Monday 15th April 2019
John Cooper, Tony Seddon, Will Reed, Adrian
Vanderplank and Jude Vanderplank. First task was to install a new ladder on the
top part of Nut pitch. It is 4mm wire, built in spreader of 400mm, 7.2m total
length with 28 rungs. The old one removed last week was not in a fit state for
re-use. Then the karabiner used as a pulley at the top of the main drop on
Four-Tonne shaft was replaced as the old one was rather worn! Thanks to Tony
for this. Then with Adrian loading, John on the ledge, Will and Tony hauling
and Jude in The Pit 50 loads were hauled up Four-Tonne shaft and dumped in The
Pit for future upwards movement. Adrian reckons at least the same again left at
the bottom of Four-Tonne shaft. Finally the ladders on the bottom part of Nut
pitch were removed for cleaning and inspection. 2¼ hours.
