Hi there,
2026 Tackle Survey
Joshua Bratchley is launching a tackle survey to identify member priorities and gather feedback on the club's current equipment. Members are encouraged to use the provided link to help steer future decisions regarding kit maintenance and new tackle acquisitions.
Last weekend – there for you
Mendip Cave Rescue successfully completed two simultaneous operations involving over 40 volunteers. They rescued a caver stuck in a tight passage and another with a leg injury. Both groups were well-prepared, ensuring effective evacuations through specialist equipment and community support.
Priddy Minories Fire
The Fire Bridage were out in force on Friday evening after the scrubland caught fire. A total of 60 firefighters, 10 fire engines and 4x4s battled the blaze. Blue lights could be sign dashing between caving huts trying to find a way to reach the fire.
The fire, which is believed to have started accidentally, was mostly out by 10. It is unknown how many sausges were lost, but spare a thought for all the wildlife that lives here.
Belfry Bulletin Archive
The Belfry Bulletin has been online for over two decades! We’ve just added our most recent copies to the archive—all 590 journals are now fully searchable and ready for you to explore online in full screen 3D flipbooks.
Online Journals
The Wessex Cave Club have just made all there journals avaialble online.
Swildons Hole Shut – 13 June
Correction – date was wrong inthe title before..
In June British Cave Rescue Council is holding its Annual Medical Conference on Mendip. Medical Training will be taking place in Swildon's Hole, therefore Swildon's Hole will be closed all day on Saturday 13th June.
Thank you for your cooperation,
Martin Grass
Chairman Mendip Cave Rescue