CavefestUK and Cavefest 2019

[CavefestUK]

Hello everyone.
Now that the new year is well and truly underway, CavefestUK are ready to press on with this years event.
We are making an effort to include activities for all the family to enjoy during the festival, and of course focusing on community involvement for some of these.
We have opened our registration page on our website so dont forget to show your interest early.
We are introducing a few changes to our website over the next couple of months and will be updating our registration process. This will not effect any early registration.

CavefestUK are still looking for active leaders throughout the caving community to get involved. We appreciate the efforts cavers make to ensure our events are successful and look forward to a continuing support from you.

Thanks again.
Neil

 

[CavefestUK]

https://gotread.co.uk/blog/new-2019-adventures/

This is a link to a review that CavefestUK recieved from an adventure company called Go Tread. Please scroll down their page and read what they say about us to find out why they are so keen to come back this year.
Thanks Mel.

 

[PaulW]

https://gotread.co.uk/blog/new-2019-adventures/

This is a link to a review that CavefestUK recieved from an adventure company called Go Tread. Please scroll down their page and read what they say about us to find out why they are so keen to come back this year.
Thanks Mel.

All down to the trip leaders that took Mel caving   

 

[CavefestUK]

Indeed Paul.
We have always appreciated the support we have had from cavers and their clubs. Without you, CavefestUK just wouldn't be the same.
We do hope to continue with your support as a community.  Lets make caving for everyone.

 

[CavefestUK]

CavefestUK have been busy laying down the foundations of what is shaping up to be the best event yet.
The full itinerary is yet to be finalised, but we already have plenty of activities and fun things to take part in during the festival.
Competitions are always a focus of ours, and this year promises to provide a spectacular prize fund to be won. Prizes from Warmbac, UK Caving, Farrword and Petzl are among the bundle, including cavewear, helmets and lights and CavefestUK merchandise.
Farrworld are also providing an on site shop and will be stocking plenty of caving supplies. A raffle will also run throughout the festival so keep an eye out for updates.
We have included other activities aside from caving.
Paragliding.
Guided walks by Crickhowell Walkers are welcome.
Cave art and a sounds gallery by Dominika.
Adventure play and woodland sports by B-wild Adventures.
Included in our festivities are of course the live entertainments.
Sam Evans is set to headline on stage, bringing his personal touch to the Saturday evening. A disco, kit auction and cavers quiz will also run with great bargains to be had and amazing prizes to be won.
Remember to register online now at
www.cavefestuk.co.uk and book your trips for the weekend.

CavefestUK look forward to seeing you all at Crickhowell, and will continue to create the cave festivals you want. We do all the hard work so you dont have to. Bringing cavers together since 2017

 

[CavefestUK]

new poster

 

[CavefestUK]

We would just like to thank everyone for their support. We have just reached 400 likes on our facebook page and would love to reach 750 by our next event.
If you like what we do, and want to help share the love, give us a like and tell your buddies to do the same.
We will give away a free Warmbac pouch bag to the 750th person to like us.

 

[CavefestUK]

The March update is here upon us already, so whats new?

Firstly, CavefestUK would like to welcome our most recent supporters.

This month has seen both the Council of Northern Caving Clubs and the Council of Higher Education Caving Clubs join our ever growing supporters list. We look forward to working with them both and moving into a better future.
Another great addition this month was from the team at Wild Wookey, Wookey hole. They have kindly donated a family ticket to the attraction of your choice at Wookey. We are of course happy to announce that they will also be at Cavefest this year offering fantastc discounts to all event goers.
And most recently of all, Rab have also agreed to donate to our prize fund. We look forward to finding out what that may be. We would like to say a big thank you to both them and UKC for sorting that out.


What do it cost?

Onsite parking. ?5 for the whole event.
Camping = ?6 per person per night.
Children under 16 = ?4 per night.
Included with registration is 1 free raffle ticket.
Non cave club members will be asked to purchase Temporary BCA insurance for the event ?3 per person.
Daily gate fee applies if not camping onsite.

Breakfast is available at the vendor outlets onsite.
Food outlets will be available throughout each day.
BBQ food will also be available Saturday evening.
Onsite bar will serve a small range of alcoholic and non alcohol drinks during times stated.


What do i get for my money?

1) Arranged trips to caves of choice
2) Live entertainment & disco
3) Acess to enter any of our many competitions
4) Onsite Activities for all during the day
5) Guided local walks
6) SRT tower
7) Onsite shop and kit hire
8) A great atmosphere, surrounded by like minded people.


Activities & Entertainment.

Sam evans - live Saturday.
DJ Dan - Disco & Quizmaster.
Dominika - Cave art and sounds.
B-wild Adventures - Activities for all.
Farrworld - Onsite shop.
Crickhowell Walkers are welcome guided walks.
Wild Wookey - Info stand & discounts
Photo competition.
Cavers quiz night.
Treasure hunt.
Fancy dress Mexican Theme.
Raffle


Festival itinerary.

Friday.
10am - Open for arrivals
12 - 6pm - Early check in.
8pm - Bar open
9pm - 10pm - Meet the team.
10pm -11:30pm - Tunes in the marquee

Saturday.
10am - meet your leaders
11am -7pm - Caving.
11am - ? - Activities onsite available
2pm? - Treasure hunt
8pm - Bar opens - Fancy dress
8:30pm - BBQ, campfire
9pm - 10pm - Live music from Sam Evans
10:30pm - 12am - DJ Dan announces winner of fancy dress. Disco to finish.

Sunday.
10am - meet your leaders
11am - 7pm - Caving.
11am - ? - Activities onsite available.
8pm - Bar opens
8:30pm - Kit exchange
9:00pm - Quiz
11pm - Disco/live music/open mic?

Monday.
Open cave trips all day. No leaders provided. The idea is to spend your time caving and being social. This way people will meet new people and get the chance to network and make new connections.

Some activities will be available during the day.
4pm - 6pm - Final goodbye at the marquee. Soft drinks available.
7pm - Close


Prize fund list.

2 x Petzl Helmets of choice
2 x Duo headlights
1 x Petzl Child helmet
1 x Petzl Tikka headlight
1 x Warmbac Cavesuit & embroidery
1 x Warmbac Cave innersuit & embroidery
6 x Warmbac bags. (side mounted)
1 x Warmbac knee pads
1 x Camera trophy
1 x Signed pic from Martin Farr
1 x Wild Wookey family ticket.
1 x RAB prize TBA

More activities and prizes will be addded along the way so keep a keen eye out.
We look forward to seeing you all in the summer so have fun, tell everyone about us, share this post again, but most important of all......
Be safe and cave safe.