2 Feb 2026 CPD Workshop: Learn about…Llygad Llwchwr
2026-02-02 09:30 - 16:30 (Europe/London)
***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***

Come 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.

This 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.

This workshop is open to all South Wales outdoor instructors and SWOAPG supporters, for whom the following fees will apply:

SWOAPG 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).

Non-Members: £35 (which will include Associate Membership until 31 March 2026, enabling you to attend other workshops before then at the Members’ rate).

Once you have booked, the organiser or workshop provider will be in contact with you to confirm final details.
This 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.

Tue 10 Feb 2026 Welsh Water Workshop (1-hour, online)
2026-02-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
Click here to join the Teams Meeting

This 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!

23 Feb 2026 CPD Workshop: Learn about…the Central Beacons (Bannau Brycheiniog)
2026-02-23 09:00 - 17:00
***Re-scheduled from 23 Jan***.
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.

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 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.

This 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.

This workshop is open to all South Wales outdoor instructors and SWOAPG supporters, for whom the following fees will apply:

SWOAPG 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).

Non-Members: £35 (which will include Associate Membership until 31 March 2026, enabling you to attend other workshops before then at the Members’ rate).

Once you have booked, the organiser or workshop provider will be in contact with you to confirm final details.
This 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.

Wed 25 Feb 2026 Welsh Water Workshop (1-hour, online)
2026-02-25 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
Click here to join the Teams Meeting

This 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!

6 Mar 2026 CPD Workshop: Learn about…Cribarth
2026-03-06 09:00 - 17:00
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.

Come 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.

This 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.

This workshop is open to all South Wales outdoor instructors and SWOAPG supporters, for whom the following fees will apply:

SWOAPG 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).

Non-Members: £35 (which will include Associate Membership until 31 March 2026, enabling you to attend other workshops before then at the Members’ rate).

Once you have booked, the organiser or workshop provider will be in contact with you to confirm final details.

This 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.
