martymarty
15 years ago
A new event has been added to the Events page.

Event name: Srt Trip North Henblas Mine Flintshire

Date & time: 25/04/2010 at 09:00

Details: UCET Have very kindly given up a Sunday offering to entertain Aditnow forum members to a srt and winch trip down and up North Henblas Shaft, The shaft is over 500 feet deep to the sump but the trip will only be to the bottom of the winch platform which is 300 feet, 'Bagshaws level' this is where UCET have been constantly exploring over the last few years and have made good progress. the mine its self isnt really a big mine and can be seen in around 3-4 hours also giving budding photographers plenty of time to get the best shots.

The trip is an srt only trip you will be given the opportunity to abseil down to the 300 feet platform then a guide will take you on a tour of the mine where you can have a wander around take photographs theres no rush as ive said the mine itself is small and can be seen in 3-4 hours so ample time is given should you chose to prussik up and out or take the winch out.

After the trip its customary to nip into the Glan yr Afon pub 100ft away for refreshments as they allow us to use the pub carpark.

Ok then the rules are:

YOU MUST HOLD A CURRENT BCA INSURANCE CARD NO IF OR BUTS. NO CARD NO TRIP IT IS A STIPULATION FROM THE LANDOWNER AND THE CLUB. ALSO YOU MUST BE SRT COMPETANT IN CHANGING FROM ROPE TO ROPE THERE ARE 3 PITCHES IN THE SHAFT.

A maximum of 8 persons only for this trip should more show an interest then I should be able to arrainge one for the following month.

Address for the mine is. Dolphin, Milwr, Holywell, Flintshire, CH8 8HE

for any further enquiries please contact MartyMarty.

Event added by: martymarty

Full event: http://www.aditnow.co.uk/events/?uid=74 
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skimble
15 years ago
9:00am start on a Sunday 😮
What kind of perversion is this?
martymarty
15 years ago
"skimble" wrote:

9:00am start on a Sunday 😮
What kind of perversion is this?

hmm yes sorry it is a bit early think we'll say 10 😉
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christwigg
15 years ago
Count me in.

10am start would be good if possible, got 170 miles to drive but the trip sounds totally worth it.
martymarty
15 years ago
righty thats 5 so far 3 places remaining 😉

vanoord
simonrl
merddinemrys
RJV
christwigg

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mountainpenguin
15 years ago
add me please :)
Owt
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15 years ago

Hi

I can't make that date because of another caving trip that day. Doh!

But if there is another one I'd really like to do it.

Best Wishes

Evan
Lister
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15 years ago
I wouldn't mind this trip either if there was a second visit there as April is a bit busy!

BTW The link to the full event doesn't seem to be working :blink:
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martymarty
15 years ago
depending on how this one goes and everyone is happy then i'll arrainge for another later in the summer june/july

😉
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jcam
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15 years ago
Count me in as well please!
martymarty
15 years ago
"jcam" wrote:

Count me in as well please!

sorry pal the current trip is full but i will organise another onefor later in the year 😉
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martymarty
15 years ago
well i went to North Henblas last night with the club and did a little srt practice here's a YouTube video courtesy of IanA and of what to look forward to.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wPlQ4RxdiE&feature=player_embedded 

😉
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simonrl
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15 years ago
Great video thanks for the link 😉 Hope you don't mind I've added it to the favourites list on the AN YouTube channel.

Really looking forward to this trip 🙂
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martymarty
15 years ago
"simonrl" wrote:

Great video thanks for the link 😉 Hope you don't mind I've added it to the favourites list on the AN YouTube channel.

Really looking forward to this trip :)

anytime pal , looking forward to it myself :thumbsup:
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christwigg
15 years ago
Really looking forward to it too, trying to get plenty of SRT in as practice.
hymac580c
15 years ago
Fantastic video, a good way to keep fit Marty.
I met the 'Henllan' crowd underground at Gwynfynydd mine a few months ago. They seem to really enjoy their underground experience, and make the most of every trip they do.
I have not renewed my underground insurance this year as well as some other financial cut backs, otherwise I would not mind doing the trip if you were making another event there.
Bellach dim ond swn y gwynt yn chwibian, lle bu gynt yr engan ar cynion yn tincian.
Brakeman
15 years ago
Unfortunately I have had to pull out of this trip as I need to be elsewhere on this day. 😞



So hopefully some one will be able to take my place..
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martymarty
15 years ago
"Brakeman" wrote:

Unfortunately I have had to pull out of this trip as I need to be elsewhere on this day. 😞



So hopefully some one will be able to take my place..

Nevermind Lee thanks for the notice im sure someone will take your place.

Should anyone wish to take Brakemans place then please pm me asap the trip is in less than two weeks on Sunday the 25th of April 😉
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jcam
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15 years ago
Count me in please!!!
simonrl
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15 years ago
You're in :)

Can you pop over to http://www.aditnow.co.uk/events/?uid=74  and click the link to add yourself please? It's just it prevents somebody else putting themself down and me having to explain to that the place is already gone ;)

Ta :flowers:
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