PARTY TIME – in a MINE….!

On October the 18th I attended the Royal Forest of Dean Caving Club’s 50th Anniversary – and it was Party Time – in a mine….

160 people turned up to a candle lit meal with a live band and pig roast

Clearwell Caves in the Forest of Dean are natural caves that have been mined for iron ore for over 4,500 years.  The mine is currently a museum and venue for underground parties and filming and this is where the Royal Forest of Dean Caving Club were holding there fiftieth anniversary – underground.    A few of us from Croydon Caving Club had been invited to join in the fun, we arrived at lunch time to find a group of cavers, above ground – roasting a giant pig.  In the evening we made our way into the mine, the party chamber was lit by candles creating a dark, glowing atmosphere.  The roasted pig was carried into the mine and the feasting began while a  live band provided the music – an awesome evening – thank you Royal Forest of Dean CC.