Seminar Series – Cave Science for Expeditions
GPF and BCRA have joined forces to organise a few seminars aimed at any caver involved in exploring new cave passage on expeditions abroad. They are intended to be accessible to any caver regardless of academic background, and will cover the fundamental skills and knowledge required to document scientific finds...The Rescue: 54 Hours Underground
Watch the dramatic BBC documentary covering the 54 hour rescue from Ogof Ffynnon Ddu last year! The legendary rescue of George Linnane, who faced multiple life-threatening injuries within Britain’s deepest cave system, was made into a documentary and broadcast recently on UK television. A year on following the incident, the...Ghar Parau Anniversary Dinner
The Ghar Parau Foundation is holding a dinner to celebrate its 50th anniversary, and you’re invited! Read below for all the details: What is the Ghar Parau Foundation? In 1971 a group of British Cavers visited Iran and explored the Ghar Parau cave system. They returned to continue the exploration...Financial support for Expeditions
A reminder about upcoming deadlines to apply for financial support for caving expeditions from the Ghar Parau and Mount Everest foundations. Please note the following deadlines for applications for 2022 Autumn expeditions: Ghar Parau Foundation: 14th September 2022Mount Everest Foundation: 30th September 2022 The MEF has awarded over £120,000 so...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!
- Ogof Ffynnon Ddu: Columns Open Day
Wed 1st January, 2025 at 12:00 AM
"The Columns" in Ogof Fynnon Ddu are only open for 5 days a year. Find out ... - Ogof Ffynnon Ddu: Columns Open Day
Thu 1st January, 2026 at 12:00 AM
"The Columns" in Ogof Fynnon Ddu are only open for 5 days a year. Find out ... - Ogof Ffynnon Ddu: Columns Open Day
Fri 1st January, 2027 at 12:00 AM
"The Columns" in Ogof Fynnon Ddu are only open for 5 days a year. Find out ...
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