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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. | + | < |
- | Firstly I will stress that it is not Mendip Cave Rescues job to tell cavers | + | <col xs=" |
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- | However, the following should be bourne in mind. | + | < |
- | 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. | + | 25th November 2022 |
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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. | ||
- | 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. | ||
- | 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. | + | <panel type=" |
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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. | + | 14th November 2022 |
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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. | ||
- | So please stay safe. | + | <panel type=" |
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+ | The latest issue of the CSCC Newsletter is now available to read online. | ||
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- | Honorary Secretary\\ | + | |
- | Mendip Cave Rescue\\ | + | |
- | 13 May 2020 | + | |
- | Latest from [[https:// | + | 8th November 2022 |
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- | BCA have issued a series of useful updates on the coronavirus and how it related | + | 5th October 2022 |
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+ | The gate at Compton martin Ochre Mine has needed replacement for some time, after the old gate rusted away. | ||
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+ | This has now been completed, so please remember | ||
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+ | 1st June 2022 | ||
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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 | + | Following |
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- | There are no restrictions for membership | + | 18th January 2022 |
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+ | Following a change in ownership and landscaping work, the entrance | ||
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+ | Arrangements for future access are under discussion and will be available as soon as possible. | ||
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+ | **In the meantime all visits should be avoided.** | ||
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+ | 8th July 2021 | ||
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+ | Following requests from concerned locals, a CSCC padlock will be fitted to the entrance gate of Thrupe Lane Swallet. | ||
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+ | 9th June 2021 | ||
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+ | From Mendip Cave Rescue | ||
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+ | 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 ... | ||
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+ | 26th May 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 ... | ||
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+ | 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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- | 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. | + | </grid> |
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