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cookie Rhino Fly Bolting
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 metatag-og:title=(Council of Southern Caving Clubs)
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 metatag-og:description=(The Council of Southern Caving Clubs is an association of Caving Clubs whose main interests lie in the Mendip Hills of Somerset.)
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-<panel type="warning" title="CCC Ltd: Unauthorised Bolting of Rhino Right Hand Route">
+<panel type="danger" title="Rockfall At Goatchurch Cavern">
+[[:news:2024-02-26_rockfall_at_goatchurch_cavern_main_entrance|{{ :news:2024_feb_goatchurch.jpg?nolink&200|Fairy Cave Quarry}}]]
+Recent heavy rain has caused a large rock to fall at the main entrance.
-From Charterhouse Caving Company Ltd
+<btn>[[:news:2024-02-26_rockfall_at_goatchurch_cavern_main_entrance|More details here ...]]</btn>
-At some point during the past six months, persons unknown have made an unauthorised attempt to rebolt the Rhino Rift Right-Hand Route.
+th February 2024
+</panel>
+</col>
-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 and rotate within their holes. Some have been placed too close to the pre-existing spits, compromising the strength and safety of both the new and the original anchors. Where possible, all the nuts and hangers have been removed, although some could not be removed from some very poorly set bolts. Nothing could be done immediately about the dangerously placed ones and so this route should not be used until it can be fully rebolted by an approved installer using resin anchors ...
+<col xs="12" sm="6" md="4" lg="4">
+<panel type="danger" title="Landslide In Fairy Cave Quarry Car Park">
+[[:news:2024-02-22_landslide_in_fairy_cave_quarry_car_park|{{ :news:fairy_cave_quarry_fall_1.jpg?nolink&200|Fairy Cave Quarry}}]]
+A landslide has occurred in the car park at Fairy Cave Quarry.
-<btn>[[news:2021_05_19_rhino_unauthorised_bolting|Read more ...]]</btn>
+<btn>[[:news:2024-02-22_landslide_in_fairy_cave_quarry_car_park|More details ...]]</btn>
-th May 2021
+nd February 2024
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+</col>
-<panel type="warning" title="CCC Ltd: Longwood Swallet Lock">
+<col xs="12" sm="6" md="4" lg="4">
+<panel type="primary" title="CSCC February 2024 Newsletter">
+[[documents:newsletters|{{ :documents:newsletters:cscc_newsletter_february_2024_image.jpg?nolink&200|CSCC Newsletter Feb 2024}}]]
+The latest issue of the CSCC Newsletter is now available to read online.
-From Charterhouse Caving Company Ltd
+<btn>[[:documents:newsletters:2024-02-05_cscc_newsletter_february_2024|Read it here ...]]</btn>
-The vandalised lock on Longwood Swallet has now been replaced and access to the cave has been restored.
+th February 2024
-Graham Mullan\\
-Secretary\\
-Charterhouse Caving Company Ltd\\
-th Apr 2021
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+</col>
-<panel type="danger" title="CCC Ltd: WARNING - Rockfall in G.B. Cave - Update">
+<col xs="12" sm="6" md="4" lg="4">
+<panel type="primary" title="Swildon's Barn Floor Replaced">
+[[:news:2024-01-05_swildons_changing_barn_priddy_now_ready|{{ :news::finished_3.jpg?nolink&200|Swildons Barn}}]]
+The changing barn on Priddy Green is now ready for use.
-From Charterhouse Caving Company Ltd
+<btn>[[:news:2024-01-05_swildons_changing_barn_priddy_now_ready|More details ...]]</btn>
-ROCKFALL IN THE AREA OF THE WATERFALL CLIMB, GB CAVERN
+th January 2024
+</panel>
+</col>
-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 ...
+<col xs="12" sm="6" md="4" lg="4">
+<panel type="primary" title="Singing River Mine Access Restored">
+{{ :news:2023_09_singing_river_2.jpg?nolink&150|Singing River Mine Entrance by Wayne Starsmore}}
+It is now possible to visit Singing River Mine once more thanks to a new access agreement.
-<btn>[[:news:2021_04_07_rockfall_in_g.b._cave|Read more ...]]</btn>
+<btn>[[news:2023-09-20_access_restored_to_singing_river_mine_shipham|Read more ...]]</btn>
-th Apr 2021
+th September 2023
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-<panel type="primary" title="Coronavirus Recovery Roadmap: Stage 1">
+<panel type="warning" title="Charterhouse Permits Go Paperless">
-{{ :logo-2021.png?nolink&100|}}
-Dear Southern Cavers,
-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 ...
+{{ :ccc_ltd_permit.jpg?direct&150|Charterhouse Permit}}
+The Charterhouse Caving Co. has gone paperless, exchanging the old paper permits for new electronic ones.
-<btn>[[:news:2021_03_28_coronavirus_recovery_roadmap_stage_1|Read more ...]]</btn>
+And they're free!
-th Mar 2021
+<btn>[[news:2023-08-24_charterhouse_permits_go_paperless|Read more ...]]</btn>
+th August 2023
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-<panel type="primary" title="BCA: Covid Roadmap Update">
+<panel type="primary" title="Wookey Hole - Access Agreement Signed">
-{{ :bca-logo-mini-white.png?nolink&100|}}
+[[news:2022.11.25_wookey_wardens|{{ :news:dry_to_24.jpg?nolink&150|Caver in Wookey Hole}}]]
-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 ...
+An agreement has now been signed allowing dry cavers access beyond the show cave in Wookey Hole.
-See the [[https://british-caving.org.uk/covid-roadmap-update/|BCA Website ...]]
+<btn>[[news:2023-02-15_wookey_hole_access_agreement_signed|Find out how to book your trip.]]</btn>
-th March 2021
+th February 2023
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-<panel type="primary" title="BCRC: Guidance Should a Return to Underground Activity Become Available">
+<panel type="primary" title="Replacement gate at Compton Martin Ochre Mine">
+{{ :news:2022.06.01_compton_martin_ochre_mine.jpg?nolink&150|Compton Martin Ochre Mine Gate}}
+The gate at Compton martin Ochre Mine has needed replacement for some time, after the old gate rusted away.
-BCRC have issued a press release on the coronavirus giving guidance should a return to underground activity become available ...
+This has now been completed, so please remember to bring a CSCC key if you are visiting.
-See the [[https://www.caverescue.org.uk/cave-rescue-coronavirus-update/|BCRC Website ...]]
+<btn>[[news:2022.06.01_compton_martin_gate|Read more ...]]</btn>
-th June 2020
+st June 2022
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-<panel type="primary" title="Access to caves in Cheddar Gorge">
+<panel type="primary" title="MCR: Invitation to Join Mendip Cave Rescue">
-{{ :news:cheddar_caves_logo.jpg?nolink&150|Cheddar Caves Logo}}
+{{ :news:mcr_logo.png?nolink&100|MCR Logo}}
-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.
+From Mendip Cave Rescue
-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.
+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 to apply for associate membership ...
-Discussions have recommenced and both parties are hopeful of a favourable and positive outcome, however in the meantime all the caves are closed.
+<btn>[[news:2021_05_26_invitation_to_join_mcr|Read more ...]]</btn>
-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.
+th May 2021
+</panel>
+</col>
+<col xs="12" sm="6" md="4" lg="4">
+<panel type="primary" title="Access to caves in Cheddar Gorge">
+{{ :news:cheddar_caves_logo.jpg?nolink&150|Cheddar Caves Logo}}
+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 ...
+<btn>[[news:2020_10_11_access_to_caves_in_cheddar_gorge|Read more ...]]</btn>
-[[canda@cscc.org.uk|Graham Price]]\\
-Conservation & Access Officer\\
 th Oct 2020
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+<col xs="12" sm="6" md="4" lg="4">
+<panel type="info" title="BCA News Feed">
+[[https://british-caving.org.uk/news/|{{ :bca-logo-mini-white.png?nolink&100|BCA Logo}}]]
+{{rss>https://british-caving.org.uk/news/?feed=rss2 8 date }}
+</panel>
+</col>
+<col xs="12" sm="6" md="4" lg="4">
+<panel type="danger" title="Met Office Weather Warnings">
+[[https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings|{{ :met_office_logo.jpg?nolink&100|Met Office Logo}}]]
+**Any weather warnings for southern England in the next seven days are listed here:**
+{{rss>http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/data/PWSCache/WarningsRSS/Region/sw?feed=rss2 20 description }}
+{{rss>http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/data/PWSCache/WarningsRSS/Region/se?feed=rss2 20 description }}
+</panel>
+</col>
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