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June 14th, 2010
 Who wants to get pissed? Proper job! Exeter USS have invited us to Devon for the weekend of the 18th June. We are staying in a stone barn, in the legendary Buckfastleigh, famous for its pissed monks, and visiting the caverns of Afton red rift, the cider barn, Pridhamsleigh and the beach.
Exeter are sorting food, and they DO NOT do food on Fridays, so bring your own. accommodation is £5.00 a night, though the final price will depend on your fuel bill, determined by where you are. If you want to come get in touch (please please please get in touch. I need to pass this on, plus it makes me happy). if you’re out of Aber you A) suck and B) need to organise your own transport.
And if you can’t get enough of Devon in one weekend, Henry has invited people to stay at his parents house near Barnstaple for a few days afterwards. All welcome.
April 20th, 2010
To reiterate what Oli has said in the club emails, we have two weekend trips planned this term.
1/2 May – Expedition training weekend at Daf’s farm, which will include a rescue scenario in a local mine.
This is a bit different in that it’s being organised by Joel Corrigan and Ian Holmes (has said they’re happy for us to come en masse), so he wants everyone that’s going to join the facebook group and pay the £15 asap. It’ll be a good opportunity to pick up some caving skills, especially since it’s being held so close to Aber.
14-16 May – Back to the Belfry again for more table dancing.
There will be numerous day trips going on around the exams too, so make sure you come to the socials!
March 22nd, 2010
Quick summary of what you need to know for the weekend ;
1. We’re staying at the Brackenbottom – Bradford Potholing Club.
2. We will be doing vertical caves and Club SRT kits are limited – reply to Fran asap to secure one.
3. You need to be SRT competent before going underground. This means Chris needs to see you do rebelays etc. in the tree. Text him to arrange a time tomorrow (Tuesday) if you’re one of those that needs to be checked over/get some practice.
4. Trip is £30 – bring money to the social so food can be bought for everyone.
March 15th, 2010
www.sloughcaverns.co.uk
Personally I think this is great. Though the words Who and Why spring to mind. And people, bear in mind that the cave is likely to contain pitches. If you want to partake in a trip here and you’re not confident with your SRT, get in touch with Chris.
March 1st, 2010
Hey up ducks,
Can people who want to come on next weekend’s trip to S. Wales please email me and pay up at the social. 25 squid please.
In addition to SRT practice (1pm this Wednesday at the tree), Chris will also be teaching how to lifeline. I believe that in addition to teaching you basic belaying, he’ll be going through what to do if your mate falls off the ladder in to a waterfall, and how to get some lardy fresher up a ladder. You will regret skipping this next year as you intrepidly lead freshers into Swildons, or sooner (and possibly more), if you tell me you ‘don’t know how’ to lifeline me down something that scares me.
I still have enough caving club clothes to start a charity shop. Feel free to come round my (new) house and collect them.
See you all on Wednesday, if not before.
February 17th, 2010
Trip 19th-21st
Firstly could everyone who wants to go to Mendips for the weekends partying and caving please email to confirm? If you haven’t yet made the pilgrimage to the legendary Belfry, or honoured the gods of drink at the shrine that is The Hunters, now’s your chance. Money at the social please. If you can’t make it, let me know and we’ll arrange another time to collect your money…but no deposit = no food I’m afraid.
SRT Training
Last weekend was a great success. Well done everyone, the SRT was great (cheers to Tim for the organisation and Chris for the training). However it is imperative that you all still practice so you’re speedy and confident underground. Chris is going to be doing another mass SRT training session on Wednesday (17th) at 1pm AT THE TREE. If you’re not sure where this is give him a ring on 07813496886.
Please note that you need to demonstrate your rebelay technique above ground if you want to go on SRT trips (Megan, Jono, Danni, Tilda, Matt and Xian.) We might do more SRT at the weekend so please come along. If you want one-on-one training for either basic or advanced SRT give him a ring.
Clare
Could those who want to go to Clare please give Rich & Rufus the deposit and tell them whether they are happy to drive if necessary, and where they’ll be departing from. See the ACC facebook group’s event for the latest.
Oh Henry
Its probably about time for me to start badgering you about the next Oh Henry. you know the drill by now – trip reports, poems, in jokes, slanderous abuse and cartoons to ocd7.
(Nathan – if you’re reading this, dig the spelling)
See you at the tree/Fountain.
February 10th, 2010
 This weekend (Feb 12-14th) is the South Wales trip to the Croydon’s (Godre Pentre) caving hut in Ystradfellte. The Croydons is similar to the Westminster (if you went on that trip) so mind your head on the stairs (Huw).
We have 15 places booked and hopefully SRT will be an aspect of the trip so if you still need to get some practise in then call Chris ASAP!
If you would like to come then please reply to me *(tww8)* or tell me at the social on Wednesday, also if you are able to drive this weekend then please mention this in your email or at the social. If you email me, don’t forget to say what time you can leave on Friday 12th and if you need to borrow any kit.
As usual don’t forget the essentials: sleeping bag and booze, and of course remembering a few other things is always helpful.
<<<UPDATE: Photos from the weekend can be found here…>>>
January 12th, 2010
 Welcome back everyone and Happy New Year.
Although most of you have got exams to worry about this month, the committee have been working away to organise some club weekends away for you to look forward to. We hope to visit all four caving regions this term (S.Wales, Mendips, Peaks and Dales), and also put to use those sessions on the sea wall by doing some SRT. This post will be updated once huts confirm bookings.
Huts booked for this term:
Croydon (Wales) – 13/14 February
Belfry (Mendips) – 19/20 February
SWCC (Wales) – 6/7 March
Brackenbottom (Yorkshire) – 27/28 March
No doubt there will be other day trips occurring, so make sure you turn up to socials. Also, if you need to practice your SRT before going underground, then get in touch with Chris.
January 6th, 2010
 To celebrate the fact that Oli will be 22 and I will be turning 20-something this month, you are all cordially invited to our birthday bash at the Belfry on the 23rd of January. The fancy dress theme is ‘ball gowns’ (men too), so you’ll have to scrub up nice for this one.
No caving is being planned, though you’re free to do what you want, and you will need to organise your own food (or join us in the Hunters) as this isn’t a club trip proper. There’ll be a few of us going from Aber so don’t imagine lifts down will be a problem. Find the event on facebook for more details.
Hope to see you there 
November 4th, 2009
This week end we’re off to Mendips again, mainly because Priddy hold a pretty good fireworks display and bonfire on the village green. Reading and Exeter University clubs will be there this time as well, so it promises to be a lively weekend. If you want to come, bring £25 to the pub tonight.
We’re also collecting monies now for CHECC (20-22nd Nov) as there’s a discount for early bookings. You’ve probably heard enough about what CHECC is from us already…if not, well it’s basically a big meet-up for all the uni caving clubs and lots of fun. It’s at the SWCC hut this year and will cost £20 all-in. Please bring money to the social, or to someone on the committee asap. Any ideas for a fancy dress theme then let us know.
<<<(9/11/09) Photos now added from Mendip>>>
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