Mary's Funeral ~ EGM Sat 16th Feb ~ A Finnish view of OFD ~ Caving Meets
~ Top Entrance back open         25 Jan 2013   read on-line

Mary Galpin's Funeral

Mary's funeral will take place at Morriston Crematorium, Heol Pentre Felen, Swansea, SA6 6BY on Wednesday 30th January, at 10.00am.

Laurie has requested there be no flowers and that there be no cards or communications of commiserations. However, although he is not intending to attend the funeral himself, he will be happy to offer the usual accommodation to anyone who wishes it.

Indeed, accommodation can be sorted in the area for those who wish to attend the funeral. All who attend are invited to join us after the service for refreshments at Abercrave Welfare Hall.

It is hoped to produce a written celebration of Mary's life containing anecdotes, pictures and memories.

If you would like to contribute to this please send it for inclusion to:
elsie@abercrave18.fsnet .co.uk Mrs E. Little, Hennoyadd Villa, Abercrave, Swansea, SA9 1UR or to...
Mrs A. Amatt, 135 Heol Tawe, Abercraf, Swansea, SA9 1XS

Or bring it with you on the day of saying our formal goodbye to a very dear friend.

Elsie

EGM Sat 16th Feb - Abercrave

The date for our EGM (Extraordinary General Meeting) is confirmed as Sat 16th Feb at 09:00 at the Miners Welfare Hall, Abercrave. Full details and Agenda are on their way by post and should be with you by the end of this month.

As you may know, this has been called order to discuss and come to a decision on various options wrt the planned replacement of the floor of the Gents' bathroom and potential changes to the structure of the upstairs areas.

We hope that as many members as possible can attend and contribute to the debate and voting. Provisional members are welcome to attend but are not allowed to vote.

A Gothic Dream to Remember ~ by Tatu Jussila

In December 2011 I wrote to a friend:

"It's a paradise lost called Ogof Ffynnon Ddu - a gigantic cave system located under the Swansea Valley in South Wales. It is unreal. The underground world was beyond my imagination and syntax. I remember underground streams, small pools of crystal clear water, stalactites, deep gorges, high cliffs, tight passages, small fossils, a bat chamber, boulder fields, small waterfalls, strange colours and the cool air... like a wild fascinating dream that touches your every sense - a dream I had while being wide awake..."

I was born and raised in Finland. Unlike the surrounding countries - Sweden, Norway and Russia - Finland is flat. Lots of coniferous forest and thousands of lakes, but no mountains - only a few hills and minor cliffs to satisfy one's inborn need to climb and explore. Caves? The Finnish bedrock is solid granite polished by the glacial age. Spots of limestone are rare. Coming from Finland it's a miracle that I found caving. Actually, it found me…

I remember the moment vividly. It was a hot summer day... read on

Up-Coming Caving Meets ~ by PCW

Caving meets so far on offer for 2013 are:

22nd - 24th February - Yorkshire Dales SRT - Contact Gary Vaughan
2nd March - Agen Allwed - nr Crickhowell - Contact Paul Meredith
1st-2nd June Provisionals' weekend at SWCC - Contact Claire Vivian
16th June Otter Hole long overtide trip, near Chepstow - Contact Claire Vivian

More details on the Calendar. Keep an eye out - more trips will be added soon.

I you would like to lead a trip or have a good idea for one please contact Claire

Top Entrance is back open, now that the loose boulders in the entrance passage have been stabilised.

SWCC : 1-10 Powell St : Penwyllt : Pen y Cae : Swansea : SA9 1GQ
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