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| - | Following requests from concerned locals, a CSCC padlock will be fitted to the entrance gate of Thrupe Lane Swallet. | + | Check all the latest access information in our database |
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| - | 9th June 2021 | + | <panel type=" |
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| + | The CSCC has a mailing list to send out the Newsletter and occasionally other items of interest. It is open to anyone interested in supporting the work of the CSCC. | ||
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| - | From Mendip Cave Rescue | + | |
| - | 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 | + | [[https:// |
| - | <btn>[[news:2021_05_26_invitation_to_join_mcr|Read more ...]]</ | + | === Forecast === |
| + | For the latest Mendip weather forecast visit [[https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/ | ||
| - | 26th May 2021 | + | ---- |
| + | === Weather Warnings === | ||
| + | Any weather warnings for southern England in the next seven days are listed here: | ||
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| - | From Charterhouse Caving Company Ltd | + | </ |
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| - | At some point during the past six months, persons unknown have made an unauthorised attempt to rebolt the Rhino Rift Right-Hand Route. | + | <col xs=" |
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| - | This became known at the recent CSCC AGM and the route was inspected on Tuesday 18th May. Unfortunately, | + | {{ : |
| + | How many caves can your team visit before sunset? | ||
| - | < | + | Will your club join the challenge? |
| - | 19th May 2021 | + | < |
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| + | 25th May 2025 | ||
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| - | From Charterhouse | + | {{ : |
| + | Join [[https:// | ||
| - | The vandalised lock on Longwood Swallet has now been replaced and access to the cave has been restored. | + | < |
| - | Graham Mullan\\ | + | 25th May 2025 |
| - | Secretary\\ | + | |
| - | Charterhouse Caving Company Ltd\\ | + | |
| - | 27th Apr 2021 | + | |
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| - | From Charterhouse Caving Company Ltd | + | {{ : |
| + | After many years the fee has been increased to £2 per person. | ||
| - | ROCKFALL IN THE AREA OF THE WATERFALL CLIMB, GB CAVERN | + | < |
| - | 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 | + | 21st January 2025 |
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| + | The latest issue of the CSCC Newsletter is now available | ||
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| - | 7th Apr 2021 | + | 19th August 2024 |
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| - | Dear Southern Cavers, | + | Recent heavy rain has caused a large rock to fall at the main entrance. |
| - | 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 | + | < |
| - | < | + | 26th February 2024 |
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| + | A landslide has occurred in the car park at Fairy Cave Quarry. | ||
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| - | 28th Mar 2021 | + | 22nd February 2024 |
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| - | {{ :bca-logo-mini-white.png? | + | [[:news:2024-01-05_swildons_changing_barn_priddy_now_ready|{{ : |
| - | Following the Government announcement | + | The changing barn on Priddy Green is now ready for use. |
| - | See the [[https://british-caving.org.uk/ | + | <btn>[[:news:2024-01-05_swildons_changing_barn_priddy_now_ready|More details |
| - | 29th March 2021 | + | 5th January 2024 |
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| + | It is now possible to visit Singing River Mine once more thanks to a new access agreement. | ||
| - | BCRC have issued a press release on the coronavirus giving guidance should a return to underground activity become available | + | < |
| - | See the [[https://www.caverescue.org.uk/ | + | 20th September 2023 |
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| - | 27th June 2020 | + | <col xs=" |
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| + | The Charterhouse Caving Co. has gone paperless, exchanging the old paper permits for new electronic ones. | ||
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| + | And they' | ||
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| + | 24th August 2023 | ||
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| - | {{ :news:cheddar_caves_logo.jpg? | + | [[news: |
| - | Further to the decision by Longleat to close the show caves and suspend their operations | + | An agreement has now been signed allowing dry cavers access beyond |
| - | Longleat are not adverse | + | < |
| - | Discussions have recommenced and both parties are hopeful of a favourable and positive outcome, however in the meantime all the caves are closed. | + | 15th February 2023 |
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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 gate at Compton martin Ochre Mine has needed replacement | ||
| - | [[canda@cscc.org.uk|Graham Price]]\\ | + | This has now been completed, so please remember to bring a CSCC key if you are visiting. |
| - | Conservation & Access Officer\\ | + | |
| - | 11th Oct 2020 | + | <btn>[[news:2022.06.01_compton_martin_gate|Read more ...]]</ |
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| + | 1st June 2022 | ||
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| + | From Mendip Cave Rescue | ||
| + | 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 ... | ||
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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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