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+ | **Check all the latest access information in our database of caves.** | ||
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- | Dear Southern Cavers, | + | |
- | 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 the government asks that we all minimise the number of journeys we make. From Monday 29th it is also permitted for up to 6 people, or two households, to meet outdoors and for people to take part formally organised outdoor sports | + | [[https:// |
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- | 28th Mar 2021 | + | {{rss> |
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+ | [[https://british-caving.org.uk/news/|{{ :bca-logo-mini-white.png? | ||
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- | From Charterhouse Caving Company Ltd | + | <col xs=" |
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+ | Recent heavy rain has caused a large rock to fall at the main entrance. | ||
- | "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 ... | + | < |
- | <btn> | + | 26th February 2024 |
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+ | [[:news:2024-02-22_landslide_in_fairy_cave_quarry_car_park|{{ : | ||
+ | A landslide has occurred in the car park at Fairy Cave Quarry. | ||
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- | 8th Feb 2021 | + | 22nd February 2024 |
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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 latest issue of the CSCC Newsletter is now available to read online. |
- | See the [[https://british-caving.org.uk/ | + | <btn>[[:documents: |
- | 29th March 2021 | + | 5th February 2024 |
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+ | The changing barn on Priddy Green is now ready for use. | ||
- | BCRC have issued a press release on the coronavirus giving guidance should a return to underground activity become available | + | < |
- | See the [[https://www.caverescue.org.uk/cave-rescue-coronavirus-update/ | + | 5th January 2024 |
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+ | It is now possible to visit Singing River Mine once more thanks to a new access agreement. | ||
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- | 27th June 2020 | + | 20th September 2023 |
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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 a few years ago but were never concluded. | + | {{ : |
+ | The Charterhouse Caving Co. has gone paperless, exchanging | ||
- | Discussions have recommenced and both parties are hopeful of a favourable and positive outcome, however in the meantime all the caves are closed. | + | And they' |
- | 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. | + | < |
- | [[canda@cscc.org.uk|Graham Price]]\\ | + | 24th August 2023 |
- | Conservation & Access Officer\\ | + | |
- | 11th Oct 2020 | + | |
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+ | An agreement has now been signed allowing dry cavers access beyond the show cave in Wookey Hole. | ||
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+ | 15th February 2023 | ||
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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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+ | From Mendip Cave Rescue | ||
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+ | 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 ... | ||
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+ | 26th May 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 ... | ||
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+ | 11th Oct 2020 | ||
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