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| - | Dear Southern Cavers, | + | |
| - | As most all of you will be aware, the government announced on Saturday that new lockdown measures | + | We have received word from the Secretary |
| - | One of the issues as regards caving is that you can only leave home for specific purposes, one of which being; | + | 17th June 2021 |
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| - | If caving is considered to provide | + | Following requests from concerned locals, |
| - | * **“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.”** | + | |
| - | 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, | + | 9th June 2021 |
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| - | A rescue during the lockdown would be a major issue for Mendip Cave Rescue | + | <col xs=" |
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| + | From Mendip Cave Rescue | ||
| - | We cannot advise you whether your trip, if you intend | + | MCR has had to restructure itself |
| - | Ed Waters (CSCC Chairman) & Martin Grass (Hon Secretary MCR)\\ | + | < |
| - | 2nd November 2020 | + | |
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| - | Owing to COVID19, there will not be an event held in the Hunters for 2020 for the presentation | + | |
| - | 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 | + | At some point during |
| - | As per usual, the deadline is 31st October to send details | + | 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 |
| - | More details of the release will follow nearer the main event... | + | < |
| - | Estelle Sandford\\ | + | 19th May 2021 |
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| + | From Charterhouse Caving Company Ltd | ||
| - | BCA have issued a series of useful updates | + | The vandalised lock on Longwood Swallet has now been replaced |
| + | Graham Mullan\\ | ||
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| + | Charterhouse Caving Company Ltd\\ | ||
| + | 27th Apr 2021 | ||
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| - | BCRC have issued a press release on the coronavirus giving guidance should a return to underground activity become available. See the [[https:// | + | From Charterhouse Caving Company Ltd |
| + | 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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| - | 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. | + | {{ :logo-2021.png? |
| + | Dear Southern Cavers, | ||
| - | Longleat are not adverse | + | 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 |
| - | Discussions have recommenced and both parties are hopeful of a favourable and positive outcome, however in the meantime all the caves are closed. | + | < |
| - | 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. | + | 28th Mar 2021 |
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| - | [[canda@cscc.org.uk|Graham Price]]\\ | + | <col xs=" |
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| - | 11th Oct 2020 | + | {{ : |
| + | 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 ... | ||
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| + | See the [[https:// | ||
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| + | 29th March 2021 | ||
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| - | As far as CSCC is aware, all caves closed as a result of the coronavirus | + | BCRC have issued |
| - | Restrictions may apply to some caves whilst | + | See the [[https:// |
| - | Access requirements for specific sites can be found in the [[https://access-guide.cscc.org.uk|Access Guide]]. | + | 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 ... | ||
| - | [[access.guide@cscc.org.uk|Graham Price]]\\ | + | <btn>[[news: |
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| - | 25th Oct 2020 | + | |
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