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Caving during the crisis
In view of the Government guidance about non-essential travel, the Club cannot support any caving or mining activity for the time being. There are no planned trips and members should not organise their own trips. This includes the Alderley Mines. The ONLY exception is checking the condition of the Alderely mines, mainly the entrances, to guarantee public safety and security. Before taking part in these checks, you must contact the Secretary or Safety Officer so as to co-ordinate visits and maintain social-distancing.
DCC Diamond anniversary celebration postponed
For obvious reasons, the celebration due to take place near Buxton at the start of July has been postponed for a year. Although we may all hope to be clear of the crisis by then, the uncertainty means that the risk is too great. The event is being re-planned for 3rd and 4th July 2021 - if things are back to normal by then. We can still hope that the Annual Dinner in November will go ahead and should be quite a special "do" as a result. Keep well and keep fit - there'll be a lot of caving to catch up in the future!
Matienzo is cancelled!
Due to the virus and uncertainty about access in Spain as a result, this year's expeditions at Easter and in the Summer have been cancelled. This means that the 60th year celebrations for the expedition have also been cancelled and like the DCC 60th celebrations, will take place in 2021 - all being well.
Coronavirus fatality among former DCC members
Sadly, we have heard that Geoff Blair, a member in the early 1980s, has died as a result of the virus. Geoff was on the SIMA GESM expedition in 1982 as can be read in the newsletter of that time. Our thoughts must go to all who knew Geoff - and all those others suffering from this disease.
Coronavirus and trips to the mines
In view of the outbreak of Coronavirus, we have now cancelled all future mine trips and the Open Weekend in April. The next Open Weekend should be in September when we can only hope that the crisis has past its peak.
DCC Shop now open
The pages on the website where T-shirts, hoodies, badges, etc can be bought have been revamped. The stock of each size is shown. Members can use this page and others (non-members) can use this page. When you buy an item, you will be taken to PayPal and will see your "cart" so that you can change the quantity or add more items. If you want the items posting to you, please add an appropriate amount for post and packing. If you try to order more than there is stock, you will be charged by PayPal but the Treasurer can refund you for the items unavailable.
Meets List
Although the events on this website have details of trips during the year, members will find more details on the Club Facebook page. Use the link at the bottom of the home page and members' pages to go to the Club Facebook page.
More about the Alderley Mines
The new edition of Chris Carlon's Alderley Edge Mines book is for sale from the publisher and from Amazon. Copies are also available at the Club's Open Weekends and from the Club shop. The book has been heavily revised and describes all the main mines in detail. It remains a useful companion to the Alderley Edge Story published in 2016. Contact Nigel for further details. The cost is £12 POST FREE from Nigel.
Caving and mining log
The most recent items on the caving and mining log can now be viewed in brief in this panel. Click on the section below that says: news | events | log. Remember to add a record of your own trips.
AND MEETS LIST
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453: Monday 20/04/2020
General Meeting *** TBC ***
454: Monday 08/06/2020
General Meeting
455: Monday 10/08/2020
General Meeting
452: Saturday 05/09/2020 to Sunday 06/09/2020
Open Weekend - Wood Mine or Engine Vein
456: Monday 12/10/2020
General Meeting
457: Monday 07/12/2020
Annual General Meeting
Members may be able to view more events on the DCC calendar that we do not make public.
AND MINING TRIPS
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14th December 2019:
Moorfurlong Mine
30th Nov - 1st Dec 2019:
Bagshawe Cavern and Jugholes
4-8 July 2019:
NAMHO Conference - Mid-Wales
17th February 2019:
Great Douk Cave - Yorkshire
16th February 2019:
Alum Pot Yorkshire
26th January 2019:
Stoney Middleton Dale and Oxlow
16th December 2018:
Mouldridge Mine
27th October 2018:
Cwmorthin Slate Mine
6th October 2018:
P8, Derbyshire
29 July - 19 August 2018:
Matienzo 2018
22-27 June 2018:
Polish Trip
Members may be able to view more log entries on the DCC log that we do not make public.
