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| - | Dear Southern Cavers, | + | |
| - | As all of you are now no doubt aware the UK is now in the throws | + | We have received word from the Secretary |
| - | //"The third national lockdown is upon and this sees a return of the Government message to 'Stay Home, Protect the NHS, Save Lives' as the country tries to stop the spread of the virus and prevent our hospitals from being overwhelmed. As with the March 2020 lockdown, leaving home is now only permitted for a limited number of reasons.// | + | 17th June 2021 |
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| - | //Some of you will be wondering about provisions for exercise, potentially including caving, during lockdown. | + | <col xs=" |
| - | The restrictions include provisions for exercise during lockdown | + | <panel type=" |
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| - | //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 | + | Following requests from concerned locals, a CSCC padlock will be fitted |
| - | //For the small number of people who live on the doorstep of our caves and are intent on visiting them as part of your exercise, we urge you to respect the restrictions on who you can exercise with, and to ensure your exercise regime is low risk and well within your capabilities.// | + | < |
| - | //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."// | + | 9th June 2021 |
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| - | 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 on landowners and local residents. We rely upon their goodwill for continued access and it would be terrible if the actions of a few result in reduced access once national restrictions start to be lifted. | + | <col xs=" |
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| + | From Mendip Cave Rescue | ||
| - | Ed Waters (CSCC Chairman)\\ | + | 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 ... |
| - | 9th Jan 2021 | + | |
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| + | 26th May 2021 | ||
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| - | Dear Southern Cavers, | + | |
| - | 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:// | + | From Charterhouse Caving Company Ltd |
| - | One of the issues as regards caving is that you can only leave home for specific purposes, one of which being; | + | At some point during |
| - | **"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 | + | This became known at the recent CSCC AGM and the route was inspected on Tuesday 18th May. Unfortunately, |
| - | If caving is considered to provide a form of " | + | < |
| - | * **“You should avoid travelling in or out of your local area, and you should look to reduce the number of journeys you make.”** | + | 19th May 2021 |
| - | * **“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, | + | <col xs=" |
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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, | + | From Charterhouse Caving Company Ltd |
| - | 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 vandalised lock on Longwood Swallet has now been replaced |
| - | Ed Waters (CSCC Chairman) & Martin Grass (Hon Secretary | + | Graham Mullan\\ |
| - | 2nd November 2020 | + | Secretary\\ |
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| + | 27th Apr 2021 | ||
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| - | {{ :jrat_awards_poster_2020.jpg? | + | |
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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! | + | |
| - | 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. | + | From Charterhouse Caving Company Ltd |
| - | 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/ | + | ROCKFALL IN THE AREA OF THE WATERFALL CLIMB, GB CAVERN |
| - | As per usual, the deadline is 31st October to send details | + | Following the rockfall notified and publicised in early February, a further inspection trip was scheduled for 6 April, following |
| - | More details of the release will follow nearer the main event... | + | < |
| - | Estelle Sandford\\ | + | 7th Apr 2021 |
| - | 30 Oct 2020 | + | </ |
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| + | Dear Southern Cavers, | ||
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| + | It is with some relief that as from Monday 29th March that the national “stay at home” rule will end, and the long path to a return to something like normality can begin. This means that it is no longer illegal to leave home without a valid excuse, though the government asks that we all minimise the number of journeys we make. From Monday 29th it is also permitted for up to 6 people, or two households, to meet outdoors and for people to take part formally organised outdoor sports ... | ||
| - | BCA have issued a series of useful updates on the coronavirus and how it related to caving. See the [[https:// | + | <btn>[[:news: |
| + | 28th Mar 2021 | ||
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| + | Following the Government announcement for England in its Covid-19 Response Spring 2021 – the Roadmap out of Lockdown, BCA offers the following synopsis about how this may affect caving ... | ||
| - | BCRC have issued a press release on the coronavirus giving guidance should a return to underground activity become available. | + | See the [[https://british-caving.org.uk/covid-roadmap-update/|BCA Website |
| + | 29th March 2021 | ||
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| - | 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 to reinstating caver access subject to an access agreement with CSCC. Negotiations to formalise an access procedure were started at the request of Longleat | + | BCRC have issued a press release on the coronavirus giving guidance should |
| - | Discussions have recommenced and both parties are hopeful of a favourable and positive outcome, however in the meantime all the caves are closed. | + | See the [[https:// |
| - | 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. | + | 27th June 2020 |
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| - | [[canda@cscc.org.uk|Graham Price]]\\ | + | |
| - | Conservation & Access Officer\\ | + | |
| - | 11th Oct 2020 | + | |
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| + | 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 ... | ||
| - | As far as CSCC is aware, all caves closed as a result of the coronavirus lockdown are now open. | + | < |
| - | 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. | + | 11th Oct 2020 |
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| - | If anyone is aware of any updates, please notify me. | + | |
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| - | [[access.guide@cscc.org.uk|Graham Price]]\\ | + | |
| - | Conservation & Access Officer\\ | + | |
| - | 25th Oct 2020 | + | |
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