BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:Europe/London X-WR-TIMEZONE:Europe/London BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2@catmhs.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240126T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240126T210000 DTSTAMP:20240121T204641Z URL:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/events/tom-mcnally-what-lies-beneath-the-sto ry-behind-the-photographs/ SUMMARY:Tom McNally – What Lies Beneath – The Story Behind the Photogra phs DESCRIPTION:CATMHS Member Tom McNally is a professional photographer. Over recent years Tom has been working on creating a portfolio of stunning phot ographs of Mines in The Lake District. These photographs were exhibited to great acclaim at the Kendal Mountain Festival in 2023. In this Zoom Talk Tom will show us a selection of these photographs and explain the way he p lanned\, captured\, processed and presented them. Unmissable ! CATEGORIES:Zoom talk LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81340238225?pwd=pd9d3KNlUbwYgg0lZYvFBoEi qnZZdr.1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1@catmhs.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240204T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240204T160000 DTSTAMP:20240131T165530Z URL:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/events/carrock-mine-photographic-meet/ SUMMARY:Carrock Mine Photographic Meet DESCRIPTION:This is a very photogenic mine with hoppers and mineral formati ons. Liz Withey will lead a photographic meet for those who would like to have the time to photograph. For those who would just like to see the rest of the mine\, Warren Allison will lead this part. \n\nMeet at layby just south of Mosedale at Mosedale Bridge CA11 0XQ NY357319 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/201 6/01/Carrock-Mine-Harding-Level-Vein-detail.jpg CATEGORIES:Underground meet LOCATION:Carrock Mine\, Mungrisdale\, Eden\, United Kingdom X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mungrisdale\, Eden\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Carrock Mine:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3@catmhs.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240216T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240216T213000 DTSTAMP:20240216T193004Z URL:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/events/the-birth-of-capitalism-in-elizabetha n-keswick/ SUMMARY:The Birth of Capitalism in Elizabethan Keswick DESCRIPTION:Zoom Talk by Mark Hatton that presents the case for claiming th at the Brigham Smelter Complex built by “German” Miners at Keswick in the 1560’s was the birthplace of Capitalism\, Industrialisation &\; C ommercial Law in the British Isles.\n\n\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/8593026 5700?pwd=Jp1aHop1GKsieL21F9dvzMxKD9AqSZ.1 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/202 4/01/IMG_8951.jpeg CATEGORIES:Zoom talk LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85930265700?pwd=Jp1aHop1GKsieL21F9dvzMxK D9AqSZ.1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:5@catmhs.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240225T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240225T163000 DTSTAMP:20240202T103446Z URL:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/events/gunpowder-mills-walk-river-kent-25th- february/ SUMMARY:Gunpowder Mills Walk\, River Kent 25th February DESCRIPTION:This is a fascinating low-level walk to the gunpowder works wit h the main one being at the village of Sedgwick. These incredible remains show an industry which supplied much of the gunpowder used in the local mi nes and quarries. \nMeet at Dropped pin\nhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/YsK7nYMW7 uiDbyEE9?g_st=ic\nat 10.30\nGrade Easy\nContact Michael Oddie on 077476076 91 \n\nPost meet drinks in the Strickland Arms\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/202 4/01/Picture11.jpg CATEGORIES:Surface Meet LOCATION:Force Lane Layby\, Force Lane\, Sedgwick\, United Kingdom X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Force Lane\, Sedgwick\, Uni ted Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Force Lane Layby:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6@catmhs.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240310T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240310T170000 DTSTAMP:20240219T204508Z URL:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/events/greenside-work-meet-10th-march/ SUMMARY:Greenside work Meet 10th March DESCRIPTION:This meet is to clear the debris at the bottom of the last shaf t from Glencoyne level to the Lucy Tongue level following the remedial wor k to keep the escape route open. There are also some other repairs to carr y out on the level.\nMeet at Glenridding Tourist Information Centre in Gle nridding at 10.00. Do not drive to the mine until all are accounted for. \ nGrade Easy\nContact Warren Allison at warrenallison82@gmail.com or 074420 03282 \n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/202 4/01/Picture8.jpg CATEGORIES:Underground meet LOCATION:Glenridding Tourist Information Centre\, Glenridding Tourist Infor mation Centre Car Park\, Glenridding \, United Kingdom X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Glenridding Tourist Informa tion Centre Car Park\, Glenridding \, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X- TITLE=Glenridding Tourist Information Centre:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:12@catmhs.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240316T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240316T160000 DTSTAMP:20240222T195557Z URL:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/events/alderley-edge-west-mine/ SUMMARY:Alderley Edge - West Mine DESCRIPTION:In addition to the Through Trip on the Sunday we have been offe red the opportunity to tour the West mine on the Saturday which is the sep arate but the biggest in Alderley. It is ladder access but then pretty str aightforward. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/202 4/02/IMA_2007_resize200-1.jpg CATEGORIES:Underground meet END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:7@catmhs.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London;VALUE=DATE:20240317 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London;VALUE=DATE:20240318 DTSTAMP:20240211T110314Z URL:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/events/alderley-edge-mine-17th-march/ SUMMARY:Alderley Edge Mine 17th March DESCRIPTION:Derbyshire Caving Club who control access to The Alderley Edge Copper Mines are very happy to host a meet for CAT members to explore thes e fascinating copper mines near Manchester. These are very special mines w orked from the Bronze Age through to the early 20th C with loads to see.\n Contact Julian Cruickshank at juliancruickshank@btinternet.com or 07752879 120 for details.\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/202 4/01/Picture-16.jpg CATEGORIES:Underground meet END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:11@catmhs.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240324T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240324T170000 DTSTAMP:20240209T202208Z URL:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/events/cauldale-moor-srt-event/ SUMMARY:Cauldale Moor SRT Event DESCRIPTION:A meet to visit the underground workings at Caudale Moor slate quarry above Ullswater.\nThe trip will access the underground workings via SRT to see the 3 levels and many artifacts in this interesting and unusua l mine.\n\nWeather and time depending we will also explore the surface wor kings.\n\nGRADE: Severe\n\nThe trip is suitable for members who are compet ent in SRT both up and down and are proficient at rebelays\, deviations an d the use of rope protectors. \n\nFITNESS\nCaudale moor quarry is situated at 600m\, accessed by a steep and unforgiving path\, a good level of fitn ess is required to reach the mine.\nDue to the exposed position and height \, the weather conditions could also be less than favorable so suitable cl othing is required.\n\nKIT \nFull SRT kit\, helmet and headlamp. Suitable warm and waterproof clothing. Food and Drink for a full day\n\nMEET TIME: 9.30am\n\nLOCATION: TBC\n\nPlease contact me for location and any other in formation \n\nDavidlund3k@googlemail.com\n07584993049 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/202 4/02/FB_IMG_1707509749208.jpg CATEGORIES:Underground meet END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:4@catmhs.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240331T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240331T170000 DTSTAMP:20240326T195211Z URL:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/events/coniston-coppermines-new-members-meet / SUMMARY:Coniston Coppermines - new members meet DESCRIPTION:A walk around the Coniston Coppermines and an opportunity for n ewer members to meet up. Looking at the extensive remains of the copper mi ning works and explaining how they worked\, who worked them and when. Ther e will be plenty of opportunities for going underground\, but that would b e optional and only short / straightforward levels.\n\nThose wanting to ex plore underground will need a helmet\, headtorch\, harness\, cowstails and old waterproof clothing. If you need to borrow any equipment please conta ct Mark in advance.\n\nPARKING &\; MEET POINT\n\nConiston Village will be very busy on Sunday 31 March so we have arranged parking up at the Bons er Mill. Drive up the valley (quite steep and a bit rough in places\, but leave the Ferrari at home and drive slowly and it will be fine) and contin ue 100 yards beyond the old Youth Hostel (single story white building) and we will park on the right. Try to get there for close to 9.30am if you ca n. Call me on 07774 499589 if any problems on the day. Mark ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/202 4/01/Picture13.jpg CATEGORIES:Surface Meet,Underground meet END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:14@catmhs.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240428T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240428T160000 DTSTAMP:20240312T115435Z URL:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/events/south-lakeland-furnaces-2/ SUMMARY:South Lakeland Furnaces DESCRIPTION:The object of the meet is to visit three preserved charcoal bla st furnaces in a day. If wet most of the trip could be indoors.\nMeet 103 0 at the visitors carpark in Backbarrow for a guided tour of the furnace.\ nSD35544 84631\nhttps://www.backbarrowironworks.org.uk/\nMeet at Newland f urnace about 1230 to view our excavations in the floor of the blowing cham ber - shown in the cover photo.\nPark in the coalyard\, SD29975 79710. \n If time allows meet at Duddon Furnace\, now re-opened after repairs. \nSD1 9693 88293.\nBluebells and daffodils will be in season so the walk up the leat to the weir could be attractive. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/202 4/03/IMG_0422-scaled.jpg CATEGORIES:Surface Meet END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8@catmhs.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240505T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240505T160000 DTSTAMP:20240411T190744Z URL:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/events/smallcleugh-flats-nenthead-7th-april/ SUMMARY:Rescheduled (Spaces Available) - Smallcleugh Flats\, Nenthead 5th M ay at 10:00 DESCRIPTION:\nA meet to the famous flats at this large lead and zinc mine\, so much to see of these very impressive workings….\n\nThe trip will tak e us on an underground circular route of this Nenthead mine walking throug h multiple flats with some very short sections of restricted roof height a nd very short fixed ladders. There are some short sections of shallow wate r however the majority of it will be extremely dry with a constant tempera ture of around 8 degrees.\nIt is an ideal trip to attend as a new member o r if you are keen on a relatively easy but rewarding day out. There will b e a half way break included (bring your sandwiches) and you should expect to be underground for around 4-5 hours.\n\nWe will have access to toilets\ , changing facilities and will arrange hot drinks afterwards as well.\n\nI t is imperative you have the following kit when attending this trip:\n\nMa ndatory:\n\nHelmet complete with chin strap\nHead torch capable of providi ng at least 8 hours of light\nWarm clothing including a boiler suit or und er suit and over suit\nA waterproof jacket should the weather require it ( Nenthead is 1500 foot above sea level)\nSteel toe caps/Welly boots/boots w ith ankle support.\nA pair of gloves (Rigger Gloves are ideal)\nFood and W ater bearing in mind the mine is extremely dry in parts and you will be\nu nderground for up to 5 hours.\nA small pack to carry the above in\nOptiona l:\n\nKnee Pads (Short sections where may wish to use hands and knees)\nTh e parking and meeting point for this trip will be at the ‘Smelt Mill’ car park at Nenthead mines\, this is reached by going into the main car pa rk at Nenthead Mines (CA9 3NY) then following the track out the back of it along the side of the river until you come to a set of double gates on th e right\, please enter and park here.\nWhat 3 Words address for parking is : audibly.arching.masses\n\nPlease arrive with a view that we will be sett ing off from the Smelt Mill Car Park/Assay House to the level entrance aro und 10:00\nAny updates to this trip including cancellation due to weather will be posted in the comments below\nFor further information about Nenthe ad visit: https://www.nentheadmines.com/\n\nIf you have any queries about this trip\, please contact Chris Bunker on 07771 983665 chrisbunker@btint ernet.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/202 4/01/picture10.jpg CATEGORIES:Underground meet LOCATION:Nenthead Smelting Mill\, Nenthead Mines\, Nenthead\, CA9 3NY\, Uni ted Kingdom X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Nenthead Mines\, Nenthead\, CA9 3NY\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Nenthead Smelting Mil l:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9@catmhs.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240505T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240505T170000 DTSTAMP:20240427T080258Z URL:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/events/wad-mine-borrowdale-5th-may/ SUMMARY:Wad Mine\, Borrowdale 5th May DESCRIPTION:An SRT trip in the world-famous Wad (Graphite) Mine which invol ves mostly short pitches and some wet ground.\nFull underground gear &\ ; SRT equipment required. If you need to borrow anything please contact Ma rk to arrange.\nMeet at Seathwaite Farm CA12 5XJ for a prompt 10.00am star t. I park on the farm campsite (cost £5) so if you park on the lane (free ) can you walk over to my car bringing all of your gear. (Grey Landrover D iscovery 4).\nGrade D\, SRT. Please note there is a capacity limit on this meet of 10 participants.\nContact Mark Hatton on mhatton304@aol.com or te lephone 07774 499589 for more details or to discuss whether you would like to book a place and would need any equipment loans. Bookings need to be m ade on the website. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/202 4/01/Picture-17.jpg CATEGORIES:Underground meet LOCATION:Borrowdale\, Seathwaite Farm\, Borrowdale\, CA12 5XJ\, United King dom X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Seathwaite Farm\, Borrowdal e\, CA12 5XJ\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Borrowdale:geo:0, 0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:10@catmhs.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240519T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240519T163000 DTSTAMP:20240202T103240Z URL:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/events/gairs-colliery-hallbankgate-near-bram pton-19th-may/ SUMMARY:Gairs Colliery\, Hallbankgate near Brampton 19th May DESCRIPTION:A surface walk to one of the major coal mines in the little-kno wn coalfield between Brampton and Alston. The meet will follow the line of a branch of the Brampton/Alston railway visiting other areas of interest and is led by Clive Seal an ex-coal miner from Lancashire and Alston and I an Hebson who are researching the coal mines of the area. \nMeet at Hallba nkgate on the A680 Brampton to Alston Road at 10.00 just as you come into the village. CA8 2PN\nGrade Easy\nContact Warren Allison at warrenallison 82@gmail.com or 07442003282\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/202 4/01/Picture9.jpg CATEGORIES:Surface Meet LOCATION:Hallbankgate\, Howgill\, Brampton\, CA8 2PN\, United Kingdom X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Howgill\, Brampton\, CA8 2P N\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Hallbankgate:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:15@catmhs.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240602T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240602T163000 DTSTAMP:20240315T164658Z URL:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/events/henning-valley-iron-mines-walk/ SUMMARY:Henning Valley Iron Mines Walk DESCRIPTION:Lindal Moor was known as The Iron Moor with many mines in the a rea.\n\nThis ramble around Whitriggs on will be a full day walk through He nning Valley\, Carkettle and the Main Vein with a look at the site of the trespass workings from the surface. Meet at Lindal Green SD24960 75851. There is an opportunity for a short underground trip into the Horse Level. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/202 4/03/HenningCottage.jpeg CATEGORIES:Surface Meet END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:16@catmhs.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London;VALUE=DATE:20240622 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London;VALUE=DATE:20240624 DTSTAMP:20240501T201242Z URL:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/events/june-camping-weekend-threlkeld-mining -museum-22-23-june/ SUMMARY:June Camping Weekend\, Threlkeld Mining Museum 22 – 23 June DESCRIPTION:Saturday will be a explore of Threlkeld Quarry. Lots of mine re lated machinery and also a train which you can ride on! Entry to the minin g museum included. Cost for Saturday is £8.\nCamping is available but is on hard standing so will probably only benefit vans.\nThere are toilets on site but no showers. Cost to camp is £15 per van. Open fire and social i n the evening. Sunday is a walk from Threlkeld to Bramcrag Quarry to explo re more of the area. Plenty to see and do \nGrade Easy\nContact Michael Od die on 07747607691 \n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/202 4/05/blencathra-and-threlkeld.jpg LOCATION:Threlkeld Mining Museum\, Threlkeld\, Near Keswick\, United Kingdo m X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Threlkeld\, Near Keswick\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Threlkeld Mining Museum:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:21@catmhs.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London;VALUE=DATE:20240713 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London;VALUE=DATE:20240714 DTSTAMP:20240603T204834Z URL:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/events/parys-mountain-copper-mine-anglesey/ SUMMARY:Parys Mountain Copper Mine\, Anglesey DESCRIPTION:Copper has been recovered from this mine since the Bronze age\, 3500 years ago.\nDuring the 18th and 19th century they formed the largest copper mine in the world.\n\nThe underground workings were last mined in the early part of the 20th century. Parys Underground Group (PUG) was form ed just over 20 years ago to explore and record the underground remains an d have kindly agreed to give CATMHS a tour. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/202 4/06/FB_IMG_1717446277806.jpg CATEGORIES:Underground meet END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:22@catmhs.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London;VALUE=DATE:20240714 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London;VALUE=DATE:20240715 DTSTAMP:20240603T220706Z URL:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/events/mona-mine-parys-mountain-anglesey/ SUMMARY:Mona Mine\, Parys Mountain\, Anglesey DESCRIPTION:The mountain has a history of copper mining going back 3500 yea rs. However\, it was in the 18th and 19th Centuries that the greatest amou nt of copper was produced. It is thought that in 150 years over 3.5 millio n tons of ore was raised\, mostly by hand\, from the Mona and Parys mine b oth located on the mountain. Parys Underground Group is kindly offering CA TMHS a tour of the Mona mine\, a rare opportunity not to passed by. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/202 4/06/FB_IMG_1717449508746.jpg CATEGORIES:Underground meet END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:17@catmhs.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London;VALUE=DATE:20240728 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London;VALUE=DATE:20240729 DTSTAMP:20240722T184732Z URL:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/events/28-july-silverband-mine-walk-great-du n-fell/ SUMMARY:28 July Silverband Mine Walk\, Great Dun Fell DESCRIPTION:Large lead and barytes mining site\, with opencast workings\, h orizontal levels and hushes to explore on the dramatic North Pennine Escar pment. Silverband Mine was located on Great Dun Fell\, about 3 miles north -east of the village of Milburn. There had been lead mining in the area si nce the 14th century and in the 19th century the London Lead Company worke d the Mine for galena. In the early 20th century\, production was shifted to mining barytes and in 1939 the La Porte Chemical Company took over the Mine and drastically increaed the scale of production. A 1.75km long aeria l ropeway was constructed to transport the ore down the steep slopes of th e fell\, the remains of which are now a scheduled monument. Between 1939 a nd 1963 Siverband produced 215\,000 tons of dressed barytes ore. The mine closed in 1966 but was reopened in 1980s and was worked periodically\, wit h an adjacent an ore procesing mill.\nGrade Easy (though quite strenuous!) \n Led by Richard Neilson richard.neilson@mail.com and Philip Newton\n\n \ n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/202 4/05/6339945_577ba923.jpg CATEGORIES:Surface Meet LOCATION:Milburn\, Milburn\, Near Appleby\, United Kingdom X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Milburn\, Near Appleby\, Un ited Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Milburn:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:18@catmhs.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London;VALUE=DATE:20240817 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London;VALUE=DATE:20240818 DTSTAMP:20240721T203539Z URL:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/events/ne-wales-weekend-day-1/ SUMMARY:NE Wales Weekend Day 1 DESCRIPTION:A long\, Difficult Meet deep into one of the most extensive lea d and Limestone mining complexes in NE Wales. \n\nLed by Chris Cowdery 077 20 555785 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/202 4/05/375062849_2221439011580330_8944366495252385217_n.jpg CATEGORIES:Underground meet END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:23@catmhs.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240817T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240817T160000 DTSTAMP:20240815T184716Z URL:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/events/rampgill-scaleburn-circular-trip-nent head-17th-august-at-1000/ SUMMARY:Rampgill\, Scaleburn circular trip \, Nenthead 17th August at 10:00 DESCRIPTION:\nA circular trip  at this large lead and zinc mine\, so much to see of these very impressive workings….\n\nThe trip will take us on a n underground circular route of this Nenthead mine walking through multipl e flats with some short sections of restricted roof height (crawling).  T here are sections of shallow water (knee deep)  with a constant temperatu re of around 8 degrees.\n\nIt is an ideal trip to attend as a new member o r if you are keen on a relatively easy but rewarding day out. There will b e a half way break included (bring your sandwiches) and you should expect to be underground for around 3-4 hours.\n\nWe will have access to toilets\ , changing facilities and will arrange hot drinks afterwards as well.\n\nI t is imperative you have the following kit when attending this trip:\n\nMa ndatory:\n\nHelmet complete with chin strap\nHead torch capable of providi ng at least 8 hours of light\nWarm clothing including a boiler suit or und er suit and over suit\nA waterproof jacket should the weather require it ( Nenthead is 1500 foot above sea level)\nSteel toe caps/Welly boots/boots w ith ankle support.\nA pair of gloves (Rigger Gloves are ideal)\nKnee Pads (Short sections where may wish to use hands and knees)\nFood and Water as you will be underground for some time.\n\nA small pack to carry the above in\nOptional:\n\nThe parking and meeting point for this trip will be at th e ‘Smelt Mill’ car park at Nenthead mines\, this is reached by going i nto the main car park at Nenthead Mines (CA9 3NY) then following the track out the back of it along the side of the river until you come to a set of double gates on the right\, please enter and park here.\nWhat 3 Words add ress for parking is: audibly.arching.masses\n\nPlease arrive with a view t hat we will be setting off from the Smelt Mill Car Park/Assay House to the level entrance around 10:00\nAny updates to this trip including cancellat ion due to weather will be posted in the comments below\nFor further infor mation about Nenthead visit: https://www.nentheadmines.com/\n\nIf you hav e any queries about this trip\, please contact Chris Bunker on 07771 98366 5 chrisbunker@btinternet.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/202 4/06/HorseWhimsey.jpg CATEGORIES:Underground meet LOCATION:Nenthead Smelting Mill\, Nenthead Mines\, Nenthead\, CA9 3NY\, Uni ted Kingdom X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Nenthead Mines\, Nenthead\, CA9 3NY\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Nenthead Smelting Mil l:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19@catmhs.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London;VALUE=DATE:20240818 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London;VALUE=DATE:20240819 DTSTAMP:20240501T211332Z URL:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/events/ne-wales-weekend-day-2-former-top-sec ret-chemical-warfare-complex/ SUMMARY:NE Wales Weekend Day 2 - Former Top Secret Chemical Warfare Complex DESCRIPTION:A relaxed Easy Meet to the former Rhydymwyn Chemical Warfare si te\, developed in secret in WWII with large underground storage tunnels\, lead mining history archives and the birthplace of the Tube Alloys Atomic Bomb Project which predated the Manhatton Project. The Local History Soci ety have kindly offered to host us and show us round this large site which for many years was the subject of much myth and legend and a magnet for t hose intrepid mine explorers for whom it was out of bounds. It is a uniqu e and beautiful place with much of interest\n\nLed by Julian Cruickshank - contact juliancruickshank@btinternet.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/202 4/05/Rhydymwyn-Valley-035-copy-Low-Res.webp CATEGORIES:Surface Meet LOCATION:Valley Factory Site\, Rhydymwyn\, Near Mold\, United Kingdom X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rhydymwyn\, Near Mold\, Uni ted Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Valley Factory Site:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:28@catmhs.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London;VALUE=DATE:20240907 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London;VALUE=DATE:20240909 DTSTAMP:20240823T184330Z URL:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/events/nenthead-mines-weekend/ SUMMARY:Nenthead mines weekend DESCRIPTION:Underground trips from easy to difficult being offered by Nenth ead Mines\n\nSee Facebook for information and bookings CATEGORIES:Underground meet END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:25@catmhs.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240922T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240922T163000 DTSTAMP:20240823T192802Z URL:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/events/allenheads-mine/ SUMMARY:Allenheads Mine DESCRIPTION:Pete Jackson will lead a surface walk around the village to see the 19C lead mine remains\, 20C fluorspar mine\, blacksmiths shop\, mine model\, Armstrong hydraulic engine and mining landscape. Walking distance about 3.5kms\, café and toilets available. Good footwear recommend.\nMee ting Place - Public Car Park in the mine yard. NGR NY 86004 45372\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/202 4/08/Allenheads.jpg CATEGORIES:Surface Meet END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:26@catmhs.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241006T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241006T160000 DTSTAMP:20240809T204644Z URL:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/events/bigrigg-and-area-iron-mines-and-quarr ies/ SUMMARY:Bigrigg and Area Iron Mines and Quarries DESCRIPTION:Visiting some of the earliest surface workings at Clints Brow\, which it is suspected may go back Roman times. and also later 19th and ea rlier 20th century mine sites and quarries. \nCome with the usual outdoor gear and pack lunch. Dogs not advised due to land access requirements. Le d by Bob Mayow.\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/202 4/08/Bigrigg-map-no-back_1000-wide.jpg CATEGORIES:Surface Meet END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:30@catmhs.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London;VALUE=DATE:20241018 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London;VALUE=DATE:20241021 DTSTAMP:20240826T200315Z URL:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/events/manchester-university-speleology-club -65th-reunion-weekend/ SUMMARY:Manchester University Speleology Club 65th Reunion Weekend DESCRIPTION:The MUSC 65th reunion is happening on the weekend of 18th- 20th October in Castleton (Peak District)\, with the highlight of the event be ing a formal 3-course dinner held at a local pub on Saturday 19th. The wee kend will be a wonderful get-together for MUSC members old and new\, and w e would love for as many people to join us as possible!\n\nThe current mem bers will be staying at a local caving hut in Castleton across the weekend for plenty of caving and celebrating\, and old members are more than welc ome to join us for as much as they wish. We have fully booked this hut\, b ut it is important to emphasise that spaces to stay with us at the hut are limited and will be allocated on a first-come\, first-serve basis. Local camping and hotels are available\, and attendees are welcome to organise t his for themselves.\n\nThose who aren’t able to join us caving are still encouraged to join us for our celebration dinner! Attendees who are plann ing on caving are asked to contact the committee so that trips (+ permits) can be organised.\n\nAll details **including ticket sign-up** are in the form below:\n\nhttps://forms.gle/sc4s2mqbVycV2uYN7 LOCATION:https://forms.gle/sc4s2mqbVycV2uYN7 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:27@catmhs.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241020T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241020T160000 DTSTAMP:20240825T141244Z URL:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/events/carrock-mine-photographic-meet-2/ SUMMARY:Carrock Mine photographic meet DESCRIPTION:This is a very photogenic mine with hoppers and lots of mineral formations. Liz Withey will lead an “Easy grade” photographic meet fo r those who would like to have the time to photograph. \n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/202 4/08/FB_IMG_1723238659045.jpg CATEGORIES:Underground meet END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:29@catmhs.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241103T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241103T163000 DTSTAMP:20240917T150452Z URL:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/events/greenside-mine-maintenance/ SUMMARY:Greenside Mine Maintenance DESCRIPTION:Meet at 10.00 at the Glenridding Tourist Information Centre. Do n’t drive to the mine until all are accounted for.\n\nFollowing the succ essful maintenance meet in March\, this is extend the steel legs and head trees just before Smiths shaft to replace the timber ones to ensure access is keep open. If time permits complete the clearing of the last part of t he fall at the last shaft on the Lucy Level which should allow access to t he level beyond once the water has drained. \n\nContact Warren Allison 074 42002382 or email warrenallison82@gmail.com\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/202 4/08/Greenside.jpg CATEGORIES:Underground meet END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:31@catmhs.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241207T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241207T160000 DTSTAMP:20241028T104728Z URL:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/events/agm-force-cafe-ambleside/ SUMMARY:AGM @ Force Cafe\, Ambleside DESCRIPTION:The CATMHS 2024 AGM will be held at the Force Cafe in Ambleside on the afternoon of Saturday December 7th. Full details to follow. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/202 4/10/IMG_3084.jpeg CATEGORIES:Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:32@catmhs.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241207T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241207T180000 DTSTAMP:20241028T105745Z URL:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/events/christmas-dinner/ SUMMARY:Christmas Dinner DESCRIPTION:The CATMHS Christmas Dinner will be at Force Cafe\, Ambleside o n the evening of Saturday December 7th\, 2024.\nPlease can you contact Mic hael (Bill) Oddie to book your place.\nemail.   Michael.oddie01@gmail.com  Mobile.    07747 607691\nConfirmed numbers needed by November 16th.\n Price is £24.95 per person.\nThis is for Christmas Roast with all the tri mmings\, followed by a hot dessert (there will be a couple of options\, in cluding Sticky Toffee Pudding). There will be a vegetarian Nut Roast optio n available.\nPlease let Michael know if you want the vegetarian option or have any other dietary requirements otherwise he will assume you want the standard roast.\nPayment will be on the day.\nA fully stocked bar is avai lable.\nParking is free but you must register your number plate when you a rrive. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/202 4/10/IMG_3085.png CATEGORIES:Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:33@catmhs.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250119T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250119T160000 DTSTAMP:20250117T204830Z URL:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/events/duddon-valley-mines-quarries-and-furn ace/ SUMMARY:Duddon Valley Mines\, Quarries and Furnace DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Duddon Valley has an interesting collection of seldom visited Slate &\; Metal mines. This meet will take a look at a selection of these workings\, the choice will depend on the weather con ditions on the day. But Common Wood will be on the itinerary\, which is a quite extensive slate quarry. Meet at the car park by the Duddon Iron Furn ace (just 150 yards north-west of Duddon Bridge A595) ready for a 10am sta rt. Grid Ref SD 197 882.\n\nPlease note\, as with all slate quarries\, the re is a lot of slippy\, loose and unstable rock involved. Some levels invo lve steep slopes\, deep water and/or tight squeezes to access. Great care is needed to navigate such workings. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/202 4/12/33540466_1975918109094569_61774918345293824_n.jpg CATEGORIES:Surface Meet,Underground meet END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:34@catmhs.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250124T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250124T210000 DTSTAMP:20250122T160332Z URL:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/events/tilberthwaite-mine-from-the-germans-t o-catms-re-opening-the-horse-crag-level/ SUMMARY:Zoom Talk - Tilberthwaite Mine from the Germans to CATMS re-opening the Horse Crag Level DESCRIPTION:Warren Allison will give a talk on Tilberthwaite Mine from the German period to CATMHS spending seven years re-opening the Horse Crag Lev el including the Coniston copper project survey’s and archaeological exc avations\n\nCumbria Amenity Trust Mining History Society is inviting you t o a scheduled Zoom meeting.\n\nTopic: My Meeting\nTime: Jan 24\, 2025 08:0 0 PM Greenwich Mean Time\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/826 73638696\n\nMeeting ID: 826 7363 8696 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/202 4/12/42151271_2148958625123849_6338023006085840896_n.jpg CATEGORIES:Zoom talk LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82673638696 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:35@catmhs.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250209T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250209T160000 DTSTAMP:20250122T210903Z URL:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/events/glendeterra-and-blencathra-mines-meet / SUMMARY:Glendeterra and Blencathra Mines meet DESCRIPTION:Warren Allison will lead a surface walk to these two interestin g little visited mines near Threlkeld. Meet at the car park at the car par k beyond the Blencathra Centre\, Threlkeld at 10.00am. Finish at the Threl keld coffee shop. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/202 4/05/blencathra-and-threlkeld.jpg CATEGORIES:Surface Meet LOCATION:car park beyond the Blencathra Centre\, Threlkeld\, Threlkeld\, Un ited Kingdom X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Threlkeld\, Threlkeld\, Uni ted Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=car park beyond the Blencathra Cent re:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:36@catmhs.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250211T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250211T210000 DTSTAMP:20250206T220539Z URL:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/events/zoom-talk-the-rocks-at-the-edge-of-th e-empire/ SUMMARY:Zoom talk- The Rocks at the Edge of the Empire DESCRIPTION:Ian Jackson (retired British Geological Survey) will a talk on his book through 50 sites exploring how the rocks of the Roman frontier in northern England shaped its history. It reveals how the landscape and i ts natural origins connect to its archaeology. \n\nThe book explains how t he landscape the Romans first encountered came to be\, how rocks determine d their decisions about their defences and how the Romans exploited and tr aded the resources the natural environment offered. It examines the challe nges faced by the Roman army as their commanders\, surveyors\, craftsmen a nd quartermasters plotted effective route lines through difficult terrain and sourced building materials\, energy\, mineral and water resources \n\n What did rocks ever do for the Romans? The answer is pretty much everythin g. From the siting of their defences\, to providing building stone\, metal s for their swords\, slingshots and tools\, coal for their heating and coo king\, pigments for their clothes and paints\, and semi-precious stones fo r their jewellery\n\nCumbria Amenity Trust Mining History Society is invit ing you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.\n\nTopic: The Rocks at the Edge of th e Empire\nTime: Feb 11\, 2025 08:00 PM London\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps:// us06web.zoom.us/j/83067042995\n\nMeeting ID: 830 6704 2995\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/202 4/12/OIP.jpg CATEGORIES:Zoom talk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:38@catmhs.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250223T094500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250223T160000 DTSTAMP:20250112T191007Z URL:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/events/all-borrasca-and-no-bonanza/ SUMMARY:All Borrasca and no Bonanza DESCRIPTION:\nA walk from Coniston Station Car park led by John Aird around the failed mines of the Coniston ore field\, about 5-6 miles. Plenty of c lothing\, appropriate footwear and a helmet and light if you want to look underground ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/202 1/11/WTS-P44_001.jpg CATEGORIES:Surface Meet LOCATION:Coniston Station Car Park\, Coniston Station Car Park\, Coniston\, United Kingdom X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Coniston Station Car Park\, Coniston\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Coniston Station Car Park:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:37@catmhs.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250308T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250308T160000 DTSTAMP:20250112T182416Z URL:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/events/ding-dong-mine-furness/ SUMMARY:Ding Dong Mine\, Furness DESCRIPTION:Meet at Ding Dong Mine\, an extensive warren of iron ore workin gs deep under Lindal Moor. Severe rating due to the challenging entrance p itch and a lot of uneven/unstable ground through the workings - for fully SRT competent attendees only. Dave McDougle will lead an exploration of th e near reaches of the Ding Dong (B45) workings\, including the Lindal and Marton chambers\, and look at the flooded 67 yard level which leads into the further workings. Parking available in Marton village which will be co mmunicated to attendees nearer the time. \n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/202 5/01/20241030_180515.jpg CATEGORIES:Underground meet LOCATION:Ding Dong Mine\, Marton\, Lindal in Furness\, United Kingdom X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Marton\, Lindal in Furness\ , United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Ding Dong Mine:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:39@catmhs.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250316T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250316T180000 DTSTAMP:20250122T163455Z URL:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/events/arkengarthdale/ SUMMARY:Arkengarthdale DESCRIPTION:A trip to a seldom visited\, extensive Arkengarthdale lead mine . There are opportunities to explore extensive working places and see some fantastically preserved artifacts. For the cavers among us modified natur al caverns and some of the north Pennines famous maze cave features are ex aminable throughout. \nThe mine features some moderate squeezes & stooping but is mostly typical dry walking height horse level with some small scra mbling sections (Think Nenthead). Upon first entering the level two falls have been dug through which lead to short sections of waist deep water. Wa ders can be used to good effect here and a roomy junction afterwards acts as a changing room/place to store your waders for the rest of the trip. Th e mine is Dry after this point. No SRT required.\nStart time is 10am finis hing around 6pm.\nMeet will be able to go ahead in most weather conditions unless the rain is utterly biblical to the point roads aren’t passable. Meet location is the roadside car park opposite the CB Inn in Arkengarthd ale\, Approach to the mine is via a long fell track only suitable for 4x4s \, Transport from parking spot to the mine will be provided however if any attendees wish to bring vehicles of this nature they would come in handy! \nParking:\nNGR - NY 999 031 \nWhat 3 words - eggshell.trickles.grownup\n Google maps website - https://maps.app.goo.gl/bKPMgRCX7hmswmeg7\nGoogle ma ps app coord - 54°25'24.5"N 2°00'08.9"W\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/202 5/01/Shaw-level-Image-1.png CATEGORIES:Underground meet LOCATION:Arkengarthdale\, roadside car park opposite the CB Inn in Arkengar thdale\, North Yorkshire\, United Kingdom X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=roadside car park opposite the CB Inn in Arkengarthdale\, North Yorkshire\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RA DIUS=100;X-TITLE=Arkengarthdale:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:44@catmhs.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250412T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250412T163000 DTSTAMP:20250224T211759Z URL:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/events/caudale-moor-slate-quarry-ullswater/ SUMMARY:Caudale Moor Slate Quarry\, Ullswater DESCRIPTION:A meet to visit the underground workings at Caudale Moor slate quarry above Ullswater.\nThe trip will access the underground workings via SRT to see the 3 levels and many artifacts in this interesting and unusua l mine.\nWeather and time depending we will also explore the surface worki ngs.\nGRADE: Severe\nThe trip is suitable for members who are competent in SRT both up and down and are proficient at rebelays\, deviations and the use of rope protectors.\nFITNESS\nCaudale moor quarry is situated at 600m\ , accessed by a steep and unforgiving path\, a good level of fitness is re quired to reach the mine.\nDue to the exposed position and height\, the we ather conditions could also be less than favorable so suitable clothing is required.\nKIT\nFull SRT kit\, helmet and headlamp. Suitable warm and wat erproof clothing. Food and Drink for a full day\nMEET TIME: 9.30am\nLOCATI ON: TBC\nPlease contact me for location and any other information\nDavidlu nd3k@googlemail.com\n07584993049 See less ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/202 5/02/480309030_1182740099937850_5685730423335061617_n.jpg CATEGORIES:Underground meet LOCATION:Kirkstone Pass\, Brothers Water\, Hartsop\, United Kingdom X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Brothers Water\, Hartsop\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Kirkstone Pass:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:40@catmhs.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250413T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250413T150000 DTSTAMP:20250201T200006Z URL:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/events/haweswater-copper-mine/ SUMMARY:Haweswater Copper Mine DESCRIPTION:A surface walk over Bampton Common on the N side of Haweswater reservoir viewing various surface mining features before going underground for a few hundred metres in a couple of Easy Levels (wet to below knee le vel). The whole trip inc lunch stop will probably take about 3.5 to 4 hrs. Led by Ormonde Joel who oversaw the detailed survey and recording of all these features for the LDNP Archaeology volunteers. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/202 5/02/30740594_1936829346336779_5886922084180819968_n.jpg CATEGORIES:Surface Meet,Underground meet LOCATION:Bampton Common\, Bampton\, Haweswater\, United Kingdom X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bampton\, Haweswater\, Unit ed Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Bampton Common:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:45@catmhs.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250426T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250426T140000 DTSTAMP:20250423T200315Z URL:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/events/carrock-mine/ SUMMARY:Carrock Mine DESCRIPTION:Carrock Mine has some of the best exposed Tungsten ore veins in the British Isles and Dr Eimear Deady\, one of the nation's leading miner als experts at the British Geological Survey\, has very kindly agreed to g ive CATMHS members a guided tour of the mineralisation. An easy walk unde rground mine walk lasting 2 - 3 hours\, wellingtons and warm clothes recom mended\, hard hat and headlight compulsory - let us know in advance if you need to borrow these. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/202 5/03/Carrockmin.jpg CATEGORIES:Underground meet LOCATION:Carrock Mine\, Mungrisdale\, Eden\, United Kingdom X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mungrisdale\, Eden\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Carrock Mine:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:41@catmhs.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250427T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250427T160000 DTSTAMP:20250422T221723Z URL:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/events/goldscope-mine-newlands-valley/ SUMMARY:Goldscope Mine\, Newlands Valley DESCRIPTION:Goldscope is one of the oldest Copper Mines in Cumbria\, dating back to the 1560’s. This meet explores the earliest underground working s here and the audacious engineering. We can also visit some of the extens ive Victorian Lead mining that used some of the same Elizabethan levels.\n \nThe walk is moderate with a few steep &\; rocky sections. There is a nice SRT option for those who wish to explore below Adit and an interestin g traverse to see more coffin levels. Please bring your SRT gear or harnes s &\; cowstails if you wish to take these options. Everyone needs helme t &\; headtorch &\; gloves as much of this meet is underground.\n\nT here is a few inches of water in some levels.\nBring food and clothing sui table for a full day exploring.\n\nRing or email Mark Hatton for details.\ n\nemail :   mhatton304@aol.com\n\nTel :   07774 499589 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/202 5/02/466591568_9157139700972338_6174206467309093475_n.jpg CATEGORIES:Surface Meet,Underground meet LOCATION:Goldscope Mine\, Chapel Bridge Car Park \, Newlands Valley\, CA12 5TU\, United Kingdom X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Chapel Bridge Car Park \, N ewlands Valley\, CA12 5TU\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Gold scope Mine:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:42@catmhs.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250518T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250518T160000 DTSTAMP:20250511T210215Z URL:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/events/dufton-mine-north-pennines/ SUMMARY:Dufton Mine\, North Pennines DESCRIPTION:An “Easy grade” surface walk and underground look into Bary tes and Lead workings on the North Pennine Escarpment. Led by Warren Allis on and Liz Withey. Meet at 1000 at the Car Park in the centre of Dufton\, \nGrid Reference NY690 250 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/202 5/02/65562771_2587407371278970_5569626556235513856_n.jpg CATEGORIES:Surface Meet,Underground meet LOCATION:Car Park in the Centre of Dufton\, Dufton\, Nr Appleby\, Cumbria\, Grid Reference NY690 250\, United Kingdom X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Dufton\, Nr Appleby\, Cumbr ia\, Grid Reference NY690 250\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE= Car Park in the Centre of Dufton:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:43@catmhs.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London;VALUE=DATE:20250524 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London;VALUE=DATE:20250527 DTSTAMP:20250201T204204Z URL:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/events/welsh-weekender-nantlle-valley-caerna rfon/ SUMMARY:Welsh Weekender\, Nantlle Valley Caernarfon DESCRIPTION:Easy walking trips on the Saturday and Sunday around the impres sive Dorothea and Pen-yr-Orsedd slate quarries with some optional undergro und explores and the potential for some SRT trips in the evenings for thos e with excess energy. Led by Michael Oddie.\n\nThe campsite for the weeken d is Talymignedd in the Nantlle Valley - Information at \nhttps://talymign edd.co.uk/\n\nBookings via Email\n\ninfo@talymignedd.co.uk\n\nMention Mich ael Oddie's name and say you are part of the mining exploring group when b ooking as they have put a field aside for us ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/202 5/02/474504059_10161186706823753_8519210349786448900_n.jpg CATEGORIES:Surface Meet,Underground meet LOCATION:Talymignedd Campsite\, Nantlle Valley\, Caernarfon\, United Kingdo m X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Nantlle Valley\, Caernarfon \, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Talymignedd Campsite:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:50@catmhs.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London;VALUE=DATE:20250626 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London;VALUE=DATE:20250703 DTSTAMP:20250405T210008Z URL:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/events/namho-conference-2025/ SUMMARY:NAMHO Conference 2025 DESCRIPTION:The conference will be held over a long weekend from Thursday\, 26th June to Wednesday\, 2nd July 2025\, based in the Conwy Valley. More details are provided on the NAMHO Conference website where bookings can be made. \n\nhttps://www.namho.org/conf2025/confpages/conf_home.php\n\nThe theme of the conference is ""Mwyngloddio yng Ngogledd Cymru" - "Mining in North Wales"". This pretty well covers any mining activity in North Wales .\n\nBefore\, during and after the conference\, opportunities will be prov ided to visit some of the sites. These visits will be publicised through the Surface and Underground Trips pages on the NAMHO Conference site. \ n\nBesides the lectures and visits\, NAMHO Conferences have a tradition of providing a meeting place for like-minded people with opportunities to so cialise. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/202 5/04/009_IMB1_2574-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:46@catmhs.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250726T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250726T160000 DTSTAMP:20250328T184157Z URL:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/events/snailbeach-mine-walk/ SUMMARY:Snailbeach Mine Walk DESCRIPTION:Snailbeach mine ranks as one of the best surviving examples of a lead mining complex. It retains a remarkable concentration of ruined str uctures which preserve evidence for an evolving sequence of mining techniq ues from the late 18th century through to the 20th century and\, together with earthworks and buried remains\, illustrates the whole surface history of the industry during that period. Many of the structures survive partic ularly well and form a large group illustrating the mine's general layout during its period of peak production in the 19th century Shropshire Caving and Mining Club will lead us on an underground walking trip around Landin g Level and Perkins Level\, along with exploration of the extensive surfac e remains. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/202 5/03/snailbeach1.jpg CATEGORIES:Meeting,Surface Meet,Underground meet LOCATION:Snailbeach Mine\, Nr Shrewsbury\, Shropshire\, United Kingdom X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Nr Shrewsbury\, Shropshire\ , United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Snailbeach Mine:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:47@catmhs.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250726T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250726T170000 DTSTAMP:20250328T185057Z URL:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/events/snailbeach-mine-srt/ SUMMARY:Snailbeach Mine SRT DESCRIPTION:Snailbeach mine at the peak of production during the 19th centu ry was reputed to be extracting the largest volume of lead per acre in Eur ope. Shropshire Caving and Mining Club will lead us on an underground SRT trip to 40 Yard from Perkins Level - 3-4 relatively short pitchs (20m max) \, mostly sloping with a few deviations. No complicated rebelays. Possibil ity of a scenic route back up by slightly more exposed route . Can return by original route too.\nOnce on 40 Yard chance to walk out to Chapel shaft inset and out towards Black Tom. Back on Perkins can look at various stop es\, plus some short SRT routes in top stope.\n\nPlenty of photo opportuni ties. Can stay dry with wellies\, occasionally just over.\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/202 5/03/Snailbeach-3.jpg CATEGORIES:Underground meet LOCATION:Snailbeach Mine\, Nr Shrewsbury\, Shropshire\, United Kingdom X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Nr Shrewsbury\, Shropshire\ , United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Snailbeach Mine:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:48@catmhs.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250727T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250727T150000 DTSTAMP:20250328T190312Z URL:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/events/clive-mine-walk/ SUMMARY:Clive Mine Walk DESCRIPTION:Of all the north Shropshire Copper Mines\, Clive seems to have been the most extensive underground. Inside the mine there is evidence for a number of different minerals (Copper\, Cobalt\, Manganese and Iron) in the form of coloured whorls and patterns staining the walls.\n\nShropshire Caving and Mining Club will lead us along Top level - Short fixed ladder pitch (lifelined) + Fixed traverse requiring cowtails to main worked hori zon. Remainder is walking or scrambling.\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/202 5/03/Clive1.jpg CATEGORIES:Underground meet LOCATION:Clive Mine\, Grinshill\, Shropshire\, United Kingdom X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Grinshill\, Shropshire\, Un ited Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Clive Mine:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:49@catmhs.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250727T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250727T160000 DTSTAMP:20250328T191334Z URL:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/events/clive-mine-srt/ SUMMARY:Clive Mine SRT DESCRIPTION:Of all the north Shropshire Copper Mines\, Clive seems to have been the most extensive underground. Inside the mine there is evidence for a number of different minerals (Copper\, Cobalt\, Manganese and Iron) in the form of coloured whorls and patterns staining the walls.\n\nShropshire Caving and Mining Club will lead us along Top level - Short fixed ladder pitch (lifelined) + Fixed traverse requiring cowtails to main worked hori zon - then SRT round trip via low crawl to well shaft and lower level.\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/202 5/03/Clive2.jpg CATEGORIES:Underground meet LOCATION:Clive Mine\, Grinshill\, Shropshire\, United Kingdom X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Grinshill\, Shropshire\, Un ited Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Clive Mine:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:51@catmhs.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250817T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250817T160000 DTSTAMP:20250814T183358Z URL:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/events/mines-and-trials-of-eskdale-17-august / SUMMARY:Mines and Trials of Eskdale 17 August DESCRIPTION:Iron and Copper workings amongst glorious scenery. An Easy surf ace walk with a few small underground options. There is a good pub at the end of the route and a historic corn mill at the half way point. Led by Ma rk Hatton\n\nMeet at the small car park by Wha House Farm entrance (GR NY2 00 009) for a 10am start.  Parking here is limited so please car share if you can and arrive promptly. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/202 5/06/465664475_9111666302186345_3290075085183803719_n.jpg CATEGORIES:Surface Meet END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:52@catmhs.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London;VALUE=DATE:20250830 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London;VALUE=DATE:20250831 DTSTAMP:20250801T145012Z URL:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/events/greenside-mine-lucy-level/ SUMMARY:Greenside Mine Lucy Level DESCRIPTION:Warren Allison is leading an Easy walk along the Lucy level for the “The Caving Crew” and there are six places for CATMHS members. Th e meet will use old photographs to show the mine when it was working. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/202 5/08/Greenside.jpg CATEGORIES:Underground meet END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:53@catmhs.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London;VALUE=DATE:20250906 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London;VALUE=DATE:20250908 DTSTAMP:20250801T163637Z URL:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/events/nenthead-mines-weekend-2/ SUMMARY:Nenthead Mines Weekend DESCRIPTION:Trips each day covering a range of abilities and communal BBQ o n Saturday night. Organised by Leif Andrews with details and sign up to f ollow on Facebook ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.catmhs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/202 4/07/FB_IMG_1720555585775.jpg CATEGORIES:Underground meet END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London X-LIC-LOCATION:Europe/London BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20231029T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20240331T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20241027T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20250330T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR