Descent (2)
February 1969
Nottingham Meets the Challenge of Spain’s Picos
Nottingham UCC members felt the urge to take on some foreign caving, so headed for Spain and some unfinished work.
Wales Joins the Fray with Cyngor Ogofeydd Cymreig
A report on the first official meeting to discuss forming a council to represent the interests of Welsh cavers.
Ollivier Cave: An Experiment with Time
Two men have been living apart for an extended ‘time experiment’ in Ollivier Cave in France, emerging after nearly five months in isolation.
Mosques, Diarrhoea and Caves – Turkey Has the Lot
Turkey seems to be considered virgin caving territory – this is a round-up of work there to date.
No Teeth for NCA, South Assured
The really hot issue at the annual CSCC meeting was the formation of the National Caving Association, which had come about very quickly indeed.
Access Agreement for Draethen Mines
Draethen lead mines in South Wales, both Roman and modern, lie on Forestry Commission land and have recently seen a thorough examination.
World’s Cavers to Meet at Stuttgart
The 5th International Congress of Speleology is being planned.
National Spelaeological Conference Bristol, 1976
Harry Pearman’s tongue is still in cheek as his two-part article concludes.
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