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bagpuss

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Hi, we've recently moved to Backwell and just wondering if there are any GB key holders living locally/en route to the cave that we can pick a key up from for future trip/s? Previously we've picked up from Priddy but it's more of a round trip to get there. Thanks!
 
MCG is closest, but you'd need to arrange meeting someone there. Other keyholders are:
"...There is no formal booking system. Cavers visiting the area as guests of a Member Club should make their own arrangements. Others are requested to give at least one month’s notice of a proposed visit to the Secretary of CCC Ltd. This will allow the necessary arrangements to be made on time..." https://charterhouse-caving-company.ltd.uk/

I know they can't have people ask for the key at the drop of a hat (and I'm grateful for the time of the volunteers making this all work), but perhaps I'm reading into this wrongly but stating "at least one month" to the secretary comes across as a bit "local shop" 🤣
 
How long do you suggest for them to guarantee posting a key out to you...? Otherwise you collect it from one of the named clubs.
 
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Do they post keys out? That surprises me! But if so, 10 days should be more than sufficient - a week to make it to the post office and a few days for delivery?

I think the "local shop" vibe is quite accurate, and somewhat intentional - the whole idea of the CCC is to limit access, in order to maintain it.
 
I issue keys midweek for GB, Longwood & Rhino on behalf of CCC Ltd, but you need to collect from my house in Priddy. Short notice is possible, as long as I am home. Contact me for details. I think that Ruth is hoping to find someone closer to her route out from her home than Priddy, where her club normally collects a key from.
 
I have been asking for some time for CCC Ltd & CSCC member clubs to make it very clear on their web site who to go to for keys.

MCG have done that brilliantly. (Home page, scroll down & on the left.)

" I think that Ruth is hoping to find someone closer to her route out from her home" As Ali said, not all keys are held at the huts, I think the Cheddar CC key holder is on route?
 
I issue keys midweek for GB, Longwood & Rhino on behalf of CCC Ltd, but you need to collect from my house in Priddy. Short notice is possible, as long as I am home. Contact me for details. I think that Ruth is hoping to find someone closer to her route out from her home than Priddy, where her club normally collects a key from.
Thanks Ali, really appreciate your help facilitating trips over the years. Yes, you're right, was just hoping to find someone closer so we aren't burning so much petrol. Sometimes it can be hard to plan trips so far in advance due to varying personal circumstances.
 
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