I am sorry to have to announce that Jerry died suddenly early this morning. Julie writes: He had not been well for a few days. Because he had not been seen by a doctor within the last few days there will be a post mortem. He was not sentimental about death and his wishes were - no funeral...

I have a parcel which needs to go from Gt Hucklow to Priddy in the next week or so. Can anybody help?

This 2L bottle is looking for a home. It's out of test, but I don't think it will have a problem with being re-certified. Free to the first person who contacts me with a plan to take it away.

Many moons ago, when we were digging in Ullet Gill, I made up this cable reel so we could run a 110V drill for making shot holes. It's 100m of four core 2.5mm sq. It's currently wired as a three core 110V lead with one core spare, but it could perhaps be better wired so it was effectively 2 x...

I'm having to substantially limit my collection of 'might come in useful one day' caving equipment. Currently offering free to a good home (well, any home, actually) is a collection of carbide generators - two titanium (one of which is unused) and a plastic (Ariane) with deep and shallow bases...

I'm having to substantially limit my collection of 'might come in useful one day' caving equipment. Currently offering free to a good home (well, any home, actually) a huge collection of personal lighting. There are 2 FX5's, plus Oldham and CEAG headsets, a tool box full of spare parts and all...

I'm having to substantially limit my collection of 'might come in useful one day' caving equipment. Currently offering free to a good home (well, any home, actually) a selection of wet socks, neoprene knee protectors and a couple of belts. First person who contacts me with a definite plan and...

The following has just been circulated on the TSG's members' mailing list. Please PM me if you want the reply-to e-mail address. __________ Reply-To: Anastasios Avgoustidis <withheld> Dear all, A former PhD student of ours (School of Physics and Astronomy, University of Nottingham) has...

The Ghar Parau Foundation has decided to move the deadline for applications for spring 2021 back to 31/3/2021. This is in recognition of current uncertainty regarding travel. Please note also that we have earlier agreed to be more flexible than usual regarding timing and numbers. We hope this...

Conformance Ltd is a small engineering consultancy specialising in product safety based in Great Hucklow in the Peak District. We employ several cavers and can provide contact details for referees for our caving bona fides if required! We are currently advertising for a senior consultant role...

Conformance Ltd is a small engineering consultancy specialising in product safety based in Great Hucklow in the Peak District. We employ several cavers and can provide contact details for referees for our caving bona fides if required! We are currently advertising for a junior technical...

Please could anyone who has been to Bullpit (or anyone who knows someone who has been there) since the first week in November last year drop me a line. They may have lost something of significant value, without even knowing they have lost it. Thanks Nick

In recognition of the uncertain times we live in and their impact on grant applications for caving expeditions to take place in 2021 the Ghar Parau Foundation committee have agreed to relax some of the criteria for 2021 applications and take a more lenient view than normal. The criteria being...

An essay about music and caves: https://wepresent.wetransfer.com/story/literally-jarvis-cocker/

After many years of excellent and dedicated service, Phil Rowsell has decided to step down as Secretary of the Ghar Parau Foundation.  The Trustees are therefore looking for a new Secretary.  As interim acting Secretary of the Foundation, I would like to invite people to apply for this very...

I know that this note from HSE will be of interest to quite a few people on this forum: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKHSE/bulletins/286990d

Please could someone from Oxford University Caving Club drop me a PM with their contact details? Many thanks Nick.

https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-00972-y?fbclid=IwAR3KAOePHEgzeqKLbpGuAn_0xmpE-VGFWUF3gKSVGkkz6Yi3IdtF8cnUaXw

Conformance Ltd is looking for a: Junior Engineer/Consultant. This role will suit a recent graduate in the field of mechanical or electrical engineering or physics who is either looking for a first job after leaving university, or wishes to progress their career now that they have 1 - 2 years...

Conformance Ltd is looking for a: Product Safety Specialist with experience in the fields of machinery and explosive atmospheres. For this role we are looking for a candidate who has a good working knowledge of ATEX and the Machinery Directive and its associated Harmonised standards. An...