SWOAPG Membership Fees 2020 and 2021

The Covid crisis hit us just as SWOAPG membership fees were due in March 2020 and, not surprisingly, many of our Members found themselves unable to commit to paying their subscriptions at that time. As restrictions began to ease last summer, several of those Members – particularly those who could use the gorges – were … Read more

Further details on £200m to support Welsh businesses

The Welsh Government has revealed further details of the £200m package of support for non-essential retail, hospitality, leisure and tourism businesses that continue to be impacted by the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. The latest funding is linked to the non-domestic rates system and will operate as a top up to the Restrictions Business Fund which was put … Read more

COVID-19 closures to Central Beacons footpaths and car parks

From Brecon Beacons National Park Authority: “While Wales remains in lockdown, it has become apparent that people are continuing to park at popular National Park beauty spots, against Welsh Government regulations and putting themselves and the Park’s fragile rural communities at risk. As a result, the National Park Authority, working in cooperation with the local … Read more

AAIAC Recruitment

There are five vacancies coming up this year for Adventure Activities Industry Advisory Committee (AAIAC) members. The Application Pack is available through the AAIAC website. The closing date is 26 February 2021.

Welsh Government Support for Skills & Training

Personal Learning Accounts The Personal Learning Account programme, launched by the Welsh Government, is designed to help businesses to recruit new talent and overcome current and future skill shortages by supporting employers’ upskilling requirements. Your skills requirements may have changed as a result of COVID-19, for example: it could be that you now need to … Read more