New event added 'Alderley Edge Copper Mines Meet - August 2009' on 22/08/2009...

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simonrl
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16 years ago

A new event has been added to the Events page.

Event name: Alderley Edge Copper Mines Meet - August 2009

Date & time: 22/08/2009 at 10:00

Details: AditNow members have been offered a trip to the Alderley Edge mines, near Cheshire.

The Alderley Edge mines were mined from the Bronze Age (c. 4000 years ago) until the early 20th century.

Most of the mines are still accessible although many surface features have been obscured by vegetation over the years.

Many of the mines are owned by the National Trust and have been leased by them to the Derbyshire Caving Club which maintains access and continues to explore the network for areas of mining that have been closed for centuries.

The day will start with West Mine which is dry and should give a good 4 hours exploration. We can then drop down through either Field Shaft or Brinlow and boat through to Engine Vein.

Event added by: simonrl

Full event: http://www.aditnow.co.uk/events/?uid=61

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simonrl
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16 years ago

A quick bump for this event also. Still ages off, but there are plenty of spaces left. Well worth seeing. And to answer a question I've been asked about the trip a few times since it was posted up, no SRT kit required 🙂

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simonrl
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16 years ago

This meet is looming now :)

Can probably fit another couple of people in if anybody else wants to go.

Should be an excellent day, and given it's with the DCC very informative to.

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Captain Scarlet
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16 years ago

Where is the meeting point?

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toadstone
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16 years ago

"Colonel Mustard" wrote:
Where is the meeting point?

For general info this might be of use.
http://www.derbyscc.org.uk/alderley/current_visiting.htm

I'm sure Simon will have details.

market man
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16 years ago

Hi is there any places left for the trip regards kev

simonrl
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16 years ago

"market man" wrote:
Hi is there any places left for the trip regards kev

Hi market man, yes certainly, put your name down :thumbsup:

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simonrl
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16 years ago

OK, herewith the details for this Saturday's (22nd August) trip to Alderley Edge copper mines.

Firstly, again, thanks to the DCC for providing this event to us.

Plan is to spend the morning in West Mine, and hopefully through Brinlowe and to the boats and out via Engine Vein.

Meet up between 9.30 and 10.00 here http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=the+wizard+inn,+alderley+edge&sll=53.800651,-4.064941&sspn=14.484393,33.881836&ie=UTF8&ll=53.291813,-2.211725&spn=0.000893,0.002068&t=h&z=19&iwloc=A . The club hut is the small white hut opposite the Wizard pub.

See you all there :thumbsup:

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market man
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16 years ago

Hi its kevin i have a Q do i need any insurances for the mine visit this will be my first trip.Although i have had 18 years in the coal mines,i want to make it known its my first time with you guys. So can i book a place. regards kevin(marketman).

simonrl
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16 years ago

#10

Hi Kevin

Yes, BCA cover is needed for this trip. Should be possible to sort it out in time though.

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Captain Scarlet
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16 years ago

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"simonrl" wrote:
Hi Kevin

Yes, BCA cover is needed for this trip. Should be possible to sort it out in time though.

Or you could become a guest member of the DCC for the day by completing this form http://www.derbyscc.org.uk/alderley/utilities_display.php?pic=../documents/membform2009guest.pdf&title=Guest%20Member%20Form

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simonrl
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16 years ago

#12

Well spotted Colonel 🙂

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market man
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16 years ago

#13

Hi guys its kevin i have sorted some insurance out ,i can pay on the day.So can my name be put on the list please cheers.

Captain Scarlet
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"market man" wrote:
Hi guys its kevin i have sorted some insurance out ,i can pay on the day.So can my name be put on the list please cheers.

Er.. I think you have to do that yourself here : http://www.aditnow.co.uk/events/?uid=61

I dont think it matters though... Just turn up :thumbsup:

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simonrl
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16 years ago

#15

Hi all

Could everybody who is coming to Alderley Edge copper mine meet on Saturday please reply here to confirm they're coming? Just so we know to wait if anybody is late (meet up between 9.30 and 10 see above for map).

Thanks :flowers:

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market man
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16 years ago

#16

simon i will be there can!t wait. regards kevin

hymac580c
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16 years ago

#17

This seems like a brilliant trip. But this date is not possible for me. So if you might have another trip planned at a later date I would be very much interested.

Bellach dim ond swn y gwynt yn chwibian, lle bu gynt yr engan ar cynion yn tincian.

toadstone
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16 years ago

#18

I'll be there, really looking forward to it.

Peter

simonrl
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16 years ago

#19

Thanks all

Confirmed so far:

davel
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toadstone

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Brakeman
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16 years ago

#20

Sadly I shall be away this weekend, so unable to make it, home ground as well, if your'e going through Brylow in the boats put your cameras in a water proof container, just incase!!

I tipped the canoe over last I went in it, now I only travel by bath tub!! :lol:

The management thanks you for your co operation.