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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250117T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250117T235959
DTSTAMP:20260615T102527
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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:20260615T102527
CREATED:20241114T100944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T102523Z
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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:20260615T102527
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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:20260615T102527
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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:20260615T102527
CREATED:20231207T093623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T223508Z
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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:20260615T102527
CREATED:20240209T210647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T214130Z
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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:20260615T102527
CREATED:20231028T151228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T105546Z
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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:20260615T102527
CREATED:20231121T215407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T215410Z
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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:20260615T102527
CREATED:20231111T104448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T224254Z
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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:20260615T102527
CREATED:20231111T111107Z
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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:20260615T102527
CREATED:20230416T124511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230416T125110Z
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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:20260615T102527
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:20260615T102527
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:20260615T102527
CREATED:20230118T142813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230129T201527Z
UID:7153-1675071000-1675090800@swoapg.com
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:20260615T102527
CREATED:20221011T114442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221121T104716Z
UID:6886-1669141800-1669147200@swoapg.com
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:20260615T102527
CREATED:20220129T113651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220130T113531Z
UID:5386-1645000200-1645012800@swoapg.com
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:20260615T102527
CREATED:20211023T100726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211120T150955Z
UID:4963-1637692200-1637697600@swoapg.com
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210823T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210823T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T102527
CREATED:20210810T164137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210814T122209Z
UID:4744-1629745200-1629748800@swoapg.com
SUMMARY:23 Aug 2021 Members' Meeting to discuss SWOAPG's role with Glasbury-Hay canoeing access
DESCRIPTION:SWOAPG intends to hold an (online) Extraordinary General Meeting of its Members on Monday 23 August 2021 at 7-8pm to discuss SWOAPG’s role with Glasbury-Hay canoeing access. Before we proceed much further in discussions with Powys County Council\, Hay Town Council and other groups dealing with this issue\, we need to know whether this is something that our Members want us to be involved with! \n\n\n\nKey questions will be: \n\n\n\nShould SWOAPG be actively involved in trying to secure sustainable canoeing access from Glasbury-Hay? Or play a role more as ‘observers’ while letting others attempt to sort things out between them?Would Members wish SWOAPG to pursue a Concordat-type arrangement for launching at Glasbury Bont (if Powys will fund its setup)?Should SWOAPG continue to engage with Hay Town Council?How should SWOAPG engage with other groups such as the proposed “Wye Alliance”?Are Members prepared for SWOAPG to commit resources to this engagement? And/or are any Members willing to join a volunteer Working Group to take action forward?\n\n\n\nWe hope that all our Members who actively use this stretch of the river will be able to attend the meeting – please let us know if you plan to attend (or if you have any views on the questions above) via the RSVP button on the online Event Listing or via mail@swoapg.com. We will send the Teams link nearer the time to those Members who respond.
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/mon-23-aug-members-meeting-to-discuss-swoapgs-role-with-glasbury-hay-canoeing-access/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:SWOAPG's Own Events
ORGANIZER;CN="SWOAPG Coordinator":MAILTO:coordinator@swoapg.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210112T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210112T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T102527
CREATED:20210103T153812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210103T153812Z
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SUMMARY:12 Jan 2021 Webinar: outdoor sector accreditation update for outdoor activity providers in Wales
DESCRIPTION:Wales Adventure Tourism Organisation (WATO) and its core members (Pembrokeshire Outdoor Charter Group [POCG]\, Snowdonia-Active [S-A] & South Wales Outdoor Activity Provider Group [SWOAPG]) wish to invite you to join a virtual meeting on Tuesday 12th January 2021 at 10:00. The meeting will provide an update on outdoor sector accreditation – current and future. \nThere will be a number of presentations during the meeting that will: \n\nConfirm the changes in licensing arrangements from April 2021.\nExplain the new AALA application review process.\nUpdate on how Adventure RMS are proceeding during the COVID-19 pandemic.\nProvide an update from the HSE.\nUpdate on the work being carried out by Adventure UK and particularly the work by the Option 3 Working Group who are responsible for developing a possible replacement for AALA licensing.\n\nThere will also be an opportunity to ask questions of the presenters\, who will be: \nTim Morton – Head of Service for Adventure RMS\, appointed by the HSE as the AALA Inspectorate. \nFrances Kelly – Health & Safety Executive. \nMike Rosser – Chair of Option 3 Working Group. \nShould you be interested in finding out more about the current accreditation processes and future accreditation developments for the outdoor sector\, please confirm by clicking on the following link: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUld-GhrjouHNTo2AxLwyBtr-4r-XX2e0so
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/12-jan-2021-webinar-outdoor-sector-accreditation-update-for-outdoor-activity-providers-in-wales/
CATEGORIES:SWOAPG's Own Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210107T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210107T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T102527
CREATED:20210103T152408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210103T153554Z
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SUMMARY:7 Jan 2021 Webinar: getting your adventure offerings to a wider audience via 'Airbnb Experiences'
DESCRIPTION:Through their ‘Curious Cymru’ project\, Snowdonia-Active (SWOAPG’s counterpart in North Wales) is working with individuals and businesses to develop unique new tourism products which showcase the wonderful landscape\, people and heritage of North Wales and to launch them on the Airbnb Experiences platform. \nThis webinar\, hosted by Pembrokeshire Outdoor Charter Group (SWOAPG’s counterpart in West Wales)\, is an opportunity for Snowdonia-Active to share their learning and experience. \nCome along to find out more and to hear from one of the businesses they have worked with. \nWhat’s an Airbnb Experience?…It’s an activity that goes beyond the typical tour or class\, designed and led by locals. They make people feel connected and give access to unique places and activities that can’t be found anywhere else. \nYou don’t have to be an established business or own an Airbnb property to host an experience. If you have a lockdown project which you could turn into an Experience this is your chance to; \n• Show off your region\, craft\, cause\, or culture by hosting an experience.\n• Give locals and travellers a way to disconnect from the digital and reconnect with themselves through a one-of-a-kind activity\, designed by you. \nAirbnb Experiences can be quite simply adapted to ensure they meet Covid-19 regulations. They are only available to groups of less than 10 people (so suit household bubbles) and outdoor experiences are particularly popular. \nClick here to book your place on the webinar.
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/7-jan-2021-webinar-getting-your-adventure-offerings-to-a-wider-audience-via-airbnb-experiences/
CATEGORIES:SWOAPG's Own Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201119T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201119T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T102527
CREATED:20201016T102809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211023T100116Z
UID:3081-1605810600-1605816000@swoapg.com
SUMMARY:19 Nov 2020 SWOAPG Annual General Meeting (online)
DESCRIPTION:This year’s AGM will be via Zoom 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\nRelevant documents are available via the links in the agenda below.\nClick here to Join the Meeting.\nAgenda\n\n 	Welcome & Apologies\n 	Matters arising from 2019 AGM – a brief update on Pontneddfechan access\, Welsh Government Access Reform and Glasbury-Hay access. See 2019 AGM Minutes.\n 	Overview of recent and planned activity – a brief summary of what we’ve been up to and what we are planning\n 	Annual Report & Accounts – see 2020 Annual Report and Accounts\n 	Election of Steering Group\, Directors and Chairperson – Steve Bird\, Steffan Davies and Tom Sampson to be approved as Steering Group members; Roger Lee to be approved as Chair; retiring members to be replaced. We still have spaces on both Steering Group and Board of Directors – complete a Steering Group & Director nomination form if you’d like to join either!\n 	2021 Membership Fees – the Steering Group proposes to apply only the inflationary increase agreed previously\, resulting in Full Membership £79 & Associate Membership £27\n 	Presentation and Q&A by Visit Wales – covering their intentions for future marketing campaigns and funding policies\n 	Q&A Session – we’ll have some questions for Members and you may have some for us!\n\n 
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/19-nov-2020-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:20201001T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201001T210000
DTSTAMP:20260615T102527
CREATED:20200910T144338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200928T074933Z
UID:2997-1601575200-1601586000@swoapg.com
SUMMARY:POSTPONED 1 Oct 2020 Caving and Covid-19: A Practical Workshop for Providers and Instructors to Share Good Practice
DESCRIPTION:***Postponed due to Covid-19 Lock-downs*** \n!! NB this workshop will now take place 6-9pm (not 9.30am-1pm as previously advertised) !! \nThis is a Practical Workshop\, based at Porth yr Ogof\, providing an opportunity for Providers and Instructors to explore experiences\, lessons and ‘good practice’ relating to caving and Covid-19. \nWith some Providers and Instructors having re-commenced activities since lockdown – and others still planning how best to do so – SWOAPG is keen to provide opportunities for you to share your experiences and help to develop and promote ‘good practice’ for operating in the new and unfamiliar environment of social distancing etc. We are therefore organising a series of workshops for this purpose. \nThe workshop will be hosted for SWOAPG by Steffan Davies of Hawk Adventures: his role will be to oversee safety and facilitate sharing between participants\, rather than to deliver training or tell anyone how to do things\, although he’ll obviously bring ideas to the table too! \nParticipants will need to bring all the personal equipment they need for an evening in the cave (cave suit\, helmet\, lamp\, wellies; change of clothes\, drinks / snacks\, hand sanitiser etc.). \nMeet at 6pm at Cwm Porth car park. \nParticipants will be asked to complete a Hawk Adventures consent / information form\, which they will be sent in advance of the event. \nMaximum 10 participants – Bookings available soon (once we have confirmed that the workshop is definitely running)!
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/1-oct-2020-and-covid-19-to-be-confirmed-caving-and-covid-19-a-practical-workshop-for-providers-and-instructors-to-share-good-practice/
LOCATION:Cwm Porth Car Park\, Ystradfellte\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:SWOAPG's Own Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Steffan Davies":MAILTO:steff@hawkadventures.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201001T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201001T180000
DTSTAMP:20260615T102527
CREATED:20200204T085511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200908T064832Z
UID:1866-1601568000-1601575200@swoapg.com
SUMMARY:CANCELLED 1 Oct 2020 Pontneddfechan community liaison ‘surgery’
DESCRIPTION:***Cancelled due to Covid-19 pandemic*** \nSWOAPG Directors will be holding drop-in ‘surgery’ sessions for the Pontneddfechan local community on the 1st Thursday of every month from April to October 2020. These are intended as an opportunity for local residents to bring forward their observations about activity providers working in the area and to help us build constructive relationships with the local community in ‘Waterfall Country’.
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/8-oct-2020-pontneddfechan-community-liaison-surgery/
LOCATION:Pontneddfechan Village Hall\, Pontneddfechan\, Neath\, SA11 5ND\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:SWOAPG's Own Events
ORGANIZER;CN="SWOAPG Coordinator":MAILTO:coordinator@swoapg.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200924T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200924T150000
DTSTAMP:20260615T102527
CREATED:20200910T142943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200917T192925Z
UID:2985-1600941600-1600959600@swoapg.com
SUMMARY:CANCELLED 24 Sep 2020 Climbing / Mountain Activities and Covid-19: A Practical Workshop for Providers and Instructors to Share Good Practice
DESCRIPTION:***Cancelled due to Rhondda-Cynon-Taff Lockdown*** \nThis is a Practical Workshop\, based at Dinas Rock\, providing an opportunity for Providers and Instructors to explore experiences\, lessons and ‘good practice’ relating to climbing / mountain activities and Covid-19. \nWith some Providers and Instructors having re-commenced activities since lockdown – and others still planning how best to do so – SWOAPG is keen to provide opportunities for you to share your experiences and help to develop and promote ‘good practice’ for operating in the new and unfamiliar environment of social distancing etc. We are therefore organising a series of workshops for this purpose. \nThe workshop will be hosted for SWOAPG by Will Kilner of Adventures with Will: his role will be to oversee safety and facilitate sharing between participants\, rather than to deliver training or tell anyone how to do things\, although he’ll obviously bring ideas to the table too! \nParticipants will need to bring all the personal equipment they need for a day on the crag (shoes/boots\, harness\, helmet\, climbing hardware\, rope; lunch / drinks / snacks\, hand sanitiser\, face mask etc.). \nMeet at 10am at Dinas Rock Car Park (or Pontneddfechan Village Hall\, if access to Dinas Rock is closed by bridge engineering works). \nParticipants will be asked to complete Will’s consent / information form\, which they will be sent in advance of the event. \nMaximum 10 participants\, so please book quickly! \n£10 Early Bird Tickets for one person per paid-up SWOAPG Member business / organisation – available until midday Fri 18 Sep \n£20 Member Tickets for additional staff of paid-up SWOAPG Members  (max 2 per business / organisation) – available until midday Wed 23 Sep \n£25 Standard Tickets for both Members and non-Members – available from midday Fri 18 Sep until midday Wed 23 Sep (if there are spaces left by then!)
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/24-sep-2020-climbing-mountain-activities-and-covid-19-a-practical-workshop-for-providers-and-instructors-to-share-good-practice/
LOCATION:Dinas Rock Car Park\, Coed-Y-Rhaidyr\, Pontneddfechan\, SA11 5NU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:SWOAPG's Own Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Adventures with Will":MAILTO:admin@adventureswithwill.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200921T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200921T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T102527
CREATED:20200908T163355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200917T193030Z
UID:2945-1600682400-1600689600@swoapg.com
SUMMARY:CANCELLED 21 Sep 2020 Paddlesports and Covid-19: A Practical Workshop for Providers and Instructors to Share Good Practice
DESCRIPTION:***Cancelled due to lack of bookings*** \nThis is a Practical Workshop\, based at North Dock\, Llanelli\, providing an opportunity for Providers and Instructors to explore experiences\, lessons and ‘good practice’ relating to paddlesports and Covid-19. \nWith some Providers and Instructors having re-commenced activities since lockdown – and others still planning how best to do so – SWOAPG is keen to provide opportunities for you to share your experiences and help to develop and promote ‘good practice’ for operating in the new and unfamiliar environment of social distancing etc. We are therefore organising a series of workshops for this purpose. \nThe workshop will be hosted for SWOAPG by Steve Bird of LoadedUK: his role will be to oversee safety and facilitate sharing between participants\, rather than to deliver training or tell anyone how to do things\, although he’ll obviously bring ideas to the table too! \nParticipants should aim to bring all the personal equipment they need for a couple of hours on the water (craft\, paddle\, buoyancy aid\, helmet\, paddling clothing appropriate to the conditions; change of clothes\, drinks / snacks\, hand sanitiser etc.) – but do contact Steve if you need to borrow any of this. \nMeet at 10am at North Dock\, Llanelli (SA15 2LF). \nParticipants will be asked to complete a LoadedUK consent / information form\, which they will be sent in advance of the event. \nMaximum 12 participants\, so please book quickly! \n£10 Early Bird Tickets for one person per paid-up SWOAPG Member business / organisation – available until midday Mon 14 Sep \n£20 Member Tickets for additional staff of paid-up SWOAPG Members  (max 2 per business / organisation) – available until midday Fri 18 Sep \n£25 Standard Tickets for both Members and non-Members – available from midday Mon 14 Sep until midday Fri 18 Sep (if there are spaces left by then!)
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/21-sep-2020-paddlesports-and-covid-19-a-practical-workshop-for-providers-and-instructors-to-share-good-practice/
LOCATION:Llanelli North Dock\, Llanelli\, SA15 2LF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:SWOAPG's Own Events
ORGANIZER;CN="LoadedUK":MAILTO:hello@loadeduk.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200915T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200915T160000
DTSTAMP:20260615T102527
CREATED:20200908T113800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200912T102259Z
UID:2925-1600174800-1600185600@swoapg.com
SUMMARY:15 Sep 2020 Gorge-Walking and Covid-19: A Practical Workshop for Providers and Instructors to Share Good Practice
DESCRIPTION:This is a Practical Workshop\, based at Dinas Rock / Sychryd Gorge\, providing an opportunity for Providers and Instructors to explore experiences\, lessons and ‘good practice’ relating to gorge-walking / canyoning and Covid-19. \nWith some Providers and Instructors having re-commenced activities since lockdown – and others still planning how best to do so – SWOAPG is keen to provide opportunities for you to share your experiences and help to develop and promote ‘good practice’ for operating in the new and unfamiliar environment of social distancing etc. We are therefore organising a series of workshops for this purpose. \nThe workshop will be hosted for SWOAPG by Tom Sampson of Hampshire Mountain Centre: his role will be to oversee safety and facilitate sharing between participants\, rather than to deliver training or tell anyone how to do things\, although he’ll obviously bring ideas to the table too! \nParticipants will need to bring all the personal equipment they need for an afternoon in the gorge (wetsuit\, buoyancy aid\, helmet\, river shoes with ankle support; change of clothes\, drinks / snacks\, hand sanitiser etc.). \nMeet at 1pm at Dinas Rock Car Park (or Pontneddfechan Village Hall\, if access to Dinas Rock is closed by bridge engineering works). \nParticipants will be asked to complete a Hampshire Mountain Centre consent / information form\, which they will be sent in advance of the event. \nMaximum 12 participants\, so please book quickly! \n£10 Early Bird Tickets for one person per paid-up SWOAPG Member business / organisation – EXTENDED until midday Mon 14 Sep \n£20 Member Tickets for additional staff of paid-up SWOAPG Members  (max 2 per business / organisation) – available until midday Mon 14 Sep \n£25 Standard Tickets for both Members and non-Members – available from midday Fri 11 Sep until midday Mon 14 Sep (if there are spaces left by then!) \n 
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/15-sep-2020-gorge-walking-and-covid-19-a-practical-workshop-for-providers-and-instructors-to-share-good-practice/
LOCATION:Dinas Rock Car Park\, Coed-Y-Rhaidyr\, Pontneddfechan\, SA11 5NU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:SWOAPG's Own Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Hampshire Mountain Centre":MAILTO:mountaincentre@hants.gov.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200914T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200914T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T102527
CREATED:20200903T095812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200903T095812Z
UID:2858-1600077600-1600084800@swoapg.com
SUMMARY:14 Sep 2020 Mellte Code of Conduct Training
DESCRIPTION:This is a Code of Conduct Training session – delivered online via Zoom – for Providers who are signed-up to the NRW Waterfalls Country Concordat. It is a requirement that a representative from each Provider has attended a Code of Conduct Training session if they wish to use of the area for Gorge Walking. \nThis session is suitable for both new Providers that are starting to use the gorge\, as well as established Providers who would like a refresher or to bring new staff up to speed. \n\nAttendees must be either Full Individual Members or staff (including regular freelancers) from Full Corporate Members or Supporters or their staff. Credentials will be checked on booking.\n\nThe cost is £25 per Provider (no limit on the number of spaces per Provider)\, although one free space will be available to Providers who have paid for this year’s Full Membership (and who have not already claimed their free place). \nPlease ‘Buy Tickets’ and / or RSVP (using the button on the website event listing; or by e-mail) to register your places (you will then receive the Zoom link in due course – please contact us if you have not received this before the event).
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/14-sep-2020-mellte-code-of-conduct-training/
CATEGORIES:SWOAPG's Own Events
ORGANIZER;CN="SWOAPG Coordinator":MAILTO:coordinator@swoapg.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200908T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200908T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T102527
CREATED:20200903T092334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200903T094646Z
UID:2850-1599579000-1599584400@swoapg.com
SUMMARY:8 Sep 2020 Activities and Covid-19: An Online Workshop for Providers and Instructors to Share Good Practice
DESCRIPTION:With some Providers and Instructors having re-commenced activities since lockdown – and others still planning how best to do so – SWOAPG is keen to provide opportunities for you to share your experiences and help to develop and promote ‘good practice’ for operating in the new and unfamiliar environment of social distancing etc. We are therefore organising a series of workshops for this purpose. \nThis first workshop will be a free\, online Zoom session\, open to ALL Outdoor Activity Providers and Instructors in South Wales\, in which we will: \n\nSummarise our understanding of the key requirements from Welsh Government etc. for preventing Covid-19 transmission – and share some of the ‘good practice’ ideas that emerged in our recent workshop looking a gorge-walking in the Covid-19 environment;\nAsk you to share ‘generic’ experiences\, lessons and ‘good practice’ that apply across the whole range of outdoor activities (e.g. managing staff\, managing clients\, handling & cleaning equipment\, working in busy venues\, etc.); and\nBreak-out into some short activity-specific discussions to identify key issues that we intend to address in later practical workshops covering e.g. caving\, climbing / mountain activities\, gorge-walking and paddlesports.\n\nPlease RSVP (using the button on the website event listing; or by e-mail) to register your interest (you will then receive the Zoom link in due course – please contact us if you have not received this before the event).
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/8-september-2020-activities-and-covid-19/
CATEGORIES:SWOAPG's Own Events
ORGANIZER;CN="SWOAPG Coordinator":MAILTO:coordinator@swoapg.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200903T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200903T180000
DTSTAMP:20260615T102527
CREATED:20200204T085359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200204T085359Z
UID:1864-1599148800-1599156000@swoapg.com
SUMMARY:3 Sep 2020 Pontneddfechan community liaison ‘surgery’
DESCRIPTION:SWOAPG Directors will be holding drop-in ‘surgery’ sessions for the Pontneddfechan local community on the 1st Thursday of every month from April to October 2020. These are intended as an opportunity for local residents to bring forward their observations about activity providers working in the area and to help us build constructive relationships with the local community in ‘Waterfall Country’.
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/3-sep-2020-pontneddfechan-community-liaison-surgery/
LOCATION:Pontneddfechan Village Hall\, Pontneddfechan\, Neath\, SA11 5ND\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:SWOAPG's Own Events
ORGANIZER;CN="SWOAPG Coordinator":MAILTO:coordinator@swoapg.com
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