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+ | Following requests from concerned locals, a CSCC padlock will be fitted to the entrance gate of Thrupe Lane Swallet. | ||
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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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From Charterhouse Caving Company Ltd | From Charterhouse Caving Company Ltd | ||
- | We have received a report today that the lock on Longwood Swallet has been vandalised and will not open. Please do not issue keys or permits for this cave until we have been able to repair it. This may take some time, as we need to get appropriate equipment on site. | + | At some point during |
- | I will keep you informed. | + | This became known at the recent CSCC AGM and the route was inspected on Tuesday 18th May. Unfortunately, |
- | Graham Mullan\\ | + | < |
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- | Charterhouse Caving Company Ltd\\ | + | 19th May 2021 |
- | 11th 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. | + | 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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