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  1. Ed W

    Swildons Sump 2 Dive Line (Also posted in CSCC forum)

    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...
  2. Ed W

    Swildons Sump 2 Dive Line

    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...
  3. Ed W

    CSCC Workshop Day, Saturday 12th November

    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...
  4. Ed W

    AGM Participation Sign Up

    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...
  5. Ed W

    Rhino Rift - Right Hand Route Warning

    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...
  6. Ed W

    CSCC Newsletter

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

    Longwood Swallet Access Issues

    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...
  8. Ed W

    30 years ago today

    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...
  9. Ed W

    COVID Stage 1b advice from CSCC

    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...
  10. Ed W

    Another message about COVID caving

    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...
  11. Ed W

    CSCC AGM Notification

    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...
  12. Ed W

    CSCC Meeting on Monday

    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
  13. Ed W

    Police fining visitors to Cheddar Gorge

    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...
  14. Ed W

    Lockdown Mk III

    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...
  15. Ed W

    Fairy Cave Quarry Access Changes

    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...
  16. Ed W

    CSCC General Meeting Tomorrow (20th Nov 2020)

    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...
  17. Ed W

    CSCC & MCR Joint Statement on Impact of Lockdown 2 in the South

    Dear Southern Cavers, As most all of you will be aware, the government announced on Saturday that new lockdown measures will be introduced from Thursday 5th November in an attempt to control the ongoing COVID 19 pandemic. The details of these measures can be found at...
  18. Ed W

    Important - Access to Caves in Cheddar Gorge

    Already posted in the Cheddar show caves thread, but thought this was important enough to have its own thread.  Graham Price has posted the following to CSCC members today, please take time to read. CSCC is on the case and it is hoped that this will be solved in the near future, but please...
  19. Ed W

    CSCC Chairman Candidate - Election Statement

    After all the recent debate about the CSCC I have decided it is unfair to criticise those who have put in so  much effort if I am not willing to put myself in their shoes.  To that end I have decided to stand for the role of CSCC Chairman at the EGM to be held on 26th September, and I have put...
  20. Ed W

    Lava Tube Webinar 20th August

    Subterranea Britannica: webinar - In The Dark: 20 Years Under the Volcanoes - A Brief Introduction to Lava Tube Caves Dear Ed, SubBrit is pleased to announce the eight - In The Dark Webcast Starring - Ed Waters Title - In The Dark: 20 Years Under the Volcanoes - A Brief Introduction to...
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