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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="SWOAPG Coordinator":MAILTO:coordinator@swoapg.com
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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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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="SWOAPG Coordinator":MAILTO:coordinator@swoapg.com
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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/
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ORGANIZER;CN="SWOAPG Coordinator":MAILTO:coordinator@swoapg.com
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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
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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/
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ORGANIZER;CN="SWOAPG Coordinator":MAILTO:coordinator@swoapg.com
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