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Hi All, I currently have a Galaxy s25 ultra which is great for surveying especially as it comes with a stylus, but the issue is, it's my main phone i.e. I use it for all the normal phone stuff too and need to not break or loose it down a cave, it (was) worth £1000, so an expensive bit of kit for a caving environment. I need to buy another me thing, anyone got any recommendations, preferably comes with a stylus or is compatible with one and will run SexyTopo and connect to a SAP. I also take... Read more

Secrets of the karst: new species found in Cambodia’s limestone caves – in pictures | Cambodia | The Guardian A survey has revealed the vast array of wildlife – some never seen before – living within the south-east Asian country’s karst ecosystems. The work was led by international wildlife conservation charity Fauna & Flora in collaboration with Cambodia’s environment ministry and field experts Click to expand... Some stunning photography here.

The fourth prize to be won (order drawn at random) is the Fenix HM65R Fenix at Starless River Fenix at Inglesport Random.org chose ticket 569 If you have the winning number please post a photo of your ticket on this thread I will redraw this prize on Saturday morning if it hasn't been claimed by then. Looking forward to hearing from you!!

COMING UP SOON! As part of the UNESCO International day of Geodiversity (and the recent day of Caves & Karst) the Geopark has arranged these walks which will be of interest to cavers: Taithau Geoparc Fforest Fawr Geopark Walks by Bannau Brycheiniog National Park | Eventbrite Croeso i Geoparc Byd-eang UNESCO y Fforest Fawr! Welcome to Fforest Fawr UNESCO Global Geopark! https://www.fforestfawrgeopark.org.uk/ www.eventbrite.com

Saw a new species of spider in Radford today, doesn't look like a harvestman - could I have finally seen the infamous Radford cave spider?

We have a space available on a 2:1 underground SRT rescue workshop 18th October. A great opportunity to practice SRT rescues in their real environment. Details and booking: SRT Rescue Underground (2:1) This one day underground workshop is a really valuable opportunity to practice SRT rescue skills in a very realistic environment.This low ratio (2:1) workshop w cncc.org.uk

Hi all, I’ve been thinking about the idea of starting an interview-style UK-based caving podcast (no promises!), where we’d invite guests on to share caving stories, experiences, and opinions on caving-related issues they’re involved with. It would be more of a bit of fun, nothing huge or overly ambitious, just something enjoyable to have a go at. The format would be similar in spirit to "The Caving Podcast" that many of you may already know, but with a UK focus rather than an American... Read more

How some of UK's rarest trees are being saved by cliff-climbing pensioners Volunteers are supporting a new scheme to save critically endangered trees. www.bbc.co.uk Surrounded by the feral goats and Soay sheep of Cheddar Gorge are some of the UK's rarest and most critically endangered trees nestled on cliff edges. To reach the 10 Faye's whitebeam trees, volunteers of all ages have to climb up the gorge and Burrington Combe in the Mendip Hills, Somerset, which are the only places nationally the species grow. Taking action to protect Sorbus trees The latest update to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species published in July 2026 has brought renewed attention to some of the UK and Ireland’s rarest native trees: the whitebeams, rowans and service trees of the genus Sorbus. www.forestryengland.uk

The British Caving Library would like to say a massive thank you to everyone who visited our stand at Hidden Earth! Over 200 caving books found new homes, plus a large number of journals. We raised over £730 in donations which will be used to support the work of the BCL. In recent months the BCL has also collated publications to fulfill 'wish lists' for 18 clubs, and 8 individual collectors. Brilliant to see so many caving publications find new homes!

The third prize to be won (order drawn at random) is the Warmbac Oversuit! Warmbac from Inglesport Warmbac from Starless River Random.org chose ticket 195 If you have the winning number please post a photo of your ticket on this thread I will redraw this prize on Friday morning if it hasn't been claimed by then. Looking forward to hearing from you!!

Caver Post: Dales to SWCC (3-4 October) Hello everyone, is anyone coming from the Dales to SWCC this weekend and can bring my raffle prize from UKC at Hiddern Earth (a coat). I would very much appreciate it. Thanks, Anna