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+ | {{ :news:2022.06.01_compton_martin_ochre_mine.jpg? | ||
+ | The gate at Compton martin Ochre Mine has needed replacement for some time, after the old gate rusted away. | ||
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+ | This has now been completed, so please remember to bring a CSCC key if you are visiting. | ||
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+ | 1st June 2022 | ||
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- | === From Charterhouse Caving Company Ltd === | + | <panel type=" |
- | "The site of the reported rockfall in GB near the waterfall climb in Main Chamber has been checked. There has been a recent fall of mud, gravel and smallish boulders | + | The AGM will be a Zoom meeting |
- | This waterfall has been formed on a major vertical structural fault (see Ford, D.C., 1964. On the Geomorphic History of G.B. Cave, Charterhouse-on-Mendip, | + | Nominations for officer posts must be received by the Secretary no later than 15th March. |
- | Graham Mullan\\ | + | Motions for amendment to the Constitution must be sent to the secretary |
- | Secretary\\ | + | |
- | Charterhouse Caving Company Ltd\\ | + | |
- | [[secretary@charterhouse-caving-company.ltd.uk]]\\ | + | |
- | 8th Feb 2021 | + | |
- | [[news: | + | 1st February 2022 |
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- | Dear Southern Cavers, | + | {{ : |
+ | Following the email yesterday regarding reports of loose rock in Rhino Rift, Andrew Atkinson, CSCC’s Equipment & Techniques Officer, supported by Sioned Haughton, visited the cave at the request of CCC Ltd on the evening of Monday 17th January. | ||
- | As all of you are now no doubt aware the UK is now in the throws of the third national lockdown and this places severe restrictions on our hobby. I would draw your attention to the statement made by the CNCC a few days ago (reproduced below), which provides some excellent advice and is applicable down south as it is up north. The CNCC advice reads; | + | Following |
- | //"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. | + | 18th January 2022 |
- | 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 vast majority of us, who either prefer to cave with a group of friends, or would need to travel away from our immediate local area to go caving, this means venturing underground is sadly off the cards for the duration of this lockdown. Instead, we advise that the next several weeks provide a much better opportunity to repair oversuits, clean equipment and plan your summer adventures instead.// | + | <col xs=" |
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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 | + | Waterwheel has recently been broken into and the gate vandalised. |
- | //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."// | + | Repairs |
- | 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. | + | < |
- | Ed Waters (CSCC Chairman)\\ | + | 2nd January 2022 |
- | 9th Jan 2021 | + | |
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- | Dear Southern Cavers, | + | {{ : |
+ | The results of the ballots following the recent AGM have now been announced. | ||
- | As most all of you will be aware, | + | Congratulations to the winners and commiserations |
- | One of the issues as regards caving is that you can only leave home for specific purposes, one of which being; | + | < |
- | **"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" | + | 1st November 2021 |
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- | If caving is considered to provide a form of "outdoor exercise" | + | <col xs="12" |
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+ | An evening of talks and presentations including the giving | ||
- | * **“You should avoid travelling | + | Saturday 20th November from 19: |
- | * **“you can and should still travel for a number of reasons, including … exercise, if you need to make a short journey to do so.”** | + | |
- | 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, | + | 31st October 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 | + | <col xs=" |
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+ | Following a change in ownership and landscaping work, the entrance | ||
- | Ed Waters (CSCC Chairman) & Martin Grass (Hon Secretary MCR)\\ | + | Arrangements for future access are under discussion and will be available as soon as possible. |
- | 2nd November 2020 | + | |
- | </ | + | **In the meantime all visits should be avoided.** |
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+ | 8th July 2021 | ||
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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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- | BCA have issued | + | Following requests from concerned locals, |
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+ | 9th June 2021 | ||
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+ | From Mendip Cave Rescue | ||
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+ | 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 ... | ||
- | 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:2021_05_26_invitation_to_join_mcr|Read more ...]]</ |
+ | 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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- | If anyone is aware of any updates, please notify me. | + | <col xs=" |
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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:// |
- | Conservation & Access Officer\\ | + | |
- | 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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+ | 11th Oct 2020 | ||
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