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Derbyshire Caver No The Derbyshire Caver No. 117 Titan Breakthrough! Starting U nderg round Video Sidetrack Cave Video *,a ff*- t j \6 .'-, i.- !/, I Hillocks "Sump" #ft\ i Fu't..,_r' The newsletter of the DBRBYSHIRE CAVING ASSOCIATION s1.50 THE DERBYSHIRE CAVER SUMMER 2OO3 No. 117 EDITOR: Paul Lydon, Hefford House, Main Street, Winster N,4ATLOCK DE4 2DH Tel: 01 629 650482 Email: [email protected] Material for inclusion can be sent hand-written, phoned in, sent on disk or e-mailed. Subscription to this publication is €7 for four issues, see back page for details. The views expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the Editor or of the DCA. The DCA website is at: www.theDcA.org.uk Cover Piclure: Boyd Potts descending entrance to Water lcicle Close Cavern (photo by Derek Freeman) CONTENTS The Editor's 8it............ .....,.......................2 Letters............. _.......................2 Peak Cavern Round-up ..........3 Other news from around the Peak......... .........3 DCA wins Conservation A.ward............. ..........4 Derbyshire Caving Association Matters .......... 5 DCA Training Courses 2003 ..... ... ....... ..... .... ... I Underground Britain - Legal & lnsurance Issues..................... 10 Chrome Hill Calamine Mines.............. ............. 10 Underground Video - getting started. ..............11 Death of Fernand Petzl ............... ....................12 Hillock's "Sump"........... ...........12 Self-Help / Rescue Course ............................. 13 As of this issue, "The Derbyshire Caver'' has a new editor! Mohammed Saeed al-Sahaf, ex-lraqi Minister of lnformation. And let me tell you, there are no caves in Derbyshire - this is malicious propaganda spread by the infidels of the Peak Dislrict. The truth is that the great caverns of Britain are located in the mountainous region of East Anglial Titan is said to be an enormous shaft - this is a lie - we all know that this is the name given to a supplier of shower units... No - only joking - back to reality! lvlay I introduce myself, my name is Paul Lydon and I live in Winster in the White Peak. I started Gaving in 1975 while Iiving in London and moved to Derbyshire in 1994. I am a member of the Orpheus Caving Club. First I would like to thank the outgoing Editor, AIan Keen for all his hard work - he has set a standard that lwill hope to maintain. The DCA Newsletter has been going for over 30 years now - let's give it the support it needs. You can do that by sending in articles, letters, surveys or pictures. You can also help by purchasing a copy, too! Lette rs Followlng ihe DCA information on Public Liability lnsurance printed in the last issue, we have received a letter from Elsie Little of "Pwyllgor Ymgynghorol Dan-yr-ogof' / "Dan-yr-Ogof Advisory committee", as follows: Althougll the need for third Pafty Liabilv lnsurance is absolutely (if regrettably) correct, some readers may feel that tl'te insurance offered through the DcA wi be adequate to obtain "leadership" in the cave. Please could you make it clear that the showcave owner insists that all "leaders" are registered as wardens for the system and covered by insurance taken out en-bloc by the committee for the year. This year it was done through BCRA - next year, who knows? It's a minor point, lknow, but the situation is annoying enough without cavers being left open to confusion. The DcA cover this year will ceftainly cover them to be members of a trip led by a warden . Elsie Little PEAK GAVERN R@UND"UP by Wayne Sheldon he 27th April 2003 saw Tim Allen and chris craven re-crimb up to the victoria series, also known as the Right Hand Series of Victoria Aven in peak Cavern. This was originally. '1980's ,,Buster" explored in the early by lan Wright and friends revealing a rising. calcite-floored ramp, to a beautifully decorated chamber. They withdr6w, p{ll-through leaving a cord in prace but after being refi for over flfteen years, the use of this would be life- threatening so it was re-climbed from the final belay point, this belng the ledge at 60m height before the final prusik up to Elephant Head chambii. on reaching-the serie"q they were right not to use lhe pull-through cord, as the karabiner holding the cord,-broke when handled. They plan to return at the start ofthe new season. Echo chamber was also revisited on the same day: this is part of the Left Hand series exensions, reached from Elephant Head chamber. Echo chamber contains some unique mud formations that needed to be checked as part of the English Nature SSSI cave Monitoring program, these were found to be intact, is this area of tie cave is not visited that often. The ladders on the climb at Fawrty Tower and the crimb down ro Treasury sump in peak cavern have been replaced while work is taking place on rhe Egnaro Aven ladder in speedwell Mine. Bolting operations are close to being complete in Flar sump extensions, pitches with the in Balcombe's w€y, the, Ride of the vilkyriei and vortex 2 pitches receiving new bolts. The ropes on Block Hall in speedwell, the access route to the white River seriei will also be replaced before the new season begins in October. The new season begins at the beginning of October 2C03, sc anybody or club who lvants a trip should contact John Beck at the usual address shown on the rear oi this newsletter. tOtlrer n (etsss f1'qzn a,r(otLrld the -r'ga.Ix Titan Finally - the breakthrough! on sunday lhe 2sth May the Titan surface shaft was finally connected to the top of ritan. This massive digging project was started over three and a half years ago, on sunday 31st october 1 999. Hopefuly more detairs in the nex newleter. Carlswark Cavern Report from Ralph Johnson - sadly I have to reporl an incredibre amount of damage in Eyam Passage. Quite a large section of the carcite floor has been damaged and parts reiroveo. There are pieces lhe size of dinner plates scatered around the area. This is Nor accidental damage - the culprits must have gone in equipped with the necessary tools. rt would appear that this vandalism has occured within the last few days. Thefts from Stoney Middeleton On 11th May,2003 some gearwas laken from inside the Resurgance enlrance lo Carlswark cavern. This could mane that thieves are watching! The group involved were only in the cave for about 10 minutes, when they came returned, the geaiwas gone! With thanks to Hitch n Hike's web site. Don't forget to visit Hitch n Hike's excellent web site on www.hnh.dircon.co.uk Dave Edwards & Associates OUTDOOR DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION AND TRAININC 1 Sycamore Barn, off Main Road, Taddington, BUXTION SK17 gTR VAT REG. No. 758107225 Tel/Fax 01298 85 375 Mobile: 07808 181801 [email protected]. net CAVING TECHNICAL SKILLS TRAINING TO THE HIGHEST STANDARD. SRT, RIGGING, SELF RESCUE AND LADDER & LINE. CLASSIC CAVING TRIPS TO THE VERGORS TRAINING & ASSESMENT FOR THE LCMLA & CIC SCHEMES. Just give me a call to discuss your training requirements. EDCA.'nIfirLs Gorlsergsa,tion- ^El'nsa,rd- Derbyshire Caving Association has just heard news that it has won an English Conservation Award for its work on the SSSI Monitoring scheme. This is a national award for special conservation work and recognises DCA'S hard work and commitment to helping EN get the scheme up and running and ahead of schedule - help that was noticed by an appreciative head offlce. DcA's conseNation Offlcer, David Webb, sent a message to lhe '10 club cavers primarily responsible for the monitoring work, which was carried out during normal caving trips: "l can't begin to tell you how thrilled I am that we have been given this recognition, and of course it would not have been possible without your help and hard work. lt has been a true team effod. However, it's not over yet and there's still work to do - but I think we can feel justiflably proud of what we have achieved so far." David will be presented with the award on DCA'S behalf at the Royal Show on July 1"1. DERBV$HIRE GAVING A$$OGilATION MAMER$ NEXT DCA MEETING DCA Council Meeting - Sat.28th June 2003 at'loam at Monyash Village Hall. DCA Council Meeting - Sat. 1sth November 2003 at 1oam at Monyash Village Hall. The Hall will be open from about 9.30am with tea, coffee and biscuits on tap. The Old Smithy Cafe, next to the Pub, does an excellent breakfast from about gam. CONSERVATION / ACCESS If you have any queries or problems relaling to access or conseryalion in the region you can e-mail all the DCA Conservation and Access team members on [email protected]. Team members are: Conservation & Access officer John Taylor: Tel. 0'1663-734918, Mob. 0786-6705149 E-mail [email protected] OR [email protected] Access Officer lain Barker: Tel. 0114-25301 12, Mob. 0771-0689704 E-mail [email protected] OR [email protected] Acting Conservation Officer Dave Webb: Tel. 01 15-840-1 109 E-mail david.webbl [email protected] OR [email protected] NEW DCA NEWSLETTER EDITOR We are pleased to report that at the DCA Council Meeting on 26th April, Paul Lydon was co- opted as Newsletter Editor. GIANTS HOLE Following the sale, for the time being, the access situation at Giants Hole is unchanged. Please continue to pay the trespass fee at the farm. PAYMENT OF TRESPASS FEES Please rememberthat, in addition 10 Giants Hole, a smalltrespass fee is due at Oxlow Farm for visits to Oxlow, Maskhill and Nettle; at Perryfoot Farm for visits to P8 and Gautries and at Tor Top Farm for Dr.
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