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+ | The results of the ballots following the recent AGM have now been announced. | ||
- | === From Charterhouse Caving Company Ltd === | + | Congratulations to the winners and commiserations to the losers. |
- | "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. | + | < |
- | 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, | + | 1st November 2021 |
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- | Charterhouse Caving Company Ltd\\ | + | {{ : |
- | [[secretary@charterhouse-caving-company.ltd.uk]]\\ | + | An evening of talks and presentations including the giving of the annual J'Rat Digging Award. |
- | 8th Feb 2021 | + | |
- | [[news:2021_02_02_rockfall_in_g.b._cave|More info ...]] | + | Saturday 20th November from 19:30hrs in the Long Room, Hunters Lodge Inn. |
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+ | 31st October 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 all of you are now no doubt aware the UK is now in the throws of the third national lockdown | + | Arrangements for future access |
- | //"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.// | + | **In the meantime all visits should be avoided.** |
- | //Some of you will be wondering about provisions for exercise, potentially including caving, during lockdown. | + | < |
- | 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).// | + | |
- | //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.// | + | 8th July 2021 |
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+ | From Charterhouse Caving Company Ltd | ||
- | //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 | + | After a long day’s work last weekend, the Right-Hand Route in Rhino Rift has been rebolted using BCA approved IC resin anchors. |
- | //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."// | + | The resin holding |
- | 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)\\ | + | 25th June 2021 |
- | 9th Jan 2021 | + | |
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- | Dear Southern Cavers, | + | {{ : |
- | As most all of you will be aware, the government announced on Saturday that new lockdown measures | + | Following requests from concerned locals, a CSCC padlock |
- | 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" | + | 9th June 2021 |
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+ | From Mendip Cave Rescue | ||
- | * **“You should avoid travelling in or out of your local area, and you should look to reduce the number of journeys you make.”** | + | MCR has had to restructure itself |
- | * **“you can and should still travel for a number of reasons, including … exercise, if you need to make a short journey | + | |
- | 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, | + | 26th May 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 | + | <col xs=" |
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- | Ed Waters | + | From Charterhouse Caving Company Ltd |
- | 2nd November 2020 | + | |
- | </ | + | 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 | ||
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+ | Dear Southern Cavers, | ||
- | BCA have issued a series of useful updates on the coronavirus | + | 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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+ | 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 ... | ||
- | BCRC have issued a press release on the coronavirus giving guidance should a return to underground activity become available. | + | See the [[https://british-caving.org.uk/covid-roadmap-update/|BCA Website |
+ | 29th March 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 | + | BCRC have issued a press release on the coronavirus giving guidance should |
- | Discussions have recommenced and both parties are hopeful of a favourable and positive outcome, however in the meantime all the caves are closed. | + | See the [[https:// |
- | Longleat will be keeping a presence | + | 27th June 2020 |
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- | [[canda@cscc.org.uk|Graham Price]]\\ | ||
- | Conservation & Access Officer\\ | ||
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