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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. | + | Dear Southern Cavers, |
- | Longleat are not adverse to reinstating caver access subject to an access agreement with CSCC. Negotiations | + | As most all of you will be aware, the government announced on Saturday that new lockdown measures will be introduced from Thursday 5th November in an attempt |
- | Discussions have recommenced and both parties are hopeful | + | One of the issues as regards caving is that you can only leave home for specific purposes, one of which being; |
- | Longleat will be keeping a presence in the Gorge for maintenance purposes, but this is all. Approaches should not be made to Longleat | + | **"to exercise outdoors |
- | [[canda@cscc.org.uk|Graham Price]]\\ | + | If caving is considered to provide a form of " |
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- | 11th Oct 2020 | + | * **“You should avoid travelling in or out of your local area, and you should look to reduce the number of journeys you make.”** |
- | </ | + | * **“you can and should still travel for a number of reasons, including … exercise, if you need to make a short journey to do so.”** |
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+ | Further points to consider are that some landowners may not feel comfortable in allowing cavers onto their land during lockdown. In these cases please be understanding and respect their wishes. The Council of Southern Caving Clubs (CSCC) will try to maintain a list of lockdown access arrangements, | ||
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+ | A rescue during the lockdown would be a major issue for Mendip Cave Rescue (MCR). Whilst they will remain ready to come to the aid of anyone in need underground, | ||
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+ | We cannot advise you whether your trip, if you intend to cave, falls within government guidelines or not, but if you do decide to cave please think carefully about the potential consequences of your trip and ensure that you are complying with the latest government advice. The situation is evolving quickly and CSCC will continue to do our best to keep you informed of how the situation is affecting caving in the south via the [[https://cscc.org.uk|CSCC website]]. | ||
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+ | Ed Waters (CSCC Chairman) | ||
+ | 2nd November | ||
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+ | Owing to COVID19, there will not be an event held in the Hunters for 2020 for the presentation of the Silver Shovel for Mendip and Scotland finds, but we don’t want the finds since 1st November 2019 to 31st October 2020 to go unrewarded and unnoticed! | ||
- | For the latest on how coronavirus | + | Our plan is to create a short video for release on the 21st November announcing the winner and celebrating this year’s digging efforts in what can only be described as unusual times. |
- | * St Cuthbert' | + | We would like to include some footage or photos/text or short powerpoint presentation including a survey of the larger finds, but also to invite any digging teams who wish to send over a short update of theirs too as a bit of a general digging update/ |
- | * Charterhouse Caves reopen on 13th June. | + | |
- | * Fairy Cave Quarry Caves reopen | + | |
- | * Eastwater, North Hill reopen 1st Aug. | + | |
- | * Tyning' | + | |
- | Please follow | + | As per usual, |
- | </ | + | More details of the release will follow nearer the main event... |
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+ | Estelle Sandford\\ | ||
+ | 30 Oct 2020 | ||
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- | BCA have issued a series of useful updates on the coronavirus and how it related to caving. See the [[https:// | + | BCA have issued a series of useful updates on the coronavirus and how it related to caving. See the [[https:// |
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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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+ | 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. | ||
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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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+ | As far as CSCC is aware, all caves closed as a result of the coronavirus lockdown are now open. | ||
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+ | Restrictions may apply to some caves whilst the virus is still prevalent in the community and it is important to respect the wishes of landowners in this regard. | ||
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+ | Access requirements for specific sites can be found in the [[https:// | ||
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+ | If anyone is aware of any updates, please notify me. | ||
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+ | [[access.guide@cscc.org.uk|Graham Price]]\\ | ||
+ | Conservation & Access Officer\\ | ||
+ | 25th Oct 2020 | ||
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