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 +====== Welcome ======
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-<panel type="danger" title="CSCC and MCR: Joint Statement on Coronavirus Lockdown Mk 2 and Caving in the South"> +<panel type="danger" title="Rockfall At Goatchurch Cavern"> 
-Dear Southern Cavers,+[[: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.
  
-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://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-national-restrictions-from-5-november#travel]].+<btn>[[:news:2024-02-26_rockfall_at_goatchurch_cavern_main_entrance|More details here ...]]</btn>
  
-One of the issues as regards caving is that you can only leave home for specific purposes, one of which being;+26th February 2024 
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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 from another"**+<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.
  
-If caving is considered to provide a form of "outdoor exercise" it will be up to individual cavers to decide whether or not they can or should go caving whilst meeting both the letter and spirit of the new national restrictionsCavers should think carefully whether a caving trip meets the latest travel restrictions, noting in particular that as of 2nd November;+<btn>[[:news:2024-02-22_landslide_in_fairy_cave_quarry_car_park|More details ...]]</btn>
  
-  * **“You should avoid travelling in or out of your local area, and you should look to reduce the number of journeys you make.”** +22nd February 2024 
-  * **“you can and should still travel for a number of reasons, including … exercise, if you need to make a short journey to do so.”**+</panel> 
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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, but given the fast-moving nature of the situation it is possible that cavers will come across restrictions not previously reported. In these cases please respect the landowners wishes and inform CSCC so that we can advise others. It is quite possible that local residents will be wary of visitors, and as such cavers should be discreet and avoid caves close to private residencies. If cavers are seen, or suspected, of breaking the national restrictions this could have serious long-term impacts upon our relationships with the communities we rely on for amongst other things access to our caves.+<col xs="12" sm="6" md="4" lg="4"> 
 +<panel type="primary" title="CSCC February 2024 Newsletter"> 
 +[[documents:newsletters|{{ :documents:newsletters:cscc_newsletter_february_2024_image.jpg?nolink&200|CSCC Newsletter Feb 2024}}]] 
 +The latest issue of the CSCC Newsletter is now available to read online.
  
-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, the process will be complicated by lockdown restrictions which may slow response and wearing of PPE to minimise infection risk will hamper underground operationsAs such please chose your trip carefully to ensure that it lies well within the abilities of all members of the party.+<btn>[[:documents:newsletters:2024-02-05_cscc_newsletter_february_2024|Read it here ...]]</btn>
  
-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]]. +5th February 2024 
- +</panel>
-Ed Waters (CSCC Chairman) & Martin Grass (Hon Secretary MCR)\\ +
-2nd November 2020 +
-</panel> +
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-<panel type="primary" title="Annual J’Rat Digging Awards – 21st Nov 2020"> +<panel type="primary" title="Swildon's Barn Floor Replaced"> 
-{{ :jrat_awards_poster_2020.jpg?direct |}} +[[: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.
-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!+
  
-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.+<btn>[[:news:2024-01-05_swildons_changing_barn_priddy_now_ready|More details ...]]</btn>
  
-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/Mendip and Scottish roundup. Please contact Estelle Sandford – [[estellesandford@gmail.com]] – with information on anything you would like us to include.+5th January 2024 
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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]]+<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.
  
-More details of the release will follow nearer the main event... +<btn>[[news:2023-09-20_access_restored_to_singing_river_mine_shipham|Read more ...]]</btn>
  
-Estelle Sandford\\ +20th September 2023 
-30 Oct 2020 +</panel>
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-<panel type="danger" title="BCA: Information on Coronavirus and Caving">+<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!
  
-BCA have issued a series of useful updates on the coronavirus and how it related to caving. See the [[https://british-caving.org.uk/coronavirus-and-caving/|BCA Website]].+<btn>[[news:2023-08-24_charterhouse_permits_go_paperless|Read more ...]]</btn>
  
 +24th August 2023
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-<panel type="danger" title="BCRC: Guidance Should a Return to Underground Activity Become Available">+<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.
  
-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/cave-rescue-coronavirus-update/|BCRC Website]].+<btn>[[news:2023-02-15_wookey_hole_access_agreement_signed|Find out how to book your trip.]]</btn>
  
 +15th February 2023
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-<panel type="primary" title="Access to caves in Cheddar Gorge"> +<panel type="primary" title="Replacement gate at Compton Martin Ochre Mine"> 
-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 availableThis includes all caves and digs, and affects sites such as Reservoir Hole, Spider Hole, Goughs Cave, Long Hole, Great Oones etc+{{ :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.
-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.+
  
-Discussions have recommenced and both parties are hopeful of favourable and positive outcome, however in the meantime all the caves are closed.+This has now been completed, so please remember to bring CSCC key if you are visiting.
  
-Longleat will be keeping a presence in the Gorge for maintenance purposes, but this is allApproaches should not be made to Longleat or any of their representatives as permission to visit any of the caves will be denied.+<btn>[[news:2022.06.01_compton_martin_gate|Read more ...]]</btn>
  
-[[canda@cscc.org.uk|Graham Price]]\\ +1st June 2022
-Conservation & Access Officer\\ +
-11th Oct 2020+
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-<panel type="primary" title="CSCCLatest Access News">+<panel type="primary" title="MCRInvitation to Join Mendip Cave Rescue"> 
 +{{ :news:mcr_logo.png?nolink&100|MCR Logo}} 
 +From Mendip Cave Rescue
  
-As far as CSCC is aware, all caves closed as a result of the coronavirus lockdown are now open.+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 ...
  
-Restrictions may apply to some caves whilst the virus is still prevalent in the community and it is important to respect the wishes of landowners in this regard.+<btn>[[news:2021_05_26_invitation_to_join_mcr|Read more ...]]</btn>
  
-Access requirements for specific sites can be found in the [[https://access-guide.cscc.org.uk|Access Guide]].+26th May 2021 
 +</panel> 
 +</col>
  
-If anyone is aware of any updatesplease notify me.+<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 HoleGreat Oones etc ...
  
-[[access.guide@cscc.org.uk|Graham Price]]\\ +<btn>[[news:2020_10_11_access_to_caves_in_cheddar_gorge|Read more ...]]</btn>
-Conservation & Access Officer\\ +
-25th Oct 2020+
  
 +11th Oct 2020
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 +**Any weather warnings for southern England in the next seven days are listed here:**
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