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+====== Welcome ======
-Following on from the Prime Ministers statement on Sunday re the easing of restrictions some people have asked about caving.
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-Firstly I will stress that it is not Mendip Cave Rescues job to tell cavers if or where they should go caving.
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+<panel type="primary" title="ATLAS 50th Anniversary BBQ Weekend">
+[[news:2023-06-14_atlas_50th_anniversary_bbq_weekend|{{ :news:2023-06-14_atlas_50th_anniversary_bbq_weekend.jpg?nolink&150|}}]]
+ is the 50th Anniversary of the Association of Thrupe Lane Advanced Speleologists (ATLAS).
-However, the following should be bourne in mind.
+ATLAS invites you to a weekend of digging, caving and BBQs
-The PM made it very clear that you can meet one friend outside keeping 2 mts distance. Caves are not outside and the caving code states a minimum of 4 in a group. So unless it is a family living together its difficult.
+<btn>[[news:2023-06-14_atlas_50th_anniversary_bbq_weekend|Read more ...]]</btn>
-The only pastimes allowed are golf, tennis and those where social distancing can be maintained. It cannot be maintained in caving.
+th February 2023
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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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+<panel type="primary" title="Wookey Hole - Access Agreement Signed">
+[[news:2022.11.25_wookey_wardens|{{  :news:dry_to_24.jpg?nolink&150|}}]]
+An agreement has now been signed allowing dry cavers access beyond the show cave in Wookey Hole.
-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 at risk of contracting the virus from a casualty but the casualty would also be at risk from the rescuers.
+<btn>[[news:2023-02-15_wookey_hole_access_agreement_signed|Find out how to book your trip.]]</btn>
-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.
+th February 2023
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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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+<panel type="primary" title="CSCC November 2022 Newsletter">
+[[news:2022.11.08_november_2022_newsletter|{{ :news:november_2022_banner.jpg?nolink&500|}}]]
+The latest issue of the CSCC Newsletter is now available to read online.
-So please stay safe.
+<btn>[[news:2022.11.08_november_2022_newsletter|Read it here ...]]</btn>
-Martin Grass\\
+th November 2022
-Honorary Secretary\\
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-Mendip Cave Rescue\\
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-May 2020
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+<panel type="primary" title="Replacement gate at Compton Martin Ochre Mine">
+{{ :news:2022.06.01_compton_martin_ochre_mine.jpg?nolink&150|}}
+The gate at Compton martin Ochre Mine has needed replacement for some time, after the old gate rusted away.
-====== About the CSCC ======
+This has now been completed, so please remember to bring a CSCC key if you are visiting.
-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).
+<btn>[[news:2022.06.01_compton_martin_gate|Read more ...]]</btn>
-The Council's concerns include maintaining and negotiating access agreements to the caves, conservation work such as repairing gates and placement of ECO hangers under the BCA scheme and dissemination of information to the member clubs.
+st June 2022
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-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.
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+<panel type="warning" title="Singing River Mine Access">
+{{ :news:singing_river_mine_entrance.jpg?nolink&150|Singing River Mine by Paul Stillman}}
+Following a change in ownership and landscaping work, the entrance to Singing River Mine is now located in a private garden.
-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 are elected annually and conduct its business, but they have no vote at meetings unless representing a member club. Certain officers represent the Council at meetings of the BCA and its sub committee/working groups, and close liaison is maintained with other Regional Councils, the Sports Council, English Nature as well as other local and national organisations.
+Arrangements for future access are under discussion and will be available as soon as possible.
+**In the meantime all visits should be avoided.**
+<btn>[[news:2020_07_08_singing_river_mine_access|Read more ...]]</btn>
+th July 2021
+</panel>
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+<panel type="primary" title="MCR: Invitation to Join Mendip Cave Rescue">
+{{ :news:mcr_logo.png?nolink&100|}}
+From Mendip Cave Rescue
+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 ...
+<btn>[[news:2021_05_26_invitation_to_join_mcr|Read more ...]]</btn>
+th May 2021
+</panel>
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+<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 Hole, Great Oones etc ...
+<btn>[[news:2020_10_11_access_to_caves_in_cheddar_gorge|Read more ...]]</btn>
+th Oct 2020
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+<panel type="info" title="BCA News Feed">
+[[https://british-caving.org.uk/news/|{{ :bca-logo-mini-white.png?nolink&100|BCA Logo}}]]
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+**Any weather warnings for southern England in the next seven days are listed here:**
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