I've got roughly 50m in shorter sections, maybe a bit more, of old SRT rope that can no longer be used for SRT. It's over 10 years old and really now only good for digging. It's 10mm static. If anyone wants it I'm up on the hill tomorrow and can leave it somewhere for collection.

It is with some sadness but absolutely no regrets, that I am closing WetWellies Caving. Since working offshore it has been harder and harder to commit to bookings, although this hasn't deterred the determined from trying! I have enjoyed literally every minute and can you believe, we have been...

Izvor Licanke cave diving expedition has been running since 2015, with original discoveries in 1998 by Frank Vasseur. To read the summary and previous expedition reports, head over to Ghar Parau Foundation's website: Ghar Parau Foundation Osama Gobara, fondly known as ‘Oz’ watched despairingly...

So, I thought I'd test out this new fangled forum and post my blog here on last year's Croatia exped before we head out and do it all again.... Note: The blog is designed for the non caving, non diving public...not seasoned hard core cavers and divers, please bear that in mind when reading...

Hi Folks With kind permission of the Bristol Underwater Photography Group, I am releasing for one night only, a talk I gave on photography with a purpose - covering caves, conservation and exploration. It starts at 6pm prompt so best to log in just before. It won't wait for you  ;) The link...

Hi folks, not been down sunset and quite fancied it this weekend as my OH only likes small pitches  :confused: Anyway, with all this rain about is there a measure of when not to go down? Description was a bit vague from what I recall. Thanks in advance Chris

:beer2: :bow: :clap2: :thumbsup: ...and associated accolades for whoever created the Go Membership web thingy for cave leaders/instructors. My god that was a breath of fresh air and a nice surprise when it landed in my inbox today :-) Thank you - whoever you are!  :thumbsup:

Hi folks I've taken the brave decision to show this 2013 film about UK cave diving - but it will only be available for 24 hours as of 8pm this evening UK time. It is only available on the WetWellies caving Facebook page and it will not be shown anywhere else or at any other time. I've moved on...

Hi Folks Happy New Year  :beer2: We're hoping someone can help. Drawn a blank and are now at the stage of contacting the guy who wrote the software :-( We had a total failure of a day trying to survey and keep getting this purple error: topodroid read 0 data (0 packets) Data exists on the...

It's over a year since we rolled out the film premiere of 'The Master Cave' at Kendal Film Festival. A little too long for the Hidden Earth video competition and not quite good enough for the mainstream circuit, it seemed a shame to waste all the effort. I am rolling out the film into the...

Well, it was the talk we were all waiting for and Rick Stanton didn't disappoint. Christine Grosart, on Flickr Standing room only in the main theatre and streamed live to an overflow room with 70+. Les even waffled something about Health and Safety - really!  :blink: Rick gave his personal...

The Cave Diving Group will again be running Try Dives in the pool at Hidden Earth this year. Wookey Hole by Christine Grosart, on Flickr With cave diving in the press this year for all the right reasons for once, we felt it would be a missed opportunity not to take the chance to run the pool...

Is there anyone out there who can get 2 dive cylinders from Mendip to either TSG or Sheffield in the near future please? Thanks in advance

:clap2: :beer2: Sorry it's a bit late, I hit the ground running after the event but promised I would do a report... 2016 marks the 70th anniversary of the Cave Diving Group of Great Britain (CDG) and each year the group rotates around the four regional sections to host the AGM and dinner...

Hi All To brighten the dark, winter evenings in Somerset we thought we'd put on a couple of talks in our local village. When: Friday 26th February What time: Talks begin at 7pm prompt and end about 9.30pm Where: Evercreech Village Hall, High Street, Evercreech, Shepton Mallet, Somerset BA4 6LH...

Hi I was going to email the organisers directly, but figured the answer might be useful to others here. I have some Dutch friends coming over for Eurospeleo - they are members of Speleo NL and last time they came to the UK I insisted on them getting DIM BCA insurance (this was before they...

Hi Just looked at the BCA website on behalf of some friends who need insurance for their visit next year. Can't access any info as the site appears to be down... Does anyone know when it is likely to be fixed (could just be maintenance) Cheers Chris

Hi all I'm after some photos of bats (you know, the usual ones we see, lesser and greater horseshoe jobs). As I understand it you are not supposed to photograph them so I never have. I would like to do a short article in my next newsletter (client readership, sign up only, not public) about...

Nicky in The Frozen Deep A weeks back I happened across a FB message from a lady who lives in Cheltenham, who wanted to get out midweek to do some more caving, as weekends were a struggle with young children. Following an ankle injury in July which almost ruined our annual trip to France, I...

Please could Sue (or someone on her behalf) PM me her phone number. Email may take too long. Just realised we need a permit for Pant Mawr tomorrow... Many thanks in advance Christine