The British Caving Association

I sent the following email to the link on the GPF website (on 29/09/09) copying NW and DJ, and to date, have not received a reply. Is the website actually maintained or monitored at all? Hi Roo, I was very impressed by Madphil's plea for members to consider leaving gifts in their wills to Ghar Parau...

During yesterdays BCA National Council meeting, Damian, Chis J and myself where wondering if the current categories of membership are fullfilling members requirements. The yearly average is about 430 Direct Individual Members (DIMs), and about 5200 Club Individual Members (CIMs). (The two categories...

David Cooke wrote:Hi Glenn,

I would like one - belated Xmas present.

Could you bring it along to the next Council Meeting?

Thanks.

Hi Cookie, I'll bring several to the meeting.

Cheers,

Glenn

All 2009 membership fees for both BCA and BCRA remain the same as for 2008 (apart from an increase of £2.00 for the paper version of Caves and Karst Science) Direct Individual Members (DIMs), including joint DIMs, will receive an invitation to renew their membership (together with the renewal form) ...

The CNCC has purchased a number of copies of the English version of the current FFS/Speleo Secours Cave Rescuer's Manual. Information (in French) on this book can be found on the Expe website: http://www.expe.fr/ by doing a product search for product XA81. The books can be purchased from CNCC at £15...

I've been looking through my old log book for something and came across an entry for Saturday 9th July 1966. We were apparently attending the inaugural meeting of CCC at "SCC's White Lion" in Wrexham. Bill Little was there and (I think) Laurie Galpin. But I see from the CCC site that it (C...

living in North Wales for next year and Im keen to get into exploring some mines (have been told there is a lack of caves in the area) Are there any local caving/mining groups that you could point me in the direction of - Im based in near dolgellau. Thanks in advance. There are quite a few caving a...

I have just emailed every one who has registered for Vercors 2008 via BCA with instructions on registering at the event, and attaching the provisional programme and an insurance application (the French Federation have negotiated a special deal on insurance for those attending and restricting their a...

Due to the escalating cost of maintaining a card terminal, we have reluctantly taken the decision to cancel the arrangement we have with the terminal provider. Therefore with immediate effect BCA/BCRA will no longer be able to process card transactions. We are putting in place an on-line payment sys...

For info, all BCA delegate places have now been sold,

Cheers,

Glenn

For information, all BCA member clubs have now been sent the 2008 membership renewal form together with a list of their 2007 club membership - either by email, or by post if their email address bounced. Likewise, all BCA DIMs have now been posted the 2008 DIM renewal form. If anyone thinks they shou...

BCA has now purchased 40 (full) registrations and 10 (accompanied spouse/partner) registrations at the reduced rate so that UK cavers can register in pounds sterling via BCA. The registration fees are £28.00 full and £18.00 for an accompanied spouse/partner. If you wish to register via BCA, please s...

Tonights CNCC meeting has been cancelled due to the unusually high number of apologies received. The next meeting will be as scheduled on Friday January 18th 2008.

Cheers,

Glenn

2008 European Congress of Speleology: http://www.vercors2008.ffspeleo.fr/ Lans-en-Vercors, August 23rd - 30th 2008 BCA will be actively supporting this event and will be block booking a number of delegate places at the current reduced rate (valid until 31st October). The intention is that UK cavers ...

The membership FAQ on the BCA website is currently being updated. If you have any queries on membership, please contact Glenn Jones, the BCA Membership Administrator: membership@british-caving.org.uk