There are regular club meets to suit all abilities, with something going on at least once a month. We have a number of ‘home meets’ based at Whitewalls, our club hut in Llangattock, plus a selection of ‘away meets’ to a variety of caving regions all around the country and sometimes abroad.
The calendar of events below shows club trips planned for 2023, and is updated throughout the year. Other trips also happen on an ad-hoc basis, so check out the members’ Facebook page and message board to see what else is going on.
Latest Trip Reports and PhotosJanuary
27th-29th January – Annual Dinner and AGM
This year we return to The Bear in Crickhowell for the CSS Annual Dinner and transport there and back has been arranged, leaving Whitewalls at 6:30pm Saturday evening. There will of course be caving trips to work up an appetite beforehand, including the Annual Aggy Bat Count and other trips to local caves. The AGM will be held on Sunday at 11am in Crickhowell Village Hall.
February
24th-26th February – Whitewalls Meet
A weekend of Welsh caving fun with a booze themed evening on the Saturday night. Trips and booze yet to be decided, so watch this space.
March
10th-12th March – Mendip Meet
A good mix of caving trips suitable for all abilities, based at the Shepton Mallet Caving Club hut in Priddy. Activities to include Wookey 24, caves of Fairy Cave Quarry, a Burrington adventure, and a bonus caving trip somewhere local on Friday evening. Contact organiser Mandy Voysey for further details.
25th-27th March – Whitewalls Meet
With a photo competition at Whitewalls on the Saturday evening, and a selection of caving trips taking place over the weekend.
April
TBA
May
TBA
June
23rd-25th June (TBC) – Chelsea Summer BBQ Weekend
July
TBA
August
TBA
September
Hidden Earth Caving Conference (TBC)
October
TBA
November
3rd-5th November – Bonfire Weekend at Whitewalls
Fire, frolics and caving fun. Caving trips to be decided, but it will include a range of options for all abilities. As usual there’ll be a communal feast for after the fireworks, barrels of beer and a huge bonfire to enjoy.
December
1st-3rd December (TBC) – Whitewalls Curry Night
The annual evening of homemade curry delights and a selection of caving trips to work up an appetite. Bring along a curried concoction to share on Saturday, be it a vat of curry, a spicy side-dish or some tasty sundries.
More trips may be added during the year, so check here and on the members’ ProBoards and Facebook groups for updates.