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Clarification Regarding Access to Ogof Draenen - 6th April 2010

After a period of uncertainty regarding future access to Ogof Draenen the PDCMG can now confirm that ongoing access to the cave has been secured. However, the conditions attached to this access are that it is by the original entrance to the cave only. Any further attempts to open or otherwise use other entrances to the cave on the land owned by PwllDu Conservation Limited will result in termination of the current access agreement.  We therefore ask all cavers to respect the terms of access to the cave. Details of the new lock and key arrangements are given below.

Fleur Loveridge.

 

Ogof Draenen Lock Change update - 29th March 2010

As Sue is now on holiday for two weeks, the new Ogof Draenen keys will temporary by available from Fleur Loveridge, 1 Bere Mill Cottages,  London Road, Whitchurch, RG28 7NH.

 

Ogof Draenen Lock Change - 17th March 2010

At the landowners request we are returning to using a key and not a combination to open the padlock. This means you will now need to apply by post for a key. Please send a letter on Club headed note paper requesting a key for a trip detailing when you want the key. Enclose a stamped Jiffy type envelope with the address for return and a deposit cheque for £10 made payable to PDCMG (Pwll Ddu Cave Management Group). The cheque will be destroyed on return of key. As Jiffy bags are more 5mm thick you will need to use postage for large packages currently 61p per stamp 1st class.

Requests to be sent to Sue Mabbett, PDCMG Permit Secretary, 2, Garth Close, Morganstown, Cardiff, CF15 8LF

Envelopes without the required postage will incur ~£1.50 surcharge from sorting office so please ensure you use correct postage. The new padlock goes on 21st March and the Sue Mabbett goes on holiday 26th March for two weeks so any requests for Easter weekend will need to be in the post quickly.

If you are a member of a club which previously had permanent access then your club may already have a key – but only if they replied to my earlier correspondence.

Sue Mabbett
Access Officer
Pwll Ddu Cave Management Group