Reading University Caving Club

The Great RUCC Junkyard Sale

Junkbox_1 We are thrilled to announce the Great RUCC Junkyard Sale! Yes, its spring cleaning time and we’ve taken the opportunity to use the magic of ebay to list numerous items that we think deserve new owners. The purpose of this exercise is to raise enough cash for at least half a club night out in a top Reading nitespot. You can monitor progress of the sale on this site and by looking at the online appeal crapometer. If you have any items you would like to donate please let us know. We will also be offering a selection of pre-loved caving gear once we have looked in the darker recesses of the hut. We just haven’t plucked up the courage yet.

STOP PRESS! Seven bids on the pound coin so far. In response to a request for photos we have also prepared this little insight – a day in the life of our pound coin. We’re getting quite fond of it.

Paul26th February 200527th May 2012 Silly 3 Comments

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For No Apparent Reason…

we present ‘Cavers In Silly Hats’. We have a long and illustrious history of looking rather fetching in assorted headgear, and this is a simple tribute to those members out there that have kept this tradition going. More please.

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Sophisticated Evening Planned…

Message from Oli – Hi Kids, Its getting close to that time!! The RUCC boat race will be on TUESDAY 15th of Feb. I need names of ALL who want to come ASAP so that I can sort them into teams and wangle any deals in the bars that will have the pleasure of our presence! Can everyone who wants to come email me by THURSDAY 10th pleaaaase!

Paul9th February 200527th May 2012 Socials 1 Comment

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South Wales Photos

Johnw Photos of last weekend can now been found here. Taken by John K so don’t blame me. Photos page of the site has also been updated to reflect recent trips.

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Bar Casa

Barcasa A few photographs from last Thursday’s night at Bar Casa can be found here. There’s not many as for some reason I forgot I had a camera after a while. If anyone has any photos they would like to share feel free to e-mail them.

On an unrelated note Henry will be giving away free Curly Wurlys on Monday. He’ll explain why.

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RUCC Social Services

Image040_1 For those of us who like to revel in the heady atmosphere of a local drinking house RUCC social services are offering a small pub crawl on Thursday 27th. We are due to meet in the Upin Arms, Cemetery Junction at 7:30 – 8:00 before moving into town. From there the evening is currently shrouded in mystery and suspense, but Oli has mentioned either Po Na Na or Walkabout as an eventual target. Bring some dancing trousers.

Apparently Tuesday 15th of February has also been earmarked for some related type event involving pubs and dribbling, so please mark your own ears accordingly and keep free.

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South Wales January 2005.

This weekend we:

– Learned how to play the digeridoo on a rainy Welsh hillside
– Were introduced to the ancient Welsh craft of saucepan divining
– Became more knowledgeable in the ways of the grape

And did some caving. Photographic evidence can be found here

As ever, if anyone wants decent copies let me know.

Paul23rd January 200527th May 2012 Trips 6 Comments

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What Do Grapes Make…?

Playyourcardsright1980 Welcome back! Happy new year…

New for this forthcoming weekend RUCC are proud to announce our new wine tasting venture, ‘Play Your Grapes Right!’

This is a game for bon viveurs with a discerning palette and is set to take the wine tasting world by storm. Can you tell a Chateau Laffitte from a Chateau Pants?

For those who never saw the classic Brucie game show (and so you can get some practice in) the idea is to sample a series of fine and less than fine wines blind and decide on ‘higher’ or ‘lower’ based on perceived price. Glamorous assistants and top prizes are promised, and it should be an evening of bacchanalian delight. Bring you own spit bucket.

Paul19th January 200527th May 2012 Socials 1 Comment

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Trips Next Term

Images Merry Christmas. Looking forward, trips next term:

21st – 23rd January – Wales, staying at SWCC South Wales

4th – 6th February – Wales, staying in Wesminster South Wales

4th – 6th March – Mendips, Somerset, staying in Wessex SRT trip

Go on…. Book now to avoid disappointment – contact Nikki.

Paul16th December 200427th May 2012 Trips 1 Comment

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Weeeeee are the champions!

Images2_1 NEWS FLASH! In a major upset ‘Chez’ Paul & John ‘Fully Fitted’ Kitchin accidentally won the Queens Head pub quiz this week. Winning actual money they immediately demanded a recount and then vowed to reinvest the winnings at the Queens Head. We suspect it’s because Henry wasn’t with us. If anyone is still around we will be there next Tuesday. With money. On the silly drinks front you will be gald to know that we discovered that the bar staff have now bought Martini glasses and a cocktail shaker and that Guinness shandy really doesn’t work. Looks good though.

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