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Caving!
by Imperial College Caving Club 17 Nov '13

17 Nov '13

Hello cavers, *NEXT TRIP* *Derbyshire - 22nd to 24th November* Next weekend we'll be going to the Derbyshire, home of the UK's largest pitches. We'll be visiting Peak Cavern<http://peakcavern.co.uk/category/general/> but not as tourists in the show cave. As long as we turn up in our PVC (so we look legit) they let us continue far beyond where people are normally allowed. Also we'll be seeing a few other Uni clubs there as it the CHECC weekend (a big meet-up/party of uni caving clubs). We've got spaces so if you're interested in coming along, let me know. *Winter Tour* We'll be going back to Yorkshire on the 13th to 20th of December for 1 week of caving action. You can come for as much or little of it as you like. *Pub Meeting* Tuesday at 7 pm in the Union bar or the Eastside bar. Phone me on 07708410820 if you're trying to find us. Rhys -- Imperial College Caving Club http://union.ic.ac.uk/rcc/caving ic.caving [AT] gmail.com

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Caving
by Imperial College Caving Club 12 Nov '13

12 Nov '13

Hello everyone, We're back from our trip to Yorkshire. We went to Gaping Gill and released Chinese lanterns in the main chamber on Saturday and had a look at the beautiful steam way of Notts 2 on Sunday. Trip report and photos to follow. But now its time to prepare for our next trip. *Derbyshire - 22nd to 24th November* In two weeks time we'll be going to the Derbyshire, home of the UK's largest pitches. We also be seeing a few other Uni clubs there as it the CHECC weekend. If you're interested in coming along, let me know. *Winter Tour* We'll be going back to Yorkshire on the 13th to 20th of December for 1week of caving action. You can come for as much or little of it as you like. *Pub Meeting* Tonight at 7 pm in the Union bar or the Eastside bar. Phone me on 07708410820 if you're trying to find us. *Tree training* Tree training will now be done by request so unless you ask we won't be in Prince's Gardens tomorrow. If you want to come to Derbyshire it is worthwhile arranging a tree training session. See you soon, Rhys

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Trips and tree training.
by Imperial College Caving Club 06 Nov '13

06 Nov '13

Hey guys, *Tree Training CANCELLED* Tree training is cancelled today because its raining and generally quite grim out there. If you want to do some training before next trip, let me know and I can set something up another lunchtime. *Next Trip - Yorkshire 8/11/13* The next trip is completely full but don't worry, if you want to come caving we've still got one more trip this term. *Derbyshire 22/11/13* We'll be going to Derbyshire on the 22nd of November for the weekend. I'm now taking sign ups for this trip. This will be a mixed technique trip, on Saturday we'll be visiting the Oxlow and Maskhill caves which are vertical and we'll need to use our SRT skills to traverse them. On Sunday we'll be visiting Peak Cavern. The entrance part is a 'show cave' meaning that there's lights and tacky decorations. We'll be going past this tourist bit into the more interesting cave beyond. Peak is mostly horizontal, so no SRT required. *Christmas Curry 10/12/13* The caving club will be meeting up for our annual Christmas curry on Tuesday the 10th of December (in the evening). I haven't picked a venue yet but keep the date free! *Winter Tour 13/12/13 - 20/12/13* Also coming up is our winter tour! We stay for a whole week in Yorkshire meaning we can do far more challenging and adventurous trips than a normal weekend allows. Anyone is welcome to come, there's no need to come for all of it either. Let me know if you're interested. Rhys -- Imperial College Caving Club http://union.ic.ac.uk/rcc/caving ic.caving [AT] gmail.com

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Caving
by Imperial College Caving Club 01 Nov '13

01 Nov '13

Hi guys, I've had a lot of interest in our *8th-10th November* trip to Yorkshire so if you want to go I need you to *confirm by tomorrow evening*, at the latest. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask. Rhys -- Imperial College Caving Club http://union.ic.ac.uk/rcc/caving ic.caving [AT] gmail.com

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Caving!
by Imperial College Caving Club 29 Oct '13

29 Oct '13

Hello cavers, We've had another fantastic trip to Wales, this time visiting Agen Allwed and Eglwys Faen. Keep an eye on the website for photos and trip reports. *NEXT TRIP* We've finished our fresher's trips and are moving on to our preferred style of caving in the next trip. We'll be visiting the vertical cave systems of *Yorkshire *on the *8th - 10th *of* March *using abseiling and other rope techniques to navigate the caves. Our accommodation this time will be the North Pennine Club cottage, our spiritual home away from London. We'll hopefully visit Gaping Gill <http://www.bpc-cave.org.uk/GGMCPano.mov> on Saturday, which has one of the largest chambers in any UK cave, and Lost John's on Sunday. Typical yorkshire trip<https://www.union.ic.ac.uk/rcc/caving/yorkshire/yorkshire-2012-11-09.php> + photos.<https://www.union.ic.ac.uk/rcc/caving/photo_archive/trips/2012-11-09%20-%20…> [image: Jarvist Frost - Powershot G5 - 2010-10-31-14.43.42 - CRW_0650 - yordas - final pitch - from floor] ^^This could be you^^ *Pub meeting tonight 7:00pm at the Union* Come along, meet members new and old, sign up for trips! *Tree training Wednesday 1:00pm in Prince's Gardens* Get trained up to use our equipment in the safety of the trees. Fairly important to come at least once if you want to go on our future trips. Or just come to climb some trees. See you, Rhys -- Imperial College Caving Club http://union.ic.ac.uk/rcc/caving ic.caving [AT] gmail.com

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Caving
by Imperial College Caving Club 22 Oct '13

22 Oct '13

Hello cavers, The next trip is *THIS WEEKEND.* We'll be going to South Wales, staying at the CSS caving hut <http://www.chelseaspelaeo.org.uk/cottage.htm> and clambering around Agen Allwed <http://www.ogof.org.uk/agen_allwedd.html>. Come along, its only £31 for first-timers, including membership of the club. Email me if you are interested. There are still spaces! Membership<https://www.imperialcollegeunion.org/shop/club-society-project-products/cav…> Trip Fee<https://www.imperialcollegeunion.org/shop/club-society-project-products/cav…> *Pub Meeting* Tonight at the union bar at 7.00pm. Come and say hello. We'll have a red caving helmet so you can recognise us. *Tree Training* Tomorrow at *1pm* in Princes Gardens, we'll be the one's climbing the trees. We'll also set up something a little more complicated this time so if you've been before, come again! Any questions, don't hesitate to ask! See you, Rhys -- Imperial College Caving Club http://union.ic.ac.uk/rcc/caving ic.caving [AT] gmail.com

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Caving
by Imperial College Caving Club 17 Oct '13

17 Oct '13

Hello cavers, The next trip is in two weeks time, the *25-27th October.* We'll be going to South Wales, staying at the CSS caving hut<http://www.chelseaspelaeo.org.uk/cottage.htm> and clambering around Agen Allwed <http://www.ogof.org.uk/agen_allwedd.html>. Come along, its only £31 for first-timers, including membership of the club. Email me if you are interested. Membership<https://www.imperialcollegeunion.org/shop/club-society-project-products/cav…> Trip Fee<https://www.imperialcollegeunion.org/shop/club-society-project-products/cav…> In November we'll be going North to Yorkshire and Derbyshire to have a go at deep vertical caves. This will involve the SRT (abseiling and prussiking) we teach at our tree training. *Pub Meeting* We'll be in the Union Bar at 7.00pm every *Tuesday*. We'll have a big red caving helmet on the table (or on someone's head) so it should be easy to spot us. Come and find out more about caving, our trips and expeditions. If we're particularly convincing you can even sign up for one! *Tree Training* We had to cancel yesterday due to rain but don't worry we'll be there next *Wednesday at 1pm* in Prince's gardens. We'll be doing tree training<https://union.ic.ac.uk/rcc/caving/photo_archive/trips/2003-11-00%20-%20tree…>. showing you how to use the caving kit in the trees. We will probably have something a little more complicated set up next week, so even if you've been before it will be worth coming again. Any questions, don't hesitate to ask! See you, Rhys -- Imperial College Caving Club http://union.ic.ac.uk/rcc/caving ic.caving [AT] gmail.com

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TREE TRAINING CANCELLED
by Imperial College Caving Club 16 Oct '13

16 Oct '13

Unfortunately due to heavy rain heading towards London I am cancelling tree training today. It will (hopefully) still be on every other week this term. Sorry for the short notice, Rhys -- Imperial College Caving Club http://union.ic.ac.uk/rcc/caving ic.caving [AT] gmail.com

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Caving
by Imperial College Caving Club 14 Oct '13

14 Oct '13

Hello cavers, The club is back from a delightful weekend in the Welsh countryside. I think everyone had a great time exploring OFD's beautifully complex streams, galleries and climbs. The weather was entertaining<https://union.ic.ac.uk/rcc/caving/photo_archive/trips/2013-10-11%20-%20wale…>if not the 25 degree sunshine we were hoping for. *NEXT TRIPS* The next trip is in two weeks time, the *25-27th October.* We'll be going to a different bit of Wales, staying at the CSS caving hut<http://www.chelseaspelaeo.org.uk/cottage.htm> and clambering around Agen Allwed <http://www.ogof.org.uk/agen_allwedd.html>. Come along, its only £31 for first-timers, including membership of the club. In November we'll be going North to Yorkshire and Derbyshire to have a go at deep vertical caves. This will involve the SRT (abseiling and prussiking) we teach at our tree training. Just send an email if you're interested in these trips. *Pub Meeting* We'll be in the Union Bar at 7.00pm tomorrow. We'll have a big red caving helmet on the table (or on someone's head) so it should be easy to spot us. Come and find out more about caving, our trips and expeditions. If we're particularly convincing you can even sign up for one! *Tree Training* On *Wednesday at 1pm* in Prince's gardens we'll be doing tree training<https://union.ic.ac.uk/rcc/caving/photo_archive/trips/2003-11-00%20-%20tree…>. showing you how to use the caving kit in the trees. We will probably have something a little more complicated set up this week, so even if you've been before it will be worth coming again. Any questions, don't hesitate to ask! See you, Rhys -- Imperial College Caving Club http://union.ic.ac.uk/rcc/caving ic.caving [AT] gmail.com

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Welcome Back!
by Imperial College Caving Club 07 Oct '13

07 Oct '13

Hello cavers, Its the start of a new year and the beginning of more caving events and trips. Whether you signed up and haven't been caving or have been caving with us a few times before we would love to see you again. *Trips* Trips are every two weeks and the two 'Fresher's' trips cost just £15 for new members. That includes all food, transport, equipment and accommodation. It's probably cheaper to go caving than stay at home. Our upcoming trips this term are: 11-13th Oct Wales - Fresher's Trip 25-27th Oct Wales - Fresher's Trip 8-10th Nov Yorkshire 22-24th Nov Yorkshire / Derbyshire (TBA) 13-20th Dec Yorskhire *Meetings* As usual we will be meeting at the union bar from 7pm each Tuesday starting on the 8th of October, its a perfect chance to find out more about caving, our club, or sign up for trips. We normally have a red caving helmet with us so you can find us. *Tree Training* We will also be starting our weekly tree training sessions on Wednesday the 2nd of October and each Wednesday after. It will take place in Princes Gardens, just look for people tangled in ropes in the trees. The sessions will teach you how to use all the necessary caving equipment to go on our later trips. Come along, there's no obligation to join the club or even go on a trip. I'll also bring donuts or something similar as an added incentive. *Website and contact details* Our incredibly retro website is located here: https://union.ic.ac.uk/rcc/caving/ It contains all manner of useful info and is updated regularly. Our email address is ic.caving(a)gmail.com, feel free to contact us. Rhys -- Imperial College Caving Club http://union.ic.ac.uk/rcc/caving ic.caving [AT] gmail.com

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