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- | Following on from the Prime Ministers statement on Sunday re the easing of restrictions some people have asked about caving. | + | <col xs=" |
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+ | Dear Southern Cavers, | ||
- | Firstly | + | As all of you are now no doubt aware the UK is now in the throws of the third national lockdown and this places severe restrictions on our hobby. |
- | However, the following should be bourne in mind. | + | //"The third national lockdown is upon and this sees a return of the Government message to 'Stay Home, Protect |
- | The PM made it very clear that you can meet one friend outside keeping 2 mts distance. Caves are not outside | + | //Some of you will be wondering about provisions for exercise, potentially including caving, during lockdown. |
+ | The restrictions include provisions for exercise during lockdown to help people maintain fitness | ||
- | The only pastimes allowed are golf, tennis and those where social distancing can be maintained. It cannot be maintained in caving. | + | //For the vast majority of us, who either prefer to cave with a group of friends, or would need to travel away from our immediate local area to go caving, this means venturing underground is sadly off the cards for the duration of this lockdown. Instead, we advise that the next several weeks provide a much better opportunity to repair oversuits, clean equipment and plan your summer adventures instead.// |
- | MCR have made certain preparations if we are called out but the practicalities | + | //For the small number |
- | Of course we would not hesitate | + | //We can't wait to bring you better news over the coming months and to see a return to caving in our region very soon."// |
- | The goodwill we have with landowners | + | As before it is up to the individual to decide whether or not it is possible for them to cave, but in addition to the following CNCC advice please be aware of the potential impression you may be making |
- | 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. | + | Ed Waters (CSCC Chairman)\\ |
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+ | Dear Southern Cavers, | ||
- | Martin Grass\\ | + | As most all of you will be aware, the government announced on Saturday that new lockdown measures will be introduced from Thursday 5th November in an attempt to control the ongoing COVID 19 pandemic. The details of these measures can be found at [[https:// |
- | Honorary Secretary\\ | + | |
- | Mendip Cave Rescue\\ | + | |
- | 13 May 2020 | + | |
- | Latest | + | One of the issues as regards caving is that you can only leave home for specific purposes, one of which being; |
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+ | **"to exercise outdoors or visit an outdoor public place - with the people you live with, with your support bubble or, when on your own, with 1 person | ||
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+ | If caving is considered to provide a form of " | ||
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+ | * **“You should avoid travelling in or out of your local area, and you should look to reduce the number of journeys you make.”** | ||
+ | * **“you can and should still travel for a number of reasons, including … exercise, if you need to make a short journey to do so.”** | ||
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+ | Further points to consider are that some landowners may not feel comfortable in allowing cavers onto their land during lockdown. In these cases please be understanding and respect their wishes. The Council of Southern Caving Clubs (CSCC) will try to maintain a list of lockdown access arrangements, | ||
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+ | A rescue during the lockdown would be a major issue for Mendip Cave Rescue (MCR). Whilst they will remain ready to come to the aid of anyone in need underground, | ||
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+ | We cannot advise you whether your trip, if you intend to cave, falls within government guidelines or not, but if you do decide to cave please think carefully about the potential consequences of your trip and ensure that you are complying with the latest government advice. The situation is evolving quickly and CSCC will continue to do our best to keep you informed of how the situation is affecting caving in the south via the [[https://cscc.org.uk|CSCC website]]. | ||
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+ | Ed Waters (CSCC Chairman) & Martin Grass (Hon Secretary MCR)\\ | ||
+ | 2nd November 2020 | ||
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+ | Owing to COVID19, there will not be an event held in the Hunters for 2020 for the presentation of the Silver Shovel for Mendip and Scotland finds, but we don’t want the finds since 1st November 2019 to 31st October 2020 to go unrewarded and unnoticed! | ||
- | BCA have issued a series of useful updates on the coronavirus and how it related to caving. See the [[https:// | + | Our plan is to create a short video for release on the 21st November announcing the winner and celebrating this year’s digging efforts in what can only be described as unusual times. |
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+ | We would like to include some footage or photos/text or short powerpoint presentation including a survey of the larger finds, but also to invite any digging teams who wish to send over a short update of theirs too as a bit of a general digging update/ | ||
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+ | As per usual, the deadline is 31st October to send details of your 50 metres or more of cave passage found and surveyed in either Mendip or Scotland to Martin Grass – [[m.grass@btinternet.com]] | ||
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+ | More details of the release will follow nearer the main event... | ||
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+ | Estelle Sandford\\ | ||
+ | 30 Oct 2020 | ||
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+ | BCA have issued a series of useful updates on the coronavirus and how it related to caving. See the [[https:// | ||
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- | 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). | + | BCRC have issued a press release on the coronavirus giving guidance should a return to underground activity become available. See the [[https://www.caverescue.org.uk/ |
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- | Meetings of the Council | + | Longleat are not adverse to reinstating caver access subject to an access agreement with CSCC. Negotiations to formalise an access procedure were started at the request of Longleat a few years ago but were never concluded. |
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+ | Discussions have recommenced and both parties | ||
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+ | 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. | ||
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+ | [[canda@cscc.org.uk|Graham Price]]\\ | ||
+ | Conservation & Access Officer\\ | ||
+ | 11th Oct 2020 | ||
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+ | As far as CSCC is aware, all caves closed as a result of the coronavirus lockdown are now open. | ||
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+ | Restrictions may apply to some caves whilst | ||
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+ | Access requirements for specific sites can be found in the [[https:// | ||
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+ | If anyone | ||
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+ | [[access.guide@cscc.org.uk|Graham Price]]\\ | ||
+ | Conservation & Access Officer\\ | ||
+ | 25th Oct 2020 | ||
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