Caving Secretary's Report
Jeff Price
St. Cuthbert's.
With the St. Cuthbert's report recently published, there has
been an increase in trips, particularly guest trips. I book one party per day in the cave so as
not to overcrowd it. These are mainly
weekend trips and this year I'm using BEC leaders I didn't use last year. To everyone who has taken trips a big thank
you for making my job easier. The
overhaul of fixed tackle is more or less complete thanks to Zot. Mike Wilson and several other people.
Stal repairs. sadly an ongoing job. I've had problems obtaining a suitable
cement, any suggestions??? I've a few
ideas and Blitz and myself are going to try them ASAP.
A Cuthbert's leaders meeting will be arranged this coming
year.
I.D.M.F.
A meeting recently took place and a new/updatedset of rules
will be published in the BB. Rachel
Gregory was granted £100 for China. A
report is on its way to the BB.
Cave Keys.
The Aggie key is for BEC members use only. The Mendip cave keys are accessible with your
hut key (in the same box as the tackle store key) and there is another set in
the cupboard for non-BEC parties. Please
book all keys out in the key book and make sure everybody visiting Charterhouse
caves has a permit - they are obtainable at the Belfry.
Cave Meets.
These are fairly well supported and I'm arranging next years
meets now. Let me know if you want
anything booked. A list will appear in
the BB when dates are confirmed. We are
currently paid up with CNCC and the British Mountaineering Club. Don't forget your discount when staying in
BMC climbing/walking huts!
Digging.
As usual there has been a wide range of club digs on
Mendip. Wigmore Swallet needs more work
on it. Stock Hill's going good and there are numerous other digs. Read your BB and also the club log book.
Away trips.
Sadly the PSM trip didn't involve any BEC members, maybe
next year again. We've had members in
Cuba, Jamaica, Austria, Spain, France, etc. and Graham Johnson's Philippines
report should be in the next BB. Next
Easter there's a USA trip planned. See "Mac" for details.