John Cooper, Xiao Jin, Adrian Vanderplank and Jude Vanderplank. Hot, 28°C, and sunny. Took down capping kit which Adrian used at bottom. Whilst Adrian made a start with the capping the rest of us cleared all the spoil from the top of Pensioners’ Pot and stacked it at the bottom of Father Duckmas shaft. Once this task was complete we started hauling up Pensioners’ Pot, refilling the space just cleared. Once Adrian had finished for the day Xiao went to the bottom for a look. Good cold outward draught again today. The broken bucket was brought out by Jude but there is a replacement in the alcove above Pensioners’ Pot. Next session is to clear some mud from the bottom, can stay on one side, whilst the top of Pensioners’ Pot is cleared again then haul all the spoil up Father Duckmas. 1¾ hours. John.