Clive Copper Mine, Clive, Nr. Wem, North Shropshire

A MCRO rescue practice with SCMC. An ambitious scenario for the number of members who turned up involving two casualties, tight crawls and pitch hauling.

Present: DBo, KE, AS & GS

Ogof Cynnes, Llangynidr, South Wales

To slightly misquote the UK Caves Database site: "Muddy, small passages, muddy, complex and just plain muddy! For best results avoid it but if you will insist, it is best to contact another caving club."

Stuart relaxes after the trip

Jason and Stuart up to their eyes in mud

Present: SB, JC, KE & BM

Goatchurch Cavern, Burrington Combe, Mendips

A much easier cave - well within the capabilities of the party. Everyone liked the drainpipe.

Present: KE, BM & PS + Jane Edwards

Sidcot Swallet, Burrington Combe, Mendips

Over two hours to fail to complete this novice cave! Keith ended up head first down a hole and had to be pulled out by the wellies and everyone struggled to get back up the Lobster Pot.

Jane in the Lobster Pot

Jane in Boulder Chamber

Present: KE, BM & PS + Jane Edwards

Brickworks Dig, Penwyllt, South Wales

We have started piling the fill which came in from the surface into sand bags and have built a lovely retaining wall with it up in the chamber. Looks like it should work quite well. Spoil removed down to track level as far as the turn left - Graham.

Present: MB, MC, BM, EP, GS & JS.

Through trip from Ogof Ffynnon Ddu 2 to Cwm Dwr, Penwyllt, South Wales

Less than 4 hours this time for the WMCEG American Cavers.

Present: KE + Brent, Dave & Gary

Through trip from Ogof Ffynnon Ddu 1 to 2, Penwyllt, South Wales

A 7-hour epic for the WMCEG American Cavers.

Present: KE + Bob, Chris, Scott & Tom