Recent rain has caused some ground to slip at the entrance to Goatchurch Cavern. https://cscc.org.uk/wiki/news/2024-02-26_rockfall_at_goatchurch_cavern_main_entrance

There will be a meeting of CSCC on 13th February, at 7.00pm. Representatives from member clubs are invited to attend, as are others who are welcome as observers. Remember that only nominated club representatives may vote on any issues, but anyone can attend as an observer and join the...

The February 2024 newsletter has been published. Contents: Details of upcoming General Meeting 13th February (note: at the time of publishing, the Agenda for the meeting and officers' reports were not yet published on the CSCC website) Mendip Caving Group Celebrated 70 years. Wealden Cave and...

The changing barn on Priddy Green is now ready for use. A more detailed account will appear in due course in the CSCC newsletter. Many thanks are owed by us all to those who did all the work. Here are two photos - a before and an after. I hope you can tell which is which.

To beat the winter Blues, Estelle (BEC) has arranged an MCR Cavers’ quiz night at the Hunters’ Lodge. It will take place on Saturday 20th January 2024, start time 19:30hrs. Teams of up to six are invited. Everyone is welcome, with fantastic prizes, and egos to be made and destroyed! Can your...

Here is the current state of play: Wayne and those who have turned up to help have largely completed the work. All that remains now is some paintwork to the new floor. A first coat has been applied, but it needs more, and it takes quite a while to dry properly. The second coat will be put on...

Following on from the great progress from last weekend, we now need to repair, replace and prep the joists ready to install the new floor. Ideally we need four volunteers for Saturday (from 9:30am) and four for Sunday (from 10:00am). Alan Butcher is supervising the work, so don't worry if...

https://us04web.zoom.us/j/79395767097?pwd=sxZQLCQYbVrxoANWJrikOj74WrAPgD.1 Due to a c*ck up on the Zoom front we have a new link. Join now or never!

Hi all If you have not yet spotted the appeal in the recent November 2023 newsletter, please allow me to draw it to your attention again. Over this weekend and next, Nov 11th/12th and Nov 18th/19th, major improvement work is planned for the Swildon's changing barn, Priddy Green. As of this...

The November 2023 newsletter has now been published. We would particularly like to draw your attention to the planned improvements to the Swildon's Changing Barn - this is planned for 10th and 17th November, so only a short time ahead. Volunteers to help with this job will be very welcome...

Previous years' posters for this event can be viewed here.

It is now possible to visit Singing River Mine once more thanks to a new access agreement. Read more here.

In October, from 1st to 22nd, there is a series of geology-themed events run by the Mendip Hills AONB. More details here: https://cscc.org.uk/wiki/news/2023-09-05_mendip_rocks_2023

The new permit system goes live 1st September.

Caves in Somerset to which the Charterhouse Caving Company manage access require a permit to enter. These are now available online and can be saved on your phone etc, and paper permits are no longer required. The full details can be read here. If you are a regular or occasional visitor to CCC...

We have put a PDF version onto the CSCC website. You can download it here. Contents: Changes at the May 2023 AGM Notice of upcoming General Meeting Three more clubs join CSCC, introduction from Birmingham Student Caving Club Hidden Earth is back! Conservation and Access News Training News...

The latest issue of the CSCC Newsletter is now available to read online here. A PDF version will be placed on the CSCC website. I will advise when this is ready.

Here is a poster from Gonzo.

Due to the padlock going missing from the entrance gate to Fairy Cave Quarry a new padlock has been fitted with a new combination. The new combination can be obtained from all the major clubs on Mendip or contacting Fairy Cave Quarry Caves Management Committee.

Feel free to use the one in this link, Pegasus. https://darknessbelow.co.uk/atlas-50th-anniversary-bbq-weekend/