Caves and Caving
Keith Edwards
- Region:
- West Midlands
- Notice Period:
- Short (maybe less than one month's notice)
- Type:
- Hobby
- Fee:
- Paid: My fee depends on the size of the group. £60 for groups up to 50 + 50p per mile.
- Category:
- Sports
- Updated:
- 27th December 2023
The talk usually lasts about 50 minutes but can be made longer or shorter, or tailored to meet the needs of the audience. For example, for local audiences I include a section on the Dudley Limestone Mines. There are also modules on cave development, caving techniques, equipment and rescue all illustrated with video clips and anecdotes.
The talk is richly illustrated with video clips and photographs. Here’s a link to a short promotional video for the talk - https://youtu.be/Rfa0Nomm5OI
Praise from Clent WI
In October we had a brilliant 5 Star Session with Keith Edwards – ‘Underground Delights’. Keith had gallantly, if nervously, come to Sheila’s rescue, when a colleague could not meet the date. He expertly guided us through the labyrinthine world of caving, with all its mystery and danger. We began to understand that what drives people to clamber down swaying ladders, with only a head lamp for illumination; squeeze themselves through the smallest, narrowest spaces and to dive deep into underground lakes, was that this to them is FUN! We could see that it might be. The camaraderie among cavers was much in evidence not only in the slides and video clips but also in Keith’s amusing commentary. If you’ve a mind to see these wonderful rock formations hidden below ground and this seems like your idea of fun, Dudley Caving Club are your people. This brilliant talk was Keith’s first! We’re sure it won’t be the last.
Praise from Sandwell U3A
Keith Edwards visited us in June (2016) and told us all about his life as a member of Dudley Caving Club and also about the history of the club when it was originally called Dudley Cave Rescue Team. Keith has won numerous awards for his film work and he showed us lots of photographs and short films of places they have explored and also told us about several rescue operations they have been involved in. Keith’s presentation was very interesting and humorous and enjoyed by all of our members. However, unfortunately he didn’t get any new recruits from our members – better luck next time!!!! Excellent.
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About Me
I’ve been a caver for over thirty-five years and have explored most of the major caving systems in this country. As well as being a member of Dudley Caving Club, I am also a member of the Midlands Cave Rescue Organisation and have been a volunteer in a number of cave rescue incidents for which I have received the Queen’s Golden, Diamond and Platinum Jubilee Medals.
I am also an award-winning cave videographer. My videos can be viewed on my YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/@caverkeith. They have received critical acclaim from the caving community and the channel is one of the most popular caving channels on YouTube. The video view count is now over 54 million and I have almost 87 thousand subscribers.
What the Worcester-Birmingham and Droitwich Canals Society Thought of Keith’s Talk
The January meeting was as different again with visiting speaker Keith Edwards taking us through so many underground places that most people possibly wouldn’t know about, and if they did, wouldn’t dare venture into. ‘Caver Keith’ as he is known, took the meeting to some spectacular places underground using superb photographs with audio back-up as well as his own input. Keith shared some of the spectacular scenes underground including stalagmites, stalactites and curtains all which were given as reasons for this not without risk, hobby.
The members and guests present were absolutely enthralled with Keith’s presentation which throughout could be heard ‘Wows’ and applause as well as in some instances, laughter. Several questions were asked at the end of the talk with Keith receiving a well-earned accolade afterwards.
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