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- | Dear Southern Cavers, | + | |
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+ | 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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- | 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. | + | <panel type=" |
- | 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. | + | The AGM will be a Zoom meeting on the Friday 13th May 2022. |
- | 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. | + | Nominations for officer posts must be received by the Secretary no later than 15th March. |
- | All the best, and hope to see you underground before much longer, | + | Motions for amendment to the Constitution must be sent to the secretary by the 18th March. |
- | Ed Waters (CSCC Chair)\\ | + | 1st February 2022 |
- | 24th Feb 2021 | + | |
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+ | 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. | ||
- | === From Charterhouse Caving Company Ltd === | + | Following the remedial work undertaken, the cave is open for trips. |
- | "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 | + | 18th January 2022 |
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+ | Repairs to the gate will be carried out as soon as possible. Until the gate is replaced | ||
- | Graham Mullan\\ | + | <btn>[[news: |
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- | Charterhouse Caving Company Ltd\\ | + | |
- | [[secretary@charterhouse-caving-company.ltd.uk]]\\ | + | |
- | 8th Feb 2021 | + | |
- | [[news: | + | 2nd January 2022 |
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- | Dear Southern Cavers, | + | {{ : |
+ | The results of the ballots following the recent AGM have now been announced. | ||
- | As all of you are now no doubt aware the UK is now in the throws of the third national lockdown | + | Congratulations to the winners |
- | //"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. | + | 1st November 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 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.// | + | Saturday 20th November from 19:30hrs in the Long Room, Hunters Lodge Inn. |
- | //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."// | + | < |
- | 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. | + | 31st October 2021 |
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- | Ed Waters (CSCC Chairman)\\ | + | <col xs=" |
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+ | Following a change in ownership and landscaping work, the entrance to Singing River Mine is now located in a private garden. | ||
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+ | Arrangements for future access are under discussion and will be available as soon as possible. | ||
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+ | **In the meantime all visits should be avoided.** | ||
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+ | 8th July 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; | + | After a long day’s work last weekend, the Right-Hand Route in Rhino Rift has been rebolted using BCA approved IC resin anchors. |
- | **"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 | + | The resin holding the new bolts has now had time to cure and so the route is usable again from this weekend (26th June) ... |
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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.”** | + | 25th June 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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- | 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, | + | Following requests from concerned locals, |
- | 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:2021_06_09_thrup_lane_cscc_lock|Read more ...]]</ |
- | Ed Waters (CSCC Chairman) & Martin Grass (Hon Secretary MCR)\\ | + | 9th June 2021 |
- | 2nd November 2020 | + | </ |
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+ | From Mendip Cave Rescue | ||
- | BCA 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 the MCR by being on the cavers call out list are invited |
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+ | 26th May 2021 | ||
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- | BCRC have issued a press release on the coronavirus giving guidance should a return to underground activity become available. See the [[https:// | + | From Charterhouse Caving Company Ltd |
+ | 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 (Conservation Officer), Dave King and Graham Price (CCC Directors). A large area of the side of the passage above the big steps on the left hand side (when travelling into the cave, heading downstream) has come away, resulting in a massive, unstable talus cone of boulders, large rocks, smaller shattered rocks and mud that now completely covers the steps almost to the base of the ledge in the middle of the climb. Boulders and large rocks are spread over a wide area in the passage below the climb ... | ||
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+ | 7th Apr 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. | + | {{ :logo-2021.png? |
+ | Dear Southern Cavers, | ||
- | Longleat are not adverse | + | 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 |
- | Discussions have recommenced and both parties are hopeful of a favourable and positive outcome, however in the meantime all the caves are closed. | + | < |
- | Longleat will be keeping a presence in the Gorge for maintenance purposes, but this is all. Approaches | + | 28th Mar 2021 |
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+ | 29th March 2021 | ||
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+ | BCRC have issued a press release on the coronavirus giving guidance | ||
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+ | 27th June 2020 | ||
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+ | Further to the decision by Longleat | ||
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- | [[canda@cscc.org.uk|Graham Price]]\\ | ||
- | Conservation & Access Officer\\ | ||
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+ | **Any weather warnings for southern England in the next seven days are listed here:** | ||
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