Exeter and Devon - newbie :-)

[+therioman]

Hello,

 

I'm new to the geocaching thing, which is a bit silly because for ages I had apps on my phone for it and just didn't get around to it - but better late than never!

 

I'm in Exeter, and am looking to meet with other Exeter & Devon cachers to get more of an idea of the whole thing and hopefully start getting involved...

 

I'd love to hear from anyone in the area as I'm not sure how many people around here are hunting those caches.

 

Hopefully speak to you soon!

 

Cheers

Vince

[+The Blorenges]

Welcome Vince,

 

There's a lot of caching activity down in the southwest in your area and a few of the active cachers post here from time to time. Most geocaching 'socialising' takes place at geocaching event caches which are organised by local geocachers. These range from being a simple get-together evening meet up at a local pub to longer events that include camping and usually take place over a weekend. (You don't always have to camp, you can attend as a day visitor)

 

To find out what's been planned near you go to: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/nearest.aspx

 

Select 'event cache' > 'by State/Country' > 'United Kingdom' > 'South West England' [Go]

 

It's worth checking regularly because new events are set up from week to week.

 

The GAGB forum also has a calendar list of event caches around the UK

GAGB Calendar of events.

 

MrsB

Edited May 13, 2010 by The Blorenges

[+*mouse*]

Hello therioman and welcome to geocaching.

 

There are lots of cachers in Exeter and Devon. Unfortunately you have just missed an event in Exeter, but I guarentee there will be another one soon - they're a sociable bunch

 

We've got a strong little community in the South West so no doubt I'll bump into you at an event at some point!

Edited May 13, 2010 by *mouse*

[+therioman]

First cache done. I was so close to giving up at one point too, so on a learning to be patient front, full marks :-)

[+drdick&vick]

Stopping, in our caravan, close to Okehampton if you want any help.

Happy to go out for a walk with you if wanted.

[ipplepen]

Hello and welcome

 

Give me a shout if you get stuck on any of the caches around Newton Abbot!

PS this applies especially to the Cantor Clan caches

 

Ipplepen (AKA Andy)

[+CANTOR CLAN]

Andy what are you implying about our caches.you`ll put him off.

We are always willing to give a helping hand especially if you like to get wet and muddy.welcome to this mad hobby

[ZoltanF]

I'm relatively new too, but am loving it...especially as it evokes childhood memories of letterboxing with my Dad on Dartmoor!

 

I'm well into Geocachism!