Inspections are going well. Today we looked at Wrysgan and the Geironydd trials.
There was very little of concern in both, however our mine engineer has suggested we monitor the brow of the adit that leads outside on floor 5 of the mine (the wet way out) as there looked to be some blocks that look like they may fall at some point, although there’s no evidence of a fall on the floor. This is the exit directly next to the eased block that fell several years ago (photo attached) directly above the solid ladder, and potentially somewhere groups may gather having scrambled up the ladder.
Also within Geironydd the frequently used trial (opposite the waterfall that drops into a short adit) had several bats in the back of the stope. There is a circular route that follows the back of the stope around several timbers and drops down via a short slide/slab. It may be prudent to avoid that section of mine in the Winter as the bats are hibernating.
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Work has continued today to get the steel carried into the mine in place (thanks again to the Go Below staff for the work).
However we could do with some help on Saturday morning (10:30am at the Cwm car park) shifting more stuff into he mine (including a second boat).
Please get in touch if you’re able to help.
Also during the mine inspection week, on Thursday the 30th of March, the gate locks will be replaced with new, and the code changed. Contact whoever you’re working for to get the code.
Thanks to all who came along this afternoon to help move the steel into place in Rhiwbach. What started as a plan to get the steel partway up to the mine ended with all the materials in the mine within an hour!!
Go Below will get in touch when they plan to instal the steel as users will need to stay clear of the mine that day.
As we were there we also installed an additional anchor on the traverse (floor 1) to try and eliminate the rub point, it will need a stainless steel mailon.
There’s been a few updates sent out to users of Rhiwbach, Wrysgan and Bwlch y Plwm. Would be worth checking with whoever you’re working for if you’re heading underground with groups.
We’re also looking to get a working party up to Rhiwbach Friday afternoon. Get in touch if you’re free to help carry some heavy stuff up to the mine! Did I sell that….
Following last years gathering it was suggested we try to arrange an annual get together for those using the mines in North Wales. The aim of the meeting is to try and discus a variety of topics such as access, bolting, radon and this years round of mine inspections.
How would people feel about getting together for a users chat, similar to the event we ran last year?
Topics would include
Radon
Bwlch y Plwm access
Rhiwbach boat options
Rhiwbach works
Next set of mine inspections (new venues/routes)
Category 1 mines
Any other topics (get in touch)
I’m trying to pull a date together so feel free to let us know when you’d be available and we’ll pick a date when most are free: http://doodle.com/poll/x6vgttcffyub9feg
Meeting to be held at Oaklands starting at 10am, with a view to possibly doing some heavy lifting in the afternoon up to Rhiwbach!!
Hi all, there’s been some updates in how staff may need to access the boat in Rhiwbach. If you’re working in the mine it’s worth having a chat with the provider you’re working for.
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