: There does look like there have been attempts at some bluetooth modules (like...

My current harness is wearing a bit thin so looking for a new one. Now I'm extremely unlikely to move away from a trusted Superavanti, but thought i'd have a look at the market anyway. I hadn't noticed this before. Looks very comfortable and i like the extra gear loops (although i note the new...

Great that you are being proactive and giving sensible advice really soon.  :thumbsup: Can i just check one (very important) element: This seems to counteract the gov guidance which states: This suggests i'm OK to drive within my "area" (never actually defined) to then exercise in a cave...

The Eldon's lockdown project, this cave in Eyam has been a welcome change of scene from the depths of Intake Dale Mine and has provided us with some "easy" results. Originally spotted due to the trees shaking with the massive draught firing out, a single trip opened it up and dropped us into an...

I've recently setup a company to help fill the growing need for PPE face visors, both within the NHS and also for what may become the new normal for many "ordinary" people. See www.sheffshield.co.uk for info. NOTE this is more an information gathering exercise than sales pitch. I am interested...

My A2 distoX has stopped turning on. Totally bricked. I've taken it apart and nothing seems obviously unplugged or damaged. Does anyone in the know have any ideas, or are happy to take a look at it?

JonP - Great trip, started with pre-beers. RobE - I dug the choke. JonP - I cut some scaf. RobE - Got through the choke to a draughting pitch head, but got no rope. JonP - Great result, out in time for pub ;D ;D ;D