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The BCA Anchor Working Group have recently approved and published a new version of the Pre-Use Inspection of Resin Bonded Anchors document. This provides guidance on how to identify an approved BCA anchor, how to check anchors prior to use and what you should do if you spot a defective anchor. Please find this available […]
The 18th EuroSpeleo Forum is fast approaching! This will be held from the 13th to the 15th November 2026 in Pazin, Croatia. Hosted by the Speleological Society Istra. More details of the timetable, how to register, lecture and poster submissions, entry to photography/ survey competitions etc can be found on the second circular:
BCA is pleased to confirm all membership fees will remain unchanged for 2027. The 2026/2027 fees are shown below: Group Membership Fees: Group Type 2027 Fee Access Controlling Body £96 Associate Club £36 Member Club* £44 * Additional fee for member clubs who own a hut, or control access. Please note a club that does […]
The new European Speleological Federation newsletter is now available! There is loads of interesting stuff in it, including how young cavers can apply for grants to attend the EuroSpeleo forum in Croatia this November! https://www.eurospeleo.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Newsletter_July_2026_EN.pdf
The BCA AGM is this Sunday (28th June) at 10am in Monyash Village Hall, Derbyshire.It is being conducted as a hybrid meeting, so you can join from your own living room – or even from a paddling pool* in your garden if this weather continues…… To join online:Topic: BCA AGM 2026Time: Jun 28, 2026 10:00 […]
The 18th EuroSpeleo Forum will be held in Pazin, Croatia, from the 13th to 15th November 2026. More details can be found here: https://www.speleo.hr/mundus-spelaeus-en/
Please find below a copy of the first ever BCA Annual Report! This is a brand new BCA publication designed to communicate with our members all the fantastic activities BCA and its constituent parts were involved in during 2025. It includes reports from the BCA exec, regional caving councils, constituent bodies, working groups, council […]
The BCA AGM will be held on Sunday the 28th June at 10am in Monyash, Derbyshire. Why not make a weekend of it? Lots more information on the flyer below!
Entries are now open for the 49th International Speleological Photography Contest, you have until 8th June to enter.More details in the attached document, or on the website: www.photoger.es
The Cave Diving Group AGM for 2026 is taking place on Saturday 25th April 2026 at 1400. The venue is Mealbank Scout Hut, Ingleton. LA6 3ER
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