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+ | =====New Padlock Combination at Fairy Cave Quarry===== | ||
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+ | From January 1st 2021 the combination for the entrance gate to Fairy Cave Quarry will be changed. The new combination will be available from the major Mendip caving clubs and Fairy Cave Quarry Management Committee. A reminder that the combination must not be passed on to non cavers/ | ||
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+ | Due to the enclosed nature of the caves within the quarry warden led trips are currently suspended. Other caves within the quarry remain open provided cavers abide by the current Government regulations etc. in particular with regard to the travel guidelines and numbers/ | ||
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+ | As in the previous statement: | ||
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+ | It is advised that any recommendation and advice from the Government, BCRC & BCA are followed along with the following:- | ||
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+ | It is recommended that you use a hand sanitiser before and after handling padlocks and gates. | ||
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+ | It is important to minimise risks as much as possible, therefore cave within your capability. Although MCR are operational it may take longer for a callout response from MCR and other emergency services. | ||
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+ | To reduce the risk of meeting other cavers underground, | ||
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+ | Ash dieback is affecting trees throughout the Mendip area including in and around the quarry and car park. This can seriously impact on the strength and reliability of even large trees in particular during and after windy conditions. An inspection of the ash trees will be carried out in the near future. | ||
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+ | Fairy Cave Quarry Management Committee\\ | ||
+ | Dec 27th 2020 | ||
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===== Access to caves in Cheddar Gorge ===== | ===== Access to caves in Cheddar Gorge ===== | ||
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. | 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. | ||
- | Longleat are not adverse | + | Longleat are not averse |
- | Discussions have recommenced and both parties are hopeful of a favourable | + | Discussions have recommenced and both parties are hopeful of a favorable |
Longleat will be keeping a presence in the Gorge for maintenance purposes, but this is all. Approaches should not be made to Longleat or any of their representatives as permission to visit any of the caves will be denied. | Longleat will be keeping a presence in the Gorge for maintenance purposes, but this is all. Approaches should not be made to Longleat or any of their representatives as permission to visit any of the caves will be denied. |