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CSCC August 2023 Newsletter
The latest issue of the CSCC Newsletter is now available to read online.
3rd August 2023
Wookey Hole - Access Agreement Signed
An agreement has now been signed allowing dry cavers access beyond the show cave in Wookey Hole.
15th February 2023
Replacement gate at Compton Martin Ochre Mine
The gate at Compton martin Ochre Mine has needed replacement for some time, after the old gate rusted away.
This has now been completed, so please remember to bring a CSCC key if you are visiting.
1st June 2022
Singing River Mine Access
Following a change in ownership and landscaping work, the entrance to Singing River Mine is now located in a private garden.
Arrangements for future access are under discussion and will be available as soon as possible.
In the meantime all visits should be avoided.
8th July 2021
MCR: Invitation to Join Mendip Cave Rescue
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 …
26th May 2021
Access to caves in Cheddar Gorge
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 …
11th Oct 2020
BCA News Feed
- Entries now open for the 49th International Speleological Photography Contest (20 Apr 2026 13:31)
- Notice of CDG AGM (13 Apr 2026 09:57)
- BCA member clubs taking members of the public on underground tours (25 Mar 2026 14:22)
- BCA AGM 28th June 2026 (24 Mar 2026 15:01)
- NAMHO Conference 2026 (03 Mar 2026 14:50)
- EuroSpeleo Protection Label 2026 (22 Jan 2026 10:35)
- Consultation on visitor levy in England (08 Jan 2026 14:44)
- Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all at the BCA (23 Dec 2025 10:08)
Met Office Weather Warnings
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