Ash Dieback
Ash Dieback has been reported near various cave entrances across the UK and care needs to be taken as affected trees can become brittle and suddenly collapse so think about those trees you use for belays and anchor points! Ash Trees are native to British Limestone environments and with 80%...
Section 10.1 Consultation
At the 2020 BCA AGM, a motion was passed requiring the BCA to propose a new form of words for Section 10.1 of the BCA Constitution at the next BCA AGM. In response, the BCA’s Constitution and Operations Working Group is carrying out a consultation to explore BCA members’ views...
Coming back to Caving Podcast
As part of P&I’s effort to follow the BCA’s Covid Recovery Plan, I (Rostam Namaghi) am joined by seasoned veterans of the sport Elaine Oliver, Hannah Bennett and Gethin Thomas for a lighthearted discussion about past experiences of coming back to caving and what might be worth having a think...
Royal Geographical Society honours Andy Eavis
We are very happy to announce that our former Chair, Andy Eavis has been awarded a Royal Medal by the Royal Geographical Society. This medal is approved by Her Majesty The Queen,and are among the highest honours of their kind in the world. They have been presented since the1830s and...Meet the Group Representatives
Here’s the profiles of our Group member representatives. Please get in touch with them if there’s an issue you wish to raise with the BCA. If you wish to run for one of these posts then there are two positions open in October at the AGM. Group Member Representatives Hellie...Go to the news page to see more of the latest news from the BCA.
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Upcoming events
Events from around the UK as well as major international ones. If you know of anything that’s missing please let us know!
- 2021 NSS Convention
Mon 28th June, 2021 at 12:00 AM
The USA's NSS Convention is held in Weed, CA this year. - UIS Congress 2021
Sun 25th July, 2021 at 12:00 AM
The French Federation of Speleology is proud to host the 18th UIS Internati... - Ogof Ffynnon Ddu: Columns Open Day
Sat 1st January, 2022 at 12:00 AM
"The Columns" in Ogof Fynnon Ddu are only open for 5 days a year. Find out ...
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