+The Blorenges Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Another quick 'bump' for this Topic, in case any new cachers need some help. The idea is that if you're new and could do with a bit of assistance from a more experienced geocacher near to you, just put up a post here. Anybody able to offer assistance can contact you through your profile page. MrsB Quote Link to comment
+deejay44 Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 We would be happy to help anybody in the Warrington and surrounding area. Though we are quite new as well. Dave and Jean Quote Link to comment
+Cnois Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 I really like this idea. Quote Link to comment
+UKCacheMag Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 Im happy to help anybody near ish to Coventry, not that I have found many...so help each other may be better Quote Link to comment
+drdick&vick Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 We are down near Worthing for a few months and would be only to happy to take somebody new out for an insight to caching. Quote Link to comment
+drdick&vick Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Going to be in the West Sussex (Horshma/Worthing) area for most of the next 5 months and will be more than happy to show any newbies the ropes when we can. Quote Link to comment
+currykev Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Going to be in the West Sussex (Horshma/Worthing) area for most of the next 5 months and will be more than happy to show any newbies the ropes when we can. Make sure you keep em away from these forums though Quote Link to comment
+The Blorenges Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Just giving this a quick 'bump', as there are some new cachers around who might see it. MrsB Quote Link to comment
+Staffordshire Fell Walker Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Hi everyone, I have purchased a Garmin 400t mainly for hill walking, but would like to have a go at geocaching. Live in South Staffordshire near the West Midlands (WS6) can anyone help? e-mail d.clifft@sstaffs.gov.uk Quote Link to comment
+The Mighty Shark Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Hi everyone, I have purchased a Garmin 400t mainly for hill walking, but would like to have a go at geocaching. Live in South Staffordshire near the West Midlands (WS6) can anyone help? e-mail d.clifft@sstaffs.gov.uk Email sent Quote Link to comment
+amaranth75 Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 I'm a new cacher in Sheffield - found one here so far (mostly low because of the atrocious weather recently), and went on a day trip to Birmingham yesterday and found 7 in the city centre before rain stopped play. My main problem with getting out and about is that I rely solely on public transport and my own two feet, so going outside of the local transport routes is a bit of a problem. Anyone willing to adopt a newbie for missions further afield? Quote Link to comment
+Dark_Faerie Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 I'm a new cacher in Sheffield - found one here so far (mostly low because of the atrocious weather recently), and went on a day trip to Birmingham yesterday and found 7 in the city centre before rain stopped play. My main problem with getting out and about is that I rely solely on public transport and my own two feet, so going outside of the local transport routes is a bit of a problem. Anyone willing to adopt a newbie for missions further afield? Welcome to the addiction, message on it's way. Karen Quote Link to comment
+UKCacheMag Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Thought I would give this a bump as im sure some lucky people got gps and stuff for xmas and will be taking up a new hobby... Im offering to help people near Coventry, not that im that experienced myself....not done much geocaching either before some bright spark makes a comment! Quote Link to comment
+kernow krawlers Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 I have some friends in the NORTHAMPTONSHIRE area (Kettering) who are looking to start Geocaching. They have no GPS as yet. Is there anyone in the area that could offer some help etc., until they have a couple of finds under their belt? Quote Link to comment
+Madam Cholet Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Hi everyone, I womble around the London area and am quite happy to introduce newbies to the craze that has taken over my life. Quote Link to comment
+Bear and Ragged Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 *bump* (New Cachers around) Quote Link to comment
+drdick&vick Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 Just putting ourselves back on this thread. We spend most of our time near Horsham in West Sussex so if there is any newbies want a walk out with us as an intro feel free to contact viua a PM through our GC name Quote Link to comment
+morknmindyyorks Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Bump. We are from Bradford and always happy to help new cachers in the area. Quote Link to comment
+The Blorenges Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Another bump for this Topic. Any new geocachers who would appreciate help from someone local to their area, please add a post to this thread... Just shout "Help!" MrsB Quote Link to comment
+Kacher The Dog Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Hiya! I'm in west Cornwall. I think this is a brilliant idea! I'm reading up as much as I can on the subject but it still seems very perplexing... It's the co-ordinates & code to find them that I'm finding confusing! I'd love to be able to go on a couple of Caches with people to understand the basic of it all ( so would my children ~ what better way to get them into the fresh air!) I wasn't sure whether it was bad etiquette to message local cachers dreckly! Thanks in advance for any help! Emma Quote Link to comment
+drdick&vick Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Hiya! I'm in west Cornwall. I think this is a brilliant idea! I'm reading up as much as I can on the subject but it still seems very perplexing... It's the co-ordinates & code to find them that I'm finding confusing! I'd love to be able to go on a couple of Caches with people to understand the basic of it all ( so would my children ~ what better way to get them into the fresh air!) I wasn't sure whether it was bad etiquette to message local cachers dreckly! Thanks in advance for any help! Emma Hi Emma I have emailed a friend of mine who is down in the Redruth/St Agnes area to see if he can help, I will get back to you with any news. Quote Link to comment
+drdick&vick Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Hiya! I'm in west Cornwall. I think this is a brilliant idea! I'm reading up as much as I can on the subject but it still seems very perplexing... It's the co-ordinates & code to find them that I'm finding confusing! I'd love to be able to go on a couple of Caches with people to understand the basic of it all ( so would my children ~ what better way to get them into the fresh air!) I wasn't sure whether it was bad etiquette to message local cachers dreckly! Thanks in advance for any help! Emma Hi Emma I have emailed a friend of mine who is down in the Redruth/St Agnes area to see if he can help, I will get back to you with any news. I don't see anybody objecting if you contacted them via email or PM on their caching profile. If you have had no luck by July me and the wife will be down there for 8 weeks. Quote Link to comment
+The Blorenges Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 There is an event (social gathering) coming up in Cornwall on Sunday here . You'll meet plenty of locals there! Chris (MrB) Quote Link to comment
+soldierblue2 Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 Hiya! I'm in west Cornwall. I think this is a brilliant idea! I'm reading up as much as I can on the subject but it still seems very perplexing... It's the co-ordinates & code to find them that I'm finding confusing! I'd love to be able to go on a couple of Caches with people to understand the basic of it all ( so would my children ~ what better way to get them into the fresh air!) I wasn't sure whether it was bad etiquette to message local cachers dreckly! Thanks in advance for any help! Emma Hi Emma I am happy to help you out, My Geocach name is Soldierblue 2 and I live in St Agnes, I am more then happy to get you on the road to geocaching I tel you it is a great hobbie let me know, my email is k.d.barbery@btinternet.com Kelvin Quote Link to comment
+Madyokel Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 I see Robin has beaten me to it But here is another Harrogate Cacher more than willing to help. As a family we have quite a broad range of Gprs so if any noob wants an up close view of different devices we can help there. Cheers! Quote Link to comment
+ProfessorZoom Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Can't say we're newbies, but we have not cached in England. We'll be in the Oxford/Silverstone area later this year and would like to make some connections with local cachers and learn about 'not to be missed' caches. Thanks, ProfessorZoom Quote Link to comment
+Just Roger Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Can't say we're newbies, but we have not cached in England. We'll be in the Oxford/Silverstone area later this year and would like to make some connections with local cachers and learn about 'not to be missed' caches. Thanks, ProfessorZoom E-mail sent Quote Link to comment
+Team Bramshaw Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Hi all, We really want to get into geocaching but don't know where to start & also a little nervous. Is there anyone out there who can offer us some help? we live in South Oxhey (Watford Herts) I can be contacted at gbevmac@ntlworld.com Regards Abbeyman Quote Link to comment
Dave 101 Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 (edited) Hi , I am a newbie in Essex , I have had a couple of people offer assistance already , I thought my satnav would be suitable for this ,mmm maybe not , but I have seen a cache in my area and I recognise it from members photos , I used to walk my dog there 15 years ago , so I will go have a look , otherwise I will be map reading . Dave Edited March 7, 2009 by Dave 101 Quote Link to comment
+Lydford Locators Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 Hi , I am a newbie in Essex , I have had a couple of people offer assistance already , I thought my satnav would be suitable for this ,mmm maybe not , but I have seen a cache in my area and I recognise it from members photos , I used to walk my dog there 15 years ago , so I will go have a look , otherwise I will be map reading . Dave We've got some friends who used to cache and never got themselves a GPS. They were selective with the caches they attempted - traditionals with helpful clues and studying the streetmap attached to the cache page worked for them quite well. And for those who ask - Their kids got hooked on caching but the parents didn't, so they didn't fork out for a GPS and eventually they gave up taking the kids out caching. Although when we visit them we try to secretly get some caching into the itinerary. Quote Link to comment
jemmachan Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 Hi I'm Jemma. I'm new to Geocaching - brand new in fact - I haven't been out yet. I'm just considering buying a GPS (Legend HCx - comments?) and hoping to get out around easter time. Anyone in the area want to adopt me for an afternoon? I could do with a crash course in using a GPS! Thank you! Jemma xxx Quote Link to comment
+Bear and Ragged Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 (edited) Hi I'm Jemma. I'm new to Geocaching - brand new in fact - I haven't been out yet. I'm just considering buying a GPS (Legend HCx - comments?) and hoping to get out around easter time. Anyone in the area want to adopt me for an afternoon? I could do with a crash course in using a GPS! Thank you! Jemma xxx Welcome to the UK side! Where are you? Otherwise you'll end up travelling a long way to go caching with someone... (edit to add: County or nearest town will do) Edited March 7, 2009 by Bear and Ragged Quote Link to comment
jemmachan Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 Hi I'm Jemma. I'm new to Geocaching - brand new in fact - I haven't been out yet. I'm just considering buying a GPS (Legend HCx - comments?) and hoping to get out around easter time. Anyone in the area want to adopt me for an afternoon? I could do with a crash course in using a GPS! Thank you! Jemma xxx Welcome to the UK side! Where are you? Otherwise you'll end up travelling a long way to go caching with someone... (edit to add: County or nearest town will do) D'oh! This doesn't bode well! I'm in Suffolk. Bury St Edmunds to be precise. Quote Link to comment
+Bear and Ragged Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 Needed for Geocaching: 1. A sense of humour. . . . You're a bit off my patch (South Warwickshire) but I'm sure someone more local will put in an appearance soon. Quote Link to comment
nortyshaz Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 Hi All - Me and my other half saw the info about this last week on Country file (quite by mistake really) But i'm in Hertfordshire - small villiage just outside of stevnage - and just wanted to know if there was any about about that could lend a hand - Well just some advice for now - I've got a TomTom Go sat nav which i can put map coordinates in to it. Will this be ok to use or would you recommend something different? Shaz Quote Link to comment
+drdick&vick Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 Although you will get by initially you just can't beat a dedicated GPS Quote Link to comment
+sssss Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 Hi All - Me and my other half saw the info about this last week on Country file (quite by mistake really) But i'm in Hertfordshire - small villiage just outside of stevnage - and just wanted to know if there was any about about that could lend a hand - Well just some advice for now - I've got a TomTom Go sat nav which i can put map coordinates in to it. Will this be ok to use or would you recommend something different? Shaz i dont know much about using the tomtom, as i dont have one and never used one, but just down the road in hertford so can lend a hand if you wish. Quote Link to comment
jemmachan Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 Needed for Geocaching: 1. A sense of humour. . . . You're a bit off my patch (South Warwickshire) but I'm sure someone more local will put in an appearance soon. I'll keep hoping. In the meantime, I'm trying to pick up the courage to buy my first GPS! Quote Link to comment
+llamedoso Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 Hi We (by we I mean me, mum, dad and occasional 2 year old little man) are new to Geocaching. We live in Plympton but used to be letterboxers so travel all over Devon and the moors. Can any kind soul please take us on!! Sara Quote Link to comment
+molfrew-mosstoad Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 Hi I'm Jemma. I'm new to Geocaching - brand new in fact - I haven't been out yet. I'm just considering buying a GPS (Legend HCx - comments?) and hoping to get out around easter time. Anyone in the area want to adopt me for an afternoon? I could do with a crash course in using a GPS! Thank you! Jemma xxx PM sent Quote Link to comment
ragnost Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Hi to all I’m so new I’m still waiting for my Legend Hcx to arrive, saw the article on the ramblers site and thought I would give it a go, is there anyone or a group in the Newcastle upon Tyne area who could show me the ropes as I have never even held a GPS before Malcolm Quote Link to comment
+G Force Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 (edited) Hi to all I’m so new I’m still waiting for my Legend Hcx to arrive, saw the article on the ramblers site and thought I would give it a go, is there anyone or a group in the Newcastle upon Tyne area who could show me the ropes as I have never even held a GPS before Malcolm Welcome to the pastime Malcolm. If you can wait a couple of weeks there is this event coming up Newcastle Meet, Drink & Smiley where there will be a few more than happy to show the ropes. Hope you enjoy it Edited March 11, 2009 by G Force Quote Link to comment
ragnost Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Welcome to the pastime Malcolm. If you can wait a couple of weeks there is this event coming up Newcastle Meet, Drink & Smiley where there will be a few more than happy to show the ropes. Hope you enjoy it Hi, I can't seem to get the link to work , but thanks for the welcome Malcolm Quote Link to comment
ragnost Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Welcome to the pastime Malcolm. If you can wait a couple of weeks there is this event coming up Newcastle Meet, Drink & Smiley where there will be a few more than happy to show the ropes. Hope you enjoy it Hi, I can't seem to get the link to work , but thanks for the welcome Malcolm Quote Link to comment
+Just Roger Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 (edited) Hi, I can't seem to get the link to work , but thanks for the welcome Malcolm Try This Link the previous had two http's on the front. Edited March 11, 2009 by Just Roger Quote Link to comment
+G Force Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Hi, I can't seem to get the link to work , but thanks for the welcome Malcolm Try This Link the previous had two http's on the front. Oops, fixed now Quote Link to comment
+The Blorenges Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 A bump for this Topic, in case any new cachers want to ask for local help. MrsB Quote Link to comment
+Biff0r Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 Isn't it rubbish after all the searching on these forums and spending many hours looking at different equipment and ways and spending a load of cash on my new found 'addiction' I come across this post Bought a GPS even though I got a Nokia 5800 which works a treat, now just got a PDA and using cachemate and other apps to make life easier when out in the elements. TBH should of bought a top of the range fella and would of broke even by now With my job driving around UK I should be able to polish off a fair few caches on my journeys. I have created own POI for TomTom and also created pocket queries on my pda so should be able to work out where and how on the move with ease and no paper work. I only been doing it over a week now and it was only by chance, friend done in past and got my hooked once I knew my mobile phone had GPS capabilities. I think the info is out there but so many variants it gets confusing for the people at entry level. Really wished I didn't get this Garmin GPPS60 now and got something beefy. Luckily my brother in law got the bug and went out looking without any gps/compass and rang me up and helped him find it on my mobile 100 miles away But you can't beat on hand experience with someone who knows a bit. Luck enough to have over 100 caches within 5-8 miles distance from home. Quote Link to comment
+DigitalJim Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Just another quickie to say if anyone in the Bicester or Banbury area (oxfordshire) wants a point in the right direction then I'm always about and could do with some encouragement Quote Link to comment
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