Representing providers of Outdoor Adventurous Activities in South Wales and the Brecon Beacons
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The Outdoor Alliance Wales (of which SWOAPG is a Member) has today launched a manifesto calling on Governments to promote the Delivery of sustainable outdoor recreation and learning for a resilient and healthy Wales. Senedd Members and MPs have been sent copies of both the English and Welsh versions of the manifesto, which are available … Read more
As you may be aware, there were some new ionisation radiation regulations (IRR17) that came into effect in 2018. These are HSE legislation and all providers that operate in caves/mines need to conform to them. The first stage of this is to produce a Radon risk assessment and establish the radon levels in the caves. … Read more
Natural Resources Wales has advised us that they will be operating fish traps on the Upper Usk (at Abercamlais on the Sennybridge-Aberbran section) and on the Yscir during the period April-May 2021. Although we anticipate few paddlers using the rivers during this period, anyone contemplating a trip on either river section needs to be aware … Read more
The Welsh Sports Association, Sport Wales and Team Wales have written a joint letter (attached) to the Welsh Government ahead of the next review of Coronavirus regulations on the 12 March. They are seeking relaxations to enable a return to outdoor sporting activity, and a clear timetable for the return of indoor activity, including: “The … Read more
The Outdoor Partnership is seeking to recruit four dynamic, professional, and highly skilled Outdoor Activity Development Officers in mid and South Wales. For background information on the project, job description and person specification please follow the link https://outdoorpartnership.co.uk/en/about-us/join-the-team Alternatively, contact the Programme Manager mark.jones@outdoorpartnership.co.uk
From Welsh Government: “The Welsh Government has announced a further £30 million for sector specific businesses affected by ongoing coronavirus restrictions. “The latest round of the Economic Resilience Fund (ERF) will be targeted at small, medium and large businesses in the hospitality, leisure, tourism sectors and related supply chain businesses. “It has also been confirmed … Read more
We have received the following update, via IOL, from the School Travel Sector Stakeholder Group (STSSG). Please note that the dates relate to the English ‘roadmap’ and just because English schools may be allowed to travel does not necessarily mean they will be able to visit us in Wales! The next Welsh Government review is, … Read more
Visit Petitions (senedd.wales) to “call on the Welsh Government to remove the phrase that suggests all water sports are banned during lockdown and allow access to local blue space provided travel restrictions are followed.”
BBNPA is once again offering an “Opportunity to Quote for the Provision of Suitably Qualified, Meet Greet and Stay Safe staff, to the Brecon Beacons National Park Authority” for the period March-September 2021. Full details are in the attached document – the closing date for submissions is 12 March.
We will be sending SWOAPG Membership renewals in the next couple of weeks, with payment due by 31 March if you wish to maintain uninterrupted membership… This year we will be making a small change to our arrangements for gorge-walking access in Waterfall Country. Instead of asking Providers to confirm that they have completed SWOAPG … Read more