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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 and guests on a first come first served basis. The maximum number of users on the premises is twelve in a maximum number of two groups of six. | + | ROCKFALL IN THE AREA OF THE WATERFALL CLIMB, GB CAVERN |
- | All users must book through [[hostelbookings@cerberusspeleo.org.uk]] or contact | + | 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 |
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- | \\ | + | Dear Southern Cavers, |
- | 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 | + | 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 excuse, though |
- | 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>[[: |
- | 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]] | + | 28th Mar 2021 |
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- | More details of the release will follow nearer the main event... | + | |
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- | Estelle Sandford\\ | + | |
- | 30 Oct 2020 | + | |
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- | Further to the decision by Longleat to close the show caves and suspend their operations | + | {{ : |
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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. | + | See the [[https:// |
- | Discussions have recommenced and both parties are hopeful of a favourable and positive outcome, however in the meantime all the caves are closed. | + | 29th March 2021 |
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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]]\\ | + | |
- | Conservation & Access Officer\\ | + | |
- | 11th Oct 2020 | + | |
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- | As far as CSCC is aware, all caves closed as a result of the coronavirus | + | BCRC have issued |
- | 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. | + | See the [[https://www.caverescue.org.uk/ |
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- | Access requirements for specific sites can be found in the [[https://access-guide.cscc.org.uk|Access Guide]]. | + | |
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- | If anyone is aware of any updates, please notify me. | + | |
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- | [[access.guide@cscc.org.uk|Graham Price]]\\ | + | |
- | Conservation & Access Officer\\ | + | |
- | 25th Oct 2020 | + | |
+ | 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. | ||
- | BCA have issued a series of useful updates on the coronavirus and how it related | + | Longleat are not adverse |
+ | 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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- | BCRC have issued a press release on the coronavirus giving guidance should a return to underground activity become available. See the [[https:// | ||
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