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-<panel type="primary" title="Access to caves in Cheddar Gorge"> +<panel type="primary" title="J'Rat Digging Award 2022"> 
-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.+[[news:2022.10.05_j_rat_digging_award_2022|{{ :news:jrat_award_poster_2022.jpg?direct&500|}}]]
  
-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.+5th October 2022 
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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.+<col xs="12" sm="6" md="4" lg="4"> 
 +<panel type="primary" title="Replacement gate at Compton Martin Ochre Mine"> 
 +{{ :news:2022.06.01_compton_martin_ochre_mine.jpg?nolink&200|}} 
 +The gate at Compton martin Ochre Mine has needed replacement for some time, after the old gate rusted away.
  
-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.+This has now been completed, so please remember to bring a CSCC key if you are visiting.
  
-[[canda@cscc.org.uk|Graham Price]]\\ +<btn>[[news:2022.06.01_compton_martin_gate|Read more ...]]</btn> 
-Conservation & Access Officer+ 
 +1st June 2022
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-<panel type="primary" title="CSCC: Latest Access News">+<panel type="danger" title="Rockfall In Rhino Rift - Update"> 
 +{{ :news:2022.01.17-andrew_atkinson-3_rhino_rift.jpg?nolink&150|Fallen Rock And Through Bolt by Andrew Atkinson}} 
 +Following the email yesterday regarding reports of loose rock in Rhino Rift, Andrew Atkinson, CSCC’s Equipment & Techniques Officer, supported by Sioned Haughton, visited the cave at the request of CCC Ltd on the evening of Monday 17th January.
  
-For the latest on how coronavirus is affecting access see [[:access:access_news|Access News]].+Following the remedial work undertaken, the cave is open for trips.
  
-  * St Cuthbert's reopens on 9th June. +<btn>[[news:2022_01_18_rock_fall_in_rhino_rift|Full Report ...]]</btn>
-  * Charterhouse Caves reopen on 13th June. +
-  * Fairy Cave Quarry Caves reopen on 13th June. +
-  * Eastwater, North Hill reopen 1st Aug. +
-  * Tyning's Barrow closed 1st Aug.+
  
-Please follow the link to read the updated access conditions.+18th January 2022 
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 +<panel type="warning" title="Singing River Mine Access"> 
 +{{ :news:singing_river_mine_entrance.jpg?nolink&100|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. 
 + 
 +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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 +<btn>[[news:2020_07_08_singing_river_mine_access|Read more ...]]</btn>
  
 +8th July 2021
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-<panel type="danger" title="BCA: Information on Coronavirus and Caving">+<panel type="warning" title="Thrupe Lane Swallet to receive CSCC Padlock"> 
 +{{ :news:thrupe_lane_entrance.jpg?nolink&100|Thrupe Lane Swallet poss. by Dave King}}
  
-BCA have issued a series of useful updates on the coronavirus and how it related to caving. See the [[https://british-caving.org.uk/wiki3/doku.php#coronavirus-and-caving|BCA Website]].+Following requests from concerned locals, a CSCC padlock will be fitted to the entrance gate of Thrupe Lane Swallet.
  
 +<btn>[[news:2021_06_09_thrup_lane_cscc_lock|Read more ...]]</btn>
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 +9th June 2021
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-<panel type="danger" title="BCRC: Guidance Should a Return to Underground Activity Become Available">+<panel type="primary" title="MCR: Invitation to Join Mendip Cave Rescue"> 
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 +From Mendip Cave Rescue
  
-BCRC have issued a press release on the coronavirus giving guidance should a return to underground activity become available. See the [[https://www.caverescue.org.uk/cave-rescue-coronavirus-update/|BCRC Website]].+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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 +<btn>[[news:2021_05_26_invitation_to_join_mcr|Read more ...]]</btn> 
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 +26th May 2021 
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 +{{ :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 ... 
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 +<btn>[[news:2020_10_11_access_to_caves_in_cheddar_gorge|Read more ...]]</btn> 
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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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