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cookie Rhino Rift Closed 19/20th June |
start [14 Jun 2023 11:32]
cookie Add item. ATLAS 50th BBQ |
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| metatag-og:description=(The Council of Southern Caving Clubs is an association of Caving Clubs whose main interests lie in the Mendip Hills of Somerset.) | metatag-og:description=(The Council of Southern Caving Clubs is an association of Caving Clubs whose main interests lie in the Mendip Hills of Somerset.) |
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| <panel type="warning" title="CCC Ltd: Rhino Rift Closed Sat/Sun 19/20th June"> | <panel type="primary" title="ATLAS 50th Anniversary BBQ Weekend"> |
| | [[news:2023-06-14_atlas_50th_anniversary_bbq_weekend|{{ :news:2023-06-14_atlas_50th_anniversary_bbq_weekend.jpg?nolink&150|}}]] |
| | 2023 is the 50th Anniversary of the Association of Thrupe Lane Advanced Speleologists (ATLAS). |
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| We have received word from the Secretary of CCC Ltd that following the unauthorised bolting of the Right Hand Route, Rhino Rift will be closed for the weekend of the 19/20th June for remedial bolt removal and rebolting of the Right Hand Route. | ATLAS invites you to a weekend of digging, caving and BBQs |
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| 17th June 2021 | <btn>[[news:2023-06-14_atlas_50th_anniversary_bbq_weekend|Read more ...]]</btn> |
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| <panel type="primary" title="Thrupe Lane Swallet to receive CSCC Padlock"> | 15th February 2023 |
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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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| <btn>[[news:2021_06_09_thrup_lane_cscc_lock|Read more ...]]</btn> | |
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| 9th June 2021 | |
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| <panel type="primary" title="MCR: Invitation to Join Mendip Cave Rescue"> | <col xs="12" sm="6" md="4" lg="4"> |
| {{ :news:mcr_logo.png?nolink&100|}} | <panel type="primary" title="Wookey Hole - Access Agreement Signed"> |
| From Mendip Cave Rescue | [[news:2022.11.25_wookey_wardens|{{ :news:dry_to_24.jpg?nolink&150|}}]] |
| | An agreement has now been signed allowing dry cavers access beyond the show cave in Wookey Hole. |
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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 ... | <btn>[[news:2023-02-15_wookey_hole_access_agreement_signed|Find out how to book your trip.]]</btn> |
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| <btn>[[news:2021_05_26_invitation_to_join_mcr|Read more ...]]</btn> | 15th February 2023 |
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| 26th May 2021 | |
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| <panel type="warning" title="CCC Ltd: Unauthorised Bolting of Rhino Right Hand Route"> | <col xs="12" sm="6" md="4" lg="4"> |
| | <panel type="primary" title="CSCC November 2022 Newsletter"> |
| | [[news:2022.11.08_november_2022_newsletter|{{ :news:november_2022_banner.jpg?nolink&500|}}]] |
| | The latest issue of the CSCC Newsletter is now available to read online. |
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| From Charterhouse Caving Company Ltd | <btn>[[news:2022.11.08_november_2022_newsletter|Read it here ...]]</btn> |
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| At some point during the past six months, persons unknown have made an unauthorised attempt to rebolt the Rhino Rift Right-Hand Route. | 8th November 2022 |
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| 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 and safety of both the new and the original anchors. Where possible, all the nuts and hangers have been removed, although some could not be removed from some very poorly set bolts. Nothing could be done immediately about the dangerously placed ones and so this route should not be used until it can be fully rebolted by an approved installer using resin anchors ... | |
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| <btn>[[news:2021_05_19_rhino_unauthorised_bolting|Read more ...]]</btn> | |
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| 19th May 2021 | |
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| <panel type="warning" title="CCC Ltd: Longwood Swallet Lock"> | <col xs="12" sm="6" md="4" lg="4"> |
| | <panel type="primary" title="Replacement gate at Compton Martin Ochre Mine"> |
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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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| From Charterhouse Caving Company Ltd | This has now been completed, so please remember to bring a CSCC key if you are visiting. |
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| The vandalised lock on Longwood Swallet has now been replaced and access to the cave has been restored. | <btn>[[news:2022.06.01_compton_martin_gate|Read more ...]]</btn> |
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| Graham Mullan\\ | 1st June 2022 |
| Secretary\\ | |
| Charterhouse Caving Company Ltd\\ | |
| 27th Apr 2021 | |
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| <panel type="danger" title="CCC Ltd: WARNING - Rockfall in G.B. Cave - Update"> | <col xs="12" sm="6" md="4" lg="4"> |
| | <panel type="warning" title="Singing River Mine Access"> |
| From Charterhouse Caving Company Ltd | {{ :news:singing_river_mine_entrance.jpg?nolink&150|Singing River Mine by Paul Stillman}} |
| | 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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| ROCKFALL IN THE AREA OF THE WATERFALL CLIMB, GB CAVERN | Arrangements for future access are under discussion and will be available as soon as possible. |
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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 ... | **In the meantime all visits should be avoided.** |
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| <btn>[[:news:2021_04_07_rockfall_in_g.b._cave|Read more ...]]</btn> | <btn>[[news:2020_07_08_singing_river_mine_access|Read more ...]]</btn> |
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| 7th Apr 2021 | 8th July 2021 |
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| <panel type="primary" title="Coronavirus Recovery Roadmap: Stage 1"> | <panel type="primary" title="MCR: Invitation to Join Mendip Cave Rescue"> |
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| Dear Southern Cavers, | From Mendip Cave Rescue |
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| 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 ... | 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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| <btn>[[:news:2021_03_28_coronavirus_recovery_roadmap_stage_1|Read more ...]]</btn> | <btn>[[news:2021_05_26_invitation_to_join_mcr|Read more ...]]</btn> |
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| 28th Mar 2021 | 26th May 2021 |
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| <panel type="primary" title="BCA: Covid Roadmap Update"> | <panel type="primary" title="Access to caves in Cheddar Gorge"> |
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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 ... | 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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| See the [[https://british-caving.org.uk/covid-roadmap-update/|BCA Website ...]] | <btn>[[news:2020_10_11_access_to_caves_in_cheddar_gorge|Read more ...]]</btn> |
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| 29th March 2021 | 11th Oct 2020 |
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| <panel type="primary" title="BCRC: Guidance Should a Return to Underground Activity Become Available"> | <panel type="info" title="BCA News Feed"> |
| | [[https://british-caving.org.uk/news/|{{ :bca-logo-mini-white.png?nolink&100|BCA Logo}}]] |
| BCRC have issued a press release on the coronavirus giving guidance should a return to underground activity become available ... | {{rss>https://british-caving.org.uk/news/?feed=rss2 8 date }} |
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| See the [[https://www.caverescue.org.uk/cave-rescue-coronavirus-update/|BCRC Website ...]] | |
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| 27th June 2020 | |
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| <panel type="primary" title="Access to caves in Cheddar Gorge"> | <panel type="danger" title="Met Office Weather Warnings"> |
| {{ :news:cheddar_caves_logo.jpg?nolink&150|Cheddar Caves Logo}} | [[https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings|{{ :met_office_logo.jpg?nolink&100|Met Office Logo}}]] |
| 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. | **Any weather warnings for southern England in the next seven days are listed here:** |
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| 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. | {{rss>http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/data/PWSCache/WarningsRSS/Region/sw?feed=rss2 20 description }} |
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| 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 | |
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