Morlais Quarry closed for climbing 6-25 July
Thanks to Mike Smith of Parkwood Outdoors Dolygaer for sending us the attached photo announcing that Morlais quarry is closed for climbing from 6th to 25th July:
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Buses at Coed y Rheadyr (Pontneddfechan Village Hall)
Local residents in Pontneddfechan have complained recently about buses parking all day at Coed y Rheadyr (the ‘triangle’ by the Village Hall) with the engines on! They’re probably nothing to do with any activity providers, but here’s a reminder from our Code of Conduct rules just in case anyone’s missed this: “Coaches should enter Pontneddfechan … Read more
Loose stones on Loonies’ Leap
We’ve received the following report and photos from Call of the Wild – thanks, guys! “Please find attached photos of the corner stone on the top of the jump at Loonies. Theses are getting quite loose now and care needs to be taken when jumping off.”
REMINDER: Calling all South Wales Freelance Outdoor Instructors!
Many thanks to those of you who’ve already completed this questionnaire, but if you haven’t… Are you are a freelance outdoor instructor in South Wales? Or thinking about becoming one? If so… SWOAPG would like your views on additional services that we are considering and would be very grateful if you could spend a few … Read more
REMINDER: Do you employ Freelance Outdoor Instructors in South Wales?
Many thanks to those of you who’ve already completed this questionnaire, but if you haven’t… Do you – or might you – employ freelance outdoor instructors in South Wales? If so… SWOAPG would like your views on additional services that we are considering and would be very grateful if you could spend a few minutes … Read more
Newport Community Climbing Wall Consultation
The Outdoor Partnership and British Mountaineering Council are conducting a consultation regarding the feasibility of a community climbing wall being created in the Newport city area. To date, a consultation has been circulated within the local Newport climbing community who have shown support for the project. We are now looking to gather information and opinions … Read more
REMINDER Waterfall Country Partnership Survey for Activity Providers: please complete by 17 June!
Many thanks if you’ve already completed this survey; the National Park Authority would be very grateful to have a few more responses by this Friday. Thanks! The Waterfall Country Partnership* is in the process of reviewing opportunities for securing investment within Waterfall Country in order to provide the infrastructure needed to cater for our visitors … Read more
REMINDER: funding for staff training (inc. outdoor instructor training) – Welsh Government Flexible Skills Programme
The Welsh Government’s Flexible Skills Programme offers funding for staff development to businesses of all sizes, covering (among other things) developing advanced digital skills and supporting skills gaps and upskilling in the tourism sector (including outdoor instructor training!). For details including the Expression of Interest form, visit Flexible Skills Programme | Business Wales Skills Gateway. … Read more
Dinas / Sychryd update – trees and changing screens
In response to a request from SWOAPG Members, NRW has recently changed the entrances to the new changing screens at Dinas Rock – hopefully this will help to improve privacy. Unfortunately NRW are unlikely to be able to remove the trees in the Sychryd waterfall pools this season – simply because they have a long … Read more
Lower Lliw reservoir (near Swansea) watersports licence – Expressions of Interest Invited
Some SWOAPG Members might be interested in this opportunity from Dwr Cymru Welsh Water to run non-motorised watersports activities at Lower Lliw reservoir for 12 months – see documents attached below. Expressions of interest invited from today Deadline for submissions Friday 24th June 2022