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- | Dear Southern Cavers, | + | {{ : |
+ | The results of the ballots following the recent AGM have now been announced. | ||
- | As all of you are now no doubt aware the UK is now in the throws of the third national lockdown | + | Congratulations to the winners |
- | //"The third national lockdown is upon and this sees a return of the Government message to 'Stay Home, Protect the NHS, Save Lives' as the country tries to stop the spread of the virus and prevent our hospitals from being overwhelmed. As with the March 2020 lockdown, leaving home is now only permitted for a limited number of reasons.// | + | < |
- | //Some of you will be wondering about provisions for exercise, potentially including caving, during lockdown. | + | 1st November 2021 |
- | The restrictions include provisions for exercise during lockdown to help people maintain fitness and to support wellbeing. However, this exercise must only be taken alone, with your household/ bubble, or with one other person, and it must be in your immediate local area (defined as your village, town or part of the city in which you live).// | + | </panel> |
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- | //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.// | + | Saturday 20th November from 19:30hrs in the Long Room, Hunters Lodge Inn. |
- | //We can't wait to bring you better news over the coming months and to see a return to caving in our region very soon."// | + | < |
- | As before it is up to the individual to decide whether or not it is possible for them to cave, but in addition to the following CNCC advice please be aware of the potential impression you may be making on landowners and local residents. We rely upon their goodwill for continued access and it would be terrible if the actions of a few result in reduced access once national restrictions start to be lifted. | + | 31st October |
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- | Ed Waters (CSCC Chairman)\\ | + | |
- | 9th Jan 2021 | + | |
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- | Dear Southern Cavers, | + | {{ : |
+ | Following a change in ownership and landscaping work, the entrance to Singing River Mine is now located in a private garden. | ||
- | 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:// | + | Arrangements for future access are under discussion and will be available as soon as possible. |
- | One of the issues as regards caving is that you can only leave home for specific purposes, one of which being; | + | **In the meantime all visits should be avoided.** |
- | **"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 caving is considered to provide a form of " | + | 8th July 2021 |
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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.”** | + | <col xs=" |
- | * **“you can and should still travel for a number of reasons, including … exercise, if you need to make a short journey to do so.”** | + | <panel type=" |
- | 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 | + | From Charterhouse |
- | 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 | + | After a long day’s work last weekend, |
- | We cannot advise you whether your trip, if you intend | + | The resin holding the new bolts has now had time to cure and so the route is usable again from this weekend (26th June) ... |
- | 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. | + | Following requests from concerned locals, a CSCC padlock will be fitted |
- | 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]] | + | 9th June 2021 |
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- | More details of the release will follow nearer the main event... | + | <col xs=" |
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+ | From Mendip Cave Rescue | ||
- | Estelle Sandford\\ | + | 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 ... |
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+ | 26th May 2021 | ||
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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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+ | Dear Southern Cavers, | ||
- | BCRC have issued a press release on the coronavirus giving guidance should | + | 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 |
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+ | 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. | + | 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 | + | <col xs=" |
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- | [[canda@cscc.org.uk|Graham Price]]\\ | + | BCRC have issued a press release on the coronavirus giving guidance should a return to underground activity become available ... |
- | Conservation & Access Officer\\ | + | |
- | 11th Oct 2020 | + | See the [[https:// |
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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 ... | ||
- | As far as CSCC is aware, all caves closed as a result of the coronavirus lockdown are now open. | + | < |
- | 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. | + | 11th Oct 2020 |
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- | Access requirements for specific sites can be found in the [[https://access-guide.cscc.org.uk|Access Guide]]. | + | <col xs=" |
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- | If anyone is aware of any updates, please notify me. | + | <col xs=" |
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- | [[access.guide@cscc.org.uk|Graham Price]]\\ | + | [[https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/ |
- | Conservation & Access Officer\\ | + | **Any weather warnings for southern England in the next seven days are listed here:** |
- | 25th Oct 2020 | + | |
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