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Cave and Mine Exploring => Trips and Events => Topic started by: Tony Salusbury on Oct 26, 2014, 11:17 PM

Title: Thursday Night Trip - 30th Oct 2014 - Hendre Spar Mine
Post by: Tony Salusbury on Oct 26, 2014, 11:17 PM
Hi all,

We have had a family of 5 (2 adults and 3 children) ask us if we could take them underground as they are in the area for half term. They came to the Cilcain/Pantymywn shows and enjoyed our club stand and cave etc. The gentleman spoke with Tim and he has emailed the club with regards to us laying on a trip for himself and his family. They stay at a caravan in the area and are down this week for half term. There may also be others on the caravan site interested in coming but will know later in the week.

Myself and Vikki are away this Thursday so I'm looking for keen volunteers to assist taking them underground - hopefully tour guide Ian is available :). I have 3 helmets I can provide but we'll need a few more.

Trip: Hendre Spar Mine

Type: General Mooch

Meet Time: 6.45pm

Meet Place: Royal Oak pub car park (far end), Hendre.

Google Map Link: https://goo.gl/maps/AVdyM

I know we only did Spar Mine recently but this could be a great way of helping spread word about our club in the surrounding area.

Who's available?

Tony
Title: Thursday Night Trip - 30th Oct 2014 - Hendre Spar Mine
Post by: Robin Jones on Oct 27, 2014, 08:00 AM
I can be there for 7 Tony.  I also have 2 spare lids but only 1 spare light.
Title: Thursday Night Trip - 30th Oct 2014 - Hendre Spar Mine
Post by: Ian A on Oct 27, 2014, 05:32 PM
It is very likely John N will be there with another newbie (Andrea)

We are going to need plenty of club lids with batteries charged.

Can whoever has the club lids give them a once over and fetch them,

I am happy to go but with so many new people and kids, we need several "hands on" experience people for the ladders.

Ian
Title: Thursday Night Trip - 30th Oct 2014 - Hendre Spar Mine
Post by: Ian A on Oct 27, 2014, 05:32 PM
and can someone phone the landlord please ?
Title: Thursday Night Trip - 30th Oct 2014 - Hendre Spar Mine
Post by: Anthony Britner on Oct 27, 2014, 06:05 PM
Will be along
Title: Thursday Night Trip - 30th Oct 2014 - Hendre Spar Mine
Post by: Ian Jackson on Oct 27, 2014, 06:18 PM
If you are still short by Thursday for lids I can fetch three to Hendre on the evening, just let me know.
Title: Thursday Night Trip - 30th Oct 2014 - Hendre Spar Mine
Post by: Ian A on Oct 27, 2014, 06:49 PM
[quote="Sledge" post=24183]If you are still short by Thursday for lids I can fetch three to Hendre on the evening, just let me know.[/quote]

Thanks Sledge ... we should have enough "club" lids, it's just a case of attracting the attention of the person who has them  ;)

Of course, you are welcome to come  :)

Ian
Title: Thursday Night Trip - 30th Oct 2014 - Hendre Spar Mine
Post by: Tony Salusbury on Oct 27, 2014, 08:28 PM
I have 3 lids and will arrange for them to be there. I will phone Landlord re parking.
Title: Thursday Night Trip - 30th Oct 2014 - Hendre Spar Mine
Post by: Ian A on Oct 27, 2014, 08:58 PM
... Need more club lids ... who has them ?  :huh:  :huh:  :huh:
Title: Thursday Night Trip - 30th Oct 2014 - Hendre Spar Mine
Post by: mike leahy on Oct 27, 2014, 09:16 PM
[quote="Ian" post=24196]... Need more club lids ... who has them ?  :huh:  :huh:  :huh:[/quote]
me.
Title: Thursday Night Trip - 30th Oct 2014 - Hendre Spar Mine
Post by: Ian A on Oct 27, 2014, 10:04 PM
[quote="mike leahy" post=24197][quote="Ian" post=24196]... Need more club lids ... who has them ?  :huh:  :huh:  :huh:[/quote]
me.[/quote]

Are you coming?  Can you check they are all working ?

 :)

Ian
Title: Thursday Night Trip - 30th Oct 2014 - Hendre Spar Mine
Post by: mike leahy on Oct 27, 2014, 10:22 PM
might do ;)  ;)
Title: Thursday Night Trip - 30th Oct 2014 - Hendre Spar Mine
Post by: David R on Oct 28, 2014, 03:17 PM
Yeah why not I will come on this trip. I have a spare helmet if needs be.
Title: Thursday Night Trip - 30th Oct 2014 - Hendre Spar Mine
Post by: mike leahy on Oct 28, 2014, 08:25 PM
boydy bring your dinge and we will go on the bottom level.
 ian bring your inflatable canoe  :ohmy:  :ohmy:  :ohmy:
Title: Thursday Night Trip - 30th Oct 2014 - Hendre Spar Mine
Post by: Tony Salusbury on Oct 28, 2014, 08:27 PM
I'll drop my spare lids off at yours Mike on Thursday on my way to Manchester.
Title: Thursday Night Trip - 30th Oct 2014 - Hendre Spar Mine
Post by: mike leahy on Oct 28, 2014, 08:31 PM
[quote="WelshSossy" post=24219]I'll drop my spare lids off at yours Mike on Thursday on my way to Manchester.[/quote]

 ta la
Title: Thursday Night Trip - 30th Oct 2014 - Hendre Spar Mine
Post by: Tony Salusbury on Oct 30, 2014, 10:52 AM
Spoke with Rob and his Family this morining to confirm they are still coming, so he will meet you all at the Royal Oak.

Spoke with Royal Oak , and they will open the gates early for us, but if he has forgot and gates are closed then he says open them and then leave them open.
Title: Thursday Night Trip - 30th Oct 2014 - Hendre Spar Mine
Post by: John Nicholson on Oct 30, 2014, 03:39 PM
Hi folks!  I had asked to come along with Bella and two newbies but unfortunately we can't come over.
We will try again another time.

By the way, we are impressed by the video of OHA Northern East Chambers.  Is this beyond the Canals, or is it down one of the passages before the sand crawl?
Title: Thursday Night Trip - 30th Oct 2014 - Hendre Spar Mine
Post by: Lee Johnson on Oct 30, 2014, 05:22 PM
Guess What... I'm not working... I'LL BE THERE WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
Title: Thursday Night Trip - 30th Oct 2014 - Hendre Spar Mine
Post by: Lee Johnson on Oct 30, 2014, 05:24 PM
Oh and need a lid, ta mucho.
Title: Thursday Night Trip - 30th Oct 2014 - Hendre Spar Mine
Post by: Tony Salusbury on Oct 30, 2014, 06:09 PM
[quote="JohnNicholson" post=24239]We are impressed by the video of OHA Northern East Chambers.  Is this beyond the Canals, or is it down one of the passages before the sand crawl?[/quote]

It's way before then John. Instead of turning right (or rather straight on) at the hanging white telephone wire, take a left instead.
Title: Thursday Night Trip - 30th Oct 2014 - Hendre Spar Mine
Post by: Tony Salusbury on Oct 31, 2014, 08:10 AM
How did the trip go last night boys n girls?
Title: Thursday Night Trip - 30th Oct 2014 - Hendre Spar Mine
Post by: Anthony Britner on Oct 31, 2014, 09:05 AM
everyone got to the bottom.. Guy had a bath
Title: Thursday Night Trip - 30th Oct 2014 - Hendre Spar Mine
Post by: Lee Johnson on Oct 31, 2014, 10:56 AM
Great trip last night, really must go for a swim with Guy. :cheer: