October 2011 - ICU-Caving-Announce

Events this week | Wales I trip report
by Tan, Clare 24 Oct '11

24 Oct '11

Hi guys, Just a quick reminder that we'll be meeting in the union pub tomorrow at 7.30pm and there will be tree training on Wednesday at 1pm in Princes Gardens as usual. We'll probably work on some new rope techniques, since most of you seem to be comfortable with the basics. Also, Oliver has kindly written a trip report of last weekend's trip to Wales. It's a great report, do read it if you're interested in knowing what a weekend is like from a fresher's perspective! http://union.ic.ac.uk/rcc/caving/wales/wales-2011-10-14.php Best, Clare

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[Caving] Back from Wales! ...and Events this week
by Tan, Clare 18 Oct '11

18 Oct '11

Hi everyone, We've just returned from an excellent weekend in South Wales! Great caving and great company... For those interested, the photos from the weekend are now on the website: http://union.ic.ac.uk/rcc/caving/photo_archive/trips/2011-10-14%20-%20wales/ Hopefully there'll be a trip report up in the next few days! The next trip will be on 28-30th Oct, to a different area in South Wales. Currently, there aren't any places left on the minibus but email me if you want to come anyway so I can put you on the waiting list! We might have an additional car this weekend, and people are always dropping out... Finally, just a quick reminder that we'll be meeting in the union tonight from 7pm for a few drinks (ring me on 07542135310 if you can't spot us), and there will be tree training tomorrow at Princes Gardens at 1pm! Best, Clare P.S. Those of you who came on the trip don't forget to meet at stores at 6pm for the cleanup!

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SLIDESHOW TONIGHT -- Venue now Physics Lecture Theatre Two
by Jarvist Moore Frost 12 Oct '11

12 Oct '11

Dear Cavers, Just to make it absolutely clear, the slideshow tonight (Wednesday) is at 6:30PM in Lecture Theatre Two, Physics Building (Blackett Laboratory). We'll have someone on the street level at the west end of Prince Consort Road wearing a caving helmet to swipe people into the building, and direct them downstairs to the lecture theatre. The Physics Building is just on the corner of Prince Consort Road and Queen's Gate, on the edge of campus, sort of diagonally across from the Union (Beit Hall): http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=201613550747319532118.0004af046… We'll have wine & cheese, talks on our Sardinia Easter Tour, the Summer Expedition to Slovenia & general club activities, and a few short bits of cave and cave diving video to show! See you there, Jarv --- Hi guys, Just a quick reminder that we're holding your freshers slideshow* tomorrow evening at 630pm*! There's been a change in the venue, and we're now meeting at *Physics LT2*, which is on *Level 1* in *Blackett. *For those without access to the building, we'll have someone in a caving helmet waiting at the entrance on Prince Consort Road (opposite the Union) to let you in. If you're late or don't see anyone, just give me (07542135310) or Jarv (07821170166) a ring. Clare

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Caving slideshow -- VENUE CHANGE
by Tan, Clare 11 Oct '11

11 Oct '11

Hi guys, Just a quick reminder that we're holding your freshers slideshow tomorrow evening at 630pm! There's been a change in the venue, and we're now meeting at Physics LT2, which is on Level 1 in Blackett. For those without access to the building, we'll have someone in a caving helmet waiting at the entrance on Prince Consort Road (opposite the Union) to let you in. If you're late or don't see anyone, just give me (07542135310) or Jarv (07821170166) a ring. Clare

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Caving -- This week's events
by Tan, Clare 09 Oct '11

09 Oct '11

Hi everyone, Just a quick email to inform you of the coming week's events, and how to sign up for trips! Tuesday Pub meet We meet every week around 730pm at the union -- it's a great way to get to socialise and get to know members of the club in a very informal setting, and ask any questions you have about caving! Look out for a caving helmet on the table, but if you have any problems finding us just give me a ring at 07542135310. Wednesday Freshers talk and tree training We'll have our weekly tree training session at 1pm as usual in Princes Gardens (meet at Beit to collect ropes first). And for this week only, we're holding a pretty slideshow presentation just for you! 6.30pm at Meeting Room 2 at the union. We'll be telling you more about caving, what you can expect from the club, and the trips and tours we get up to throughout the year. If that's not temptation enough, there will also be free cheese and wine! Weekend trips Our first weekend trip will be to South Wales on the 14-16th Oct. Places are limited and a few freshers have already signed up, so get in touch asap if you want to come! If you can't make this weekend, don't worry, you can also sign up to other trips. We'll be running another freshers trip on 28-30th Oct, and the full calendar can be found on the club's website (http://union.ic.ac.uk/rcc/caving/) To confirm your place on the trip, you'll need to give us a £10 deposit (which is essentially your trip fee) and buy club membership (http://www.imperialcollegeunion.org/caving-46/caving-membership/product.html) As always, feel free to get in touch if you have any questions! Clare

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Welcome to IC Caving!
by Tan, Clare 04 Oct '11

04 Oct '11

Dear Future Cavers, It was great speaking to you guys at Freshers Fair today; hope all of you had a good time! Just a quick email to give you an idea of some of the events we have lined up for you. Wednesday Tree Training Starting tomorrow, we'll meet at 1pm every Wednesday at Beit Quad to collect the gear before moving to Princes Gardens for tree training proper (if you're late just go straight to Princes Gardens). This is when we show you the techniques needed to abseil and climb the ropes; it's not necessary for our first two weekend trips this term, but you want to come to at least a session or two before we move on to 'vertical' caves. For tomorrow, feel free to come down even if you just want to chat with us about caving, or to sign up for a trip! Tuesday pub meets We also meet every Tuesday at 730pm at the Union. It's really laid back, so just stop by to get to know everyone in the club and ask us any questions you might have. Hopefully you'll be able to spot a familiar face in the pub/quad, but if you don't just give me (Clare) a ring at 07542135310. Freshers Slideshow We've also planned a slideshow/talk to give you a better idea of what to expect from caving and the club. Free cheese and wine is traditional, as are pretty pictures of caves and formations. We're still trying to confirm the venue and time, so keep an eye out for an email from me soon! There's also an absolute shed load of information (photos, trip reports, FAQs..) on our website (http://union.ic.ac.uk/rcc/caving/) but if you have any questions at all feel free to get in touch atcst09(a)ic.ac.uk<mailto:cst09@ic.ac.uk> or ic.caving(a)gmail.com<mailto:ic.caving@gmail.com>, or ring/text me at 07542135310. Looking forward to meeting you all, Clare

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