Monthly Meet
Saturday September 4th
Orientation meet (CPSS Members*)
Kalk Bay / Silvermine
Time: 8:30am
To explore / examine caves from Meyers Memorial, RAR, Imp, Imp2, Muizenberg, Labyrinth, Maurcenia, Noon Day Rest
There will be a fair amount of walking, but mostly along paths
Leaders: Ron Zeeman
Those member that wish to join, please contact Ron Zeeman for meeting place.
*Please Note: This is a closed meet for CPSS members
The club would like to thank Jac Kriek for sharing his experiences as a past guide, researcher and explorer at Cango Caves.
The video footage and photos where amazing. He kept us entertained and inspired on what it must have been like first exploring the depths of the Cango caves.
CAPE PENINSULA SPELAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY
Monthly Social
Tuesday 17th August
Time: 8 p.m.
Venue: Stone Cottages, Kirstenbosch
Documentary film on Cango Caves by Jac Kriek
Jac worked as a guide and researcher at Cango for many years and amongst other things, made a fascinating documentary of the Caves.
After the film you will be able to question him on his hands-on knowledge.
Tea will be served later.
Please support our speaker and bring along any friends or family you feel will have an interest in the talk.
The CPSS website has been updated on the back-end with the latest version of WordPress and Suffusion.
The update seems to have been successful, please let us know if there are any problems.
We recently overhauled the mailing lists.
The new mailing lists are now up and running and should facilitate in easier and better communication to members and friends of the club.
OUDTSHOORN MEET
6 to 9 August 2010
Place : Melville House
From: Friday afternoon 6 August 2010
To: Lunch time Monday 9 August 2010
Cost: R35.00 / night / person
Equipment: Own bedding, own food and drink, caving equipment basic and SRT, own utensils
Facilities: Beds and mattresses, kitchen and braai, fridge and stove provided
Transport: Your own but please arrange with others and consolidate numbers
Deposit: A non refundable deposit is required at the time of booking of R100.00
Bank Account:
Please contact Ron or Raymond for the banking details*
Send deposit details to Ron Zeeman.
Objectives: Introduce new members to the caves in the general Cango area.
Closing date: Friday 16 July 2010 no late entries
Confirm with Raymond via email*
Preference will be given to paid up members.
(*details in the email that was sent to members)
Tuesday 20th July
Time: 8 p.m.
Venue: Stone Cottages.
Illustrated talk by Ross Hofmeyr on Part 2 of his trip to Antarctica.
Those who heard the riveting account of his year at the South African base will not want to miss this follow-up talk on his experiences as medic on a cruise ship to the Far South.
The talk will be followed by refreshments and a chance to chat to Ross about his trip.
Visitors welcome.
Monthly Meet
Sunday July 4th
Orientation meet (CPSS Members*)
10 Caves, from Berties to Ystervark
Leaders: Ron Zeeman & Anthony Hitchcock.
Details to follow on meeting location and time, members please keep an eye on the mailing list.
*Please Note: This is a closed meet for CPSS members
Tuesday 15th June
Soccer Social + Bring 'n Share Supper
Venue: Stone Cottages, Kirstenbosch
Time: 8 p.m.
Brazil will be playing Peoples' Republic of Korea in Johannesburg, kick-off at 8.30 p.m. We are bringing in a TV so that we can watch the match.
The evening will start with a pot-luck supper – please bring a main dish or dessert.
The June 2010 newsletter has been published and is now available under the "Articles" section.