Really saddened by the tone of much of this thread and this will probably be my last post on UK Caving. Could BCA be improved? Undoubtedly, but I am convinced that a barrage of negative statements, verging on personal attacks, against current council members will not form a sound basis for a...

Dear Southern Cavers, Reports were recently received that the bolt securing the downstream end of the line through Sump 2 IN Great Bell in Swildons Hole is in a poor state. Upon examination, the bolt hanger was found to be loose but the bolt itself secure (to the point of being impossible to...

Dear Southern Cavers, Reports were recently received that the bolt securing the downstream end of the line through Sump 2 IN Great Bell in Swildons Hole is in a poor state. Upon examination, the bolt hanger was found to be loose but the bolt itself secure (to the point of being impossible to...

I would also suggest looking the C&A reports provided at CSCC General Meetings which can be found here - https://cscc.org.uk/wiki/documents/start These provide a picture of the efforts that are being made and the issues that are causing the delays. Note that the situation is complex, progress...

As only four people indicated to me that they wished to attend, I have decided that the workshop is not worthwhile. As such I have cancelled it due to lack of interest.

Some of youmay be aware of this event which was posted in the CSCC subforum - https://ukcaving.com/board/index.php?threads/cscc-workshop-day-saturday-12th-november-2022.29932/#post-365449 The event has been set up to try and garner a wide set of views on two topics, namely how CSCC can...

I recently bought some 450mm plastic twinwall pipe to rebuild a culvert from JD Pipes (https://www.jdpipes.co.uk/). They were very friendly and delivery was very quick (3 days from memory). They do a wide variety of sizes up to and including 900mm and offer shorter lengths than 6m in some of...

Just noticed on this on the BCA website https://british-caving.org.uk/agm-2021/, which provides the invitation to sign up for attending the AGM.  Not sure how long it has been open and I don't recall any notification that this was active, but if you want to attend and have your say then you...

Note that the Right Hand route in Rhino should not be used at present due to the actions of a no doubt well intentioned person or persons who have re-bolted the route - unfortunately without authorisation and more importantly not placed the bolts very well.  Please see the statement on the CSCC...

Link to the new CSCC Newsletter for those who are interested; https://mailchi.mp/f9e09bc8613d/cscc-newsletter-may-2021?e=b08dc5b10c

Just circulated by CCC, looks like Longwood is off limits for a while, Hi All We have received a report today that the lock on Longwood Swallet has been vandalised and will not open. Please do not issue keys or permits for this cave until we have been able to repair it. This may take some...

Today marks the 30th anniversary of an event that I am very proud to have been a small part of.  The full story is given in the Wessex Cave Club Journal (https://www.wessex-cave-club.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Wessex-Cave-Club-Journal-Number-229.pdf see p.38), but essentially a small group...

Just posted around CSCC members and on the Facebook page.  Hopefully will appear on the CSCC website soon, 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...

Just appeared on the CSCC website; Dear Southern Cavers, Well it looks like there may be light at the end of the lockdown tunnel as the vaccination programme proceeds at pace and warmer weather is on the way. I know we have all been frustrated with most of us stranded above ground for the best...

The following has just been circulated by email to CSCC members; Dear All, The AGM of the Council of Southern Caving Clubs will be held at 7pm on Friday 14th May. Due to the ongoing COVID situation this will be a virtual meeting, the Zoom link will be circulated closer to the date. Anyone is...

Dear All. There is a CSCC General Meeting on Monday.  Anyone is welcome to attend, please PM me if you want the zoom link. Ed

Guys, some of you may have seen the news of the rescue in Cheddar Gorge (https://www.somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/police-update-cheddar-gorge-rescue-4979937).  Note that whatever your views on the details of the lockdown law that those rescued were handed ?200 fines from the police...

Dear Southern Cavers, As all of you are now no doubt aware the UK is now in the throws of the third national lockdown and this places severe restrictions on our hobby. I would draw your attention to the statement made by the CNCC a few days ago (reproduced below), which provides some excellent...

Posted yesterday on the CSCC Facebook page; New Padlock Combination at Fairy Cave Quarry From January 1st 2021 the combination for the entrance gate to Fairy Cave Quarry will be changed. The new combination will be available from the major Mendip caving clubs and Fairy Cave Quarry Management...

There is a CSCC General Meeting tomorrow evening, the agenda can be found here; https://cscc.org.uk/wiki/doku.php?id=documents:start The meeting is being held on zoom and anyone is welcome to attend as an observer if interested (though only member club reps have a vote).  If you are interested...