The
Editor: Ted Humphreys
Editorial
Well, I seem to have messed it up again! In the last B.B. I put in the names and addresses of several new members. I got their names right but got Richard Blake's and Nicholas Cornwell-Smith's addresses and telephone numbers wrong! These will be in the next B.B. (in the complete address list!). The worst offence of all, however, was to leave Vincent Simmonds out altogether, sorry Vince! Vince's membership number is 1128, his complete address etc. will be in the next B.B., due out in time for Christmas.
Unlike Alfie, who used to produce B.B.s every month, I have only managed five this year. This one, however, is only a month after the last one. I can thus give what I know of the recent news.
The latest from Daren is that digs are still draughting, Spade Runner, at the very end, looks promising but needs large amounts of BANG before significant progress is made. Other digs in the loop passage (near Spade Runner) also look promising with healthy draughts. The crew are having a party at Milliway's on the 2nd. of December, I'd love to go but suspect that I'm not fit enough to make it!
Mendip has been fairly quiet recently though attacks are due in Cuthbert's and in Cheddar.
Alan Thomas had a dinner party recently for those who contributed to 'The Last Adventure'. I happened to be at the Hunter's at the time (how strange I hear you say!) and have never met so many famous cavers in one go before. My copy of the book is now personally signed by most of the authors (could this become a collectors item?).
This seems to be a fairly sparse amount of news! What I need is some club reporters. How about it. all you out there!
Editor's Report
This is the end of my year as Editor of the Belfry Bulletin. As usual, the major problem has been the shortage of material. Now, however, for the first time, I find myself with one or two articles in hand. Is this a ploy, I ask?
As I mentioned above, I have only produced five B.B.s this year. In the old days this would have been unacceptable. If there are any volunteers to produce more, apply here!
If, however, the club accepts the situation, I am prepared to continue for another year. You never know, I may get articles, anecdotes and news items by the dozen!
Ted Humphreys
University of
Bristol Spelaeological
Society Sessional Meetings 1989/90
I received the following letter ages ago, requesting that be published in the B.B., and produce it as it came:-
I would be grateful if you could publish the following
illustrated talks in your newsletter or periodical with an invitation to
members/readers to attend. The meetings
will be in the UBSS Spelio Rooms at the Students Union (2nd floor), Queens
Road,
1 November 1989. The History of Cave Photography" by Chris Howes.
6 December
1989. "Caving in
14 February
1990. "The Black Holes of
9 May
1990. "Recent research into
Calamine mining and some by-ways in Cave Archaeology in
Your co-operation is much appreciated.
Yours sincerely, Bob Williams
The LADS in
Ireland
1984-1986
This article by Steve Milner and Pat Cronin was submitted to the Editor of the BB way back in 1986, unfortunately it was lost for many years but here it is at long last!
The LADS were active in
Pool an Tobar
Grid ref: Clare 4 79.9E/42.9N
(Cave of the Holy Well)
Length: 96m
Altitude: 280m
Poll an Tobar was discovered on the 17th April 1984, close to the depression of E1. The water from E1 joins the cave briefly at the most westerly point of the cave, not to be seen again until Pollapooka 1.
The cave, with evidence of much flooding has a few flowstone formations in low canyon passage. From within the cave five holes to the surface were found, one of which was impassable. At the most easterly part of the cave the bottom of the well Tobar an Athar Calbhach was discovered. Many religious articles were found as well as many coins that date between 1913 and 1949. These relics should not be disturbed. There is no evidence of the well from the surface. SJM.
Pollnaaarsuin
Grid ref: Clare 4 50.7E/20.4N
(Hole of the LADS)
Length: Approx 80m
Altitude: 230m
Pollnagarsuin, found by Gonzo on the 13th April 1985 is a cave similar in nature to others in the Ballynahown Townland. It is 405m north of the Townland boundary which crosses the road at the cattle pen. The initial exploration was halted by a formidable oxbow squeeze 70m into the cave. This was passed in 1986 by Steve after digging the Yoga Bend. A few meters further on another yoga bend prevents further access to the cave. SJM.
Milner's Brown Holes
Grid ref: Clare 8a 2.3W/34.5N
Length: Approx 60m
Altitude: 0m
I didn't name them, honest. They are situated north of the Green Holes and west of Pollcraveen. The caves were found during a rising tide and the original exploration was carried out as the caves were flooding with sea water, perhaps this is where the name came from. The interconnecting phreatic tubes are extensive and are full of marine life. More passages can be seen past boulders and the careful use of a crowbar would extend the caves. SJM.
Pollsallacrh
Grid ref: Clare 4 20.5E/9.3N
Length: Approx 50m
Altitude: 3m
This cave is longer than described in Caves of County Clare. The total length is approx 50m; there are two holes to the surface: one after 8m and the second after 36m. The cave trends in a NNW direction. SJM.
Poll an Phuca (Ai)
In April 1984 our attention was drawn to this shaft. Situated on the north side of Slieve Elva, the cave consisted of an impressive 26m shaft to a floor of boulders. With no apparent way on and no draught anywhere, what impressed the LADS at the time was the colossal amount of water being swallowed by the boulders. In April 1986 we decided to allow two days work at this site. We were rewarded within half an hour by exposing a tremendous draught between the boulders. Work continued to a depth of 4m where a streamway could be seen. At this point we had the risk of undermining the boulder pile. This subsequently collapsed. We had run out of time so we prepared the site for future work and will come back next year. Pat Cronin.
We never went back, so this exiting lead still remains for future explorers. SJM.
Curtin's Cave
Curtin's cave is in a small depression at the end of a shallow dry valley. This hole takes the overflow water from the upper stream. The sink is situated in the garden next to Mr Curtin's cottage. Permission was granted to the LADS to dig the hole but no work has yet been done. Access is very sensitive hence the vague location. Pat Cronin.
The Green Holes
Divers: Pat Cronin, Steve Milner, Mark Lumley, Mike McDonald.
With the discovery of the Milner's Brown Holes, one mile north along the coast we decided to investigate the similarities between the two sites. Though short of air there was enough time to satisfy ourselves of the relevance of one to the other. This was the first dive for MM and ML. Pat Cronin.
Postscript
Many of the above discoveries and efforts by the LADS have
been written into the UBSS Cave Notes,
Boycott, A. Soc., 1986, and
Steve Milner.
July 1989.
Royston Henry Bennett
Having taken early retirement last year he, with Joan, sold
their house in
Kangy starts
I can't remember when I first met
We often climbed and caved together and he consented be godfather to one of my sons.
My first caving trip with
Another unforgettable experience shared with
Wig
Kangy
One of
His career as a motor cyclist was legendary. In the late forties he wore a sort of
rubberised yellow overall and was known as the Yellow Peril. Alfie remembers being given a lift back to
Wig
In 1964 a trip into Cuthbert's was arranged to sort out what
was known of the Long Chamber area. Quite a lot of work had been carried out already. Having reached Long Chamber to continue
upwards to look at the newly discovered Chandelier Passage the party paused for
a few moments. Someone said "Where
are we?" "Annexe Chamber"
said Wig. "No, it's Long
Chamber" said
Kangy
On one occasion, he was showing me the newly entered
Cuthbert's Two. There had been one or
two incidents and we were very anxious not to be trapped. The stream was dammed, we went rapidly
through the drying sump and I peered earnestly at sump two and looked about
while
Wig
Digging was one of
During the mid-1960's and 1970's he caved in the
Raucherkarhohle (
The
Kangy
The 1970 BEC Balague expedition was to a little caved area
of the Ariege in
The climax of the trip was laddering a 200-odd metre shaft. French teams had used a powered winch, it was at the end of the ladder era and we did the pitch with only a pulley powered safety rope. Roy and several others bottomed the shaft by ladder, explored, and later learnt that we had gone further than previous parties.
On one climbing holiday in the Austrian Alps,
John Hunt gives this account of
During the BEC dinner of 1975 at the
Pete and Derek were already there with a glider belonging to a syndicate of BEC members. This machine had been built at the Belfry and in various members homes. Jenny Sandicott and Graham Phippen were also present. One or two people could actually soar back and forth along the ridge and I believe that there were even a few top landings. Pete and Derek were not quite up to this standard yet but demonstrated firstly the art of chain smoking, followed by the take-off technique and landing.
This would have been early 1976.
Although I don't remember all the dates there many
fragmented memories of days spent flying with
A Friday afternoon on the Garth, near
Joan reckoned that one of the highlights of
Others were not so keen to join these types of adventures
due to the enormous exertion required and I think this probably led to
I believe that a second factor was the very nature of hang
gliding is such that decisions on the correct site are left until the last
minute.
One of the last places that I flew with
As we derigged we both agreed that the site had some limited
potential and were quite pleased. Then
the "commoners chairman" arrived. He taught us language that even
I do remember well the last time that
I suppose that hang gliding started with long climbs up
hills for often short ground skimming flights down. It was almost as much a sport of walking as
flying. When it lost the walking element
something was lost for
Paul Newman (Avon M.C.) remembers
'It would appear that Roy and myself rapidly assumed the
reputation of arriving back after dark, sometimes as a result of some minor
epic. One such incident was during the
A very famous escapade occurred in the Avon Gorge on a drab autumn evening in October 1986. Roy and myself had been so-called "pioneering" on the Giant's Cave Buttress area. It had already got dark (that was not unusual for Roy and myself) and it was one of those cold, damp autumn evenings. We eventually found ourselves abseiling off from the cave, but as luck would have it the ropes would not pull through.
We decided to drive up to the top of the Gorge and abseil
over. Darkness was well and truly upon
us, but as we neared the Observatory lookout a plan evolved. We would climb up the scaffolding that was
temporarily erected around the Observatory, climb down the other side, and
enter the tunnel that lead to the cave lookout.
However, unbeknown to us, we had been spotted climbing over the scaffolding by the tollgate keeper on the bridge. Fearing the worst, he immediately contacted the police. Just as we were about to climb back up the scaffolding on the inside, the squad car arrived, his blue flashing light working overtime. Roy and I crouched low on the scaffolding as they shone their torches all around, the beam just missing us on each occasion.
Not content with this, the two policemen started to make a closer inspection, and it would have been only a matter of time before we were seen. Fearing this would raise undue suspicion, we gave ourselves up and climbed down the other side.
It would be an understatement to say that the two officers
concerned were not amused. We eventually
convinced them of our story (it was too hideous not to be true) but this did
not save us from a severe telling-off, of which I think
Another much-loved
side of
One characteristic of
The list of places he visited around the
Another passion of
Only occasionally would we join the brightly dressed crowds
on the chairlift and the piste; we preferred the secluded valleys beyond the
(Cairngorm) plateau or above Glen Einich. We would spend hours plodding uphill, chatting away (
Snow forecasting was one of
Another feature of ski mountaineering with
Finally, in this brief account of some of the
characteristics for which
I suspect that my indifference to the possibilities of the
latest gadgetry must have irritated
Towards the end of 1988 Roy and Joan moved from
Joan wrote;
June 22nd may seem an odd time to be involved in skiing in
the Northern Hemisphere. However,
Bibliography.
This is a list of items that
In the BB (sole author)
1962 (Dec) Weekend in
1963 (Nov) Climbing 18(189)2-3
1964 (Apr) Easter in
1964 (Aug) Climbing News 18(198)8-9
1965 (Oct) On crossing the Gour
Hall Fault 19(212)11
1966 (Nov) Four to Gaping Gill
20(225)8-9
1968 (May) Easter - caving in
1968 (Dec) Synthetic Ropes
22(249)184-187
1969 (Jun) Cavers Bookshelf [Caves
of NW Clare] 25(255)82-83
1969 (Dec)
1969 (Dec) The discovery of St.
Cuthbert's 2. 23(261)224-227
1970 (Jul) Swinsto/Kingsdale
24(275)82
1974 (Dec) Otter Hole - a note
28(326)253-254
1977 (Aug) Some peaks in the
north-west highlands 31(352)70-72
1981 (May) Static in the Cairngorms
35(397)2
In the BB (joint Author)
1963 (Dec) & J.A. Eatough. Report on a new
discovery in Cuthbert's 16(178)11-13
1965 (Dec) et al. Skiing on
Blackdown 17(190)25-26
1967 (Jul) & J. Bennett &
D.J. Irwin.
1962 (Dec) & D.J. Irwin.
BEC Caving Reports
Nos. 2, 7, 13F and 13G et
al. All on St. Cuthbert's Swallet
No. 14 Balague '70
A.G.M. Minutes 1988
Those Present :-
P. Cronin, M. McDonald, Snablet, Bob Cork, Steve Milner, M. Lumley, Mr Nigel, C. Smart, B. Hill, A. Jarratt, B. Wilton, C. Dooley, D. Turner, B. Workman, Laurence, Lavinia , J. Watson, A. Knutsen, A. Thomas, A. Sparrow, S. Mendes, N. Gymer, J. Smart, S. McManus, N. Sprang, T. Humphreys, H. Bennett, Bassett, Sarah, D. Bradshaw, R. Stephens, B. Luipen, T. Hughes, Jingles, S. Lain, B. Williams, J. Dukes, J. Turner, M. Grass, G. Grass.
Election of Chairman
D. Turner was asked to take the chair.
Proposed Bob Cork
Seconded M. Lumley
Carried Unan.
Appointment of Tellers :-
Alan Thomas, Steve Buri and Jane Russel were appointed.
Apoloqies for Absence :-
C. Batstone, Brian Prewer, R. Bennett , Mongo, Wormhole, K. Smart, P. Romford, R. Brown, R. Clarke, A. Butcher, J. Bennett, B. Tilbury, A. Boycott, A. Tilbury,
Matters Arising from Minutes of 1987 A.G.M.
(i) It was agreed that a copy of the mining log should be made.
(ii) Martin Grass has obtained a new lock for St. Cuthbert's and will fit it in the near future. The Caving Sec. was asked to publish a list of leaders in the B.B. and investigate the necessity for third party insurance for leaders.
(iii) The new secretary was asked to write to Tim Gould, expressing to him the concerns of the meeting reference the monies owed to the club.
1. Secretary's Report
This was presented to the meeting and accepted.
Proposed N. Taylor
Seconded
Carried Unan.
2. Treasurer's Report
Report published in B.B. and was taken as read.
2.1 A discussion arising from the treasurer's report brought the following motions : -
The new committee to investigate methods of rationalising electricity usage.
Proposed T. Hughes
Seconded Chris Smart
Carried Unan.
New committee to investigate losses on telephone.
Proposed S. McManus
Seconded N.
Carried Unan.
Acceptance of the report was proposed by D. Bradshaw, seconded by M. Grass and carried with a vote of thanks, unan.
3. Auditor's Report
Pre-published and taken as read.
Acceptance
Proposed D. Bradshaw
Seconded A. Jarratt
Carried Unan.
4. Caving Secretary's Report.
Read to meeting.
Acceptance with a vote of thanks was proposed by A. Jarratt,
seconded by
4.1 A vote of thanks was also proposed to Mike McDonald for his work in cleaning up St. Cuthbert's
Carried Unan.
5. Hut Warden's Report ;-
Pre-published in B.B. and taken as read.
Acceptance
Proposed A. Jarratt
Seconded
Carried Unan.
6. Tacklemaster's Report ;-
Published and taken as read.
6.1 A vote of thanks was proposed to Tom Chapman for his efforts during the tacklemaster's absence.
6.2 A. Sparrow was asked to return the clubs battery charger.
Acceptance
Proposed D. Bradshaw
Seconded M. Lumley
Carried Unan.
7. Hon. Editor's Report :-
Published and taken as read. Acceptance with vote of thanks
Proposed T. Hughes
Seconded
Carried Unan.
8. Hut Enqineer's Report :-
Dany pretended to read his report to the meeting, but was
rudely interrupted by M. Grass who remarked on his
Acceptance with a vote of thanks was proposed by B.Cork. seconded by S.McManus and carried unan.
9. Librarian's Report
The librarian gave a brief resume on the state of the library. The following motion was tabled: -
The last signatory in the loan book shall be responsible for the said book until it is returned and signed in.
Proposed
Seconded C. Smart
Carried Unan.
Acceptance of report was proposed by D. Bradshaw, seconded
by
10. Membership Secretary's Report :-
The new secretary was asked to investigate 'Direct Debit' as a method of payment of subscriptions.
Proposed
Seconded S. Milner
Voting: For - 39. Against 2. Motion Carried
It was suggested that other clubs be advised of non-members so that such persons do not receive benefits afforded to club members.
11. I.D.M.F. Report ;-
The committee had nothing to report.
12. Results of Ballot for Committee ;-
The tellers returned the results as follows, in order of votes cast;-
Name
A. Jarratt
T. Humphreys
M. Lumley
M. McDonald
S. Milner
S. McManus
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Votes Cast
45
42
41
40
39
35
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Name
D. Turner
P. McNab
J. Watson
P. Romford
N. Sprang
R. Stevens
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Votes Cast
33
29
29
25
14
11
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Therefore Messr's Jarratt, Humphreys, Lumley, McDonald, Milner, McManus, Turner, McNab and Watson were duly elected to the committee.
13. Election of Committee Posts ;-
Position
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Proposer
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Seconder
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Vote
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Secretary
Treasurer
Caving Sec.
Hut Warden
Hut Engineer
Membership
Sec.
Hon. Editor
Tacklemaster
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M. McDonald
S, Milner
M. Lumley
P. McNab
A. Jarratt
J. Watson
T. Humphreys
S. McManus
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M. Lumley
A. Jarratt
A. Jarratt
P. Cronnin
M. Grass
L. Smith
A. Jarratt
L. Smith
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P. Cronnin
P. Cronnin
P. Cronnin
A. Jarratt
D. Bradshaw
N. Sprang
S. McManus
T. Hughes
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Unan.
Unan.
Unan.
Unan.
Unan.
*
Unan.
Unan.
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Committee Member D. Turner
* There were two nominations for the post of Membership Sec.
Name
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Proposer
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Seconder
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Vote
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John Watson
Dave Turner
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L. Smith
Rob Harper
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N. Sprang
A. Turner
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21
17
ABS. 3
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Therefore John Watson was elected.
13.1 The meeting instructed the new committee to co-opt N. Sprang at their first meeting.
14. Appointment of Hon Auditor ;-
Mr. B. Wilton was proposed as Hon Auditor.
Proposed
Seconded D. Bradshaw
Carried Unan.
15. Club Trustees
Due to the resignation of Roy Bennett as a trustee of the club, Barry Wilton was asked to take up the position.
Proposed Bob Cork
Seconded
Carried Unan.
A vote of thanks was recorded to Roy Bennett for his dedication and work on behalf of the club over many years.
16. Life Membership
A long discussion took place on the subject, from which the following motion was put to the floor: -
The new committee be asked to formulate a constitutional amendment enabling absent members to gain 'overseas life membership.
Proposed T.Hughes
Seconded Chris Smart
Voting For - 11, Against - 4, ABS.
10. Motion Carried.
17. Members Resolutions.
Committee Resolution to the A.G.M.
That St. Cuthbert's Swallet may not be used by any body for the purpose of any activities from which there may be any direct or indirect financial or material gain, without the written permission of the committee; who will not normally grant such permissions except in exceptional circumstances where due consideration has been given to any legal implications associated with the granting of such permissions.
Proposed Bob Cork (Hon. Sec. for the committee)
Seconded T.Hughes
Voting For - 20, Against - 2, Motion
Carried
18. A.O.B.
18.1 St. Cuthbert's Report ;-
D. Turner read D. Irwin's report to the meeting. D. Turner was asked to progress the report as quickly as possible.
18.2 Commercial Caving ;-
P. Cronin made his views on the subject clear to the meeting, pointing out the effects such activities may have on the club and caving in general. A. Sparrow replied, explaining the difference between commercial caving and professional caving. He also advised the meeting that the problems were particular to Goatchurch and Swildon's hole.
18.3 Appointment of Librarian: -
T. Jarratt was asked to continue in the position, he agreed.
Proposed S.McManus
Seconded B.Cork
Carried Unan.
18.4 Cave Keys ;-
M. Lumley brought to the notice of the meeting the fact that cave keys controlled by the club may be used for commercial purposes. Further discussion on the matter suggested that such use would be frowned upon should it occur.
There being no other business the chairman closed the meeting at 14.30 hours.
Anecdote from Bassett
While staying at Awatiro, the Auckland Speleological Group hut at Waitomo, for a search and rescue seminar last weekend, I heard the following tale:
A member of the Cerberus was visiting
Now Kiwi tramping huts often have a loo with a view, and Awatiro is no exception. A large ceramic pipe is set in concrete above a deep-dug pit, and this is topped off with standard loo-seat and cover. A brightly-painted, wooden sentry-box affair, open to a somewhat lesser view to the north, but thus sheltering the user from prevailing winds and frequent rain, completes this dunny.
The Cerberus bod arrived at the hut in the dark, wind howling bitterly across the open plateau, and rain driving horizontally. Very soon he asked directions for the toilet:
"Just follow that little path there - you can't miss it."
A few minutes later he returned. soaked and dishevelled, and proclaimed: -
"I'd heard you Kiwi cavers were tough, but that bog some takes beating."
The locals were a little puzzled by the remark, but thought little of it except, perhaps, to take him for another whingeing porn - until the morning, that is. In the calm after the storm, morning light revealed all. At the edge of the paddock a ceramic pipe emerged from a concrete plinth in the grass. The strong winds had ripped the sentry-box from its mountings and had blown it, along with the seat and cover, away down the hill. Hard Kiwi cavers indeed!
Bassett.
Caving Songs
I received the following plea from Nick (see Editorial)
Oldland Common
I am interested in hearing from any member who has details or copies of caving songs. The aim is to collect together as many as possible from all over the country to form the basis of a national caving song collection. Eventually I hope to be able to arrange for them to be published with the profits going back into caving in some way, and not for personal gain. To date I have approximately 170 songs and thanks must go to those who have helped me so far. I am looking for any song that concerns caving, cavers, caves or clubs. If anyone has details, please contact me either at home, The Hunters or The Belfry. Thanks.
Nick Cornwell-Smith
BEC Accounts for the Year Ending 31-08-89.
This year has been fairly quiet from a financial point of view. All of the financial priorities for 1988/9 have been completed. The only major expenditure has been the installation of the dehumidifier and the purchase of a two more library units. The IDMF is growing steadily and the Cuthberts Report Pre-sales account is quite healthy.
Notes on Expenditure.
General Account.
1) The Belfry Bulletin printing, postage and stationary costs have been much the same as last year, with five issues being produced in this financial year.
2) The BCRA insurance was much the same as the previous year. The Belfry insurance was twice as much; this was due to the payment of an outstanding bill for the 1987/8 year.
3) Very little has been spent of caving equipment this year!
4) The telephone charges are absolutely correct; it is very expensive to rent a payphone. The returns are also correct, so no one is fiddling the machine. In view of the high costs of renting this essential piece of equipment the committee are currently costing the purchase of a coin operated telephone.
Sales Account.
5) The loss is due to the purchase of a load of stickers and metal badges. They should last for a year or two, so we can recoup the costs over this period.
Belfry Account.
6) The electricity has been overpaid this year, this has been going on since late 87 and it has at last been rectified. We are now £229 in credit.
7) The insurance was high this year, see note 2 above.
8) The repairs and improvements this year include the fitting of the dehumidifier (£438) in the drying room and tidying of the changing room. The Belfry has been painted and some work has been done to the car park.
9) Two library units have been purchased; the library is now nearly complete.
10) The Belfry account has broken even this year, any deficit can be accounted for in the credit with the Electricity Board.
Notes on Income.
General Account.
1) The subscriptions have been paid a little more promptly this year. The higher income is due to the late payment of the subs of 26 individuals (£312) from the 1987/8 year! The total income due to subscriptions is £2251 compared with £1678 from the previous year. Please pay your subs as soon as possible in October 1989.
2) Donations are higher this year. The greatest part of this sum is from anonymous individuals staying at the Belfry.
Belfry Account.
3) The income from the bednights this year is £1890 from 48 hutsheets. The 4 hutsheets from August 1989 had not been submitted in time for the close of accounts. Overall the income would be up on last years' and the account would be in credit.
4) The income from the Cuthberts Fees was £9.25. Did only 31 people go down St Cuthberts this year? Come on you leaders, get your money heads on!
General Savings Fund.
This fund now stands at £859.
Ian Dear Memorial Fund.
As there was no income from the 1987/8 year, £200 was added to the account in 1988/9 and the balance now stands at £538. No requests for grants were received this year.
St Cuthberts Report Pre-Sales Account.
There has been a little injection into this account over the year and the balance is currently £828. If the club is to fund the entire cost of the publication then a considerable input into this account has to be made before the book goes to print. The club may need to borrow a sum of money to bring the project to fruition.
1989/90
I feel that the financial priorities for the coming year are: -
The publication of the St Cuthberts Report.
The replacement of old worn-out caving tackle.
Further improvements to the BEC library.
Further improvements to the car park.
A long term project to be considered is the possible installation of central heating and instant showers, this will be expensive and a proper evaluation of this should be made.
The expenditure of the club has now exceeded the income for two years running and it may be time to consider either increasing the subs or the hut fees for 1990/1. Certainly, if we are to continue with the hut improvements and maintain the quality and quantity of the BB we would need to increase the income. This should be discussed at the AGM (7/10/89).
So long as there is no major expenditure in 1989/90 the BEC accounts should tick over nicely for the year. There will be extra income from the Wessex Challenge but this cannot be counted upon. The publication of the St Cuthberts Report is a special case and an alternative method of funding is required.
The BEC accounts are now whoever it may be. I am live in
Steve Milner. 12-09-89.
BEC Accounts for the Year Ending 31-08-89.
1987/8
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1988/9
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General (Current) Account - INCOME
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1670.00
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Subscriptions
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2250.50
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10.00
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Donations
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145.71
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17.58
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Gain from Dinner/AGM
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37.38
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187.84
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Gain from
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Miscellaneous
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64.32
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Building Society
Interest
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69.44
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1957.54
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2492.03
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General (Current) Account - EXPENDITURE
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| ||
820.01
|
BB Printing
|
822.20
| ||
108.55
|
BB Stationery and
Postage
|
181.66
| ||
--
|
Public Liability
Insurance
|
--
| ||
157.50
|
BCRA Insurance
|
151.80
| ||
185.00
|
Belfry Insurance (50%)
|
380.78
| ||
149.23
|
Rates General &
Water (50%)
|
120.52
| ||
463.29
|
Tackle, Cave Keys,
Permits (CCC) Purchased
|
213.99
| ||
(100.58)
|
Less Tackle Fees &
CCC Permits Sold
|
(72.23)
| ||
30.00
|
Other Subscriptions and
Donations
|
96.00
| ||
--
|
IDMF Transfer
|
200.00
| ||
20.00
|
Carbide Licence
|
21.00
| ||
115.57
|
Library Purchases
|
--
| ||
52.25
|
Misc Postage and
Stationery
|
38.86
| ||
341.40
|
Telephone Charges
|
462.93
| ||
(58.40)
|
Less receipts
|
(78.50)
| ||
11.67
|
Miscellaneous
|
55.49
| ||
(155.11)
|
Net Sales Loss/(Profit)
|
46.88
| ||
400.00
|
Transfer to Cuthberts
Account
|
--
| ||
(62.10)
|
Net Belfry Account
Loss/(Profit)
|
238.82
| ||
1822.88
|
|
288.00
| ||
|
|
| ||
(520.88)
|
Profit/(Loss)
|
(387.97)
| ||
|
|
| ||
|
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|
| ||
|
General (Savings) Account Nationwide Building Society.
|
| ||
|
|
| ||
724.80
|
Opening Balance
|
789.12
| ||
64.32
|
Interest (Approx.)
|
69.44
| ||
789.12
|
Closing Balance.
|
858.56
| ||
|
|
| ||
|
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|
| ||
|
Sales Account
|
| ||
|
|
| ||
|
Items
|
Purchases
|
Sales
|
|
11.00
|
Carbide
|
--
|
|
--
|
122.00
|
Sweat & T-Shirts
|
--
|
50.00
|
50.00
|
6.25
|
Badges & Stickers
|
193.43
|
96.55
|
(96.88)
|
20.11
|
Miscellaneous
|
--
| ||
159.36
|
Net Profit/(Loss)
|
(46.88)
| ||
|
|
| ||
|
*************************************************************
|
| ||
|
|
| ||
1987/8
|
|
1988/9
| ||
|
Belfry Account - INCOME
|
| ||
|
|
| ||
1820.77
|
Bednights (not
including August)
|
1891.91
| ||
117.64
|
Other Receipts
|
92.92
| ||
717.33
|
Special Item (Insurance
for Tackle Store)
|
--
| ||
2655.75
|
|
1984.33
| ||
|
|
| ||
|
Belfry Account - EXPENDITURE
|
| ||
|
|
| ||
634.00
|
Electricity
|
259.41
| ||
92.32
|
Gas
|
38.35
| ||
85.00
|
Coal
|
57.27
| ||
18.35
|
Household Goods &
Miscellaneous
|
51.22
| ||
185.00
|
Belfry Insurance (50%)
|
380.78
| ||
149.24
|
Rates General &
Water (50%)
|
120.52
| ||
152.95
|
Repairs and
Improvements
|
817.34
| ||
66.70
|
Fixtures and Fittings
|
--
| ||
1210.09
|
Purchases of Library
Units
|
228.76
| ||
2593.65
|
|
2223.65
| ||
|
|
| ||
62.10
|
Net Profit/(Loss)
|
(238.82)
| ||
|
|
| ||
|
*************************************************************
|
| ||
|
St. Cuthberts Report Bristol & West Building Society
|
| ||
|
|
| ||
--
|
Opening Balance
|
642.22
| ||
285.00
|
Pre-Sales Income
|
147.82
| ||
400.00
|
BEC Contribution
|
--
| ||
--
|
Interest
|
37.77
| ||
(42.78)
|
Less Expenditure
|
| ||
642.22
|
Closing balance.
|
827.81
| ||
|
|
| ||
|
*************************************************************
|
| ||
|
|
| ||
|
Ian Dear memorial Fund Guardian Building Society
|
| ||
|
|
| ||
298.14
|
Opening balance
|
330.35
| ||
--
|
Transfer from General
Fund
|
200.00
| ||
32.21
|
Interest
|
7.34
| ||
--
|
Grants
|
--
| ||
330.35
|
Closing Balance
|
537.69
| ||
|
|
| ||
|
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|
|