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| + | Dear Southern Cavers, | ||
| - | Following on from the Prime Ministers statement | + | Well it looks like there may be light at the end of the lockdown tunnel as the vaccination programme proceeds at pace and warmer weather is on the way. I know we have all been frustrated with most of us stranded above ground for the best part of a year, but I am sure we can look forward to greater flexibility to get underground in the not too far distant future. |
| - | Firstly I will stress that it is not Mendip Cave Rescues job to tell cavers if or where they should go caving. | + | 24 Feb 2021 |
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| - | 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. | + | <col xs=" |
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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. | + | From Charterhouse Caving Company Ltd |
| - | MCR have made certain preparations if we are called out but the practicalities | + | "The site of the reported rockfall |
| - | 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. | + | 8 Feb 2021 |
| - | 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. | + | <col xs=" |
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| + | Dear Southern Cavers, | ||
| - | So please stay safe. | + | As all of you are now no doubt aware the UK is now in the throws of the third national lockdown and this places severe restrictions on our hobby. I would draw your attention to the statement made by the CNCC a few days ago (reproduced below), which provides some excellent advice and is applicable down south as it is up north. The CNCC advice reads; |
| - | Martin Grass\\ | + | 9 Jan 2021 |
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| + | Dear Southern Cavers, | ||
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| + | As most all of you will be aware, the government announced on Saturday that new lockdown measures will be introduced | ||
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| - | BCA have issued a series of useful updates on the coronavirus and how it related to caving. See the [[https:// | + | BCA have issued a series of useful updates on the coronavirus and how it related to caving. See the [[https:// |
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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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| + | 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. | ||
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| + | Discussions have recommenced and both parties are hopeful of a favourable and positive outcome, however in the meantime all the caves are closed. | ||
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| + | 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. | ||
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| + | [[canda@cscc.org.uk|Graham Price]]\\ | ||
| + | Conservation & Access Officer\\ | ||
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