Events 2007
The events listed below are dependant upon your support. Some dates
may change at short notice, so if you want to be kept updated on the
latest developments, please give Greg your contact details. If you
have any requests for 2008, or require any further information about
the trips listed, please contact Greg Jones. Members of the RFDCC are
also welcome to attend other meets organised by the Gloucester
Speleological Society. See the
GSS website
for their latest trip list and contact details, if not detailed here.
| Date |
Event |
13-14/07/2008 |
NAMHO Conference: The 2008 NAMHO Conference is being held up in Scotland this year. See the
NAMHO Conference
website for details.
|
| 15-20/07/2008 |
Nenthead Mines: If you're going to NAMHO, drop in for a visit to Nenthead
Mines on the way home. Contact Mole for details.
|
| 19/07/2008 |
WBCRT/GCRG practice: A joint rescue practice between West Brecon and Gloucestershire cave rescue teams. The venue is to Dylife Lead Mine near Staylittle, Mid-wales. More details will be available from Andy Harp or Paul Taylor. A good chance to explore some of the mines in the area.
|
| 23/07/2008 |
Symonds Yat: An evening of messing about on ropes in this scenic spot. Lots of SRT, abseiling and climbing to be had. Meet at the toilets in the carpark at 7pm. or come down to to the Far South Butress.
|
| 06/08/2008 |
The Doward: We're off to explore the short caves and mine levels on the Doward. Meet at the campsite by Biblins at 7:15pm.
|
| 23-30/08/2008 |
Vercors 2008:The 4th European Speleological Conference. Club members are booking
their places. See the Vercors 2008
website for details. Or contact Greg to find out whos going.
A superb chance to visit the classic cave systems in the Vercors, many of which will be pre-rigged
for delegates.
|
| 07-09-08 |
GCRG Practice: One to tax the team this time... Can we get a stretcher through the Otter Hole entrance series again? Surface activites available for the faint hearted. Support your team! Contact Andy Harp / Paul Taylor for details.
|
| 18-26/10/2008 |
Nenthead Mines: Another visit to these fascinating workings.
Contact Mole for details.
|
| 07/12/2008 |
GCRG Practice: Cave Rescue practice. The objective this time is the entrance pitches in Slaughter Stream Cave.
Support your team! Contact Andy Harp / Paul Taylor for details.
|
| For 2008...Dates to be confirmed |
Proposed trips for RFDCC 2008 : Weekend trips to Mendip, the Lake District,
North Wales Slate Mines, Mid Wales Metal Mines, Nenthead Mines, Drakelow. Caving trips to Titan, Dan-yr-Ogof,
Porth-yr-Ogof, OFD 3, Otter Hole....If there's anywhere else you fancy, let Greg know, and he'll try to organise a trip.
Trips can be arranged to suit to all abilities. If you haven't come along on a Club trip before,
they are a great way of getting to know people, seeing different caves, and a lot of fun. Don't be shy!
|