The factory is part of the KREMPEL group who have offices all over the world. They manufacture very high-end engineering pieces for all sorts of equipment, from aerospace, defence and medical to automotive and industry. They specialise in composite and polymer products. 

It was fascinating to see the machinery and level of technology being used by the 100+ employees. The products are shipped from Bideford around the globe. 

The group learnt about some of the materials and processes. We are very grateful to KREMPEL for guiding us around the factory. 

The lads represented the school really well and were really thankful to be given the opportunity. Massive thanks goes to James and Steve for sorting the tickets, and to Josh for organising the day. 

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There are several miles of known mine, but many of the adits (an 'adit' is a horizontal access tunnel cut into the rock and is used to access the mine shafts)  and passageways are blocked by water and debris, so only a small portion is currently accessible. 

The group were met by a couple of the Mine Society volunteers and were given a bit of background and some safety equipment (helmets and lights). They were then led into the main adit and travelled underground for several hundred metres. 

The most striking thing was the incredible formations of stalactites and calcite deposits on the ceiling and walls. Deep shafts were visible, disappearing into the darkness. At one point, we all turned our head-torches off to experience total, pitch darkness. 

The visit was fascinating, and the first time most of the pupils had been deep underground. You can find out more about the mines on Facebook by searching 'Combe Martin Silver Mines'.