Wapping Mine/Cumberland Caverns

Last night's trip was the annual "Xmas Party" caving trip, and, this year, we chose to visit Wapping Mine. This festive trip involves bringing, sharing and eating seasonal food, so it is always very popular. Indeed, last night we had no less than fifteen cavers out - Steve, Luke, Jess, Alex, Alan, Chris, Katie, Cat, Gaz, Rob, John, Bernie, Pete, Julian and myself. And a hell of a lot of food.

Present: Ann Soulsby, Alan Brentnall, Irene Healy & Sigi

Peak Cavern trip was off due to Hurricane Bertha depositing oodles of water over the Peaks. Discussing alternatives Holmes Bank Chert mine was mentioned but Irene said that she had done this previously and it was quite easy. She preferred to do something a bit more difficult. This comment would haunt her for the rest of the day. Alan suggested Cumberland / Wapping saying that the only problem was a bit of a climb to get in - then it was like a walk in the park!