| 17-18/01/2009 |
Ban-y-Gor: Now this will test whether you ate too many puddings over Xmas. A local cave on the banks of the River Wye, above a large resurgence, an extremely interesting site which has not been pushed to a conclusion if you're looking for somewhere to dig. Contact Dan for details.
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| 02/02/2009 |
Forest Social: 'Caving in Ecuador - encounters with extra terrestrial beings!' Guest Speaker: Arthur Champion.
At the Rising Sun, 8pm.
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| 11/02/2009 |
Withington Stone Mines: Wed eve trip to the mines over by Cheltenham. Suitable for everyone. Our very own Arthur Price has just published a book all about the mines so you can read about it all in depth in your armchairs too! See Dan for more info.
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| 13/02/2009 |
Otter Hole Meeting: A Pre-season meeting for the guides, and other interested parties
to discuss the coming tourist trip season, and any work that needs doing. To be held at The Bell in Redbrook. 7:30pm.
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| 21-22/02/2009 |
Ogof Carno: Over 1.5km along a Welsh Water tunnel leads to the natural cave which can be quite arduous, but well worth a trip. See Dan for more info.
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| 02/03/2009 |
Forest Social: 'Madre de Dios 2008 - Caving Expedition to Chile' Guest Speaker: Ben Lovett.
At the Rising Sun, 8pm.
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| 21-22 March 2009 |
Mendip: A weekend is planned in Mendip, with trips in hand for Upper Flood, Rhino Rift (SRT), eastwater, and Swilldons. Something to suit all abilities, so come on and see what other areas have to offer. We will be staying overnight at one of the Mendip Caving Clubs, which has to be experienced if you've never done it before. Just bring a sleeping bag, food and beer money.
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| 06/04/2009 |
Forest Social: Digging exploits: Speaker: Jan Karvik.
At the Rising Sun, 8pm.
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| 10-19/04/2009 |
Nenthead: The longest explorable mine complex in the country. Bunkhouse accommodation available.
See Mole for further details.
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| 22/04/2009 |
Withington Stone Mines: Wed eve trip to the mines over by Cheltenham. Suitable for everyone. Our very own Arthur Price has just published a book all about the mines so you can read about it all in depth in your armchairs too! See Dan for more info.
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| 07/05/2009 |
GCRG AGM: Support your local rescue team!!! At the Depot in Cinderford at 8pm.
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| 11/05/2009 |
Forest Social: A bike ride in the Forest following the old disused railways, and taking in the mining history along the way. Meet at the Speculation car park at 7pm. SO614135 Bring the family.
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| 23/05/2009 |
Ogof Craig-a-Ffynnon: Meet at the layby 10:30. Contact Dan for more details.
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| 01/06/2009 |
Forest Social: A Treasure hunt and a BBQ in the Forest. Bring the family.
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| 04/06/2009 |
Blackfriars, Gloucester: Blackfriars Priory, with its magnificent timbered roof, is the most complete survival of a mediaeval Dominican priory in Britain. The property is under the care of English Heritage, and access is only available by occasional guided tour. Contact Arthur Price for details.
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| 07/06/2009 |
GCRG Rescue Practice: To be held as as if a proper callout, location withheld.
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| 27/06/2009 |
Agen Allwedd: Meet at Whitewalls 10:30. A great cave for beginners and the more experienced. Contact Dan for more details.
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| 06/07/2009 |
Forest Social: A summer walk out in the woods, taking in some industrial heritage. If you're feeling adventurous, come prepared to get wet up to the knees, and bring a torch... Meet at the carpark opposite Mallards Pike at 7pm. Bring the family.
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| 07/2009 TBC |
Nenthead: The longest explorable mine complex in the country. Bunkhouse accommodation available.
See Mole for further details.
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| 29/07/2009 |
Symonds Yat: An evening of playing about on rope - abseiling, SRT, climbing or even just sitting in the sun admiring the view. Park at Yat Rock car park. Meet at 7.30pm
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| 16/08/2009 |
GSS Social: An invite to join GSS on a visit to the Purton Hulks - "A dinosaurs’ graveyard of Britain’s maritime past emerges eerily from a mile and a half of bank along the River Severn" contact Jon Maisy
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| 19/08/2009 |
Slade Brook: Nice little Forest Collectors piece. Meet at 7.45pm, contact Dan for details
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| 07/09/2009 |
Forest Social: Caving in Belize: Speaker: Nicky Bayley.
At the Rising Sun, 8pm.
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| 16/09/2009 |
Old Ham: Various route finding trips, so some more of us can try to remember the way. Meet at Old Ham at 7.45pm
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| 19/09/2009 |
Slaughter Stream Cave: aka Wetsink. A chance for old hands and novices to have the cave rigged for SRT and ladders to go and explore. If you haven't been before, it's one of the best caves in the Forest and well worth a trip. Meet at the cave, 10:30am
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| 05/10/2009 |
Forest Social: 'The Falklands and South Georgia': Guest Speaker: David Fletcher.
At the Rising Sun, 8pm.
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| 17/10/2009 |
Dan-yr-Ogof: Ever wondered what's behind the show cave? Now's the chance to find out. Only BCA insurance holders allowed. One of the few trips where a wetsuit is preferred. A trip to the Far North could be on the cards for those interested, or a round trip to see the pretties. Contact Dan for details
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| 10/2009 TBC |
Nenthead: The longest explorable mine complex in the country. Bunkhouse accommodation available.
See Mole for further details.
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| 02/11/2009 |
RFDCC AGM: At the Rising Sun, 8pm.
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| 21/11/2009 |
Price's Dig to Daren Cilau: Only do that entrance crawl once by entering the system through Price's Dig. Not a novice trip, or one for those of larger girth. See Dan for details
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| Later for 2009...Dates to be confirmed |
Proposed trips for RFDCC 2009 : Weekend trips to Mendip to visit new discoveries in Upper Flood, Dan-yr-Ogof, Ogof Carno, Aggy, Otter Hole....If there's anywhere else you fancy, let Dan know, and he'll try to organise a trip. I'm sure Dan 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!
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