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The British Cave Research Association is a UK registered charity, and a constituent body of the British Caving Association, undertaking charitable activities on behalf of BCA.

BCRA's object is to promote the study of caves and associated phenomena. It attains this object by supporting cave & karst research; by encouraging original exploration (both in the UK and on expeditions overseas); by collecting and publishing speleological information; maintaining a library; and organising educational and scientific conferences and meetings.

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Latest issues of Cave & Karst Science, Speleology
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Latest Cave Studies Series...
Exploring the Limestone Landscapes of the Peak District (Cave Studies Series 19). Following closely from the two very successful titles in this Series that covered Upper Wharfedale and the Three Peaks & Malham, the latest volume, by Trevor Ford and John Gunn, extends this Series to a further caving area. These titles, although clearly of interest to cavers are aimed more at the educated walker who seeks to know something of the cavities beneath his feet as well as the karst features that he sees all around him. It is now available at £5.50 plus 50p postage from BCRA Publications Sales.

BCRA Caving Archive moves to BGS
18 August 2009: BCRA's Caving Archive has now been moved to the National Geoscience Data Centre at the British Geological Survey. Further information is on the British Caving Library web pages.
The handover was reported by B B C MANCHESTER. See "Cave treasures saved from the skip" on BBC News Website.
Discussion on BCRA news forum.

Receiving BCRA Information by Email
You can now sign-up to receive BCRA information by email. You can do this on-line, here, or you can send a blank email message to notices-subscribe[at]list.bcra... [etc]

Events Diary Also see BCRA News Forum and Newsletters
	Karst Science Field Meeting Wed 2 June 2010, Derbyshire Talks and field excursion near Buxton
	The aim of this meeting is to discuss the geology, geomorphology, hydrology, speleogenesis, archaeology and ecology of Poole's Cavern and the surrounding area in Buxton Country Park. A new BCRA publication, Exploring the Limestone landscapes of the Peak District, by Trevor Ford and John Gunn will be launched at the meeting and all participants will receive a copy. Professor John Gunn, whose research interests include the hydrogeology of karst environments, dynamics of radon and carbon dioxide, and the evolution of quarried landscapes, will lead the meeting.
	Further details: BCRA News Forum. Contact: Dr Gina Moseley

	Upland Caves Network: Cave Archaeology conference July 1-2, Manchester A conference on "Cave archaeology, past, present and future" at the Manchester Museum
	The Uplands Cave Network is *not* a BCRA group; it is funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council. However, its activities may well be of interest to BCRA members, and you might like to know about this conference.
	Further details: Upland Caves Website.

	Cave Biology Field Meeting Wed 8 September 2010, Yorkshire A one-day field meeting at Scoska Cave
	This purpose of this cave biology field meeting is to study Scoska Cave, Littondale. We will meet at Arncliffe village hall at 10 a.m. on Wednesday 8th September, for some introductory talks before visiting the cave itself. The meeting will be led by David Hodgson of the Craven Pothole Club, who has studied the biology of Scoska Cave for many years.
	Further details: BCRA News Forum. Contact: Graham Proudlove

	Hidden Earth 2010. 24-26 September 2010, Leek, Staffordshire The annual caving conference and weekend convention. Field trips, trade and club stands, competitions, talks, discussion groups, entertainment ...
	Further details: Hidden Earth web site. Contact: Wendy Williams

	Meetings Information If you would like to organise a BCRA-backed event please contact meetings-secretary[at]bcra... or see page contacting us. We will be pleased to offer help and advice. For a more complete listing of UK caving events see the British Caving Association's diary or newsletter. The cavers' magazine Descent also carries an events diary and is obtainable in caving shops (and some climbing and outdoor shops) throughout the country. For International Events the UIS online diary carries information on events worldwide.

Grant Application Deadlines & Council Meetings
	Cave Science & Technology Research Initiative (CSTRI) 1 April, 1 August, 1 December each year Contact research-fund[at]bcra... or see page contacting us
	Ghar Parau Foundation 31 January, 31 August each year Contact gpf-enquiries[at]bcra... or see page contacting us
	BCRA Council Meetings Council meetings are usually held in March, June and November. These are not public meetings, but members are informed so that relevant business can be scheduled. The next Council meetings will be #144 Sunday 14 March #145 Sunday 20 June #146 Sunday 05 September #147 Sunday 14 November Items for inclusion on the agenda should be with the secretary 15 days before the meeting. For information about the 2010 AGM please go to BCRA Annual General Meeting 2010. General info about past AGMs can be found here.

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