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I hope the information you find here is of value. It is mostly gleaned from the CSCC Handbook and Access Guide which is available from the Secretary for 1UKP and an A5 stamped (20p) addressed envelope.
If you have any comments or corrections please e-mail me at the address below.
Dave Cooke
Comment to cscc@alchemy.co.uk.
The Council of Southern Caving Clubs (CSCC) is an association of Caving Clubs whose main interests lie in the Mendip Hills of Somerset. Membership is made up of in excess of 50 clubs based all over the southern part of the country and although the council is mainly concerned with Mendip, it is the Regional Body for South England, and is a constituent member of the National Caving Association (NCA).
The Councils concerns include maintaining and negotiating access agreements to the caves, conservation work such as repairing gates and placement of ECO hangers under the NCA scheme and dissemination of information to the member clubs.
There are no restrictions for membership to the CSCC, all that is required of a club is that they signify their wish to join by presenting their constitution and number of members, are accepted by a Council meeting and pay the annual subscription.
Meetings of the Council are held on a regular basis and member clubs may send as many representatives as they wish, however there is only one vote per club. Officers of the Council are elected annually and conduct its business, but they have no vote at meetings unless representing a member club. Certain officers represent the Council at meetings of the NCA and its sub committee/working groups, and close liaison is maintained with other Regional Councils, the Sports Council, English Nature as well as other local and national organisations.
The CSCC also maintains its own website:
Chairman: John Dobson, Shortcombe Farm, Ridge Lane, West Harptree, Somerset, BS40 6ES. Tel: 01761 221861.
Hon. Secretary: Dave Cooke, 33 Laverstoke Gardens, Roehampton, London SW15 4JB. Tel: 020 8788 9955.
Treasurer: Jon Roberts, Bridge House, Wanstrow, Somerset, BA4 4TE.
Conservation & Access Officer: Martin Grass, Bryscombe, The Quarries, New Road, Draycott, Cheddar. Tel: 01934 742710.
Equipment Officer: Les Williams, 51 Churchill Road East, Wells, Somerset. Tel: 01749 679839.
Training Officer: Andy Sparrow, 2 Pelting Road, Priddy, Somerset, BA5 3BA. Tel: 01749 677192.
NCA Representative: Graham Mullan, 38 Delvin Road, Westbury on Trym, Bristol, BS10 5EJ. Tel: 0117 950 2556.
There are a number of resident caving clubs on Mendip willing to accept visitors. They offer varying degrees of comfort and amenities. Please remember to enclose a stamped addressed envelope when applying and give full details of your group.
Maximum
party size 12. Generally no groups aged under 16. Fees 2.50 per night including cooking
facilities. Showers 10 pence. Central heating. Some camping space available at 2.00 per
person per night. Bookings to the Hut Warden (address above) giving six weeks notice.
Accomodation
offered for groups up to 30. Fees £3.50 per night including cooking facilities. Changing
facilities and showers. Central heating. Camping space available.
Bookings can be made by
email or by post
giving as
much notice as possible to the Warden at 26 Sovereign
Court, Totteridge Avenue, High Wycombe, Bucks. Tel: 01494 463526.
Accomodation offered for 30 but maximum party size normally 12. Fees 2.50 per
night including cooking facilities. Changing facilities and showers 10 pence. Central
heating. Some camping space available. Bookings please giving as much notice as possible
to the Cottage Warden,
Ben Cooper, Granville, Circle Hill Road, Crothorne, Berks,
RG45 6RN. Tel: 01344 776306.
Maximum party size 18. Fees £2.50 per night including cooking
facilities. Central heating. Some camping space available at 1.00 per person per night.
Showers 10 pence. Bookings please to the Hut Warden (address above).
Maximum
party size 12. Fees £2.25 per night including cooking facilities. Some camping space
available at 1.00 per person per night. Showers available. Charging facilities. Central
heating. Please book with the Hut Warden (address above).
Maximum party size 20. Fees £4.00 per night including cooking facilities. Charging facilities. Central heating. Showers 20p. Cave Keys. Mid week bookings welcome.. Bookings with as much notice as possible please to the Hut Bookings Officer (address and phone no. above) or use online booking form.