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+ | We are looking to recruit at least eight keen and fit cavers to lead trips beyond Chamber 20 in Wookey Hole. | ||
- | === From Charterhouse Caving Company Ltd === | + | < |
- | "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 on the left (when viewed facing downstream) of the waterfall climb, near the bottom. The wall above the last part of the climb (the big steps) appears as it did before, but should be considered loose due to the recent fall. The top part is calcited but might be subject to further falls, although it is equally possible that it might not change for a long time. However, as assessing such future possibilities is not an exact science, care should be taken here, and everyone should conduct their own risk assessments whenever they approach this area from any direction. There are still loose rocks almost covering the steps and when inspected it was not possible to pass the steps without using the unconsolidated debris. The floor below the climb is currently covered with unconsolidated debris and the boulders here will move underfoot when stepped on, so care should also be taken here. | + | 25th November 2022 |
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- | 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, | + | |
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- | Graham Mullan\\ | + | |
- | Secretary\\ | + | |
- | Charterhouse Caving Company Ltd\\ | + | |
- | [[secretary@charterhouse-caving-company.ltd.uk]]\\ | + | |
- | 8th Feb 2021 | + | |
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- | Dear Southern Cavers, | ||
- | 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; | ||
- | //"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.// | + | <panel type="primary" |
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- | //Some of you will be wondering about provisions for exercise, potentially including caving, during lockdown. | + | 14th November 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> |
- | //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.// | ||
- | //For the small number | + | <panel type=" |
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+ | The latest issue of the CSCC Newsletter is now available | ||
- | //We can't wait to bring you better | + | < |
- | 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. | + | 8th November 2022 |
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- | Ed Waters (CSCC Chairman)\\ | + | |
- | 9th Jan 2021 | + | |
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- | Dear Southern Cavers, | + | [[news: |
- | As most all of you will be aware, the government announced on Saturday that new lockdown measures will be introduced from Thursday | + | 5th October 2022 |
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- | One of the issues as regards caving is that you can only leave home for specific purposes, one of which being; | + | <col xs=" |
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+ | The gate at Compton martin Ochre Mine has needed replacement | ||
- | **"to exercise outdoors or visit an outdoor public place - with the people | + | This has now been completed, so please remember |
- | If caving is considered to provide a form of " | + | < |
- | * **“You should avoid travelling in or out of your local area, and you should look to reduce the number of journeys you make.”** | + | 1st June 2022 |
- | * **“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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- | Further points to consider are that some landowners may not feel comfortable in allowing cavers onto their land during lockdown. | + | <col xs=" |
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+ | {{ :news:2022.01.17-andrew_atkinson-3_rhino_rift.jpg? | ||
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- | A rescue during | + | Following |
- | 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:2022_01_18_rock_fall_in_rhino_rift|Full Report ...]]</ |
- | Ed Waters (CSCC Chairman) & Martin Grass (Hon Secretary MCR)\\ | + | 18th January 2022 |
- | 2nd November 2020 | + | </ |
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- | \\ | + | Following a change |
- | 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 a short video for release on the 21st November announcing the winner | + | Arrangements |
- | 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/ | + | **In the meantime all visits should be avoided.** |
- | 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]] | + | <btn>[[news: |
- | More details of the release will follow nearer the main event... | + | 8th July 2021 |
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- | Estelle Sandford\\ | + | |
- | 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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- | 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. | + | {{ : |
+ | 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. | + | < |
- | Discussions have recommenced and both parties are hopeful of a favourable and positive outcome, however in the meantime all the caves are closed. | ||
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- | 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. | ||
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- | [[canda@cscc.org.uk|Graham Price]]\\ | ||
- | Conservation & Access Officer\\ | ||
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- | As far as CSCC is aware, all caves closed as a result of the coronavirus lockdown are now open. | + | <col xs=" |
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- | 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. | + | [[https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/ |
- | + | **Any weather warnings for southern England in the next seven days are listed here:** | |
- | Access requirements for specific sites can be found in the [[https://access-guide.cscc.org.uk|Access Guide]]. | + | |
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- | If anyone is aware of any updates, please notify me. | + | |
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- | [[access.guide@cscc.org.uk|Graham Price]]\\ | + | |
- | Conservation & Access Officer\\ | + | |
- | 25th Oct 2020 | + | |
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