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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. | ||
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- | Dear Southern Cavers, | + | {{ : |
- | As most all of you will be aware, the government announced on Saturday that new lockdown measures | + | Following requests from concerned locals, a CSCC padlock |
- | One of the issues as regards caving is that you can only leave home for specific purposes, one of which being; | + | < |
- | **"to exercise outdoors or visit an outdoor public place - with the people you live with, with your support bubble or, when on your own, with 1 person from another" | + | 9th June 2021 |
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+ | From Mendip Cave Rescue | ||
- | * **“You should avoid travelling in or out of your local area, and you should look to reduce the number of journeys you make.”** | + | MCR has had to restructure itself |
- | * **“you can and should still travel for a number of reasons, including … exercise, if you need to make a short journey | + | |
- | 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, | + | < |
- | 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, | + | 26th May 2021 |
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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 | + | <col xs=" |
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- | Ed Waters (CSCC Chairman) & Martin Grass (Hon Secretary MCR)\\ | + | From Charterhouse Caving Company Ltd |
- | 2nd November 2020 | + | |
- | </ | + | At some point during the past six months, persons unknown have made an unauthorised attempt to rebolt the Rhino Rift Right-Hand Route. |
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+ | 19th May 2021 | ||
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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! | + | |
- | 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. | + | From Charterhouse Caving Company Ltd |
- | 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/ | + | The vandalised lock on Longwood Swallet has now been replaced and access |
- | 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]] | + | Graham Mullan\\ |
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+ | Charterhouse Caving Company Ltd\\ | ||
+ | 27th Apr 2021 | ||
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- | More details of the release will follow nearer the main event... | + | <col xs=" |
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- | Estelle Sandford\\ | + | From Charterhouse Caving Company Ltd |
- | 30 Oct 2020 | + | |
- | </ | + | 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) 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 ... | ||
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+ | 7th Apr 2021 | ||
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+ | Dear Southern Cavers, | ||
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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 ... | ||
- | BCA have issued a series of useful updates on the coronavirus and how it related to caving. See the [[https:// | + | <btn>[[:news: |
+ | 28th Mar 2021 | ||
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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 ... | ||
- | BCRC have issued a press release on the coronavirus giving guidance should a return to underground activity become available. | + | See the [[https://british-caving.org.uk/covid-roadmap-update/|BCA Website |
+ | 29th March 2021 | ||
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+ | BCRC have issued a press release on the coronavirus giving guidance should a return to underground activity become available ... | ||
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+ | 27th June 2020 | ||
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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. | ||
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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://access-guide.cscc.org.uk|Access Guide]]. | + | |
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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]]\\ | + | |
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- | 25th Oct 2020 | + | |
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