The DERBYSHIRE CAVER No 140 Spring 2016 Titan shaft repairs – the delicate task of lowering the glass fibre former into position IN THIS ISSUE – • Dave Nixon on repairs to Titan access shaft • Ashley Hiscock on an epic dive in P8 • Pete Knight details DCA projects completed in 2015 • An ancient history of Eldon Hole exploration and more . Published by the DERBYSHIRE CAVING ASSOCIATION £2.00 £2.00 THE DERBYSHIRE CAVER No 140 Spring 2016 Editor: Material for inclusion can be sent hand-written or via email. Mike Higgins Please send contributions for the next issue as soon as they are ready. 56 Robin Hood Crescent Edenthorpe The views expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the Doncaster editor nor of the Derbyshire Caving Association. DN3 2JJ Email:
[email protected] The website of the Derbyshire Caving Association is at: www.theDCA.org.uk CONTENTS: Editorial . 3 How to Repair a Hole in a Field . 4 Diving In P8 . 6 DCA Project Officer’s Report. 9 Eldon Hole - A History of Exploration . 10 Crewe CPC SRT Training. 14 DCA Officers for 2016 . 15 Speedwell photographs. 16 THE DCA - WHAT WE DO AND HOW TO JOIN US DOING IT The aim of Derbyshire Caving Association (DCA) is to protect the caves and promote good caving practice within the Peak District and surrounding areas. Membership is open to all clubs, individuals and outdoor activity providers with an interest in caves and caving or mine exploration. Check out the DCA website for further information (www.theDCA.org.uk). Membership enquiries should be made to the Secretary at
[email protected].