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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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| - | 9th June 2021 | + | [[news: |
| - | </ | + | The Mendip Hills AONB series of events “Mendip Rocks!” kicks off soon. |
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| - | From Mendip Cave Rescue | + | |
| - | 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 ... | + | 5th September 2023 |
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| - | 26th May 2021 | + | |
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| - | From Charterhouse Caving | + | {{ : |
| + | The Charterhouse Caving | ||
| - | At some point during the past six months, persons unknown have made an unauthorised attempt to rebolt the Rhino Rift Right-Hand Route. | + | And they' |
| - | This became known at the recent CSCC AGM and the route was inspected on Tuesday 18th May. Unfortunately, | + | < |
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| - | From Charterhouse Caving Company Ltd | + | [[documents: |
| + | The latest issue of the CSCC Newsletter is now available to read online. | ||
| - | The vandalised lock on Longwood Swallet has now been replaced and access to the cave has been restored. | + | < |
| - | Graham Mullan\\ | + | 3rd August 2023 |
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| - | Charterhouse Caving Company Ltd\\ | + | |
| - | 27th Apr 2021 | + | |
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| - | From Charterhouse Caving Company Ltd | + | [[news:2022.11.25_wookey_wardens|{{ : |
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| - | 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) | + | |
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| - | 7th Apr 2021 | + | 15th February 2023 |
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| - | Dear Southern Cavers, | + | The gate at Compton martin Ochre Mine has needed replacement for some time, after the old gate rusted away. |
| - | 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 ... | + | This has now been completed, so please remember |
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| - | 28th Mar 2021 | + | 1st June 2022 |
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| - | See the [[https:// | + | Arrangements for future access are under discussion and will be available as soon as possible. |
| - | 29th March 2021 | + | **In the meantime all visits should be avoided.** |
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| + | 8th July 2021 | ||
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| + | From Mendip Cave Rescue | ||
| - | BCRC 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 |
| - | See the [[https:// | + | <btn>[[news:2021_05_26_invitation_to_join_mcr|Read more ...]]</ |
| - | 27th June 2020 | + | 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. | + | 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\\ | ||
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