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 +====== Welcome ======
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-<panel type="primary" title="Annual J’Rat Digging Awards – 21st Nov 2020"> +<panel type="primary" title="CSCC November 2023 Newsletter"> 
-{{ :jrat_awards_poster_2020.jpg?direct |}} +[[documents:newsletters|{{ :documents:newsletters:2023-11-01_cscc_newsletter_November_2023_image.jpg?nolink&200|CSCC Newsletter Aug 2023}}]] 
-\\ +The latest issue of the CSCC Newsletter is now available to read online.
-Owing to COVID19, there will not be an event held in the Hunters for 2020 for the presentation of the Silver Shovel for Mendip and Scotland finds, but we don’t want the finds since 1st November 2019 to 31st October 2020 to go unrewarded and unnoticed!+
  
-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.+<btn>[[:documents:newsletters:2023-11-01_cscc_newsletter_november_2023|Read it here ...]]</btn>
  
-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/Mendip and Scottish roundup. Please contact Estelle Sandford – [[estellesandford@gmail.com]] – with information on anything you would like us to include.+5th November 2023 
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-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]] 
  
-More details of the release will follow nearer the main event... +<col xs="12" sm="6" md="4" lg="4"> 
 +<panel type="primary" title="J'Rat Digging Award 25th November 2023"> 
 +{{ :news:2023_09_digging_awards_2023_poster.jpg?nolink&150|J'Rat Digging Award 2023 Poster by Gonzo}} 
 +Come see presentations of the latest finds and digsPlus the giving of the prestigious J'Rat Digging Award.
  
-Estelle Sandford\\ +If you want your dig to be considered either for the prize or as part of the event, submit your dig by 4th November 
-30 Oct 2020 + 
-</panel> +As the man said, “Keep on diggin’”. 
 + 
 +<btn>[[news:2023-09-28_save_the_date_jrat_digging_award_november_25th_2023|Read more ...]]</btn> 
 + 
 +2nd October 2023 
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-<panel type="primary" title="Access to caves in Cheddar Gorge"> +<panel type="primary" title="Singing River Mine Access Restored"> 
-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:2023_09_singing_river_2.jpg?nolink&150|Singing River Mine Entrance by Wayne Starsmore}} 
 +It is now possible to visit Singing River Mine once more thanks to a new access agreement.
  
-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.+<btn>[[news:2023-09-20_access_restored_to_singing_river_mine_shipham|Read more ...]]</btn>
  
-Discussions have recommenced and both parties are hopeful of a favourable and positive outcome, however in the meantime all the caves are closed.+20th September 2023 
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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.+<col xs="12" sm="6" md="4" lg="4"> 
 +<panel type="primary" title="Mendip Rocks! 2023">
  
-[[canda@cscc.org.uk|Graham Price]]\\ +[[news:2023-09-05_mendip_rocks_2023|{{ :news:mendip_rocks_diary.jpg?direct&150|Mendip Rocks! 2023 Events}}]] 
-Conservation & Access Officer\\ +The Mendip Hills AONB series of events “Mendip Rocks!” kicks off soon. 
-11th Oct 2020+ 
 +<btn>[[news:2023-09-05_mendip_rocks_2023|Read more ...]]</btn> 
 + 
 +5th September 2023
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-<panel type="primary" title="CSCC: Latest Access News">+<panel type="warning" title="Charterhouse Permits Go Paperless">
  
-As far as CSCC is awareall caves closed as a result of the coronavirus lockdown are now open.+{{ :ccc_ltd_permit.jpg?direct&150|Charterhouse Permit}} 
 +The Charterhouse Caving Co. has gone paperlessexchanging the old paper permits for new electronic ones.
  
-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.+And they're free!
  
-Access requirements for specific sites can be found in the [[https://access-guide.cscc.org.uk|Access Guide]].+<btn>[[news:2023-08-24_charterhouse_permits_go_paperless|Read more ...]]</btn>
  
-If anyone is aware of any updates, please notify me.+24th August 2023 
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 +<panel type="primary" title="Wookey Hole - Access Agreement Signed"> 
 +[[news:2022.11.25_wookey_wardens|{{ :news:dry_to_24.jpg?nolink&150|Caver in Wookey Hole}}]] 
 +An agreement has now been signed allowing dry cavers access beyond the show cave in Wookey Hole.
  
-[[access.guide@cscc.org.uk|Graham Price]]\\ +<btn>[[news:2023-02-15_wookey_hole_access_agreement_signed|Find out how to book your trip.]]</btn>
-Conservation & Access Officer\\ +
-25th Oct 2020+
  
 +15th February 2023
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-<panel type="danger" title="BCA: Information on Coronavirus and Caving">+<panel type="primary" title="Replacement gate at Compton Martin Ochre Mine"> 
 +{{ :news:2022.06.01_compton_martin_ochre_mine.jpg?nolink&150|Compton Martin Ochre Mine Gate}} 
 +The gate at Compton martin Ochre Mine has needed replacement for some time, after the old gate rusted away.
  
-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]].+This has now been completed, so please remember to bring a CSCC key if you are visiting.
  
 +<btn>[[news:2022.06.01_compton_martin_gate|Read more ...]]</btn>
 +
 +1st June 2022
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-<panel type="danger" title="BCRCGuidance Should a Return to Underground Activity Become Available">+<panel type="primary" title="MCRInvitation to Join Mendip Cave Rescue"> 
 +{{ :news:mcr_logo.png?nolink&100|MCR Logo}} 
 +From Mendip Cave Rescue
  
-BCRC have issued 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]].+MCR has had to restructure itself and has reconstituted itself as 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 ... 
 + 
 +<btn>[[news:2021_05_26_invitation_to_join_mcr|Read more ...]]</btn> 
 + 
 +26th May 2021 
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 +<panel type="primary" title="Access to caves in Cheddar Gorge"> 
 +{{ :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 ... 
 + 
 +<btn>[[news:2020_10_11_access_to_caves_in_cheddar_gorge|Read more ...]]</btn> 
 + 
 +11th Oct 2020 
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 +<panel type="info" title="BCA News Feed"> 
 +[[https://british-caving.org.uk/news/|{{ :bca-logo-mini-white.png?nolink&100|BCA Logo}}]] 
 +{{rss>https://british-caving.org.uk/news/?feed=rss2 8 date }} 
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 +<panel type="danger" title="Met Office Weather Warnings"> 
 +[[https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings|{{ :met_office_logo.jpg?nolink&100|Met Office Logo}}]] 
 +**Any weather warnings for southern England in the next seven days are listed here:**
  
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