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 +====== Welcome ======
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-<panel type="primary" title="Cerberus Spelaeological Society. Larkshall Available For Bookings"> +<panel type="primary" title="CSCC August 2023 Newsletter"> 
-Cerberus have re-opened Larkshall to members and guests on a very limited basis with effect from 1st October 2020. +[[documents:newsletters|{{ :documents:cscc_newsletter_banner_2023.08.jpg?nolink&500|}}]] 
- +The latest issue of the CSCC Newsletter is now available to read online.
-All Government legislation and guidance has been taken into account in producing our operating rules which are available online. For booking information visit:  [[http://www.cerberusspeleo.org.uk/larkshall_bookings.htm|Larkshall Bookings]].+
  
-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.+<btn>[[documents:newsletters|Read it here ...]]</btn>
  
-All users must book through [[hostelbookings@cerberusspeleo.org.uk]] or contact the bookings officer directly on 07723-006520 who will explain and provide all the relevant documentation. +3rd August 2023 
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-CSS Hostel Warden\\ +
-30 Oct 2020 +
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-<panel type="primary" title="Annual J’Rat Digging Awards – 21st Nov 2020"> +<panel type="primary" title="ATLAS 50th Anniversary BBQ Weekend"> 
-{{ :jrat_awards_poster_2020.jpg?direct |}} +[[news:2023-06-14_atlas_50th_anniversary_bbq_weekend|{{ :news:2023-06-14_atlas_50th_anniversary_bbq_weekend.jpg?nolink&150|}}]] 
-\\ +2023 is the 50th Anniversary of the Association of Thrupe Lane Advanced Speleologists (ATLAS).
-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.+ATLAS invites you to a weekend of digging, caving and BBQs
  
-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.+<btn>[[news:2023-06-14_atlas_50th_anniversary_bbq_weekend|Read more ...]]</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]]+14th June 2023 
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-More details of the release will follow nearer the main event... +<col xs="12" sm="6" md="4" lg="4"> 
 +<panel type="primary" title="Wookey Hole - Access Agreement Signed"> 
 +[[news:2022.11.25_wookey_wardens|{{  :news:dry_to_24.jpg?nolink&150|}}]] 
 +An agreement has now been signed allowing dry cavers access beyond the show cave in Wookey Hole.
  
-Estelle Sandford\\ +<btn>[[news:2023-02-15_wookey_hole_access_agreement_signed|Find out how to book your trip.]]</btn> 
-30 Oct 2020 + 
-</panel> +15th February 2023 
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-<panel type="danger" title="BCA: Information on Coronavirus and Caving">+<panel type="primary" title="CSCC November 2022 Newsletter"> 
 +[[news:2022.11.08_november_2022_newsletter|{{ :news:november_2022_banner.jpg?nolink&500|}}]] 
 +The latest issue of the CSCC Newsletter is now available to read online.
  
-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]].+<btn>[[news:2022.11.08_november_2022_newsletter|Read it here ...]]</btn>
  
 +8th November 2022
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-<panel type="danger" title="BCRC: Guidance Should a Return to Underground Activity Become Available">+<panel type="primary" title="Replacement gate at Compton Martin Ochre Mine"> 
 +{{ :news:2022.06.01_compton_martin_ochre_mine.jpg?nolink&150|}} 
 +The gate at Compton martin Ochre Mine has needed replacement for some time, after the old gate rusted away.
  
-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]].+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>
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 +1st June 2022
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-<panel type="primary" title="Access to caves in Cheddar Gorge"> +<panel type="warning" title="Singing River Mine Access"> 
-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:singing_river_mine_entrance.jpg?nolink&150|Singing River Mine by Paul Stillman}} 
 +Following a change in ownership and landscaping work, the entrance to Singing River Mine is now located in a private garden.
  
-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.+Arrangements for future access are under discussion and will be available as soon as possible.
  
-Discussions have recommenced and both parties are hopeful of a favourable and positive outcome, however in the meantime all the caves are closed.+**In the meantime all visits should be avoided.**
  
-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.+<btn>[[news:2020_07_08_singing_river_mine_access|Read more ...]]</btn>
  
-[[canda@cscc.org.uk|Graham Price]]\\ +8th July 2021
-Conservation & Access Officer\\ +
-11th Oct 2020+
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-<panel type="primary" title="CSCC: Latest Access News">+<panel type="primary" title="MCR: Invitation to Join Mendip Cave Rescue"> 
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 +From Mendip Cave Rescue
  
-As far as CSCC is aware, all caves closed as a result of the coronavirus lockdown are now open.+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 to apply for associate membership ...
  
-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_05_26_invitation_to_join_mcr|Read more ...]]</btn>
  
-Access requirements for specific sites can be found in the [[https://access-guide.cscc.org.uk|Access Guide]].+26th May 2021 
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-If anyone is aware of any updates, please notify me.+<col xs="12" sm="6" md="4" lg="4"> 
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 +{{ :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 ...
  
-[[access.guide@cscc.org.uk|Graham Price]]\\ +<btn>[[news:2020_10_11_access_to_caves_in_cheddar_gorge|Read more ...]]</btn>
-Conservation & Access Officer\\ +
-25th Oct 2020+
  
 +11th Oct 2020
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