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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.+
  
-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.+From Charterhouse Caving Company Ltd
  
-Discussions have recommenced and both parties are hopeful of favourable and positive outcomehowever in the meantime all the caves are closed.+We have received report today that the lock on Longwood Swallet has been vandalised and will not open. Please do not issue keys or permits for this cave until we have been able to repair it. This may take some timeas we need to get appropriate equipment on site.
  
-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.+will keep you informed.
  
-[[canda@cscc.org.uk|Graham Price]]\\ +Graham Mullan\\ 
-Conservation & Access Officer\\ +Secretary\\ 
-11th Oct 2020+Charterhouse Caving Company Ltd\\ 
 +11th Apr 2021 
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 +<panel type="danger" title="CCC Ltd: WARNING - Rockfall in G.B. Cave - Update"> 
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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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 +<btn>[[:news:2021_04_07_rockfall_in_g.b._cave|Read more ...]]</btn> 
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 +7th Apr 2021 
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 +Dear Southern Cavers,
  
-As far as CSCC is aware, all caves closed as a result of the coronavirus lockdown are now open.+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 excusethough the government asks that we all minimise the number of journeys we make. From Monday 29th it is also permitted for up to 6 people, or two households, to meet outdoors and for people to take part formally organised outdoor sports ...
  
-Restrictions may apply to some caves whilst the virus is still prevalent in the community and it is important to respect the wishes of landowners in this regard.+<btn>[[:news:2021_03_28_coronavirus_recovery_roadmap_stage_1|Read more ...]]</btn>
  
-Access requirements for specific sites can be found in the [[https://access-guide.cscc.org.uk|Access Guide]].+28th Mar 2021 
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 +Following the Government announcement for England in its Covid-19 Response Spring 2021 – the Roadmap out of LockdownBCA offers the following synopsis about how this may affect caving ...
  
-[[canda@cscc.org.uk|Graham Price]]\\ +See the [[https://british-caving.org.uk/covid-roadmap-update/|BCA Website ...]]
-Conservation & Access Officer\\ +
-25th Oct 2020+
  
 +29th March 2021
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-<panel type="danger" title="BCAInformation on Coronavirus and Caving">+<panel type="primary" title="BCRCGuidance Should a Return to Underground Activity Become Available">
  
-BCA have issued a series of useful updates on the coronavirus and how it related to cavingSee the [[https://british-caving.org.uk/wiki3/doku.php#coronavirus-and-caving|BCA Website]].+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 ...]]
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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.
  
-BCRC have issued a press release on the coronavirus giving guidance should a return to underground activity become availableSee the [[https://www.caverescue.org.uk/cave-rescue-coronavirus-update/|BCRC Website]].+Longleat are not adverse to reinstating caver access subject to an access agreement with CSCCNegotiations to formalise an access procedure were started at the request of Longleat a few years ago but were never concluded.
  
 +Discussions have recommenced and both parties are hopeful of a favourable and positive outcome, however in the meantime all the caves are closed.
 +
 +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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