Representing providers of Outdoor Adventurous Activities in South Wales and the Brecon Beacons
SWOAPG_admin We have received the following from IOL, which some of our Members may wish to contribute to: “As you [may] know, employers for across the sector along with IOL have been writing a new Outdoor Learning Specialist Apprenticeship. We are at an exciting stage in its development and the next step is to get input … Read more
Many thanks to those of you who have already completed SWOAPG’s short questionnaire to help us plan our future operations: if you haven’t already, please click here to complete the survey by 30 November.
The Institute for Outdoor learning has released the following update, with some slightly encouraging news for the future of school residential visits: “After considerable work with the Department for Education, support from MPs and tireless campaigning from centres, providers, schools and others across the country, we have received news of the Secretary of State’s decision … Read more
SWOAPG has received the following advice from Storey Arms Outdoor Education Centre: “Warning for anyone using Edelrid Conecto devices. “We had a near miss this week and immediately took them out of service. “It was the same point of failure as per this 2018 warning note, except this time with a failure of the new stronger … Read more
Many of you will be aware of the campaign to ‘Save Outdoor Education’ as a result of school residential trips still being prohibited by the Government under Covid-19 precautions. UK Outdoors (a federation of IOL, AHOEC, BAPA and the Outdoor Council) has already gained some success in getting this issue on the agenda with the … Read more
Just in case you weren’t already aware of these: The third round of the Self Employment Income Support Scheme will open for applications on 30 November; HMRC should have already contacted you if you are eligible to apply for this. It was suggested by Visit Wales at out AGM on Thursday that some outdoor activity … Read more
Many of you will be aware of the campaign to ‘Save Outdoor Education’ as a result of school residential trips still being prohibited by the Government under Covid-19 precautions. UK Outdoors (a federation of IOL, AHOEC, BAPA and the Outdoor Council) has already gained some success in getting this issue on the agenda with the … Read more
Are you knowledgeable about Welsh politics? Are you interested in mountaineering, rock climbing and hillwalking in Wales? Are you familiar with the BMC’s work, including access and environmental, youth development and participation, and clubs? The BMC is looking to employ a contractor for a fixed contract to work closely with the BMC’s Access & Conservation … Read more
**Thanks to everyone who joined us on Thursday. We had a great turn-out and some valuable discussion and will publish the minutes as soon as we get a chance*** This year’s SWOAPG AGM was held on Thu 19 Nov via Zoom video-conference. Relevant documents are available via the links in the agenda below. Agenda Welcome … Read more
We’d be very grateful if all SWOAPG Members could complete a short questionnaire to help us plan our future operations: please click here to complete the survey by 30 November – thanks! .Also a final reminder that this year’s SWOAPG AGM will be via video-conference on Thursday 19 Nov at 6.30pm. It would be great … Read more