Late news 2010
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Welsh grants available
The application date for Welsh Sports Association grants for expeditions taking place between 1 April 2011 and 31 March 2012 has been extended to 31 January 2011. Thus far applications have been few and, although this is a grant available only to expedition members living in Wales for the past two years, or who are Welsh or who have Welsh parents or grandparents (which opens up quite a spread of eligibility), the expedition itself does not have to be Welsh. Click HERE to go to the grants section of the WSA website. (
Descent 217)
Draenen gated
Descent (217) reported that the gate to Ogof Draenen was due to be replaced on the weekend of 27 November. The work was completed that Saturday so the original key is now required to gain entry; the gate may be opened from the inside without the use of a key. (
Late News 2018
Late news 2018-2020
Fundraising appealThe South & Mid Wales CRT has been running an urgent fundraising appeal to raise cash for a 2020 modernisation programme to raise £15,000 to update equipment. Please make a donation, however large or small.
Possible movement in Draenen choke
A report of possible movement in Ogof Draenen s second choke was made following an incident on Sat 27th January, when it was reported to the PDCMG that there has been some movement in the area of the squeeze in the second boulder choke in the Main Streamway. It is possible that this squeeze may have become slightly tighter. Please take extra care in the second boulder choke and keep an eye out for loose boulders or signs of movement. Following a visit, any reports on the state of the boulder choke would be greatly appreciated by the wider caving community. If you are undertaking the round-trip, you may wish to do so in an anti-clockwise direction, until the