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Check out what we've been up to recently at the BCA. If you have something that you'd like to share with the membership then please get in touch.

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Consultation on visitor levy in England

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.

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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all at the BCA

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 .

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Parks in the Dark

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

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5th Middle East Speleology Symposium

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 […]

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AGM voting

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 […]

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UIS 2025 Prizes & Elections

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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ECPC Conservation Award 2025

“It is with great pleasure that the FSE (Fédération Spéléologique Européenne) announces the next call for Cave Protection projects to receive the Label “EuroSpeleo Protection 2025” from the ECPC (the European Cave Protection Commission of the FSE). The EuroSpeleo Protection Label is a European Speleological award managed by the ECPC, financed by the FSE budget. […]