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THE BELFRY BULLETIN ____________________________________ No. 270 - FEBRUARY 1970 ____________________________________ VOLUME 24
No.2
CONTENTS CAVING Pyrenees 1970 Care of Nife Lamps Monthly Notes Penyghent Pot Again
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Archaeology Palaeolithic art at Naiux
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CLUB BUSINESS Notices Just a Sec Addresses etc.
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PHOENIX Visitors to the Belfry site will know that a splendid looking new Belfry now stands proudly on the site. That we should be in a position to start occupying the new Belfry within six months of that tragic day when the blackened shell of the Belfry seemed to mark the lowest ebb of the club, is an achievement of which we can take some pride. Before we wallow in self-congratulation, we should remember that some £200 is still owing, and that – even when this debt has been paid – the total club monies stand at the vast sum of £45. This has got to run the club. Our fine new building can become the headquarters of a fine club – or can become a sordid, untidy, ill-equipped modern slum. In the past, some members have been known to say that there was nothing much left to do in the way of equipping the club. THERE IS NOW. There is no reason why EVERY SINGLE MEMBER of the club cannot do something – even if it is only a question of paying his or her sub NOW. We still need every penny; every willing hand; and every source of supply that we can lay our hands on. Why not write now to John Riley, at School Farm House, Chew Stoke, Nr Bristol, telling him when you will be free to lend a hand, or asking him what he might want that you can obtain cheaply. Bob Bagshaw, at 699 Wells Road, Knowle, Bristol 4, will be glad to receive your subscription for the year plus any other gift of money you can spare.
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THE B.B.
The Bristol Exploration Club
It will take a little longer for me to get back into the swing of producing a monthly B.B. on time, after two years of not having to worry about the job, and I hope that members will have the necessary patience.
Hon. Secretary: - A.R. Thomas, Westhaven School, Uphill, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset Hon. Editor: - S.J. Collins Homeleigh, Bishop Sutton, Bristol
It is hoped that it will be possible to continue publishing a B.B. of the size we have come to expect since Dave Irwin started to edit and produce the magazine, but this will depend to a very great extent on members who produce interesting articles. During the next month or so, to help catch up with the backlog, it may be necessary to consider reprinting one or two of the best articles from B.B.’s of many years ago, but I hope that a good supply of up to date articles will be coming along.
“Alfie” _______________________________________________________________________________________ In future, WEDNESDAY NIGHTS are WORKING NIGHTS at the new Belfry. Don’t leave it all to the other bloke. When you come to the official opening on May the Ninth, make sure that it is with a clear conscience. Apply to John Riley or JUST TURN UP ANY (or better still, EVERY WEDNESDAY).