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- | Owing to COVID19, there will not be an event held in the Hunters for 2020 for the presentation of the Silver Shovel for Mendip | + | |
- | Our plan is to create a short video for release on the 21st November announcing the winner and celebrating this year’s digging efforts in what can only be described as unusual times. | + | [[news: |
+ | The Mendip Hills AONB series of events “Mendip Rocks!” kicks off soon. | ||
- | We would like to include some footage or photos/text or short powerpoint presentation including a survey of the larger finds, but also to invite any digging teams who wish to send over a short update of theirs too as a bit of a general digging update/ | + | <btn>[[news: |
- | As per usual, the deadline is 31st October to send details of your 50 metres or more of cave passage found and surveyed in either Mendip or Scotland to Martin Grass – [[m.grass@btinternet.com]] | + | 5th September 2023 |
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- | More details of the release will follow nearer the main event... | + | <col xs=" |
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- | Estelle Sandford\\ | + | {{ : |
- | 30 Oct 2020 | + | The Charterhouse Caving Co. has gone paperless, exchanging the old paper permits for new electronic ones. |
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+ | 24th August 2023 | ||
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- | Further to the decision by Longleat to close the show caves and suspend their operations in Cheddar, they have notified | + | [[documents: |
+ | The latest issue of the CSCC Newsletter | ||
- | 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. | + | < |
- | Discussions have recommenced and both parties are hopeful of a favourable and positive outcome, however in the meantime all the caves are closed. | + | 3rd August 2023 |
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- | Longleat will be keeping a presence | + | <col xs=" |
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+ | An agreement has now been signed allowing dry cavers access beyond | ||
- | [[canda@cscc.org.uk|Graham Price]]\\ | + | <btn>[[news: |
- | Conservation & Access Officer\\ | + | |
- | 11th Oct 2020 | + | 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. | ||
- | As far as CSCC is aware, all caves closed as a result of the coronavirus lockdown | + | This has now been completed, so please remember to bring a CSCC key if you are visiting. |
- | 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. | + | < |
- | Access requirements for specific sites can be found in the [[https://access-guide.cscc.org.uk|Access Guide]]. | + | 1st June 2022 |
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- | If anyone is aware of any updates, please notify me. | + | <col xs=" |
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+ | Following a change in ownership and landscaping work, the entrance to Singing River Mine is now located in a private garden. | ||
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+ | 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.** | ||
- | [[canda@cscc.org.uk|Graham Price]]\\ | + | <btn>[[news: |
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- | 25th Oct 2020 | + | |
+ | 8th July 2021 | ||
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+ | From Mendip Cave Rescue | ||
- | BCA have issued | + | 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 |
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+ | 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 ... | ||
- | 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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+ | 11th Oct 2020 | ||
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