NB – The weekend trips will be on Saturday, unless Sunday is preferred by the majority. If you fancy going on a trip, but can’t make the date – let Dan know ASAP, and it should be possible to change a date or two.
SRT and Ropework training sessions are held at the Cave Rescue Depot in Cinderford on the second Tuesday of the month. These sessions are only held if there is interest, so if you fancy going along, please contact Steve Tomalin beforehand. (Tel: 01452 883189)
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 12/01/2013 | Miss Graces Lane: another trip suitable for novices - work off those extra mince pies on the ladder climb |
| 20/01/2013 | Thrupe Lane Swallet: Joining with GSS to do this Mendip cave - may be srt if you want to brush up skills. |
| 09/02/2013 | Wales: either/and Ogof Fechan and the recent extensions in Ogof Fawr |
| 03/03/2013 | GCRG Rescue Practice: a round robin underground in Clearwell Caves - lots of opportunities for everyone to get hands on and learn more about rescue rigging, comms and first aid. |
| 09/03/2013 | Old Ham/Old Bow/Lamsquay: Suitable trips for all abilities in this iron mine complex. |
| 07/04/2013 | Otter Hole: This is a club between-tide trip aimed at, but not exclusively for wardens or potential wardens, so if you fancy volunteering for the job, or just want to see what's involved if you've never been to the cave before, please come along. Contact Nicky Bayley for more info. |
| 08/04/2013 | RFDCC social: All members evening. Got anything interesting to talk about? 10-15 minute slots available for you to do a mini presentation on whatever you fancy. 8pm at the Rising Sun |
| 22/04/2013 | RFDCC Committee Meeting: 8pm at the Rising Sun |
| 11/05/2013 | Ogof Draenen: How about the round trip? not a trip for complete beginners, but one of the shorter trips in this cave system - approx. 4/5 hours long with wet sections. |
| 20/05/2013 | RFDCC Social: An Evening with Dave Harvey - A true forest character with many a tale, song and poem to tell of his life as a Forest Free miner, his image immortalised by the bronze statue in the centre of Cinderford. 8pm at the Rising Sun |
| 29/05/2013 | Summer Treasure Hunt: A chance to have some family navigational fun, followed by a bring your own barbeque. Arrangements to be announced by organiser Tim Hemming. |
| 02/06/2013 | GCRG Rescue Practice: To be run at Wigpool with a mix of pitch hauling practice, and search and rescue. Hopefully in the sunshine! |
| 08/06/2013 | Woolaston Wood Cave: Weather permitting as this very recent find is a little unpleasant in wet conditions. |
| 08/07/2013 | An evening at Symonds Yat: An opportunity to enjoy the delights of the Yat, choose to explore some of the outcrops caves or try out some rock climbing. |
| 13-14/07/2013 | Mendips: Lots of trips for all abilities over the weekend in Mendip. Also coincides with the Priddy Folk Festival for the evening's entertainment. Staying at the Shepton Caving Club Hut |
| 18/08/2013 | Redhouse Lane Swallet: Another weather dependant trip in this cave which has some wet sections |
| 01/09/2013 | GCRG Rescue Practice: T.B.C. most likely somewhere in the Cotswolds |
| 02/09/2013 | RFDCC Social: T.B.C. |
| 14/09/2013 | Agen Allwedd: Could be anything from a beginners trip to a 6 hour round trip depending on who wants to go. |
| 16/09/2013 | RFDCC Committee Meeting: 8pm at the Rising Sun. |
| 07/10/2013 | RFDCC AGM: 8pm at the Rising Sun. Your chance to have a say how your club is run, please consider standing for the committee new blood is always welcomed. |
| 12/10/2013 | Wetsink/Slaughter Stream Cave: A trip to brush up/learn SRT skills and a chance if you want to see the further bits of the cave. |
| 04/11/2013 | RFDCC Social: T.B.C. |
| 09/11/2013 | Westbury Brook Iron Mine: Suitable trips for all abilities in this iron mine. |
| 01/12/2013 | GCRG Rescue Practice: T.B.C. |
| 18/12/13 | Retro trip in Old Ham: no electrics allowed - a quick trip into the mine before legging it back to the Rising Sun for beer, nibbles provided, please bring along a pudding and a raffle prizes to raise money for Cave Rescue. |
| 29/12/2013 | Ogof Ffynnon Ddu: Fantastic streamway cave with suitable trips for all abilities |
| Later for 2013...Dates to be confirmed | Proposed trips for RFDCC 2013: It's not all just talking about caving - Where do you want to go???? The proposed meets list will be posted when available, so if there's anywhere you fancy going, let Miles know, and he'll try to organise a trip. I'm sure he would appreciate any help you can give to suggest and help organise local trips for Wed evenings. 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! |