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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 to greater flexibility to get underground in the not too far distant future. | + | From Charterhouse Caving Company Ltd |
- | The crisis is still far from being over, and I would like to encourage us all to continue to follow | + | At some point during |
- | CSCC is not in the business of deciding who can and cannot go caving, but please think carefully about the potential wider implications | + | This became known at the recent CSCC AGM and the route was inspected on Tuesday 18th May. Unfortunately, the work has been poorly executed using various types of expansion bolts. Some of these have not set properly and rotate within their holes. Some have been placed too close to the pre-existing spits, compromising the strength |
- | All the best, and hope to see you underground before much longer, | + | < |
- | Ed Waters (CSCC Chair)\\ | + | 19th May 2021 |
- | 24th Feb 2021 | + | |
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- | === From Charterhouse Caving Company Ltd === | + | From Charterhouse Caving Company Ltd |
- | "The site of the reported rockfall in GB near the waterfall climb in Main Chamber | + | The vandalised lock on Longwood Swallet |
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- | This waterfall | + | |
Graham Mullan\\ | Graham Mullan\\ | ||
Secretary\\ | Secretary\\ | ||
Charterhouse Caving Company Ltd\\ | Charterhouse Caving Company Ltd\\ | ||
- | [[secretary@charterhouse-caving-company.ltd.uk]]\\ | + | 27th Apr 2021 |
- | 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.// | + | ROCKFALL IN THE AREA OF THE WATERFALL CLIMB, GB CAVERN |
- | //Some of you will be wondering about provisions | + | Following the rockfall notified and publicised in early February, a further inspection trip was scheduled |
- | The restrictions include provisions for exercise during lockdown to help people maintain fitness | + | |
- | //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.// | + | 7th Apr 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."// | + | |
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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. | + | |
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- | Ed Waters (CSCC Chairman)\\ | + | |
- | 9th Jan 2021 | + | |
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Dear Southern Cavers, | Dear Southern Cavers, | ||
- | As most all of you will be aware, the government announced on Saturday | + | 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 |
- | 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" | + | 28th Mar 2021 |
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- | If caving is considered to provide a form of " | + | |
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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.”** | + | |
- | * **“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 Caving Clubs (CSCC) will try to maintain a list of lockdown access arrangements, | + | |
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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, | + | |
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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 in the south via the [[https:// | + | |
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- | Ed Waters (CSCC Chairman) & Martin Grass (Hon Secretary MCR)\\ | + | |
- | 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:// |
+ | 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. | ||