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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. | ||
| - | Following on from the Prime Ministers statement on Sunday re the easing | + | 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 |
| - | Firstly I will stress that it is not Mendip Cave Rescues job to tell cavers if or where they should go caving. | + | Discussions have recommenced and both parties are hopeful of a favourable and positive outcome, however in the meantime all the caves are closed. |
| - | However, | + | Longleat will be keeping a presence in the Gorge for maintenance purposes, but this is all. Approaches |
| - | The PM made it very clear that you can meet one friend outside keeping 2 mts distance. Caves are not outside and the caving code states a minimum of 4 in a group. So unless it is a family living together its difficult. | + | [[canda@cscc.org.uk|Graham Price]]\\ |
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| - | The only pastimes allowed are golf, tennis and those where social distancing can be maintained. It cannot be maintained in caving. | + | <col xs=" |
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| - | MCR have made certain preparations if we are called out but the practicalities of wearing PPE in a cave would make any rescue prolonged. In addition we have protocols issued by BCRC where all equipment needs to be treated with disinfectant. | + | As far as CSCC is aware, |
| - | Of course we would not hesitate | + | Restrictions may apply to some caves whilst |
| - | The goodwill we have with landowners on Mendip could well be put in jeopardy if cavers start arriving. The club huts are all still closed as are most caves. The two longest caves, St. Cuthberts and Swildons Hole are closed to cavers until the lockdown is lifted. | + | Access requirements for specific sites can be found in the [[https:// |
| - | Finally caving and British Caving in particular gained enormous praise from the public and great PR following on from the Thailand rescue in 2018. One rescue will put the current positive profile that caving has back for years. | + | </ |
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| - | So please stay safe. | + | |
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| - | For the latest on how coronavirus is affecting access see [[: | ||
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| - | * Charterhouse Caves reopen on 13th June. | ||
| - | * Fairy Cave Quarry Caves reopen on 13th June. | ||
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| - | Please follow the link to read the updated access conditions. | ||
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