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start [27 Jun 2020 16:15] cookie [About] Grid layout. BCRC Covid advice |
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- | Following on from the Prime Ministers statement on Sunday re the easing | + | We have received word from the Secretary of CCC Ltd that following |
- | Firstly I will stress that it is not Mendip Cave Rescues job to tell cavers if or where they should go caving. | + | 17th June 2021 |
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- | However, the following should be bourne in mind. | + | <panel type=" |
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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 | + | Following requests from concerned locals, a CSCC padlock will be fitted to the entrance gate of Thrupe Lane Swallet. |
- | 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. | + | 9th June 2021 |
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- | Of course we would not hesitate | + | <panel type=" |
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+ | From Mendip Cave Rescue | ||
- | The goodwill we have with landowners | + | 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 |
- | 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. | + | 26th May 2021 |
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- | Martin Grass\\ | + | <panel type=" |
- | Honorary Secretary\\ | + | |
- | Mendip Cave Rescue\\ | + | |
- | 13 May 2020 | + | |
- | Latest | + | From Charterhouse Caving Company Ltd |
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+ | At some point during the past six months, persons unknown have made an unauthorised attempt to rebolt the Rhino Rift Right-Hand Route. | ||
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+ | This became known at the recent CSCC AGM and the route was inspected on Tuesday 18th May. Unfortunately, | ||
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+ | <btn>[[news:2021_05_19_rhino_unauthorised_bolting|Read more ...]]</btn> | ||
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+ | 19th May 2021 | ||
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+ | From Charterhouse Caving Company Ltd | ||
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+ | The vandalised lock on Longwood Swallet has now been replaced and access to the cave has been restored. | ||
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+ | Graham Mullan\\ | ||
+ | Secretary\\ | ||
+ | Charterhouse Caving Company Ltd\\ | ||
+ | 27th Apr 2021 | ||
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+ | From Charterhouse Caving Company Ltd | ||
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+ | ROCKFALL IN THE AREA OF THE WATERFALL CLIMB, GB CAVERN | ||
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+ | Following the rockfall notified and publicised in early February, a further inspection trip was scheduled for 6 April, following the relaxation of covid restrictions. On 5th April, a report was received of a further fall. The inspection trip comprised Linda Wilson (Conservation Officer), Dave King and Graham Price (CCC Directors). A large area of the side of the passage above the big steps on the left hand side (when travelling into the cave, heading downstream) has come away, resulting in a massive, unstable talus cone of boulders, large rocks, smaller shattered rocks and mud that now completely covers the steps almost to the base of the ledge in the middle of the climb. Boulders and large rocks are spread over a wide area in the passage below the climb ... | ||
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+ | 7th Apr 2021 | ||
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+ | Dear Southern Cavers, | ||
- | BCA have issued a series of useful updates on the coronavirus | + | 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 |
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+ | 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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+ | BCRC have issued a press release on the coronavirus giving guidance should a return to underground activity become available ... | ||
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+ | 27th June 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. | ||
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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\\ | ||
+ | 11th Oct 2020 | ||
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