Ogof Ffynnon Ddu 1 entrance is now ours! Success! As of today the Club now owns the land on which the entrance to Ogof Ffynnon Ddu 1 is situated. This means that access via this historically important entrance has been secured for cavers for the future. Two simple sentences that summarise a hugely important event and a lot of work by many members. We decided to make it happen and now we have the reward.

Two parcels of land have been purchased, an area around the entrance running up to the Penwyllt road, and another on the other side of the road extending our existing land holding to include Powell's Cave and the quarry above. In total this amounts to approx. 7 acres.

A big thank you to all members for being far-sighted enough to realise the opportunity presented to us, to Tony Baker and the Committee last year for some quick decision making, to the AGM for being crystal clear on funding, to Paul Meredith and this years Committee for continuing encouragement and our four trustees, Clark, Alison, John and Les for some nifty legwork with the paperwork. Also to all those members who have provided advice and contacts when we've needed it and those who have contributed a donation or involved in fundraising.

A special mention to Chris and Andrew Toye and their mother Ruth who gave us first refusal on the land and the Countryside Council for Wales for a sizeable grant towards the purchase.