BCRA Meetings Diary
Compiled by David Gibson, Assistant Secretary (Meetings version 8/7/98)
Information can be found on the BCRA web pages. Additional; information about the meeting of the Special Interest Groups can be found on their own web sites. You can reach all these sites from www.caves.org.uk
Hidden Earth 98
18/20 Sept. Southport
The national caving conference organised by BCRA.
This year the caving conference is in Southport in NW England. Field trips, trade 7 club stands, competitions, talks, discussion groups, entertainment are all on offer. If you have not yet seen a brochure, contact the booing manager or visit the Hidden earth web site.
Bookings and general enquiries to Peter Cousins
If you want to give a lecture, please contact Paul Mann or Sarah Blundell
Cave Surveying Group field Meeting
17/18 Oct. Derbyshire
A field meeting and training weekend organised by the Cace Surveying group one of the special interest groups of the BCRA
The CSG will be holding this weekend field meeting at the Orpheus Caving clubs cottage in Derbyshire where there will be accommodation for up to 18 people. Novices and experienced surveyors are welcome.
Enquiries to Andy Atkinson
Cave Radio Group field Meeting
24/25 October Yorkshire Dales
A field meeting and training weekend organised by the Cave Radio & Electronics Group one of the special interest groups of the BCRA
The CREG will be holding this weekend field meeting in the Yorkshire Dales, where there will be continuing a programme of practical experiments with radio, surveying, photographic and other equipment.
Enquiries to Richard Rushton
Mendip Regional Meeting
21 Nov. Priddy, Somerset
One of a programme of informal meetings around the country. Talks, trade stands, fieldwork etc.
This will take place at Priddy village hall, where the subject will be a joint study of Swildons Hole and St. Cuthberts Swallet. These are the two longest and most important caves in the area.
Enquiries to Dave Irwin
Cave Science Symposium
6 March 1999, Nottingham - Provisional
Presentations of short papers on Cave & Karst Science topics at Trent university, Nottingham
The 1999 BCRA Cave Science Symposium will be hosted by Dr. A.C. Waltham at the Department of Civil engineering, Trent university, Nottingham (provisionally). Short presentations (20 or 40 minutes) will be given on a range of cave and karst science topics. Poster papers and displays are also welcomed.
Enquiries to the lecture scertary, Dr John Wilcock
Yorkshire Dales Regional Meeting
12/13/ June 1999, Swaledale - Provisional
One of a programme of informal meetings around the country. Talks, trade stands, fieldwork etc
Subjects will include caving developments in the Hambledon Hills, local cave and mining developments. Caving tripos will be on offer throughout the weekend.
The date and location still have to be confirmed.
Enquiries to Ernie Shield
Hidden Earth 99
17/19 Sept. 1999 Provisional
The national caving conference organised by BCRA.
The date (17-19th or possibly 10-12th) and location have still to be confirmed.
Enquiries to Peter Cousins