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| - | \\ | + | Recent heavy rain has caused a large rock to fall at the main entrance. |
| - | 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! | + | |
| - | 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. | + | < |
| - | 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/Mendip and Scottish roundup. Please contact Estelle Sandford – [[estellesandford@gmail.com]] – with information on anything you would like us to include. | + | 26th February 2024 |
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| - | As per usual, the deadline is 31st October to send details of your 50 metres or more of cave passage found and surveyed in either Mendip or Scotland to Martin Grass – [[m.grass@btinternet.com]] | + | <col xs=" |
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| + | A landslide has occurred in the car park at Fairy Cave Quarry. | ||
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| - | Estelle Sandford\\ | + | 22nd February 2024 |
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| - | Further to the decision by Longleat to close the show caves and suspend their operations in Cheddar, they have notified | + | [[documents: |
| + | The latest issue of the CSCC Newsletter | ||
| - | 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. | + | 5th February 2024 |
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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. | + | <col xs=" |
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| + | The changing barn on Priddy Green is now ready for use. | ||
| - | [[canda@cscc.org.uk|Graham Price]]\\ | + | <btn>[[: |
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| - | 11th Oct 2020 | + | 5th January 2024 |
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| + | It is now possible to visit Singing River Mine once more thanks to a new access agreement. | ||
| - | As far as CSCC is aware, all caves closed as a result of the coronavirus lockdown are now open. | + | < |
| - | 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. | + | 20th September 2023 |
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| - | Access requirements for specific sites can be found in the [[https:// | + | <col xs=" |
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| - | If anyone is aware of any updates, please notify me. | + | {{ : |
| + | The Charterhouse Caving Co. has gone paperless, exchanging the old paper permits for new electronic ones. | ||
| - | [[canda@cscc.org.uk|Graham Price]]\\ | + | And they' |
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| - | 25th Oct 2020 | + | |
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| + | 24th August 2023 | ||
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| + | An agreement has now been signed allowing dry cavers access beyond the show cave in Wookey Hole. | ||
| - | BCA have issued a series of useful updates on the coronavirus and how it related to caving. See the [[https://british-caving.org.uk/ | + | <btn>[[news:2023-02-15_wookey_hole_access_agreement_signed|Find out how to book your trip.]]</ |
| + | 15th February 2023 | ||
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| + | The gate at Compton martin Ochre Mine has needed replacement for some time, after the old gate rusted away. | ||
| - | BCRC have issued | + | This has now been completed, so please remember to bring a CSCC key if you are visiting. |
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| + | 1st June 2022 | ||
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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 | ||
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| + | 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 ... | ||
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| + | 11th Oct 2020 | ||
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| + | **Any weather warnings for southern England in the next seven days are listed here:** | ||
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