BEC News BEC News November 12th, 2025

After a proving trip this weekend, Sioned Haughton has become the latest BEC member to complete the training to be a St Cuthberts Warden.  Congratulations!

Anyone wanting to become a leader should talk to Laura Benn.

Research Survey: Help Shorten Autism Diagnosis Wait Times!

Monika Pesic, a Plymouth Uni caver is conducting research to shorten autism diagnosis wait times. Participants (16+ only) will listen to audio clips and rate vocal qualities on a laptop in a quiet place.  Can you help?

To find out more email monika.pesic@students.plymouth.ac.uk

Mikey Waterworth has become the very first Cheddar Leader qualified and took an intrepid group underground last weekend.

Well done Mikey!

Everyone is welcome to the Xmas dinner.  Alex Heath has put together a planning sheet so you can choose what food and trimmings you will contribute to the feast. 

Simple Secret Santa! If you want to join, just bring one £5–£10 gift that anyone can enjoy (yummy or funny is great!). Pop it in the pile and lucky-dip a gift in return! 

Last Saturday night saw an impress array of fireworks unleashed over the Belfry followed by a spectacular fire. Unlike the SMCC we didn't manage to burn down any outbuildings at the same time.

Many enjoyed a communal dinner and the bar was serving mulled cider plus, of course, a barrel of Potholer.

Thanks go to all those involved on the night and Alex Mumford & Alice Elliot for ensuring this was a well-managed and safe event.

Key Reminder: Keep Cave Padlocks and Keys Clean!

A recent padlock failure was traced to grit. Please ensure all keys and locks are mud and grit free before locking.

Thanks for helping the CSCC maintain easy and secure access!