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- | Cerberus have re-opened Larkshall to members and guests on a very limited basis with effect from 1st October 2020. | + | |
- | All Government legislation and guidance has been taken into account in producing our operating rules which are available online. For booking information visit: | + | === From Charterhouse Caving Company Ltd === |
- | Larkshall is available to members | + | "The site of the reported rockfall in GB near the waterfall climb in Main Chamber has been checked. There has been a recent fall of mud, gravel |
- | All users must book through | + | This waterfall has been formed on a major vertical structural fault (see Ford, D.C., 1964. On the Geomorphic History of G.B. Cave, Charterhouse-on-Mendip, |
- | CSS Hostel Warden\\ | + | Graham Mullan\\ |
- | 30 Oct 2020 | + | Secretary\\ |
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+ | [[secretary@charterhouse-caving-company.ltd.uk]]\\ | ||
+ | 8th Feb 2021 | ||
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- | {{ : | + | Dear Southern Cavers, |
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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 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 | + | As all of you are now no doubt aware the UK is now in the throws of the third national lockdown |
- | We would like to include some footage or photos/text or short powerpoint presentation including | + | //"The third national lockdown is upon and this sees a return |
- | As per usual, the deadline is 31st October | + | //Some of you will be wondering about provisions for exercise, potentially including caving, during lockdown. |
+ | The restrictions include provisions for exercise during lockdown | ||
- | More details | + | //For the vast majority |
- | Estelle Sandford\\ | + | //For the small number of people who live on the doorstep of our caves and are intent on visiting them as part of your exercise, we urge you to respect the restrictions on who you can exercise with, and to ensure your exercise regime is low risk and well within your capabilities.// |
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- | Longleat are not adverse | + | As before it is up to the individual to decide whether or not it is possible for them to cave, but in addition |
- | Discussions have recommenced and both parties are hopeful of a favourable and positive outcome, however in the meantime all the caves are closed. | + | Ed Waters (CSCC Chairman)\\ |
- | + | 9th Jan 2021 | |
- | 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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+ | Dear Southern Cavers, | ||
- | As far as CSCC is aware, | + | As most all of you will be aware, |
- | Restrictions may apply to some caves whilst | + | One of the issues as regards caving |
- | Access requirements for specific sites can be found in the [[https:// | + | **"to exercise outdoors or visit an outdoor public place - with the people you live with, with your support bubble or, when on your own, with 1 person from another" |
- | If anyone | + | If caving |
- | [[access.guide@cscc.org.uk|Graham Price]]\\ | + | * **“You should avoid travelling in or out of your local area, and you should look to reduce the number of journeys you make.”** |
- | Conservation & Access Officer\\ | + | * **“you can and should still travel for a number of reasons, including … exercise, if you need to make a short journey to do so.”** |
- | 25th Oct 2020 | + | |
- | </ | + | Further points to consider are that some landowners may not feel comfortable in allowing cavers onto their land during lockdown. In these cases please be understanding and respect their wishes. The Council of Southern Caving Clubs (CSCC) will try to maintain a list of lockdown access arrangements, |
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+ | A rescue during the lockdown would be a major issue for Mendip Cave Rescue (MCR). Whilst they will remain ready to come to the aid of anyone in need underground, | ||
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+ | We cannot advise you whether your trip, if you intend to cave, falls within government guidelines or not, but if you do decide to cave please think carefully about the potential consequences of your trip and ensure that you are complying with the latest government advice. The situation is evolving quickly and CSCC will continue to do our best to keep you informed of how the situation is affecting caving in the south via the [[https:// | ||
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+ | Ed Waters (CSCC Chairman) & Martin Grass (Hon Secretary MCR)\\ | ||
+ | 2nd November 2020 | ||
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- | BCA have issued a series of useful updates on the coronavirus and how it related to caving. See the [[https:// | + | BCA have issued a series of useful updates on the coronavirus and how it related to caving. See the [[https:// |
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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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+ | 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. | ||
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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. | ||
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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. | ||
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+ | [[canda@cscc.org.uk|Graham Price]]\\ | ||
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+ | 11th Oct 2020 | ||
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