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NEWS AND INFORMATION

Bill Hester - RIP

It is sad to be the bearer of bad news yet again but Bill Hester died suddenly in the early hours of 2nd May. I am sure most members will know Bill and have been down the mines with him some time. His photo is on the Open Weekend poster for the autumn which is probably a small but fitting way to remember him. His funeral has been arranged for 10 am on Saturday 18th May at the Rowan Chapel, Stockport Crematorium. All are welcome but please let me know if you are planning to go as Dot, Bill's widow, wants an idea of numbers.

Rob McNeil - RIP

I am not sure how many of the Club knew Rob McNeil as he hasn't been around much in recent years but he sometimes turned up at General Meetings. I am sorry to say that he died at home in April. Rob lived in Stockport and has been a member of the DCC since 2006. He dug in Brynlow with Steve and I am sure he dug elsewhere at Alderley. He has two brothers, Richard and Dale and I understand that Richard has caved with him occasionally. Rob's funeral took place on 15th May with family and friends present.
The picture here was taken about 10 years ago at Doc Mine when he was there with Steve and Lee.

Annual Dinner 2019

The Dinner and Dance to be held on 9th November at Bramhall Golf Club is now fixed and we will later have menus for us to choose from. Please don't try booking yet, the booking will probably be available in late summer. The Dinner is always a great social event and a chance for partners to meet. Normally, at least 50 to 60 attend so make sure you get there. At the Dinner, we also give out awards for Caver of the Year, Mighty Miner and so on. Keep an eye on this item or Facebook for details of when you can start to book.

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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.

New arrangements for Alderley Mine trips

Following the retirement of the trip organiser who has managed public trips on behalf of the Club for many years, we have adopted an on-line booking system for future trips. In addition to the trips run through the Cheshire East Ranger Service, we have allocated ten Tuesdays in the year (there is one Tuesday each month) for a public trip which is bookable in advance. Whether you are an individual or represent a family or group, you can book up to 28 places on each trip (subject to availability). To book a trip, please go to the 'bookable trips' page on this website and complete the details. The first such trip is in November 2018 and trips have been arranged up to December 2019.

MEETS LIST

Rob Stevenson has been busy and set up dates for a load of meets, at least one a month. Have a look at the list here or on Facebook (click the link below the news).

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. 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 plus postage.

Caving and mining log

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CALENDAR
AND MEETS LIST

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419: Tuesday 28/05/2019
Alderley Mines public trip (Cheshire East Ranger Service)

427: Monday 10/06/2019
General Meeting (Provisional)

432: Friday 14/06/2019 to Sunday 16/06/2019
Derbyshire (Magpie) Weekend

413: Tuesday 18/06/2019
Alderley Mines public trip

450: Friday 05/07/2019 to Monday 08/07/2019
NAMHO Conference mid-Wales

440: Saturday 13/07/2019
Day Trip - to be decided

414: Tuesday 16/07/2019
Alderley Mines public trip

426: Monday 12/08/2019
General Meeting (Provisional)

420: Tuesday 13/08/2019
Alderley Mines public trip (Cheshire East Ranger Service)

441: Saturday 24/08/2019
Day Trip - to be decided

406: Saturday 07/09/2019 to Sunday 08/09/2019
Open Weekend - Wood Mine

442: Friday 13/09/2019 to Sunday 15/09/2019
Nenthead Weekend

415: Tuesday 17/09/2019
Alderley Mines public trip

421: Tuesday 01/10/2019
Alderley Mines public trip (Cheshire East Ranger Service)

443: Friday 11/10/2019
South Wales Weekend Trip

425: Monday 14/10/2019
General Meeting (Provisional)

422: Monday 28/10/2019
Alderley Spooky Tour (Cheshire East Ranger Service)

423: Tuesday 29/10/2019
Alderley Spooky Tour (Cheshire East Ranger Service)

447: Saturday 09/11/2019
Club Dinner at Bramhall Golf Club

444: Friday 15/11/2019 to Sunday 17/11/2019
Mendip Weekend Trip

416: Tuesday 19/11/2019
Alderley Mines public trip

424: Monday 09/12/2019
Annual General Meeting (Provisional)

417: Tuesday 17/12/2019
Alderley Mines public trip

445: Saturday 21/12/2019
Christmas Cracker - Day Trip

449: Saturday 25/04/2020 to Sunday 26/04/2020
Open Weekend - Engine Vein

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RECENT CAVING
AND MINING TRIPS

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17th February 2019:
Great Douk Cave - Yokrshire
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
1-4 June 2018:
NAMHO conference in the Forest of Dean

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The next public event at the Alderley Edge mines is an evening trip at Wood Mine on Tuesday 28/05/2019.To find out if there is still space available, go to the booking page.

In case of emergency at Alderley Edge, call POLICE 999 and ask for DERBYSHIRE CAVE RESCUE. They will call out local team members. Do NOT call for the Fire Brigade.

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