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| - | Dear Southern Cavers, | + | {{ : |
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| - | Well it looks like there may be light at the end of the lockdown tunnel as the vaccination programme proceeds at pace and warmer weather is on the way. I know we have all been frustrated with most of us stranded above ground for the best part of a year, but I am sure we can look forward to greater flexibility to get underground in the not too far distant future. | + | |
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| - | The crisis is still far from being over, and I would like to encourage us all to continue to follow the government guidance on travel and exercise. I am aware that there is a great deal of debate about the minutiae of the wording and differences between the guidance supplied by government and the legislation covering the COVID lockdown. I am also aware that this argument has been used by some cavers to justify travelling significant distances to go caving. It should be noted that there have been cases of police fining people who have travelled to Mendip and Portland, any arguments over whether this action is legal or not will have to be taken up with the Justice system and at the very least will result in a great deal of hassle for anyone involved. Possibly more significant however is the potential impact upon the close relationships that have been built up over the decades with the local community who may well take a dim view if they regularly see cavers who have obviously travelled some distance. This will especially be the case if a COVID outbreak occurs in a caving area. It also goes without saying that a rescue would both provide great practical difficulties to MCR as well as being detrimental to the standing of cavers with the local communities. | + | |
| - | CSCC is not in the business | + | Following requests from concerned locals, a CSCC padlock will be fitted to the entrance gate of Thrupe Lane Swallet. |
| - | All the best, and hope to see you underground before much longer, | + | < |
| - | Ed Waters (CSCC Chair)\\ | + | 9th June 2021 |
| - | 24th Feb 2021 | + | |
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| + | From Mendip Cave Rescue | ||
| - | === From Charterhouse Caving Company Ltd === | + | 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 ... |
| - | "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, | + | 26th May 2021 |
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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; | + | From Charterhouse Caving Company Ltd |
| - | //"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.// | + | At some point during |
| - | //Some of you will be wondering about provisions for exercise, potentially including caving, during lockdown. | + | This became known at the recent CSCC AGM and the route was inspected on Tuesday 18th May. Unfortunately, |
| - | The restrictions include provisions for exercise during lockdown | + | |
| - | //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 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.// | + | 19th May 2021 |
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| - | //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."// | + | <col xs="12" sm=" |
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| - | 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. | + | From Charterhouse Caving Company Ltd |
| - | Ed Waters (CSCC Chairman)\\ | + | The vandalised lock on Longwood Swallet has now been replaced and access to the cave has been restored. |
| - | 9th Jan 2021 | + | |
| + | Graham Mullan\\ | ||
| + | Secretary\\ | ||
| + | Charterhouse Caving Company Ltd\\ | ||
| + | 27th Apr 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 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:// | + | From Charterhouse Caving Company Ltd |
| - | One of the issues as regards caving is that you can only leave home for specific purposes, one of which being; | + | ROCKFALL IN THE AREA OF THE WATERFALL CLIMB, GB CAVERN |
| - | **"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" | + | Following |
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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.”** | + | 7th Apr 2021 |
| - | * **“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. In these cases please be understanding and respect their wishes. The Council of Southern | + | <col xs=" |
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| - | A rescue during | + | 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 |
| - | 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: |
| - | Ed Waters (CSCC Chairman) & Martin Grass (Hon Secretary MCR)\\ | + | 28th Mar 2021 |
| - | 2nd November 2020 | + | </ |
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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 ... | ||
| - | BCA have issued a series of useful updates on the coronavirus and how it related to caving. | + | See the [[https:// |
| + | 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. | + | 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. | + | {{ : |
| + | 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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