CSCC DigFest 2016

Ever fancied finding new cave? Now’s your chance. The diggers of Mendip will be opening their digs for you to visit and have a go.

◾ Digging
◾ Photography Workshop with Duncan Simey
◾ Digger’s Question Time
◾ Wessex Challenge (hosted by the BEC)
◾ BBQ
◾ Stomp

Friday June 3rd 2016

From 19:00, Hunter’s Lodge Inn, Mendip:-

◾ Dig Matchmaker – catch up with the above people named below in the Hunters on Friday evening or before to find out more info

Sites confirmed include:
◾ Longwood Valley Sink – Alison Moody: A long term prospect with excellent picnic facilities.

◾ Grebe Swallet – Chris Binding: Apparently it is absolutely guaranteed to go. No ifs, buts or maybes …

◾ Blakes Farm Depression – Graham Price: More holes than Swiss cheese on steroids.

◾ Sludge Pit Hole – Mike Kushy: A great cave with a lot to do. They have specially requested someone good with building walls. Do you fit the bill?

◾ Cutlers – Estelle Sandford: A very interesting site with two nice easy digs. Parking is limited so a bit of planning to car sharing is needed.

◾ Swildons Hole – Josh Bratchley: Josh is looking for someone to help carry cylinders.

Saturday June 4th From 10:00, Village Hall

◾ Final Dig Matchmaker

◾ Depart for dig, dig, digging.

◾ Meet digging teams and depart for caverns measureless.

◾ 10:00 Photography Workshop with Duncan Simey

◾ Dig-o-meter – It’s not a competition but who found most.

◾ 17:00 Bar

◾ 17:30 Wessex Challenge (hosted by the BEC). To be held on the top green by the village hall.

◾ 19:00 BBQ

◾ Stomp till late with DJ

Sunday June 5th

◾ 10:00-12:00 Village Hall
Digger’s Question Time – A panel of digging experts will answer your questions. Chaired by Mike Kushy

◾ From 10:30, Hunter’s Lodge Long Room
BCA AGM

Correspondent: Faye Litherland