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| - | Dear Southern Cavers, | + | {{ : |
| + | Rhino Rift will be closed to visitors on Saturday 13th November for a MCR training exercise. Please avoid the cave on this day. | ||
| - | 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://www.gov.uk/ | + | <btn>[[news:2021_08_06_rhino_rift_mcr_training|Read more ...]]</ |
| - | One of the issues as regards caving is that you can only leave home for specific purposes, one of which being; | + | 6th August 2021 |
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| - | **"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"** | + | <panel type="warning" |
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| + | Following a change in ownership and landscaping work, the entrance to Singing River Mine is now located in a private garden. | ||
| - | If caving is considered to provide a form of " | + | Arrangements for future access are under discussion and will be available |
| - | | + | **In the meantime all visits |
| - | * **“you can and should | + | |
| - | 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, | + | < |
| - | 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, | + | 8th July 2021 |
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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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| - | 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. | + | From Charterhouse Caving Company Ltd |
| - | We would like to include some footage or photos/text or short powerpoint presentation including | + | After a long day’s work last weekend, |
| - | As per usual, | + | The resin holding |
| - | More details of the release will follow nearer the main event... | + | < |
| - | Estelle Sandford\\ | + | 25th June 2021 |
| - | 30 Oct 2020 | + | </ |
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| + | Following requests from concerned locals, a CSCC padlock will be fitted to the entrance gate of Thrupe Lane Swallet. | ||
| - | BCA have issued a series of useful updates on the coronavirus and how it related to caving. See the [[https:// | + | <btn>[[news:2021_06_09_thrup_lane_cscc_lock|Read more ...]]</ |
| + | 9th June 2021 | ||
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| + | From Mendip Cave Rescue | ||
| - | BCRC have issued | + | MCR has had to restructure itself and has reconstituted itself as a registered charity. With the new structure cavers who wish to continue supporting |
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| + | 26th May 2021 | ||
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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. | + | |
| - | 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. | + | From Charterhouse Caving Company Ltd |
| - | Discussions have recommenced and both parties are hopeful of a favourable and positive outcome, however in the meantime all the caves are closed. | + | ROCKFALL IN THE AREA OF THE WATERFALL CLIMB, GB CAVERN |
| - | 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 | + | Following |
| - | [[canda@cscc.org.uk|Graham Price]]\\ | + | <btn>[[: |
| - | Conservation & Access Officer\\ | + | |
| - | 11th Oct 2020 | + | 7th Apr 2021 |
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| + | Dear Southern Cavers, | ||
| - | As far as CSCC is aware, all caves closed as a result of the coronavirus lockdown are now open. | + | 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 |
| - | 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. | + | < |
| - | Access requirements for specific sites can be found in the [[https://access-guide.cscc.org.uk|Access Guide]]. | + | 28th Mar 2021 |
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| + | Following the Government announcement for England in its Covid-19 Response Spring 2021 – the Roadmap out of Lockdown, BCA offers the following synopsis about how this may affect caving ... | ||
| - | [[access.guide@cscc.org.uk|Graham Price]]\\ | + | See the [[https:// |
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| - | 25th Oct 2020 | + | |
| + | 29th March 2021 | ||
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| + | BCRC have issued a press release on the coronavirus giving guidance should a return to underground activity become available ... | ||
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| + | 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 ... | ||
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