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- | Dear Southern Cavers, | + | |
- | As most all of you will be aware, the government announced on Saturday that new lockdown measures will be introduced from Thursday 5th November in an attempt to control the ongoing COVID 19 pandemic. The details of these measures can be found at [[https:// | + | From Charterhouse Caving Company Ltd |
- | One of the issues as regards caving is that you can only leave home for specific purposes, one of which being; | + | After a long day’s work last weekend, the Right-Hand Route in Rhino Rift has been rebolted using BCA approved IC resin anchors. |
- | **"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 | + | The resin holding the new bolts has now had time to cure and so the route is usable again from this weekend (26th June) ... |
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- | * **“You should avoid travelling in or out of your local area, and you should look to reduce the number of journeys you make.”** | + | 25th June 2021 |
- | * **“you can and should still travel for a number of reasons, including … exercise, if you need to make a short journey to do so.”** | + | </ |
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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, | + | Following requests from concerned locals, |
- | 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://cscc.org.uk|CSCC website]]. | + | <btn>[[news:2021_06_09_thrup_lane_cscc_lock|Read more ...]]</ |
- | Ed Waters (CSCC Chairman) & Martin Grass (Hon Secretary MCR)\\ | + | 9th June 2021 |
- | 2nd November 2020 | + | </ |
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- | \\ | + | From Mendip |
- | 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 | + | MCR has had to restructure itself and has reconstituted itself as a registered charity. With the new structure cavers who wish to continue supporting |
- | 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]] | + | 26th May 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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+ | From Charterhouse Caving Company Ltd | ||
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+ | ROCKFALL IN THE AREA OF THE WATERFALL CLIMB, GB CAVERN | ||
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+ | 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 the steps almost to the base of the ledge in the middle of the climb. Boulders and large rocks are spread over a wide area in the passage below the climb ... | ||
- | BCA have issued a series of useful updates on the coronavirus and how it related to caving. See the [[https:// | + | <btn>[[:news: |
+ | 7th Apr 2021 | ||
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+ | 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 the government asks that we all minimise the number of journeys we make. From Monday 29th it is also permitted for up to 6 people, or two households, to meet outdoors and for people to take part formally organised outdoor sports ... | ||
- | 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/ | + | <btn>[[:news: |
+ | 28th Mar 2021 | ||
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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. | + | |
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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. | + | |
- | 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. | + | See the [[https:// |
- | [[canda@cscc.org.uk|Graham Price]]\\ | + | 29th March 2021 |
- | 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 | + | See the [[https:// |
- | Access requirements for specific sites can be found in the [[https://access-guide.cscc.org.uk|Access Guide]]. | + | 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 ... | ||
- | [[access.guide@cscc.org.uk|Graham Price]]\\ | + | <btn>[[news: |
- | Conservation & Access Officer\\ | + | |
- | 25th Oct 2020 | + | |
+ | 11th Oct 2020 | ||
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