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-<panel type="danger" title="FROM MENDIP CAVE RESCUE. Cave Rescue and Corona Virus">+/* NB These commands need to be here. They help external sites (Facebook, Google, etc) to understand this page better. */  
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 +metatag-og:title=(Council of Southern Caving Clubs) 
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 +metatag-og:description=(The Council of Southern Caving Clubs is an association of Caving Clubs whose main interests lie in the Mendip Hills of Somerset.) 
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 +====== Welcome ======
  
-Following on from the Prime Ministers statement on Sunday re the easing of restrictions some people have asked about caving.+<grid>
  
-Firstly I will stress that it is not Mendip Cave Rescues job to tell cavers if or where they should go caving.+<col xs="12" sm="6" md="4" lg="4"> 
 +<panel type="info" title="Access Guide">
  
-However, the following should be bourne in mind.+Check all the latest access information in our database of caves.
  
-The PM made it very clear that you can meet one friend outside keeping 2 mts distance. Caves are not outside and the caving code states a minimum of 4 in a group. So unless it is a family living together its difficult.+<btn>[[https://access-guide.cscc.org.uk/|Search Guide ...]]</btn> 
 +</panel>
  
-The only pastimes allowed are golf, tennis and those where social distancing can be maintained. It cannot be maintained in caving.+<panel type="info" title="Mailing List">
  
-MCR have made certain preparations if we are called out but the practicalities of wearing PPE in a cave would make any rescue prolonged. In addition we have protocols issued by BCRC where all equipment needs to be treated with disinfectant.+The CSCC has a mailing list to send out the Newsletter and occasionally other items of interest. It is open to anyone interested in supporting the work of the CSCC.
  
-Of course we would not hesitate to attend a call out but it could take longer than normal with some cavers self-isolating. Not only would rescuers be putting themselves at risk of contracting the virus from a casualty but the casualty would also be at risk from the rescuers.+<btn>[[:information:mailing_list|More details ...]]</btn> 
 +</panel> 
 +</col>
  
-The goodwill we have with landowners on Mendip could well be put in jeopardy if cavers start arriving. The club huts are all still closed as are most caves. The two longest caves, St. Cuthberts and Swildons Hole are closed to cavers until the lockdown is lifted.+<col xs="12" sm="6" md="4" lg="4"> 
 +<panel type="info" title="Met Office Weather and Warnings">
  
-Finally caving and British Caving in particular gained enormous praise from the public and great PR following on from the Thailand rescue in 2018. One rescue will put the current positive profile that caving has back for years.+[[https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings|{{ :met_office_logo.jpg?nolink&100|Met Office Logo}}]]
  
-So please stay safe.+=== Forecast === 
 +For the latest Mendip weather forecast visit [[https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/forecast/gcn5s9x50|Mendip Weather Forecast]].
  
-Martin Grass\\ +---- 
-Honorary Secretary\\ +=== Weather Warnings === 
-Mendip Cave Rescue\\ +Any weather warnings for southern England in the next seven days are listed here:
-13 May 2020+
  
-Latest from [[https://www.facebook.com/mendipcaverescue/posts/1726167680840409|Mendip Cave Rescue]] +{{rss>http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/data/PWSCache/WarningsRSS/Region/sw?feed=rss2 20 description }} 
-</panel> +{{rss>http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/data/PWSCache/WarningsRSS/Region/se?feed=rss2 20 description }} 
 +</panel> 
 +</col>
  
 +<col xs="12" sm="6" md="4" lg="4">
 +<panel type="info" title="BCA News Feed">
 +[[https://british-caving.org.uk/news/|{{ :bca-logo-mini-white.png?nolink&100|BCA Logo}}]]
 +{{rss>https://british-caving.org.uk/news/?feed=rss2 8 date }}
 +</panel>
 +</col>
  
-====== About the CSCC ======+</grid> 
 +---- 
 +<grid>
  
-The Council of Southern Caving Clubs (CSCC) is an association of Caving Clubs whose main interests lie in the Mendip Hills of Somerset. Membership is made up of in excess of 40 clubs based all over the southern part of the country and although the council is mainly concerned with Mendip, it is the Regional Body for South England, and is a constituent member of the [[http://british-caving.org.uk|British Caving Association]] (BCA).+<col xs="12" sm="6" md="4" lg="4"> 
 +<panel type="primary" title="CSCC August 2025 Newsletter"> 
 +[[documents:newsletters|{{ :documents:newsletters:cscc_newsletter_august_2025_image.jpg?nolink&200|CSCC Newsletter August 2025}}]] 
 +The latest issue of the CSCC Newsletter is now available to read online.
  
-The Council's concerns include maintaining and negotiating access agreements to the caves, conservation work such as repairing gates and placement of ECO hangers under the BCA scheme and dissemination of information to the member clubs.+<btn>[[:documents:newsletters:2025-08-28_cscc_newsletter_august_2025|Read it here ...]]</btn>
  
-There are no restrictions for membership to the CSCC, all that is required of a club is that they signify their wish to join by presenting their constitution and number of members, are accepted by a Council meeting and pay the annual subscription.+28th August 2025 
 +</panel> 
 +</col>
  
-Meetings of the Council are held on a regular basis and member clubs may send as many representatives as they wish, although there is only one vote per club. Officers of the Council are elected annually and conduct its business, but they have no vote at meetings unless representing a member club. Certain officers represent the Council at meetings of the BCA and its sub committee/working groups, and close liaison is maintained with other Regional Councils, the Sports Council, English Nature as well as other local and national organisations. +<col xs="12" sm="6" md="4" lg="4"> 
 +<panel type="warning" title="Eastwater: Gladmans and Lolly Pot Currently Unusable"> 
 + 
 +{{ :news:eastwater_entrance.jpg?nolink&200|Eastwater Entrance}} 
 +The anchors on Gladman Shaft and Lolly Pot in Eastwater Cavern are in the process of being replaced. The pitches are temporarily unusable. 
 + 
 +Please plan any trip accordingly.  
 + 
 +<btn>[[news:2025-08-12_urgent_-_eastwater_cavern_gladmans_and_lolly_pot_not_currently_usable|More details here ...]]</btn> 
 + 
 +12th August 2025 
 +</panel> 
 +</col> 
 + 
 +<col xs="12" sm="6" md="4" lg="4"> 
 +<panel type="warning" title="Swildon's Hole Fees"> 
 + 
 +{{ :news:2023-11-11_swildons_barn1.jpg?direct&200|Swildon's Barn}} 
 +After many years the fee has been increased to £2 per person. 
 + 
 +<btn>[[news:2025-01-21_new_goodwill_fee_for_visiting_swildon_s_hole_priddy|More details here ...]]</btn> 
 + 
 +21st January 2025 
 +</panel> 
 +</col> 
 + 
 +<col xs="12" sm="6" md="4" lg="4"> 
 +<panel type="danger" title="Rockfall At Goatchurch Cavern"> 
 +[[:news:2024-02-26_rockfall_at_goatchurch_cavern_main_entrance|{{ :news:2024_feb_goatchurch.jpg?nolink&200|Fairy Cave Quarry}}]] 
 +Recent heavy rain has caused a large rock to fall at the main entrance. 
 + 
 +<btn>[[:news:2024-02-26_rockfall_at_goatchurch_cavern_main_entrance|More details here ...]]</btn> 
 + 
 +26th February 2024 
 +</panel> 
 +</col> 
 + 
 +<col xs="12" sm="6" md="4" lg="4"> 
 +<panel type="danger" title="Landslide In Fairy Cave Quarry Car Park"> 
 +[[:news:2024-02-22_landslide_in_fairy_cave_quarry_car_park|{{ :news:fairy_cave_quarry_fall_1.jpg?nolink&200|Fairy Cave Quarry}}]] 
 +A landslide has occurred in the car park at Fairy Cave Quarry. 
 + 
 +<btn>[[:news:2024-02-22_landslide_in_fairy_cave_quarry_car_park|More details ...]]</btn> 
 + 
 +22nd February 2024 
 +</panel> 
 +</col> 
 + 
 +<col xs="12" sm="6" md="4" lg="4"> 
 +<panel type="primary" title="Swildon's Barn Floor Replaced"> 
 +[[:news:2024-01-05_swildons_changing_barn_priddy_now_ready|{{ :news::finished_3.jpg?nolink&200|Swildons Barn}}]] 
 +The changing barn on Priddy Green is now ready for use. 
 + 
 +<btn>[[:news:2024-01-05_swildons_changing_barn_priddy_now_ready|More details ...]]</btn> 
 + 
 +5th January 2024 
 +</panel> 
 +</col> 
 + 
 +<col xs="12" sm="6" md="4" lg="4"> 
 +<panel type="primary" title="Singing River Mine Access Restored"> 
 +{{ :news:2023_09_singing_river_2.jpg?nolink&150|Singing River Mine Entrance by Wayne Starsmore}} 
 +It is now possible to visit Singing River Mine once more thanks to a new access agreement. 
 + 
 +<btn>[[news:2023-09-20_access_restored_to_singing_river_mine_shipham|Read more ...]]</btn> 
 + 
 +20th September 2023 
 +</panel> 
 +</col> 
 + 
 +<col xs="12" sm="6" md="4" lg="4"> 
 +<panel type="warning" title="Charterhouse Permits Go Paperless"> 
 + 
 +{{ :ccc_ltd_permit.jpg?direct&150|Charterhouse Permit}} 
 +The Charterhouse Caving Co. has gone paperless, exchanging the old paper permits for new electronic ones. 
 + 
 +And they're free! 
 + 
 +<btn>[[news:2023-08-24_charterhouse_permits_go_paperless|Read more ...]]</btn> 
 + 
 +24th August 2023 
 +</panel> 
 +</col> 
 + 
 +<col xs="12" sm="6" md="4" lg="4"> 
 +<panel type="primary" title="Wookey Hole - Access Agreement Signed"> 
 +[[news:2022.11.25_wookey_wardens|{{ :news:dry_to_24.jpg?nolink&150|Caver in Wookey Hole}}]] 
 +An agreement has now been signed allowing dry cavers access beyond the show cave in Wookey Hole. 
 + 
 +<btn>[[news:2023-02-15_wookey_hole_access_agreement_signed|Find out how to book your trip.]]</btn> 
 + 
 +15th February 2023 
 +</panel> 
 +</col> 
 + 
 +<col xs="12" sm="6" md="4" lg="4"> 
 +<panel type="primary" title="Replacement gate at Compton Martin Ochre Mine"> 
 +{{ :news:2022.06.01_compton_martin_ochre_mine.jpg?nolink&150|Compton Martin Ochre Mine Gate}} 
 +The gate at Compton martin Ochre Mine has needed replacement for some time, after the old gate rusted away. 
 + 
 +This has now been completed, so please remember to bring a CSCC key if you are visiting. 
 + 
 +<btn>[[news:2022.06.01_compton_martin_gate|Read more ...]]</btn> 
 + 
 +1st June 2022 
 +</panel> 
 +</col> 
 + 
 +<col xs="12" sm="6" md="4" lg="4"> 
 +<panel type="primary" title="MCR: Invitation to Join Mendip Cave Rescue"> 
 +{{ :news:mcr_logo.png?nolink&100|MCR Logo}} 
 +From Mendip Cave Rescue 
 + 
 +MCR has had to restructure itself and has reconstituted itself as a registered charity. With the new structure cavers who wish to continue supporting the MCR by being on the cavers call out list are invited to apply for associate membership ... 
 + 
 +<btn>[[news:2021_05_26_invitation_to_join_mcr|Read more ...]]</btn> 
 + 
 +26th May 2021 
 +</panel> 
 +</col> 
 + 
 +<col xs="12" sm="6" md="4" lg="4"> 
 +<panel type="primary" title="Access to caves in Cheddar Gorge"> 
 +{{ :news:cheddar_caves_logo.jpg?nolink&150|Cheddar Caves Logo}} 
 +Further to the decision by Longleat to close the show caves and suspend their operations in Cheddar, they have notified CSCC that with immediate effect caver access to all caves on Longleat property which includes the whole south side of the Gorge, is no longer available. This includes all caves and digs, and affects sites such as Reservoir Hole, Spider Hole, Goughs Cave, Long Hole, Great Oones etc ... 
 + 
 +<btn>[[news:2020_10_11_access_to_caves_in_cheddar_gorge|Read more ...]]</btn> 
 + 
 +11th Oct 2020 
 +</panel> 
 +</col> 
 + 
 +</grid>
  
  
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