Newsletter

The Newsletter is printed and will be posted out soon, so here is a teaser to keep you going.

Many of you have been approached / harassed by myself about articles for the 70th newsletter, either in person, via email or even snail mail. This is a gentle reminder that you have just over 5 weeks until my deadline (7th March) - so get writing!

Calling all SWCC kids! I would like some articles from you! What has been your best ever caving trip? What was it like to make a cave horror film? What is it really like to be a SWCC kid? What do you think the club is going to be like in another 70 years time? Half term is looming - so what better way to spend a rainy afternoon than thinking and writing about caves and caving!

I am also looking for photos for the front and back cover of the newsletter. There are lots of talented photographers in the club, so, again, get emailing! Chloe

Revised DO Manual

The DO Manual has been revised and updated, well done Chris. It is available for perusal on the club website and a printed version will be dropped off at the club at the February committee. This is probably an interim version, with a further update likely after the AGM to include any changes to rates and a description of the PayPal service, so you have an opportunity to proof read it and identify any other bits you feel need refreshing, I know he will be particularly interested in any grammatical issues identified.

North Wales Mines Trip

The Annual SWCC North Wales Mines Trip will be held over the weekend 24/26th June 2016. The Mynydd Hut has been booked again, the price is still £9 per night, whether you are in the hut, camping or in a camper van. Park mine will be one venue for exploration, but there are other mines in the area. I have requested a Milwr Tunnel trip for the Sunday. A cheque for the full amount of your stay made payable to SWCC secures your place. Some people have arrived on the Thursday before the weekend, this is not possible this time, but currently there should be no problem staying on after the weekend. More details on trips nearer the time. Allan

More Trips

20-21 February - Yorkshire weekend

26-27 March - Mendip weekend

13-22 May - Scottish week, SMC Naismith hut near Elphin

29 May - Otter Hole, trip full

As usual, contact Claire for more details

Club 70th

Preparations for the club 70th are advancing well and some 61 people have already booked and taken advantage of the early bird discount, if you are still wavering remember that the discount expires on 15th feb., so just a few days left to take advantage of it.

EuroSpeleo 2016 At Penwyllt

Don't forget that EuroSpeleo will be visiting your favourite club between 20 and 27 August this year, so if you can help out either with the preparation or at the event itself it would be much appreciated. Link

Enews - New Look

You will have spotted that this time I have sent the newsletter out in two formats, the traditional [option A] and a new look version [option B], I'd like to gauge reaction to the new format so can you let me know, either personally (by email or in the LCR), or by a simple vote on you preference. Tim

Voting link

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