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start [13 Jul 2020 19:03] cookie [Coronavirus] Charterhouse and Fairy Quarry reopen |
start [20 Sep 2023 13:23] cookie Singing River access restored |
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| + | It is now possible to visit Singing River Mine once more thanks to a new access agreement. | ||
| - | 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 if or where they should go caving. | + | 20th September 2023 |
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| - | However, the following should be bourne in mind. | + | <col xs=" |
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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 | + | [[news: |
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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. | + | 5th September 2023 |
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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 at risk of contracting the virus from a casualty but the casualty would also be at risk from the rescuers. | + | <col xs=" |
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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. | + | {{ : |
| + | The Charterhouse Caving Co. has gone paperless, exchanging | ||
| - | 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. | + | And they' |
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| - | Martin Grass\\ | + | 24th August 2023 |
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| + | The latest issue of the CSCC Newsletter is now available to read online. | ||
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| + | 3rd August 2023 | ||
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| + | An agreement has now been signed allowing dry cavers access beyond the show cave in Wookey Hole. | ||
| - | BCA have issued a series of useful updates on the coronavirus and how it related to caving. See the [[https://british-caving.org.uk/ | + | <btn>[[news:2023-02-15_wookey_hole_access_agreement_signed|Find out how to book your trip.]]</ |
| + | 15th February 2023 | ||
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| + | The gate at Compton martin Ochre Mine has needed replacement for some time, after the old gate rusted away. | ||
| - | BCRC have issued | + | This has now been completed, so please remember to bring a CSCC key if you are visiting. |
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| + | From Mendip Cave Rescue | ||
| - | For the latest | + | 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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| - | * Charterhouse Caves reopen on 13th June. | + | |
| - | * Fairy Cave Quarry Caves reopen on 13th June. | + | |
| - | Please follow the link to read the updated access conditions. | + | 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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