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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:// | + | Following on from the Prime Ministers statement on Sunday re the easing |
- | The Council' | + | Firstly I will stress that it is not Mendip Cave Rescues job to tell cavers if or where they should go caving. |
- | 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. | + | However, the following should be bourne in mind. |
- | 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 | + | The PM made it very clear that you can meet one friend outside keeping 2 mts distance. Caves are not outside |
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+ | The only pastimes allowed are golf, tennis and those where social distancing can be maintained. It cannot be maintained in caving. | ||
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+ | 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. | ||
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+ | 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 | ||
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+ | 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. | ||
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+ | 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. | ||
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+ | So please stay safe. | ||
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+ | Martin Grass\\ | ||
+ | Honorary Secretary\\ | ||
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+ | 13 May 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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+ | BCRC have issued a press release on the coronavirus giving guidance should a return to underground activity become available. See the [[https:// | ||
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+ | For the latest on how coronavirus | ||
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+ | * St Cuthbert' | ||
+ | * Charterhouse Caves reopen on 13th June. | ||
+ | * Fairy Cave Quarry Caves reopen on 13th June. | ||
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+ | Please follow | ||
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