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SUMMARY:6 Mar 2026 CPD Workshop: Learn about…Cribarth
DESCRIPTION:NB individual MTA Members may also now book onto this event at the SWOAPG Members’ rate – please enter ‘MTA’ and your membership No in the Business/Organisation box. \n\n\n\nCome and join Alan Bowring (Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Authority’s Geopark Development Officer) for an exploration of the geology\, history and stories of this iconic mountain rising above the Swansea Valley. Participants will need suitable fitness\, clothing and equipment for a day’s mountain walk in the prevailing weather\, including packed lunch / snacks. Book ‘tickets’ using the buttons below. \n\n\n\nThis is one of our series of practical\, outdoor workshops providing opportunities for instructors and providers to learn about some of the areas we work in\, both for their own education and to enable them to help their clients to better appreciate these special places. \n\n\n\nThis workshop is open to all South Wales outdoor instructors and SWOAPG supporters\, for whom the following fees will apply: \n\n\n\n\nSWOAPG Members and Supporters: £20 for first employee\, £10 each for additional employee (regularly employed staff only\, up to 3 staff per Member in first instance\, please e-mail the organiser if you wish to book more places).\n\n\n\nNon-Members: £35 (which will include Associate Membership until 31 March 2026\, enabling you to attend other workshops before then at the Members’ rate).\n\n\n\n\nOnce you have booked\, the organiser or workshop provider will be in contact with you to confirm final details. \n\n\n\nThis event is of course subject to suitable weather conditions and we reserve the right to modify the route if necessary; if we need to cancel for any reason we will refund any fees paid.
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/6-mar-2026-cpd-workshop-learn-aboutcribarth/
CATEGORIES:SWOAPG's Own Events
ORGANIZER;CN="SWOAPG Coordinator":MAILTO:coordinator@swoapg.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260225T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260225T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T173835
CREATED:20251120T120638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260201T122325Z
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SUMMARY:Wed 25 Feb 2026 Welsh Water Workshop (1-hour\, online)
DESCRIPTION:Click here to join the Teams Meeting\n\n\n\nThis online workshop (being repeated on Tue 10 Feb) is an opportunity for watersport users to learn more about how Dwr Cymru Welsh Water wants us to work with them to protect and secure water sources for our future recreational use. All Reservoir Passport holders and instructors who work on our reservoirs and rivers are strongly encouraged to attend!
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/wed-25-feb-2026-welsh-water-workshop-1-hour-online/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:SWOAPG's Own Events
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260223T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T173835
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260201T120611Z
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SUMMARY:23 Feb 2026 CPD Workshop: Learn about…the Central Beacons (Bannau Brycheiniog)
DESCRIPTION:***Re-scheduled from 23 Jan***. \nNB individual MTA Members may also now book onto this event at the SWOAPG Members’ rate – please enter ‘MTA’ and your membership No in the Business/Organisation box. \n\n\n\nCome and join Alan Bowring (Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Authority’s Geopark Development Officer) for an exploration of the geology\, history and stories of the ‘central Beacons’ (aka the Pen y Fan range). Participants will need suitable fitness\, clothing and equipment for a day’s mountain walk in the prevailing weather\, including packed lunch / snacks. Book ‘tickets’ using the buttons below. \n\n\n\nThis is one of our series of practical\, outdoor workshops providing opportunities for instructors and providers to learn about some of the areas we work in\, both for their own education and to enable them to help their clients to better appreciate these special places. \n\n\n\nThis workshop is open to all South Wales outdoor instructors and SWOAPG supporters\, for whom the following fees will apply: \n\n\n\n\nSWOAPG Members and Supporters: £20 for first employee\, £10 each for additional employee (regularly employed staff only\, up to 3 staff per Member in first instance\, please e-mail the organiser if you wish to book more places).\n\n\n\nNon-Members: £35 (which will include Associate Membership until 31 March 2026\, enabling you to attend other workshops before then at the Members’ rate).\n\n\n\n\nOnce you have booked\, the organiser or workshop provider will be in contact with you to confirm final details. \nThis event is of course subject to suitable weather conditions and we reserve the right to modify the route if necessary; if we need to cancel for any reason we will refund any fees paid.
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/23-jan-2026-cpd-workshop-learn-aboutthe-central-beacons-bannau-brycheiniog/
CATEGORIES:SWOAPG's Own Events
ORGANIZER;CN="SWOAPG Coordinator":MAILTO:coordinator@swoapg.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260210T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260210T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T173835
CREATED:20251120T120326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260201T122200Z
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SUMMARY:Tue 10 Feb 2026 Welsh Water Workshop (1-hour\, online)
DESCRIPTION:Click here to join the Teams Meeting\n\n\n\nThis online workshop (being repeated on Wed 25 Feb) is an opportunity for watersport users to learn more about how Dwr Cymru Welsh Water wants us to work with them to protect and secure water sources for our future recreational use. All Reservoir Passport holders and instructors who work on our reservoirs and rivers are strongly encouraged to attend!
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/tue-10-feb-2026-welsh-water-workshop-1-hour-online/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:SWOAPG's Own Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="SWOAPG Coordinator":MAILTO:coordinator@swoapg.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260202T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260202T163000
DTSTAMP:20260501T173835
CREATED:20260117T113119Z
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SUMMARY:2 Feb 2026 CPD Workshop: Learn about…Llygad Llwchwr
DESCRIPTION:***NB This event is currently fully subscribed. Please book tickets only if Steve has already confirmed your place(s) by e-mail – or book an ‘expression of interest’ ticket to be added to the reserve list*** \n\n\n\nCome and join local cave leaders and Alan Bowring (Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Authority’s Geopark Development Officer) for an exploration of the geology\, history and stories of Llygad Llwchwr – starting with an exploration around the Black Mountain Quarries (from where water is known to flow to the cave). Participants will need suitable fitness\, clothing and equipment for a day’s caving (and some walking) in the prevailing weather\, including packed lunch / snacks. Book ‘tickets’ using the buttons below. \n\n\n\nThis is one of our series of practical\, outdoor workshops providing opportunities for instructors and providers to learn about some of the areas we work in\, both for their own education and to enable them to help their clients to better appreciate these special places. \n\n\n\nThis workshop is open to all South Wales outdoor instructors and SWOAPG supporters\, for whom the following fees will apply: \n\n\n\n\nSWOAPG Members and Supporters: £20 for first employee\, £10 each for additional employee (regularly employed staff only\, up to 3 staff per Member in first instance\, please e-mail the organiser if you wish to book more places).\n\n\n\nNon-Members: £35 (which will include Associate Membership until 31 March 2026\, enabling you to attend other workshops before then at the Members’ rate).\n\n\n\n\nOnce you have booked\, the organiser or workshop provider will be in contact with you to confirm final details. \nThis event is of course subject to suitable weather conditions and we reserve the right to modify the route if necessary; if we need to cancel for any reason we will refund any fees paid. \n 
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/2-feb-2026-cpd-workshop-learn-aboutllygad-llwchwr/
CATEGORIES:SWOAPG's Own Events
ORGANIZER;CN="SWOAPG Coordinator":MAILTO:coordinator@swoapg.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251202T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251202T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T173835
CREATED:20251121T193703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T210156Z
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SUMMARY:2 Dec 2025 SWOAPG Annual General Meeting (face-to-face / hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:TEAMS LINK FOR THOSE JOINING US ONLINE\n\n\n\nThis year’s SWOAPG AGM will be hosted by Up and Under in Cardiff\, although we hope (technology permitting) to be able to offer a hybrid option as well. The papers will be published in due course\, but in the meantime Up and Under have confirmed that they will: \n\n\n\n\nprovide brews\, drinks\, nibbles and staff to chat to;\n\n\n\ndonate some sort of prize raffle or similar;\n\n\n\ngive us a short presentation around new products and/or other equipment-related matters; and\n\n\n\noffer “professional” pricing on all products in all departments\, so attendees can do centre top-ups or family Christmas present shopping!\n\n\n\n\nPlease RSVP on our website event listing so we know who to expect; we look forward to seeing as many of you there as possible! \n\n\n\nDraft Agenda: \n\n\n\n\nWelcome & Apologies – apologies received from Pete Jeffery\nMatters arising from 2024 AGM – see 2024 AGM Minutes\nOverview of recent and planned activity – a brief summary of what we’ve been up to and what we are planning.\nAnnual Report & Accounts – see 2025 Annual Report and Accounts.\nElection of Steering Group\, Directors and Chair – Mark Davies to be confirmed; Pete Jeffery\, Ant Morgan and Mark Soanes to be re-elected as Steering Group Members. Steve Bird to be re-elected as Director. Mike Smith to continue as Chair.\n2026 Membership Fees – ‘default’ inflationary increase agreed previously: Full Membership £100 & Associate Membership £34.\nQ&A Session\nPaddle Cymru Update – by Jethro Moore\, Interim CEO.\nEquipment Update – by Up and Under.
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/2-dec-2025-swoapg-annual-general-meeting-face-to-face-hybrid/
LOCATION:Up and Under\, 490 Cowbridge Road East\, Victoria Park\, Cardiff\, CF5 1BL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:SWOAPG's Own Events
ORGANIZER;CN="SWOAPG Coordinator":MAILTO:coordinator@swoapg.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251117T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251117T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T173835
CREATED:20251114T100831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T100833Z
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SUMMARY:17 Nov 2025 Porth yr Ogof debris clearance
DESCRIPTION:Following a great start last Monday\, BBNPA is once again getting volunteers together for further removal activity (subject to river level) – with big chainsaws – next Monday. \n\n\n\nNB this is not an official SWOAPG- or BBNPA-led event and all participants attend at their own risk. Please bring suitable equipment to work in the underground environment near the cave entrance (including helmet\, lamp\, waterproof boots and strong gloves). \n\n\n\nPlease RSVP below so we know how many and who to expect – and can contact you if plans change at short notice (apologies to those who’ve already let Steve know by e-mail\, but he isn’t available himself on the morning of the 17th and having everyone’s contact details in one place for the BBNPA staff will be extremely helpful!). Thanks.
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/17-nov-2025-porth-yr-ogof-debris-clearance/
LOCATION:Cwm Porth Car Park\, Ystradfellte\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:SWOAPG's Own Events
ORGANIZER;CN="SWOAPG Coordinator":MAILTO:coordinator@swoapg.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251110T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251110T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T173835
CREATED:20251106T164816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T164819Z
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SUMMARY:10 Nov 2025 Porth yr Ogof debris clearance
DESCRIPTION:Following the renewed build-up of debris in the PyO cave entrance (and our successful removal of so much last year)\, BBNPA is once again getting volunteers together for further removal activity (subject to river level)\, hopefully on 10 Nov with further work on the following Monday if needed. \n\n\n\nNB this is not an official SWOAPG- or BBNPA-led event and all participants attend at their own risk. Please bring suitable equipment to work in the underground environment near the cave entrance (including helmet\, lamp\, waterproof boots and strong gloves). \n\n\n\nPlease RSVP below so we know how many and who to expect – and can contact you if plans change at short notice (apologies to those who’ve already let Steve know by e-mail\, but he isn’t available himself on the 10th and having everyone’s contact details in one place for the BBNPA staff will be extremely helpful!). Thanks.
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/10-nov-2025-porth-yr-ogof-debris-clearance/
LOCATION:Cwm Porth Car Park\, Ystradfellte\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:SWOAPG's Own Events
ORGANIZER;CN="SWOAPG Coordinator":MAILTO:coordinator@swoapg.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251103T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251103T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T173835
CREATED:20251022T165528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T164458Z
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SUMMARY:3 Nov 2025 Porth yr Ogof debris clearance
DESCRIPTION:Following the renewed build-up of debris in the PyO cave entrance (and our successful removal of so much last year)\, BBNPA is once again getting volunteers together for further removal activity (subject to river level)\, starting on 3 Nov with further work on the next 2 Mondays if needed. \n\n\n\nNB this is not an official SWOAPG- or BBNPA-led event and all participants attend at their own risk. Please bring suitable equipment to work in the underground environment near the cave entrance (including helmet\, lamp\, waterproof boots and strong gloves). \n\n\n\nPlease RSVP below so we know how many and who to expect – and can contact you if plans change at short notice (apologies to those who’ve already let Steve know by e-mail\, but he is away from 26 Oct to 2 Nov with limited admin time to get short-notice messages out if needed\, so having everyone’s contact details in one place will be extremely helpful!). Thanks.
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/3-nov-2025-porth-yr-ogof-debris-clearance/
LOCATION:Cwm Porth Car Park\, Ystradfellte\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:SWOAPG's Own Events
ORGANIZER;CN="SWOAPG Coordinator":MAILTO:coordinator@swoapg.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250314T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250314T235959
DTSTAMP:20260501T173835
CREATED:20250131T204004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250309T222719Z
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SUMMARY:Fri 14 Mar 2025 CPD Workshop: Learn about…the Central Beacons (Bannau Brycheiniog)
DESCRIPTION:Come and join Alan Bowring (Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Authority’s Geopark Development Officer) for an exploration of the geology\, history and stories of the ‘central Beacons’ (aka Bannau Brycheiniog – or the Pen y Fan massif!). Participants will need suitable fitness\, clothing and equipment for a day’s mountain walk in the prevailing weather\, including packed lunch / snacks. Book ‘tickets’ using the buttons below. \n\n\n\nThis is one of our series of practical\, outdoor workshops providing opportunities for instructors and providers to learn about some of the areas we work in\, both for their own education and to enable them to help their clients to better appreciate these special places. \n\n\n\nThis workshop is open to all South Wales outdoor instructors and SWOAPG supporters\, for whom the following fees will apply: \n\n\n\n\nSWOAPG Members and Supporters: £20 for first employee\, £10 each for additional employees (regularly employed staff only\, up to 3 staff per Member in first instance\, please e-mail the organiser if you wish to book more places).\n\n\n\nNon-Members: £53 (this will include Associate Membership until 31 March 2026\, enabling you to attend other workshops before then at the Members’ rate).\n\n\n\n\nOnce you have booked\, the organiser or workshop Provider will be in contact with you to confirm final details. \nThis event is of course subject to suitable weather conditions and we reserve the right to modify the route if necessary; if we need to cancel for any reason we will refund any fees paid.
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/fri-14-mar-2025-cpd-workshop-learn-aboutthe-central-beacons-bannau-brycheiniog/
LOCATION:Pont ar Daf Car Park\, https://w3w.co/hiker.steps.purifier
CATEGORIES:SWOAPG's Own Events
ORGANIZER;CN="SWOAPG Coordinator":MAILTO:coordinator@swoapg.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250307T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250307T235959
DTSTAMP:20260501T173835
CREATED:20241212T220208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250302T203652Z
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SUMMARY:7 Mar 2025 CPD Workshop: Learn about…Bannau Brycheiniog Reservoirs
DESCRIPTION:Second of two repeated workshops – first on Mon 10 February \n\n\n\nIn conjunction with Dwr Cymru Welsh Water (DCWW)\, the aim of this workshop will be to enable instructors who use reservoirs; particularly those in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park; to both appreciate them better and be able to educate their clients about them – but will also serve to build a stronger SWOAPG relationship with DCWW and help us secure continued access to reservoirs for paddlesport. This ‘pilot’ workshop\, if successful\, could become a regular fixture and perhaps even a requirement for users of the Bannau Brycheiniog Reservoir Passport Scheme. The workshop will take the form of a ‘short day’ (9.30am-2.30pm)\, based at Pontsticill and including a presentation\, a reservoir visit and a tour of the water treatment works. Each workshop will be restricted to a maximum 12 participants. Book ‘tickets’ using the buttons below. \n 
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/7-mar-2025-cpd-workshop-learn-aboutbannau-brycheiniog-reservoirs/
CATEGORIES:SWOAPG's Own Events
ORGANIZER;CN="SWOAPG Coordinator":MAILTO:coordinator@swoapg.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250226T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250226T235959
DTSTAMP:20260501T173835
CREATED:20241114T105439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T221201Z
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SUMMARY:Wed 26 Feb 2025 CPD Workshop: Learn about…the Black Mountain
DESCRIPTION:Rescheduled from 14 Feb \n\n\n\nCome and join Alan Bowring (Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Authority’s Geopark Development Officer) for an exploration of the geology\, history and stories of the Black Mountain and its famous lakes. We’ll meet at Craig y Nos Country Park to get ourselves organised\, then re-locate for a circular walk taking in Llyn y Fan Fawr\, Llyn y Fan Fach and the Mynydd Du ridge to Fan Brycheiniog. Participants will need suitable fitness\, clothing and equipment for a day’s mountain walk in the prevailing weather\, including packed lunch / snacks. Book ‘tickets’ using the buttons below. \n\n\n\nThis is one of our series of practical\, outdoor workshops providing opportunities for instructors and providers to learn about some of the areas we work in\, both for their own education and to enable them to help their clients to better appreciate these special places. \n\n\n\nThis workshop is open to all South Wales outdoor instructors and SWOAPG supporters\, for whom the following fees will apply: \n\n\n\n\nSWOAPG Members and Supporters: £20 for first employee\, £10 each for additional employees (regularly employed staff only\, up to 3 staff per Member in first instance\, please e-mail the organiser if you wish to book more places).\n\n\n\nNon-Members: £53 (this will include Associate Membership until 31 March 2026\, enabling you to attend other workshops before then at the Members’ rate).\n\n\n\n\nOnce you have booked\, the organiser or workshop Provider will be in contact with you to confirm final details. \nThis event is of course subject to suitable weather conditions and we reserve the right to modify the route if necessary; if we need to cancel for any reason we will refund any fees paid.
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/fri-14-feb-2025-cpd-workshop-learn-aboutthe-black-mountain/
LOCATION:Craig-y-Nos Country Park\, Pen-y-Cae\, Swansea\, SA9 1GL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:SWOAPG's Own Events
ORGANIZER;CN="SWOAPG Coordinator":MAILTO:coordinator@swoapg.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250210T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250210T235959
DTSTAMP:20260501T173835
CREATED:20241030T223244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T204434Z
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SUMMARY:10 Feb 2025 CPD Workshop: Learn about…Bannau Brycheiniog Reservoirs
DESCRIPTION:First of two repeated workshops – second on Fri 7 March \n\n\n\nIn conjunction with Dwr Cymru Welsh Water (DCWW)\, the aim of this workshop will be to enable instructors who use reservoirs; particularly those in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park; to both appreciate them better and be able to educate their clients about them – but will also serve to build a stronger SWOAPG relationship with DCWW and help us secure continued access to reservoirs for paddlesport. This ‘pilot’ workshop\, if successful\, could become a regular fixture and perhaps even a requirement for users of the Bannau Brycheiniog Reservoir Passport Scheme. The workshop will take the form of a ‘short day’ (9.30am-2.30pm)\, based at Pontsticill and including a presentation\, a reservoir visit and a tour of a local water treatment works (e.g.Talybont\, since the Pontsticill works itself is now unable to accommodate us that day). Each workshop will be restricted to a maximum 12 participants. Book ‘tickets’ using the buttons below. \n\n\n\nThis workshop is open to all South Wales outdoor instructors\, for whom the following fees will apply: \n\n\n\n\nBannau Brycheiniog Reservoir Passport Holders (we will ask for evidence!): one FREE place (employed staff only) for each 2024 passport held\n\n\n\nOther SWOAPG Members and Supporters: £20 for first employee\, £10 each for additional employees (regularly employed staff only\, up to 1 staff per Member in first instance\, please e-mail the organiser if you wish to book more places).\n\n\n\nNon-Members: £53 (this will include Associate Membership until 31 March 2026\, enabling you to attend other workshops before then at the Members’ rate).\n\n\n\n\nOnce you have booked\, the organiser or workshop Provider will be in contact with you to confirm final details.
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/10-feb-2025-cpd-workshop-learn-aboutbannau-brycheiniog-reservoirs/
CATEGORIES:SWOAPG's Own Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Steve Rayner Outdoor Pursuits":MAILTO:steve.rayner@brynbolgoed.co.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250117T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250117T235959
DTSTAMP:20260501T173835
CREATED:20241114T105108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T220646Z
UID:9861-1737072000-1737158399@swoapg.com
SUMMARY:Fri 17 Jan 2025 CPD Workshop: Learn about…LLangattock escarpment and Eglwys Faen cave
DESCRIPTION:Come and join Alan Bowring (Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Authority’s Geopark Development Officer) and our local Cave Instructor(s) for an exploration of the geology\, history and stories of the Llangattock escarpment and its caves. We’ll meet at Llangattock Quarry Car Park then walk to Eglwys Faen for an underground tour of this popular group cave. Participants will need suitable fitness\, clothing and equipment for a walk and caving trip in the prevailing weather\, including packed lunch / snacks. Book ‘tickets’ using the buttons below. \n\n\n\nThis is one of our series of practical\, outdoor workshops providing opportunities for instructors and providers to learn about some of the areas we work in\, both for their own education and to enable them to help their clients to better appreciate these special places. \n\n\n\nThis workshop is open to all South Wales outdoor instructors and SWOAPG supporters\, for whom the following fees will apply: \n\n\n\n\nSWOAPG Members and Supporters: £20 for first employee\, £10 each for additional employees (regularly employed staff only\, up to 3 staff per Member in first instance\, please e-mail the organiser if you wish to book more places).\n\n\n\nNon-Members: £52 (this will include Associate Membership until 31 March 2025\, enabling you to attend other workshops before then at the Members’ rate).\n\n\n\n\nOnce you have booked\, the organiser or workshop Provider will be in contact with you to confirm final details. \nThis event is of course subject to suitable weather conditions and we reserve the right to modify the route if necessary; if we need to cancel for any reason we will refund any fees paid. \n 
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/fri-17-jan-2025-cpd-workshop-learn-aboutllangattock-escarpment-and-eglwys-faen-cave/
LOCATION:Llangattock Quarry Car Park\, 51.831556\, -3.149136
CATEGORIES:SWOAPG's Own Events
ORGANIZER;CN="SWOAPG Coordinator":MAILTO:coordinator@swoapg.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241213T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241213T235959
DTSTAMP:20260501T173835
CREATED:20241114T100944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T102523Z
UID:9855-1734048000-1734134399@swoapg.com
SUMMARY:Fri 13 Dec 2024 CPD Workshop: Learn about…the Black Mountains
DESCRIPTION:Come and join Alan Bowring (Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Authority’s Geopark Development Officer) for an exploration of the geology\, history and stories of the Black Mountains at the eastern edge of the National Park. We’ll meet at Longtown Outdoor Learning Centre where we’ll embark on a minibus-and-walking tour to various ‘points of interest’ throughout this mountain range. Participants will need suitable fitness\, clothing and equipment for mountain walking in the prevailing weather\, including packed lunch / snacks. Book ‘tickets’ using the buttons below. \n\n\n\nThis is one of our series of practical\, outdoor workshops providing opportunities for instructors and providers to learn about some of the areas we work in\, both for their own education and to enable them to help their clients to better appreciate these special places. \n\n\n\nThis workshop is open to all South Wales outdoor instructors and SWOAPG supporters\, for whom the following fees will apply: \n\n\n\n\nSWOAPG Members and Supporters: £20 for first employee\, £10 each for additional employees (regularly employed staff only\, up to 3 staff per Member in first instance\, please e-mail the organiser if you wish to book more places).\n\n\n\nNon-Members: £52 (this will include Associate Membership until 31 March 2025\, enabling you to attend other workshops before then at the Members’ rate).\n\n\n\n\nOnce you have booked\, the organiser or workshop Provider will be in contact with you to confirm final details. \nThis event is of course subject to suitable weather conditions and we reserve the right to modify the route if necessary; if we need to cancel for any reason we will refund any fees paid. \n 
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/fri-13-dec-2024-cpd-workshop-learn-aboutthe-black-mountains/
LOCATION:Longtown Outdoor Learning Centre\, The Court House\, Longtown\, Herefordshire\, HR2 0LD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:SWOAPG's Own Events
ORGANIZER;CN="SWOAPG Coordinator":MAILTO:coordinator@swoapg.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241210T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241210T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T173835
CREATED:20241108T114750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T174026Z
UID:9818-1733855400-1733860800@swoapg.com
SUMMARY:10 Dec 2024 SWOAPG Annual General Meeting (online)
DESCRIPTION:This year’s AGM will once again be via Teams video-conference and will will include the usual ‘formalities’\, a presentation on the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Sustainable Tourism Strategy; and discussion around proposals for monitoring engagement with public incidents in gorges; responding to the Glasbury-Hay concordat ‘pause’; and staffing shortages. \n\n\n\nPlease let us know in advance (RSVP using the button below\, or by e-mail) if you are planning to attend\, so we can prepare for the necessary voting processes. \n\n\n\nClick here to Join the Teams meeting. \n\n\n\nDraft Agenda: \n\n\n\n\nWelcome & Apologies\n\n\n\nMatters arising from 2023 AGM – See 2023 SWOAPG AGM Minutes\n\n\n\nOverview of recent and planned activity – a brief summary of what we’ve been up to and what we are planning; to include proposals for monitoring engagement with public incidents in gorges and responding to the Glasbury-Hay concordat ‘pause’.\n\n\n\nAnnual Report & Accounts – see 2024 Annual Report and Accounts\n\n\n\nElection of Steering Group\, Directors and Chair – Cath Parker to be confirmed; Lee Garbett\, Dave Grimes\, Mike Smith to be re-elected as Steering Group Members. Dave Grimes to be re-elected as Director. Mike Smith to continue as Chair\n\n\n\n2025 Membership Fees – ‘default’ inflationary increase agreed previously: Full Membership £98 & Associate Membership £33\n\n\n\nBannau Brycheiniog National Park Sustainable Tourism Strategy – with Jo Maurice\, BBNPA\n\n\n\nQ&A Session – to include discussion around staffing shortages.
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/10-dec-2024-swoapg-annual-general-meeting/
CATEGORIES:SWOAPG's Own Events
ORGANIZER;CN="SWOAPG Coordinator":MAILTO:coordinator@swoapg.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241115T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241115T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T173835
CREATED:20241030T222316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241111T095832Z
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SUMMARY:Fri 15 Nov 2024 CPD Workshop: Learn about…the Black Mountain
DESCRIPTION:***Postponed to 14 Feb 2025\, due to insufficient numbers*** \n\n\n\nCome and join Alan Bowring (Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Authority’s Geopark Development Officer) for an exploration of the geology\, history and stories of the Black Mountain and its famous lakes. We’ll meet at Craig y Nos Country Park to get ourselves organised\, then re-locate for a circular walk taking in Llyn y Fan Fawr\, Llyn y Fan Fach and the Mynydd Du ridge to Fan Brycheiniog. Participants will need suitable fitness\, clothing and equipment for a day’s mountain walk in the prevailing weather\, including packed lunch / snacks. Book ‘tickets’ using the buttons below. \n\n\n\nThis is one of our series of practical\, outdoor workshops providing opportunities for instructors and providers to learn about some of the areas we work in\, both for their own education and to enable them to help their clients to better appreciate these special places. \n\n\n\nThis workshop is open to all South Wales outdoor instructors and SWOAPG supporters\, for whom the following fees will apply: \n\n\n\n\nSWOAPG Members and Supporters: £20 for first employee\, £10 each for additional employees (regularly employed staff only\, up to 3 staff per Member in first instance\, please e-mail the organiser if you wish to book more places).\n\n\n\nNon-Members: £52 (this will include Associate Membership until 31 March 2025\, enabling you to attend other workshops before then at the Members’ rate).\n\n\n\n\nOnce you have booked\, the organiser or workshop Provider will be in contact with you to confirm final details. \nThis event is of course subject to suitable weather conditions and we reserve the right to modify the route if necessary; if we need to cancel for any reason we will refund any fees paid.
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/fri-15-nov-2024-cpd-workshop-learn-aboutthe-black-mountain/
LOCATION:Craig-y-Nos Country Park\, Pen-y-Cae\, Swansea\, SA9 1GL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:SWOAPG's Own Events
ORGANIZER;CN="SWOAPG Coordinator":MAILTO:coordinator@swoapg.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240319T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240319T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T173835
CREATED:20231207T093623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T223508Z
UID:8648-1710842400-1710882000@swoapg.com
SUMMARY:19 Mar 2024 CPD Workshop: Learn about...Porth yr Ogof
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is intended for instructors who’d like to learn more about Porth yr Ogof. We’ve secured the support of several Cave Instructors as well as Alan Bowring of BBNPA and we will be offering three separate sessions (10am-1pm\, 2-5pm and 6-9pm) with the following topics covered in each session (subject to sufficient demand): \n\n\n\n\nCave familiarisation (for those who may not know it well);\n\n\n\nExplore lesser-known parts of the cave (for those who do!);\n\n\n\nCave geology;\n\n\n\nAvoiding and/or using the water;\n\n\n\nUsing the avens (familiarisation for ‘Level 1’ and – for those of you with ‘vertical’ aptitude & equipment – ‘Level 2’ ropework)\n\n\n\n\nThe workshop will be open to staff employed by SWOAPG Members (initially limited to 3 per business/organisation\, depending on capacity and demand); freelancers need to be Associate Members at least. \nPrice £20 for one session\, £35 for 2 sessions\, £45 for 3 sessions. \nBook ‘tickets’ using the buttons below AND please complete this Session Preference Form (apologies for the 2-stage process) – or e-mail coordinator@swoapg.com if the tickets don’t seem to offer what you want!
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/19-mar-2024-cpd-workshop-learn-about-porth-yr-ogof/
LOCATION:Cwm Porth Car Park\, Ystradfellte\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:SWOAPG's Own Events
ORGANIZER;CN="SWOAPG Coordinator":MAILTO:coordinator@swoapg.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240304T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240304T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T173835
CREATED:20240209T210647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T214130Z
UID:8816-1709544600-1709568000@swoapg.com
SUMMARY:Mon 4 Mar 2024 CPD Workshop: Learn about…Clydach Gorge
DESCRIPTION:Come and join Alan Bowring (Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Authority’s Geopark Development Officer) to explore the interplay of geology\, speleology\, ecology\, mythology and archaeology in what may be the most fascinating landscape in the entire National Park! Details to be confirmed but will be either a circular or a linear walk (using car or bus shuttle). Participants will need suitable fitness\, clothing and equipment for a day’s walk in the prevailing weather\, including packed lunch / snacks. Book ‘tickets’ using the buttons below\, or e-mail coordinator@swoapg.com. \n\n\n\nThis is one of our series of practical\, outdoor workshops providing opportunities for instructors and providers to learn about some of the areas we work in\, both for their own education and to enable them to help their clients to better appreciate these special places. \n\n\n\nThis workshop is open to all South Wales outdoor instructors and SWOAPG supporters\, for whom the following fees will apply: \n\n\n\n\nSWOAPG Members and Supporters: £20 for first employee\, £10 each for additional employees (employed staff only\, not freelancers\, up to 3 staff per Member in first instance\, please e-mail the organiser if you wish to book more places).\n\n\n\nNon-Members: £52 (this will include Associate Membership until 31 March 2025\, enabling you to attend other workshops before then at the Members’ rate).\n\n\n\n\nOnce you have booked\, the organiser or workshop Provider will be in contact with you to confirm final details.
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/mon-4-mar-2024-cpd-workshop-learn-aboutclydach-gorge/
CATEGORIES:SWOAPG's Own Events
ORGANIZER;CN="SWOAPG Coordinator":MAILTO:coordinator@swoapg.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240124T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240124T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T173835
CREATED:20231028T151228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T105546Z
UID:8459-1706121000-1706126400@swoapg.com
SUMMARY:24 Jan 2024 SWOAPG Annual General Meeting (online)
DESCRIPTION:Rescheduled from 5 December. \n\n\n\nThis year’s AGM will once again be via Teams video-conference and will will include the usual ‘formalities’ and discussion / decisions around Glasbury-Hay Concordat Arrangements and future Membership Fees. \n\n\n\nPlease let us know in advance (RSVP using the button below\, or by e-mail) if you are planning to attend\, so we can prepare for the necessary voting processes. \n\n\n\nMore information and relevant documents will be provided in due course via links in the agenda below. \n\n\n\nTeams Meeting Link to follow in due course…  \n\n\n\nDraft Agenda: \n\n\n\n\nWelcome & Apologies – apologies received from Justin Bradley\, Steffan Davies\, Chris Pierce\, Mark Soanes\n\n\n\nMatters Arising from 2022 AGM – see 2022 AGM Minutes\n\n\n\nOverview of recent and planned activity – a brief summary of what we’ve been up to and what we are planning\n\n\n\nAnnual Report & Accounts – see 2023 Annual Report and 2022-23 Accounts\n\n\n\nElection of Steering Group\, Directors and Chair – James Martin to be confirmed; Steve Bird\, Steffan Davies and Jet Moore to be re-elected as Steering Group Members. Steve Bird to be re-elected as Director. Mike Smith to be confirmed as Director & Chair\n\n\n\nRiver Wye Glasbury-Hay – discussion / decision on whether to progress with Powys Concordat\n\n\n\n2024 Membership Fees – discussion / decision on whether to introduce new fee structure (NB the ‘default’ inflationary increase agreed previously would result in Full Membership £94 & Associate Membership £32)\n\n\n\nQ&A Session
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/24-jan-2024-swoapg-annual-general-meeting-online/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:SWOAPG's Own Events
ORGANIZER;CN="SWOAPG Coordinator":MAILTO:coordinator@swoapg.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240120T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240120T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T173835
CREATED:20231121T215407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T215410Z
UID:8570-1705743000-1705755600@swoapg.com
SUMMARY:20 Jan 2024 Climbing & Abseiling at Dinas Rock\, a practical workshop
DESCRIPTION:This half-day workshop\, facilitated by Matt Woodfield\, will look at how participating organisations can demonstrate safe practice when using the left side of the slab at Dinas Rock. We will be looking at the options available to boost the RCI qualification that some have been using as their main evidence of managing safety at this venue\, now that AdventureRMS has stated that RCI alone is not sufficient. Matt will also aim to cover general good practice in rigging and personal safety\, earning an MTA CPD point for eligible participants. \n\n\n\nMeet at Dinas Rock Car Park ready to start at 0930. \n\n\n\nParticipants should bring a helmet and harness so they can safely work at height. \n\n\n\nMaximum 12 participants. Cost £40 per organisation / business (which must be a SWOAPG Member)* – please book using the ‘get tickets’ button. Additional staff employed by an organisation / business may attend – at no extra cost – if there are spaces available – please ‘express interest’ below and we’ll allocate any available spaces nearer the time. \n\n\n\nFor clarification: \n\n\n\n\nOur understanding from AdventureRMS is that attendance at this specific training will be accepted by AALA as proof of additional skills competence – so anyone attending shouldn’t need separate endorsement by their own Technical Adviser (TA);\n\n\n\nIf your TA already has documentation of appropriate safety systems in place\, that may be adequate and you may therefore have no need to attend; and\n\n\n\nany provider may work with their own TA to resolve the issues raised around using the left end of the crag; the intention of this workshop is ‘merely’ to reduce the financial burden of this by offering a shared approach. NB it is not our intention to ‘write-up’ the results for sharing with non-participants\, although this could be an option – at extra cost – if this was felt to be worthwhile.\n\n\n\n*NB the £40 cost is based on at least 5 providers attending\, if there are less than this we may need to increase the price to cover our costs*
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/20-jan-2024-climbing-abseiling-at-dinas-rock-a-practical-workshop/
LOCATION:Dinas Rock Car Park\, Coed-Y-Rhaidyr\, Pontneddfechan\, SA11 5NU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:SWOAPG's Own Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Outdoor Matters (Matt Woodfield)":MAILTO:climbwithmatt@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231206T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231206T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T173835
CREATED:20231111T104448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T224254Z
UID:8490-1701855000-1701878400@swoapg.com
SUMMARY:Wed 6 Dec 2023 CPD Workshop: Learn about…Craig Cerrig Gleisiad & Fan Frynich
DESCRIPTION:Come and join Alan Bowring (Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Authority’s Geopark Development Officer) and Mike James (Natural Resources Wales Nature Reserve Manager)\, for an exploration of the geology\, history and ecology of Craig Cerrig Gleisiad (CCG) and Fan Frynich. We’ll aim to take a ‘figure 8’ walking tour from the A470 layby up to the summit of Fan Frynich and down to Pont Blaen Cwm Du\, returning up the streamway and over the bwlch between CCG and Fan Frynich [subject to weather conditions\, of course]. Participants will need suitable fitness\, clothing and equipment for a day’s mountain walk in the prevailing weather\, including packed lunch / snacks. Book ‘tickets’ or RSVP using the buttons below\, or e-mail coordinator@swoapg.com. \n\n\n\nThis is one of our series of practical\, outdoor workshops providing opportunities for instructors and providers to learn about some of the areas we work in\, both for their own education and to enable them to help their clients to better appreciate these special places. \n\n\n\nThis workshop is open to all South Wales outdoor instructors and SWOAPG supporters\, for whom the following fees will apply: \n\n\n\n\nSWOAPG Members and Supporters: £20 for first employee\, £10 each for additional employees (employed staff only\, not freelancers\, up to 3 staff per Member in first instance\, please e-mail the organiser if you wish to book more places).\n\n\n\nNon-Members: £50 (this will include Associate Membership until 31 March 2024\, enabling you to attend other workshops before then at the Members’ rate).\n\n\n\n\nOnce you have booked\, the organiser or workshop Provider will be in contact with you to confirm final details.
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/wed-6-dec-2023-cpd-workshop-learn-aboutcraig-cerrig-gleisiad-fan-frynich/
CATEGORIES:SWOAPG's Own Events
ORGANIZER;CN="SWOAPG Coordinator":MAILTO:coordinator@swoapg.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231204T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231204T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T173835
CREATED:20231111T111107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231111T111108Z
UID:8500-1701714600-1701723600@swoapg.com
SUMMARY:Mon 4 Dec Mountain Rescue in the Gorges - networking opportunity at Central Beacons MR base
DESCRIPTION:Central Beacons Mountain Rescue Team is keen to continue working with gorge users to explore how best we can all work together to manage effectively incidents that occur in the Waterfall Country gorges. This is an opportunity for SWOAPG members to meet up with MR volunteers and hear more about how they work in the gorges and how we can best work together – as well as an opportunity to have a look around vehicles / equipment etc. both before and after the discussion. \n\n\n\nArrival from 6.30pm with discussion starting at 7pm. \n\n\n\nThis event is open to all SWOAPG Members and subscribers. Please book using the RSVP button below [or contact the organiser direct]. There is no charge for attending this event BUT there is a ‘ticket’ option below where you can make a donation (or you can donate direct via FUNDRAISING | Central Beacons Mountain Rescue Team)
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/mon-4-dec-mountain-rescue-in-the-gorges-networking-opportunity-at-central-beacons-mr-base/
LOCATION:CBMRT base\, Blaen Dowlais\, Rear of High St\, Dowlais\, Merthyr Tydfil\, CF48 3PW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:SWOAPG's Own Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Lee Garbett%2C Quest Adventures":MAILTO:questadventures98@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230517T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230517T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T173835
CREATED:20230416T124511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230416T125110Z
UID:7842-1684344600-1684353600@swoapg.com
SUMMARY:17 May 2023 Invaders of the National Park: an evening workshop for SWOAPG Members to help tackle some of the invasive species found in places we visit (including the Sychryd Gorge)
DESCRIPTION:Please consider coming along to this workshop for SWOAPG Members – led by the Invasive Species Team for the Brecon Beacons National Park – to learn about how Outdoor Activity Providers and their clients can help to record and control some of the invasive species that occur in the places we visit in the National Park and elsewhere. \n\n\n\nHimalayan Balsam in particular is known to be a problem in the Sychryd Gorge\, where gorge leaders could play a vital role in helping to tackle this growing problem\, so the workshop will look at techniques for controlling this species wherever we might find it. \n\n\n\nArrival from 5.30pm for chat and light refreshments\, with the workshop starting at 6pm. A short presentation inside (30 mins)\, then a walk around Craig y Nos Country park identifying invasive species and learning how to record them using smartphone apps (LERC Wales/I-Record). A discussion on tackling Himalayan balsam in the Sychryd Gorge will then follow before departures at 8pm. \n\n\n\nEach participant will receive a free invasive species guide and biosecurity guidance. \n\n\n\nTo book\, please use the RSVP button or e-mail coordinator@swoapg.com.
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/17-may-2023-invaders-of-the-national-park-an-evening-workshop-for-swoapg-members-to-help-tackle-some-of-the-invasive-species-found-in-places-we-visit-including-the-sychryd-gorge/
LOCATION:Craig-y-Nos Country Park\, Pen-y-Cae\, Swansea\, SA9 1GL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:SWOAPG's Own Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Steve Rayner Outdoor Pursuits":MAILTO:steve.rayner@brynbolgoed.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230327T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230327T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T173835
CREATED:20230316T165425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230320T154406Z
UID:7630-1679911200-1679929200@swoapg.com
SUMMARY:Mon 27 Mar 2023 CPD Workshop: Learn about…Craig Cerrig Gleisiad & Fan Frynich
DESCRIPTION:Come and join Brecon Beacons National Park Authority’s Geopark Development Officer\, Alan Bowring\, for an exploration of the geology and history of Craig Cerrig Gleisiad (CCG) and Fan Frynich. We’ll aim to take a ‘figure 8’ walking tour up to the summit of Fan Frynich and down to Pont Blaen Cwm Du\, returning up the streamway and over the bwlch between CCG and Fan Frynich [subject to weather conditions\, of course]. Participants will need suitable fitness\, clothing and equipment for a day’s mountain walk in the prevailing weather\, including packed lunch / snacks. Book ‘tickets’ or RSVP using the buttons below\, or e-mail coordinator@swoapg.com. \n\n\n\nThis is the third of a series of practical\, outdoor workshops providing opportunities for instructors and providers to learn about some of the areas we work in\, both for their own education and to enable them to help their clients to better appreciate these special places. Each will be led by a volunteer SWOAPG Provider* with expert staff from Brecon Beacons National Park Authority. \n\n\n\nThis workshop is open to all South Wales outdoor instructors and SWOAPG supporters\, for whom the following fees will apply: \n\n\n\n\nSWOAPG Members and Supporters: £15 for first employee\, £10 each for additional employees (employed staff only\, not freelancers\, up to 3 staff per Member in first instance\, please e-mail the organiser if you wish to book more places).\n\n\n\nNon-Members: £40 (this will include Associate Membership until 31 March 2024\, enabling you to attend other workshops before then at the Members’ rate).\n\n\n\n\nOnce you have booked\, the organiser or workshop Provider will be in contact with you to confirm final details. \n* The Provider for this workshop will be Steve Rayner Outdoor Pursuits\, with Steve representing his own business as a volunteer in conjunction with his role as SWOAPG Coordinator.
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/mon-27-mar-2023-cpd-workshop-learn-aboutcraig-cerrig-gleisiad-fan-frynich/
LOCATION:Craig Cerrig Gleisiad A470 layby\, https://what3words.com/reactions.bunch.rank\, nr Libanus
CATEGORIES:SWOAPG's Own Events
ORGANIZER;CN="SWOAPG Coordinator":MAILTO:coordinator@swoapg.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230303T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230303T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T173835
CREATED:20230215T204615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T202211Z
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SUMMARY:Fri 3 Mar 2023 CPD Workshop: Learn about…the Nedd Fechan Caves
DESCRIPTION:NB this event is subject to weather conditions. If there is too much water in the Nedd Fechan\, we’ll either postpone or replace with an alternative activity. \n\n\n\nCome and join Brecon Beacons National Park Authority’s Geopark Development Officer Alan Bowring and Cave Instructor Juliet Parker-Smith\, for a geological exploration of the ‘upper’ Nedd Fechan gorge and its caves. We’ll explore Bridge Cave then take a walk along the river and dry valley via Pwll y Rhyd to White Lady Cave and Town Drain. Participants will need suitable clothing and equipment for a day’s caving (wellies\, over-suit\, knee pads\, belt\, helmet & lamp)\, plus packed lunch / snacks. Book ‘tickets’ or RSVP using the buttons below\, or e-mail coordinator@swoapg.com (there may be spaces even if the tickets are all ‘sold out’). \n\n\n\nThis is the second of a series of practical\, outdoor workshops providing opportunities for instructors and providers to learn about some of the areas we work in\, both for their own education and to enable them to help their clients to better appreciate these special places. Each will be led by a volunteer SWOAPG Provider* with expert staff from Brecon Beacons National Park Authority. \n\n\n\nThis workshop is open to all South Wales outdoor instructors and SWOAPG supporters\, for whom the following fees will apply: \n\n\n\n\nSWOAPG Members and Supporters: £15 for first employee\, £10 each for additional employee (employed staff only\, not freelancers\, up to 3 staff per Member in first instance\, please e-mail the organiser if you wish to book more places).\n\n\n\nNon-Members: £28 (this will include Associate Membership up to 31 March\, enabling you to attend other workshops before then at the Members’ rate).\n\n\n\n\nOnce you have booked\, the organiser or workshop Provider will be in contact with you to confirm final details. \n* The Provider for this workshop will be Juliet Parker-Smith.
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/fri-3-mar-2023-cpd-workshop-learn-aboutthe-nedd-fechan-caves/
LOCATION:Pont Cwm Pwll-y-Rhyd\, https://what3words.com/dabbing.pound.framework\, nr Ystradfellte
CATEGORIES:SWOAPG's Own Events
ORGANIZER;CN="SWOAPG Coordinator":MAILTO:coordinator@swoapg.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230130T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230130T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T173835
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SUMMARY:Mon 30 Jan 2023 CPD Workshop: Learn about...the Blaen y Glyn area
DESCRIPTION:Come and join Brecon Beacons National Park Authority’s Geopark Development Officer\, Alan Bowring\, for an exploration of the geology and history of Blaen y Glyn gorge and its surrounding mountain area. We’ll take a circular walking tour up the Caerfanell gorge and up on to Waun Rydd (and its Wellington bomber memorial) and the summit of Craig y Fan Ddu before returning down Nant Bwrefwr to the car park [subject to weather conditions\, of course]. Participants will need suitable clothing and equipment for a mountain walk in the prevailing weather\, including packed lunch / snacks. Book ‘tickets’ or RSVP using the buttons below\, or e-mail coordinator@swoapg.com. \n\n\n\nThis is the first of a series of practical\, outdoor workshops providing opportunities for instructors and providers to learn about some of the areas we work in\, both for their own education and to enable them to help their clients to better appreciate these special places. Each will be led by a volunteer SWOAPG Provider* with expert staff from Brecon Beacons National Park Authority. \n\n\n\nThis workshop is open to all South Wales outdoor instructors and SWOAPG supporters\, for whom the following fees will apply: \n\n\n\n\nSWOAPG Members and Supporters: £15 for first employee\, £5 each for additional employees (employed staff only\, not freelancers\, up to 3 staff per Member in first instance\, please e-mail the organiser if you wish to book more places).\n\n\n\nNon-Members: £28 (this will include Associate Membership up to 31 March\, enabling you to attend other workshops before then at the Members’ rate).\n\n\n\n\nOnce you have booked\, the organiser or workshop Provider will be in contact with you to confirm final details. \n* The Provider for this workshop will be Steve Rayner Outdoor Pursuits\, with Steve representing his own business as a volunteer in conjunction with his role as SWOAPG Coordinator.
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/mon-30-jan-2023-cpd-workshop-learn-about-the-blaen-y-glyn-area/
LOCATION:Lower Blaen y Glyn Car Park\, https://what3words.com/distract.watching.static\, nr Talybont-on-Usk\, LD3 7YT
CATEGORIES:SWOAPG's Own Events
ORGANIZER;CN="SWOAPG Coordinator":MAILTO:coordinator@swoapg.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221122T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221122T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T173835
CREATED:20221011T114442Z
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SUMMARY:22 Nov 2022 SWOAPG Annual General Meeting (online)
DESCRIPTION:This year’s AGM will be via Teams video-conference. Please let us know in advance (RSVP using the button below\, or by e-mail) if you are planning to attend\, so we can prepare for the necessary voting processes. \n\n\n\nRelevant documents are available course via links in the agenda below. \n\n\n\nTeams Meeting Link here\n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\nWelcome & ApologiesMatters arising from 2021 AGM – See 2021 SWOAPG AGM Minutes.Overview of recent and planned activity – a brief summary of what we’ve been up to and what we are planning – including an update on progress with the Glasbury-Hay ConcordatAnnual Report & Accounts – see 2022 SWOAPG Annual Report and AccountsElection of Steering Group\, Directors and Chairperson – Peter Jeffery to be confirmed and Ant Morgan elected as Steering Group Members. Mark Soanes to be re-elected as Steering Group Member\, Director and Interim Chair.2023 Membership Fees – the Directors propose to apply only the inflationary increase agreed previously\, resulting in Full Membership £89 & Associate Membership £30Q&A Session
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/22-nov-2022-swoapg-annual-general-meeting-online/
CATEGORIES:SWOAPG's Own Events
ORGANIZER;CN="SWOAPG Coordinator":MAILTO:coordinator@swoapg.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220216T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220216T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T173835
CREATED:20220129T113651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220130T113531Z
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SUMMARY:Wed 16 Feb 2022 Waterfall Country Gorges: a Practical Workshop to consider how Activity Providers can help care for these special places
DESCRIPTION:Those of you using the Waterfall Country gorges in the last year or so will be well aware of the immense pressure that the area is under from visitors – which is having a significant adverse impact on the gorge environment. We know that gorge-walking groups are not a significant part of the problem – in fact we think there’s a lot we can do to help! \n\n\n\nSWOAPG has therefore planned this onsite workshop\, based around the Mellte gorge\, to see what we can do to help alleviate some of the problems being caused by visitor numbers and behaviour. \n\n\n\nThe idea of the workshop (which will be facilitated on behalf of SWOAPG by Lee Garbett of Quest Adventures – and hopefully attended by all the major gorge-walking providers as well as environmental and safety organisations) is to share concerns and ideas and generate some key messages and good practice for groups using the gorge\, which SWOAPG will then disseminate more widely. Topics to be addressed will include how providers might… \n\n\n\nbetter understand and continue to minimise their own impact on the fragile gorge environment;help keep the area in good condition e.g. by collecting and disposing of rubbish; andinfluence the behaviour of the general public to better look after the gorge environment (and their own safety!).\n\n\n\nThe intention is to cover the section of river between Sgwd Clun Gwyn and Sgwd y Pannwr. To participate fully you’ll need ‘wet’ gorge kit – or if you prefer you can stay dry and join in parts only with walking kit (contact Lee if you need to borrow kit). \n\n\n\nMeet 8.30am at Clyn Gwyn Car Park for a briefing before moving onsite at 9am. \n\n\n\nPlease RSVP using the button below if you’re able to attend. \n\n\n\nContact Lee for more detailed information or questions about the workshop.
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/wed-16-feb-2022-waterfall-country-gorges-a-practical-workshop-to-consider-how-activity-providers-can-continue-to-help-protect-these-special-places/
LOCATION:Clyn Gwyn Car Park\, Ystradfellte\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:SWOAPG's Own Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Lee Garbett%2C Quest Adventures":MAILTO:questadventures98@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211123T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211123T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T173835
CREATED:20211023T100726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211120T150955Z
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SUMMARY:23 Nov 2021 SWOAPG Annual General Meeting (online)
DESCRIPTION:This year’s AGM will be via Teams video-conference. Please let us know in advance (RSVP using the button below\, or by e-mail) if you are planning to attend\, so we can prepare for the necessary voting processes. \n\n\n\nRelevant documents will be available in due course via links in the agenda below. \n\n\n\nOnline Meeting Link to be added in due course\n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\nWelcome & ApologiesMatters arising from 2020 AGM – See 2020 SWOAPG AGM Minutes.Overview of recent and planned activity – a brief summary of what we’ve been up to and what we are planningThe Outdoor Partnership – presentation on developments in South WalesAnnual Report & Accounts – See 2021 SWOAPG Annual Report and Accounts.Election of Steering Group\, Directors and Chairperson – Mark Soanes to be re-elected as Director; Steve Bird to be approved as Director; Dave Grimes & Mike Smith to be elected as Steering Group Members. We still have spaces on both Steering Group and Board of Directors – contact us and/or complete a Steering Group & Director nomination form if you’d like to join either!2022 Membership Fees – the Steering Group proposes to apply only the inflationary increase agreed previously\, resulting in Full Membership £82 & Associate Membership £28Q&A Session
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/23-nov-2021-swoapg-annual-general-meeting-online/
CATEGORIES:SWOAPG's Own Events
ORGANIZER;CN="SWOAPG Coordinator":MAILTO:coordinator@swoapg.com
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