The large cave spider Meta menardi (see image) has been elected Spider of the Year for 2012 by the European Society of Arachnology. I would greatly appreciate if cavers could keep their eyes peeled for this animal as they are entering cave systems through 2012. This large spider is completely Read more…
SUI is proposing to run a Cave Leader Training programme in 2011/12 The first weekend is planned for Saturday 10th December and Sunday 11th December A second weekend will be held in early 2012 To be eligable you must hold a BCL and be a current member of SUI Please Read more…
Please be aware that there has been major movement in Shannon cave which appears to affect at least 300 m of cave. From the re-birth canal right down to at least the old entrance large rock fall has been noted. It is not known what has caused this movement though Read more…