simonrl
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A new event has been added to the Events page.

Event name: Hendre Spar Meet May 2010

Date & time: 23/05/2010 at 10:00

Details: Hendre Spar was worked on six levels, originally accessed by a steep decline which is now flooded. The mine was worked until 1981, when the adit was sealed.

The spar material was crushed on site and transported to St. Helens for use in glass-making.

(ripped from the calendar!)

Thanks to martymarty for this one, intending to have a full day in Hendre Spar, and hopefully take electron ladders to get down to the lowest floor.

Bring your harness and kit if you want to do the lowest floor, otherwise the rest of the mine is accessible on foot and by ladder. Plenty to see, and plenty of photo opportunities.

Meeting 10am in the car park of the Royal Oak http://www.multimap.com/s/g0X4Vnjl , exploring the mine, and then back to the Royal Oak for a drink :)

Event added by: simonrl

Full event: http://www.aditnow.co.uk/events/?uid=81 
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Vanoord
15 years ago
Just a quick bump to remind everyont that this is this Sunday! 😉

Meeting point is here: http://www.multimap.com/maps/?qs=hendre&countryCode=GB#map=53.20007,-3.21659|18|32&bd=useful_information&loc=GB:53.19978:-3.21548:18|hendre|  at 10am.

Those who are observant will notice this is a pub car park, so we can expect a certain person to be having to explain why he's home so late... :lol:
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RJV
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15 years ago
Beautiful weather forecast for Sunday too. Beer garden weather if ever there was...
simonrl
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15 years ago
"RJV" wrote:

Beautiful weather forecast for Sunday too. Beer garden weather if ever there was...



:lol: you'll get him in trouble again

Marty - is the bottom floor accessible at the moment? I think it's advertised as bring SRT kit for those that want to see it. Can bring a 10m electron ladder if that's any use?
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Vanoord
15 years ago
Does CH7 5QE sound about right for those of us who trust a device to navigate?
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simonrl
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15 years ago
That's the postcode for the pub yes :thumbup:
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martymarty
15 years ago
"simonrl" wrote:

"RJV" wrote:

Beautiful weather forecast for Sunday too. Beer garden weather if ever there was...



:lol: you'll get him in trouble again

Marty - is the bottom floor accessible at the moment? I think it's advertised as bring SRT kit for those that want to see it. Can bring a 10m electron ladder if that's any use?

Sir, the bottom level will be made accessable for those who want to see it, If you want to see the bottom you will need your harness to ab in or go on the electron but you must be attached to a life line going down and back up :smartass:
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RJV
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15 years ago
Will we tread on anybody's toes by just using a belay belt or are harnesses a must for the ladders?
martymarty
15 years ago
a belt is probably ok but im using a harness.. there are some other ropes to play on in there aswell if you like
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RJV
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15 years ago
No prob, full kit it is.
martymarty
15 years ago
full kit if you like but not essential. this is just for the bottom bit just so as we dont worry anyone
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hymac580c
15 years ago
Really looking forward to this trip as I have not been to any of the mines in Flintshire, and it will make a nice change from the slate mines. Seen some good pictures of Hendre on AN & ME.
Is there much depth of water in the mine as my boots are leaking and about ready for the weely bin by now, but I will bring my joskin waders in case. As well as a full harness.
If anyone wants to borrow a full harness anytime let me know as I have had some from work that we are not allowed to use as they are past their date, but they are basicaly like new.
Bellach dim ond swn y gwynt yn chwibian, lle bu gynt yr engan ar cynion yn tincian.
martymarty
15 years ago
"hymac580c" wrote:

Really looking forward to this trip as I have not been to any of the mines in Flintshire, and it will make a nice change from the slate mines. Seen some good pictures of Hendre on AN & ME.
Is there much depth of water in the mine as my boots are leaking and about ready for the weely bin by now, but I will bring my joskin waders in case. As well as a full harness.
If anyone wants to borrow a full harness anytime let me know as I have had some from work that we are not allowed to use as they are past their date, but they are basicaly like new.

you ont need wellies or (waders :lol:) this time of year its generally quite dry :thumbsup:
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Brakeman
15 years ago
Do to a change of plans I may be passing by Hendre early Sunday morning so I might call in and see you all.
The management thanks you for your co operation.
martymarty
15 years ago
"Brakeman" wrote:

Do to a change of plans I may be passing by Hendre early Sunday morning so I might call in and see you all.

nice one Lee 😉
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hymac580c
15 years ago
"martymarty" wrote:

"hymac580c" wrote:

Really looking forward to this trip as I have not been to any of the mines in Flintshire, and it will make a nice change from the slate mines. Seen some good pictures of Hendre on AN & ME.
Is there much depth of water in the mine as my boots are leaking and about ready for the weely bin by now, but I will bring my joskin waders in case. As well as a full harness.
If anyone wants to borrow a full harness anytime let me know as I have had some from work that we are not allowed to use as they are past their date, but they are basicaly like new.

you ont need wellies or (waders :lol:) this time of year its generally quite dry :thumbsup:



Brilliant, made my day :thumbsup:
Bellach dim ond swn y gwynt yn chwibian, lle bu gynt yr engan ar cynion yn tincian.
hymac580c
15 years ago
Many thanks to Marty and Jagman for showing us around. Good crowd as usual, very intersting mine with a lot of usefull spar still left inside from what I could see.
And a very good pub just next door. :thumbsup:
Bellach dim ond swn y gwynt yn chwibian, lle bu gynt yr engan ar cynion yn tincian.
DylanW
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15 years ago
I second that! Cheers!
A sibrydodd yn welw ei wedd, rhowch garrag las ar fy medd, o chwaral y Penrhyn, lle''r euthym yn blentyn i''r gwaith.
Brakeman
15 years ago
Yes, many thanks to Marty for rigging/derigging the bottom level for us all, well worth a visit whilst you are in the mine.
The management thanks you for your co operation.
martymarty
15 years ago
"Brakeman" wrote:

Yes, many thanks to Marty for rigging/derigging the bottom level for us all, well worth a visit whilst you are in the mine.

no bother pal i should make a quick thanks to Dave'l for helping me de-rigg it :thumbsup:
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