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Bookings are now open for the 2026 National Association of Mining History Organisations Conference. NAMHO conference: booking
Is your caving group involved in a cave protection project? If so why not apply for the EuroSpeleo protection label! You have until the 30th April to apply – more details below!
The government is currently running a consultation to seek views on visitor levies for overnight accomodation in England. This has the potential to impact caving huts. To find out more: https://www.gov.uk/…/overnight-visitor-levy-in-england And to share your views: https://consult.communities.gov.uk/…/over…/consultation Deadline for replies to the consultation is 18th February.
The British Caving Association would like to thank all of our members for their support in 2025. We hope you have a very lovely Christmas and a fantastic 2026. If you need any help joining BCA for 2026 please email .
Parks in the Dark is a fascinating delve into the underground worlds beneath our National Parks by Aila Taylor.It has got something for everyone! Great photos, history, fauna and flora, cave formation, personal accounts, myth and legends and more. Click the link to find out more and download the zine. Parks in the Dark
The BCA have received information about the 5th Middle East Speleology Symposium to share with our members: “We are delighted to invite you to the 5th Middle East Speleology Symposium (MESS5), which will be held at the Notre Dame University (NDU) – Louaize in Lebanon on April 15, 16, 17 2026. The MESS5 is a unique opportunity […]
At the July meeting of the BCA council it was decided to increase membership fees for 2026. The decision was not taken lightly, but the BCA feel it is necessary to maintain, and improve upon, its current level of support for British Caving. More details of the many ways BCA supports British Caving, and why […]
Voting on the proposals from the 2025 BCA AGM is now complete. Proposal 1: To amend Article 7.9 of the Constitution 148 people voted FOR the motion (88.62%).19 people voted AGAINST the motion.11 people abstained. This motion is PASSED Amended wording now reads: “Any person may speak at a General Meeting, subject to the Chair’s […]
Please note the deadlines for the above organisations that give financial and other support to UK caving expeditions going abroad. Visit their websites for full terms and conditions to ensure your expedition is valid. Ghar Parau Foundation: 31st August 2025 Mount Everest Foundation : 30th September 2025 Howard Jones GPF Secretary
The International Union of Speleology (UIS) has announced the 2025 UIS Prizes. These will be awarded during the 19th International Congress of Speleology in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, from July 20 to 27, 2025. They have invited all cavers to participate in the various prize categories. Detailed instructions and eligibility criteria are provided in the attached […]
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