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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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Eurospeleo Newsletter November Issue

You can find the new Eurospeleo Newsletter here, it contains an update to what the FSE have been doing as well as more information on the UIS (the International Speleological Union) 18th congress in France next year.

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AGM Vote Results

The results of the BCA vote following the AGM are now available. A huge thank you must be given to all the members that made the effort to engage and took the trouble to vote. Secondly another huge thank you should be extended to the IT group for pulling off a remarkable number of achievements […]

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Petition: Save Outdoor Education

Porth yr Ogof by Gary Evans As the National Governing Body for Cave and Mine Exploration in the UK, the British Caving Association recognises the valuable contribution Outdoor Education Centres provide to young people in the UK, providing a safe introduction to the wonders and adventures to be had underground.   Outdoor Education Centres across the […]

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Direct Membership Renewals

Just a reminder that membership renewal for Direct Membership for 2021 can be found at this link. Unfortunately this year reminders cannot be sent out by post, and there’s still some way to go with the membership database overhaul and BCA online. We appreciate how difficult things have been this year, so many people have […]

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BCA AGM 2020

For the first time ever the BCA Annual General Meeting was held using online video conferencing software and broadcast live to members around the world. The recording is now available for members to watch online. Voting is now open for members to vote on the elections and proposals discussed during the AGM. More information is […]

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Coronavirus and Caving

Please read the following message from Russell Myers, the Acting Secretary of the British Caving Association, regarding the BCA’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Updated 5th July 2020 Update – October 14th A BCA Covid-19 Risk Assessment and Delivery Plan template is now available for member clubs to download here. Please address any questions you […]

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Caving with Cerebral Palsy

Article from Josh White in Youth and Development In a recent conversation with Badger, we were recalling some of our favourite memories as Scout Cave Leaders, and one that stood out for him was a young lad called Jamie. If you’re inspired by the following story and want to be able to contribute to these kinds […]