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- | Dear Southern Cavers, | + | |
- | 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 | + | Following a change in ownership |
- | 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 | + | Arrangements for future access are under discussion |
- | CSCC is not in the business of deciding who can and cannot go caving, but please think carefully about the potential wider implications of your actions. It appears that there is not much longer to wait, we have done pretty well up to now and a little patience may have great benefits in the future. | + | **In the meantime all visits should be avoided.** |
- | All the best, and hope to see you underground before much longer, | + | < |
- | Ed Waters (CSCC Chair)\\ | + | 8th July 2021 |
- | 24th Feb 2021 | + | |
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- | === From Charterhouse Caving Company Ltd === | + | From Charterhouse Caving Company Ltd |
- | "The site of the reported rockfall | + | After a long day’s work last weekend, |
- | This waterfall | + | The resin holding the new bolts has now had time to cure and so the route is usable again from this weekend |
- | Graham Mullan\\ | + | <btn>[[news: |
- | Secretary\\ | + | |
- | Charterhouse Caving Company Ltd\\ | + | |
- | [[secretary@charterhouse-caving-company.ltd.uk]]\\ | + | |
- | 8th Feb 2021 | + | |
- | [[news: | + | 25th June 2021 |
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- | Dear Southern Cavers, | + | {{ : |
- | As all of you are now no doubt aware the UK is now in the throws | + | Following requests from concerned locals, a CSCC padlock will be fitted to the entrance gate of Thrupe Lane Swallet. |
- | //"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. | + | 9th June 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 vast majority of us, who either prefer | + | <col xs=" |
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+ | From Mendip Cave Rescue | ||
- | //For the small number of people | + | MCR has had to restructure itself and has reconstituted itself as a registered charity. With the new structure cavers |
- | //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. | + | 26th May 2021 |
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- | Ed Waters (CSCC Chairman)\\ | + | |
- | 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 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 |
- | 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.”** | + | 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 ... |
+ | 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. | + | {{ : |
+ | 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\\ | ||
11th Oct 2020 | 11th Oct 2020 | ||
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