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SUMMARY:CANCELLED 4 Jun 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/4-jun-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:20200528T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200528T104500
DTSTAMP:20260221T100915Z
CREATED:20200520T083712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T100915Z
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SUMMARY:28 May 2020 Geological e-Field Trip over Cribarth from Craig-y-Nos
DESCRIPTION:FINAL REMINDER – SPACES AVAILABLE!\n\nThis will be the first in a series of webinars taking the place of our usual workshop programme – watch this space for more events coming soon.\n\nAlan Bowring (the Geoparks Officer for Brecon Beacons National Park Authority) will be hosting this Geological e-Field Trip over Cribarth from Craig-y-Nos (using the Zoom platform).\n\nJoin Alan as he takes us on a virtual walk up Cribarth from Craig-y-Nos\, stopping to explore places of geological and historical interest. This e-Field Trip will increase your own knowledge of the area as well as giving you the information you need to take clients on the same trip ‘for real’ once lockdown ends!\n\nNB you may find it useful to have to-hand a copy of OS Map OL12 during the presentation.\n\nPlease RSVP (using the button on the website event listing; or by e-mail) to register your interest (NB this event is for SWOAPG Members only\, so your credentials will be checked on booking. Members who have registered their interest will receive the Zoom link in due course – please contact us if you have not received this before the event).
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/28-may-2020-geological-e-field-trip-over-cribarth-from-craig-y-nos/
CATEGORIES:SWOAPG's Own Events
ORGANIZER;CN="SWOAPG Coordinator":MAILTO:coordinator@swoapg.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200526T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200526T190000
DTSTAMP:20200601T155134Z
CREATED:20200520T082958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200601T155134Z
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SUMMARY:26 May 2020 SWOAPG Quiz
DESCRIPTION:Emyr Rees will be hosting an online quiz for SWOAPG Members\, with rounds of general knowledge and outdoor interest (and\, fingers-crossed\, some enticing prizes!). \nRSVP below to register your interest (NB this event is for SWOAPG Members only\, so your credentials will be checked before  we send you the link to join in).
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/26-may-2020-swoapg-quiz/
CATEGORIES:SWOAPG's Own Events
ORGANIZER;CN="SWOAPG Coordinator":MAILTO:coordinator@swoapg.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200507T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200507T180000
DTSTAMP:20200326T112920Z
CREATED:20200204T084823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200326T112920Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED 7 May 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/7-may-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:20200402T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200402T180000
DTSTAMP:20200326T113209Z
CREATED:20200204T084714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200326T113209Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED 2 Apr 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/2-apr-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:20200315T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200315T160000
DTSTAMP:20200311T100028Z
CREATED:20200304T165210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200311T100028Z
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED 15 Mar 2020 Waterfall Country Community Activity Day
DESCRIPTION:***This event has been postponed by the organisers – future date To Be Confirmed*** \nSWOAPG is joining BBNPA and others in providing another ‘Community Activity Day’ for residents of Waterfall Country. \nProviders will include: \n\nSWOAPG\nMountain and River Activities – climbing and hawks\nCall of the Wild – gorge walking\nProactive Pontneddfechan – litter picking\, nature craft and activities\nCentral Beacons MRT\nSevern Wye Energy Consultants\nAlan Bowring\, Geopark Officer BBNPA\nEleanor Flaherty\, Community Development and Storyteller BBNPA\nRachel Williams – Dyfed Powys Police\nPossibility of Archery 
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/15-mar-2020-waterfall-country-community-activity-day/
LOCATION:Pontneddfechan Village Hall\, Pontneddfechan\, Neath\, SA11 5ND\, United Kingdom
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:20200223T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200223T160000
DTSTAMP:20200203T114440Z
CREATED:20200203T114324Z
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SUMMARY:23 Feb 2020 Dinas/Sychryd & Mellte Code of Conduct Training
DESCRIPTION:This is a Code of Conduct Training session 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 from Full Corporate Members or Supporters or their staff. Credentials will be checked on booking.\n\nThe Sychryd session is based on the paths around the gorge so no in-water kit is required\, but we will be undertaking the training whatever the weather\, so come prepared. A ‘classroom’-based Mellte session will follow the Sychryd session\, for anyone who requires this. \nWe will meet at 1pm in the main car park at Dinas Rock. \nThe cost is £25 per person\, but 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).
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/23-feb-2020-dinas-sychryd-mellte-code-of-conduct-training/
LOCATION:Dinas Rock Car Park\, Coed-Y-Rhaidyr\, Pontneddfechan\, SA11 5NU\, United Kingdom
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:20191127T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191127T203000
DTSTAMP:20191127T105021Z
CREATED:20191021T164443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191127T105021Z
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SUMMARY:27 Nov 2019 SWOAPG AGM
DESCRIPTION:The SWOAPG Annual General Meeting will be held at Pontneddfechan Village Hall on 27 Nov at 6.30pm. \nThe full set of papers can be found here – or click on the links below for individual items. \nAgenda (click on links for detail): \n\nMatters Arising from the 2018 AGM\nOverview of SWOAPG’s recent and planned activity\nAnnual Report and Accounts\nAmendment to Terms of Reference (to increase size and amend requirements of Steering Group)\nElection of Steering Group Members\, Director and Chairperson\n2020 Membership Fees (to be increased in line with inflation only\, as agreed at 2018 EGM: £78 Full Membership\, £26 Associate Membership)\nAmendments to Access Rules and Advice for Dinas and Mellte (to incorporate changes introduced in the last year)\nPresentations on items of interest to Members:\n\nEffects of Ash Dieback on our Woodlands (Paul Dann\, NRW)\nUpdate on the Waterfall Country Project (James Lawrence\, BBNPA)\n\n\nDiscussions on SWOAPG’s role in current access issues:\n\nAccess to Loonies’ Leap\nWelsh Government Access Reform\nRiver Wye Glasbury-Hay\n\n\nQ&A\n\nPlease RSVP below if you expect to attend.
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/27-nov-2019-swoapg-agm/
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:20191106T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191106T190000
DTSTAMP:20191023T095502Z
CREATED:20191023T095102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191023T095502Z
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SUMMARY:6 Nov 2019 Dinas/Sychryd & Mellte Code of Conduct Training
DESCRIPTION:This is a Code of Conduct Training session for Providers who are signed-up to the NRW Waterfalls Country Concordat. It is a requirement that a staff 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 will cover both the Sychryd Gorge (including Loonies Leap) 4.00-5.30pm\, and the upper Mellte c.5.30-7.00pm for those who need this as well (subject to capacity). \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 or Associate Individual Members or staff employed by Full or Associate Corporate Members or Supporters or their staff. Credentials will be checked on booking.\n\nThe Sychryd session is based on the paths around the gorge so no in-water kit is required\, but we will be undertaking the training whatever the weather\, so come prepared. The Mellte session is classroom-based in a suitable local venue (to be confirmed). \nWe will meet at 4pm in the main car park at Dinas Rock. \nThe cost is £25 per person\, but one free space will be available to Providers who have paid for 2019 Full Membership (and who have not already claimed their free place). \nTo book your place\, please order tickets / RSVP as appropriate below. If you have any difficulty booking (e.g. if the website says that no places are available in the category you choose)\, please contact the organiser who will do his best to fit you in.
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/6-nov-2019-dinas-sychryd-mellte-code-of-conduct-training/
LOCATION:Dinas Rock Car Park\, Coed-Y-Rhaidyr\, Pontneddfechan\, SA11 5NU\, United Kingdom
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:20190730T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190730T210000
DTSTAMP:20190709T192053Z
CREATED:20190706T100442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190709T192053Z
UID:1135-1564509600-1564520400@swoapg.com
SUMMARY:30 Jul 2019 Dinas/Sychryd & Mellte Code of Conduct Training
DESCRIPTION:This is a Code of Conduct Training session for Providers who are signed-up to the NRW Waterfalls Country Concordat. It is a requirement that a staff 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 will cover both the Sychryd Gorge (including Loonies Leap) 6.00-7.30pm\, and the upper Mellte c.7.30-9.00pm for those who need this as well (subject to capacity). \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 or Associate Individual Members or staff employed by Full or Associate Corporate Members or Supporters or their staff. Credentials will be checked on booking.\n\nThe Sychryd session is based on the paths around the gorge so no in-water kit is required\, but we will be undertaking the training whatever the weather\, so come prepared. The Mellte session is classroom-based in the Village Hall. \nWe will meet at 6pm in the main car park at Dinas Rock (or the Village Hall at 7.30pm for those attending only the Mellte session). \nThe cost is £25 per person\, but one free space will be available to Providers who have paid for 2019 Full Membership (and who have not already claimed their free place). \nTo book your place\, please order tickets / RSVP as appropriate below. If you have any difficulty booking (e.g. if the website says that no places are available in the category you choose)\, please contact the organiser who will do his best to fit you in. \n\n \n \n 
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/30-jul-2019-dinas-sychryd-mellte-code-of-conduct-training/
LOCATION:Dinas Rock Car Park\, Coed-Y-Rhaidyr\, Pontneddfechan\, SA11 5NU\, United Kingdom
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:20190719T094500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190719T160000
DTSTAMP:20190712T124640Z
CREATED:20190614T112205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190712T124640Z
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED Gunpowder Works Workshop for Outdoor Providers
DESCRIPTION:This new workshop is being provided by Ruth Coulthard of Brecon Beacons National Park Authority to inform Outdoor Providers about the historic gunpowder works at Pontneddfechan. \nThe workshop is open to paid-up SWOAPG Members (and their employed staff). It is a free workshop\, but advance booking is required – please RSVP below to reserve places. \nMorning (until 1pm) – short introductions to geology\, history\, ecology\, gunpowder works and our work on visitor management in waterfall country.\nAfternoon (optional) – walk through the Gunpowder Works\, up onto the hillfort\, silica mines and then down to Bwa Maen. \nMeet 09:45 for 10:00 start. \nBBNPA will provide a resource pack with highlights of each talk as well as copies of the presentations. \nThere will be tea/coffee/biscuits but PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN LUNCH. \nPresenters will be Ruth Coulthard\, Alan Bowring\, James Lawrence (Visitor Management Officer) plus hopefully Cadw and BBNPA’s project ecologist.
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/19-july-2019-gunpowder-works-workshop-for-outdoor-providers/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190607T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190607T160000
DTSTAMP:20190529T134959Z
CREATED:20190417T110639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190529T134959Z
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SUMMARY:Gower Climbing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Three Cliffs – a guide for instructors\nThis workshop will look at making best use of coastal areas\,  like Three Cliffs Bay\, for rock climbing sessions with groups. \nIf plan A is your only plan then lots can get in the way; weather\, tide\, group ability and other people. Learn more about what’s on offer on this beautiful and popular section of coast\, and the transferable skills of identifying the right venue for your day. \nThe day will be facilitated by Matt Woodfield\, Mountaineering Instructor\, technical advisor\, local guidebook author and super keen climber. \nWho’s it for: Anyone involved in delivering climbing sessions on the coast. \nBring: Your instructor climbing kit\, helmet\, harness and cows-tail. Come dressed for conditions on the day. \nCost £25 per person. \nBooking: \nAttendees must be either Full/Associate Individual Members or staff from Full/Associate Corporate Members or Supporters. Credentials will be checked on booking. \n\nParticipants who are already registered as SWOAPG members on our online membership system should login and ‘proceed to payment’\, then select the appropriate workshop from the list presented.\nParticipants who are not already registered as SWOAPG members can book here.
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/gower-climbing-workshop/
LOCATION:Southgate National Trust Car Park\, Gower\, SA3 2DH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:SWOAPG's Own Events
ORGANIZER;CN="SWOAPG Coordinator":MAILTO:coordinator@swoapg.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190605T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190605T203000
DTSTAMP:20190529T134705Z
CREATED:20190508T130223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190529T134705Z
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SUMMARY:Mellte Gorge Rescue Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Run by Quest Adventures in association with Mountain Rescue on behalf of SWOAPG \nThis workshop is a great opportunity for all current gorge leaders to learn more and share ideas about evacuation and rescues form the area. The Mountain Rescue team will also be there to add input and explain how evacuations work from their point of view. This will also be a good networking process that will strengthen the working relationship between instructors and MR. The workshop will be run on the 5th June and there will be two sessions one from 13:00 till 16:00 and the second from 18:00 till 20:30. Ideally this workshop is meant for current gorge leaders but of course all are welcome. Please bring all your own personal kit as you would wear in the gorge and if all could bring a group bag as well as this will help with discussions. \nBooking: \nAttendees must be either Full/Associate Individual Members or staff from Full/Associate Corporate Members or Supporters. Credentials will be checked on booking. \n\nParticipants who are already registered as SWOAPG members on our online membership system should login and ‘proceed to payment’\, then select the appropriate workshop from the list presented.\nParticipants who are not already registered as SWOAPG members can book here.
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/190605-6pm-mellte-gorge-rescue-workshop/
LOCATION:Clyn Gwyn Car Park\, Ystradfellte\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:SWOAPG's Own Events
ORGANIZER;CN="SWOAPG Coordinator":MAILTO:coordinator@swoapg.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190605T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190605T160000
DTSTAMP:20190529T134601Z
CREATED:20190508T125618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190529T134601Z
UID:710-1559739600-1559750400@swoapg.com
SUMMARY:Mellte Gorge Rescue Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Run by Quest Adventures in association with Mountain Rescue on behalf of SWOAPG \nThis workshop is a great opportunity for all current gorge leaders to learn more and share ideas about evacuation and rescues form the area. The Mountain Rescue team will also be there to add input and explain how evacuations work from their point of view. This will also be a good networking process that will strengthen the working relationship between instructors and MR. The workshop will be run on the 5th June and there will be two sessions one from 13:00 till 16:00 and the second from 18:00 till 20:30. Ideally this workshop is meant for current gorge leaders but of course all are welcome. Please bring all your own personal kit as you would wear in the gorge and if all could bring a group bag as well as this will help with discussions. \nBooking: \nAttendees must be either Full/Associate Individual Members or staff from Full/Associate Corporate Members or Supporters. Credentials will be checked on booking. \n\nParticipants who are already registered as SWOAPG members on our online membership system should login and ‘proceed to payment’\, then select the appropriate workshop from the list presented.\nParticipants who are not already registered as SWOAPG members can book here.\n\nhttps://app.loveadmin.com/EventsLink/E0FD5D580B3BF9E1F877A828B202A9EE.htm
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/190605-1pm-mellte-gorge-rescue-workshop/
LOCATION:Clyn Gwyn Car Park\, Ystradfellte\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:SWOAPG's Own Events
ORGANIZER;CN="SWOAPG Coordinator":MAILTO:coordinator@swoapg.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190531T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190531T210000
DTSTAMP:20190529T134407Z
CREATED:20190424T070344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190529T134407Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED Porth yr Ogof Cave Workshop
DESCRIPTION:DUE TO THE DEMAND FOR OUR ‘BRIDGE CAVE’ WORKSHOP\, WE HAVE DECIDED TO CANCEL THE PORTH YR OGOF WORKSHOP AND MAKE ADDITIONAL SPACES AVAILABLE AT BRIDGE CAVE INSTEAD \nThis session will be run at Porth Yr Ogof and Gary Evans will be there to show you some hidden gems and extra special areas in the cave. This session will also look at fossils and cave life. Come and share you ideas and see what else is waiting to be found. \nPlease meet Gary in Porth Yr Ogof car park at 18:30 sharp and ready to go. \nCost £15 per person. \nBooking: \nAttendees must be either Full/Associate Individual Members or staff from Full/Associate Corporate Members or Supporters. Credentials will be checked on booking. \n\nParticipants who are already registered as SWOAPG members on our online membership system should login and ‘proceed to payment’\, then select the appropriate workshop from the list presented.\nParticipants who are not already registered as SWOAPG members can book here.
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/190531-porth-yr-ogof-cave-workshop/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190531T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190531T210000
DTSTAMP:20190529T134303Z
CREATED:20190424T064948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190529T134303Z
UID:676-1559327400-1559336400@swoapg.com
SUMMARY:Bridge Cave Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will be run at Bridge Cave and will be focused on geology\, group management and hidden gems in Bridge Cave. Please come along and see what extras you can do in this cave and share your ideas and with others. Gary Evans and Juliet Parker-Smith will take you around the cave and show you what is hiding away and what else can be used in there to bring that extra bit to your sessions. \nPlease meet Gary and Juliet at the entrance to Bridge cave at 18:30 sharp ready to go. \nCost £15 per person. \nBooking: \nAttendees must be either Full/Associate Individual Members or staff from Full/Associate Corporate Members or Supporters. Credentials will be checked on booking. \n\nParticipants who are already registered as SWOAPG members on our online membership system should login and ‘proceed to payment’\, then select the appropriate workshop from the list presented.\nParticipants who are not already registered as SWOAPG members can book here.
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/190531-bridge-cave-workshop/
CATEGORIES:SWOAPG's Own Events
ORGANIZER;CN="SWOAPG Coordinator":MAILTO:coordinator@swoapg.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190505T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190505T170000
DTSTAMP:20190419T155502Z
CREATED:20190216T122706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190419T155502Z
UID:475-1557054000-1557075600@swoapg.com
SUMMARY:2019 Waterfalls Country Residents Activity Day
DESCRIPTION:A day of FREE family-friendly activities: age 9 to adult \n\nGorge-Walking\nRock Climbing\nEducational Walks\nsome sessions may be available through the medium of Welsh\n\n Morning / afternoon sessions: 10am-12.30pm & 1.30-4pm\nCome to one or both (subject to availability) \nParents will be required to complete Consent Forms\nand be available throughout the sessions
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/2019-waterfalls-country-residents-activity-day/
CATEGORIES:SWOAPG's Own Events
ORGANIZER;CN="SWOAPG Coordinator":MAILTO:coordinator@swoapg.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190322T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190322T180000
DTSTAMP:20190419T155502Z
CREATED:20190228T120613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190419T155502Z
UID:489-1553270400-1553277600@swoapg.com
SUMMARY:Dinas/Sychryd Code of Conduct Training
DESCRIPTION:This is a Code of Conduct Training session 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 2018 Full Individual Members or staff from 2018 Full Corporate Members or 2018 Supporters or their staff. Credentials will be checked on booking.\n\nThe Sychryd session is based on the paths around the gorge so no in-water kit is required\, but we will be undertaking the training whatever the weather\, so come prepared. \nWe will meet at 4pm in the main car park at Dinas Rock. \nThe cost is £25 per person\, but one free space will be available to Providers who have paid for 2018 Full Membership (and who have not already claimed their free place).
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/dinas-sychryd-code-of-conduct-training-3/
LOCATION:Dinas Rock Car Park\, Coed-Y-Rhaidyr\, Pontneddfechan\, SA11 5NU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:SWOAPG's Own Events
ORGANIZER;CN="SWOAPG Coordinator":MAILTO:coordinator@swoapg.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20181127T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20181127T193000
DTSTAMP:20190419T155502Z
CREATED:20181117T090208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190419T155502Z
UID:429-1543343400-1543347000@swoapg.com
SUMMARY:SWOAPG Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The 2018 Annual General Meeting of the South Wales Outdoor Activity Providers Group will be held on… \nTuesday 27 November\, 6.30pm at RockUK Summit Centre\, CF46 6RD \nRefreshments will be available for purchase from the café and\, after the meeting\, a free tour of the Centre and free use of the climbing wall (subject to registered climber conditions). \nThe Agenda for the meeting will include: \n\nWelcome & Apologies\nMatters Arising from November 2017 AGM and April 2017 Emergency General Meeting \nOverview of SWOAPG’s recent and planned activity\nReceipt of Annual Report and Accounts\nApproval of new Terms of Reference\n\nSee proposed SWOAPG Terms of Reference 2018 (required because of our transition to Company status\, describing membership categories and roles of Steering Group\, Board of Directors and key personnel)\nFor information\, see SWOAPG Articles of Association (for new company\, agreed last year) and existing SWOAPG Terms of Reference 2016 (for the ‘old’ Unincorporated Association)\n\n\nElection of Steering Group\, Directors & Chairperson – nominations received:\n\nSteering Group – Stephen Davies (School Camp Ltd)\, Roger Lee (Hampshire & Cass Foundation Mountain Centre)\nBoard of Directors: Mark Soanes (Call of the Wild – already co-opted but needs to be elected formally)\, Stephen Davies\nChairperson: Emyr Rees (current Chairperson)\n\n\nFormal Dissolution of SWOAPG as an Unincorporated Association (following our Incorporation as a Company Limited by Guarantee)\nApproval of 2019 Membership Fees (we are proposing to keep the same fees as 2018\, with no increase for inflation)\nQ&A with Steering Group & Coordinator
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/swoapg-annual-general-meeting/
LOCATION:RockUK Summit Centre\, The Old Drift Mine\, Treharris\, CF46 6RD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:SWOAPG's Own Events
ORGANIZER;CN="SWOAPG Coordinator":MAILTO:coordinator@swoapg.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20181012T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20181012T173000
DTSTAMP:20190419T155502Z
CREATED:20180501T185327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190419T155502Z
UID:150-1539340200-1539365400@swoapg.com
SUMMARY:Geology Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Classroom morning and hill-based afternoon\, looking at how the hills near Cribarth are linked to the Sea\, with Alan Bowring of Brecon Beacons National Park Authority. Possible content: \n\nCarboniferous Limestone – variety of units within it reflecting changing original marine depositional environments between 360 and 330 million years ago.\nSubsequent expansion of coastal deltas – the deposits now being known as the Twrch Sandstone and the Bishopston Mudstones of the Marros* Group (formerly the Basal Grit and Middle Shales of the Millstone Grit Series) *Marros is the coastal hamlet on the Pembs/Carms border where these rocks are magnificently displayed in the sea cliffs\, including Telpyn Point.\nFaulting and folding of the horizontal strata in the Variscan Orogeny due to ocean closure and mountain-building as witnessed along the Swansea/Cribarth Disturbance (which runs up from Swansea Bay).\nLegacy of the last Ice Age (including locally\, striations and polishing of sandstone surfaces\, glacial erratics) – water locked-up in ice-sheets caused global sea levels to fall as recorded\, for example\, on Gower Coast.\nDevelopment of karstic features – Britain’s deepest cave is opposite\, whilst Wales’ largest enclosed surface hollow in on Cribarth’s flanks. Plentiful shakeholes.\nIndustrial exploitation at Cribarth and nearby for limestone\, rottenstone and silica rock – exported via tramroads to Swansea canal and then down to the sea.\n\nAttendees must be either 2018 Full/Associate Individual Members or staff from 2018 Full/Associate Corporate Members or 2018 Supporters. Credentials will be checked on booking. \nAttendees will need to come with everything they need in order to feed and support themselves on the hill.
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/geology-workshop/
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:20181006T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20181006T123000
DTSTAMP:20190419T155502Z
CREATED:20181003T193219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190419T155502Z
UID:392-1538825400-1538829000@swoapg.com
SUMMARY:Dinas/Sychryd Code of Conduct Training
DESCRIPTION:This is a Code of Conduct Training session for Providers who are signed-up to the NRW Waterfalls Country Concordat. It is a requirement that a representative from each Provider attends 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 2018 Full Individual Members or staff from 2018 Full Corporate Members or 2018 Supporters or their staff. Credentials will be checked on booking.\n\nThe Sychryd session is based on the paths around the gorge so no in-water kit is required\, but we will be undertaking the training whatever the weather\, so come prepared. \nWe will meet in the main car park at Dinas Rock. \nThe cost is £25 per person\, but one free space will be available to Providers who have paid for 2018 Full Membership (and who have not already claimed their free place).
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/dinas-sychryd-code-of-conduct-training-2/
LOCATION:Dinas Rock Car Park\, Coed-Y-Rhaidyr\, Pontneddfechan\, SA11 5NU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:SWOAPG's Own Events
ORGANIZER;CN="SWOAPG Coordinator":MAILTO:coordinator@swoapg.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20181005T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20181005T180000
DTSTAMP:20190419T155502Z
CREATED:20180509T194842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190419T155502Z
UID:191-1538737200-1538762400@swoapg.com
SUMMARY:Cwm Porth Volunteer Day
DESCRIPTION:An opportunity for SWOAPG Members to help Brecon Beacons National Park Authority with work that needs doing around Porth yr Ogof. \nMost of the work is above ground\, so just old clothes and waterproofs plus wellies and gloves are required. Helmets would also be useful for work under cliffs. \nBring a packed lunch and lots of water!
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/volunteer-day/
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:20180905T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180905T193000
DTSTAMP:20190419T155502Z
CREATED:20180824T101035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190419T155502Z
UID:359-1536168600-1536175800@swoapg.com
SUMMARY:Dinas/Sychryd & Mellte Code of Conduct Training
DESCRIPTION:This is a Code of Conduct Training session for Providers who are signed-up to the NRW Waterfalls Country Concordat. It is a requirement that a representative from each Provider attends a Code of Conduct Training session if they wish to use of the area for Gorge Walking. \nThis session will cover both the Sychryd Gorge (including Loonies Leap) 4.30-5.30pm\, and the upper Mellte c.5.30-6.30pm for those who need this as well. \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 2018 Full Individual Members or staff from 2018 Full Corporate Members or 2018 Supporters or their staff. Credentials will be checked on booking.\n\nThe Sychryd session is based on the paths around the gorge so no in-water kit is required\, but we will be undertaking the training whatever the weather\, so come prepared. The Mellte session is classroom-based in the Village Hall. \nWe will meet in the main car park at Dinas Rock. \nThe cost is £25 per person\, but one free space will be available to Providers who have paid for 2018 Full Membership (and who have not already claimed their free place). To book a place\, please complete the full booking process and we will cancel the payment process where appropriate.
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/dinas-sychryd-mellte-code-of-conduct-training/
LOCATION:Dinas Rock Car Park\, Coed-Y-Rhaidyr\, Pontneddfechan\, SA11 5NU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:SWOAPG's Own Events
ORGANIZER;CN="SWOAPG Coordinator":MAILTO:coordinator@swoapg.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180625T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180625T213000
DTSTAMP:20190419T155502Z
CREATED:20180509T194611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190419T155502Z
UID:187-1529955000-1529962200@swoapg.com
SUMMARY:Caving Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Porth yr Ogof Caving Workshop: book your place on one of 4 individual workshops: \n\nCANCELLED ‘Open’ workshop\, taking ideas on the night. 8 people max\, led by Rich Hill. Need standard caving gear.\n‘Formations\, fossils\, Phreatics and gems of PYO’. 8 max\, led by Gary Evans. Need standard caving gear and you are likely to get a little wet.\n CANCELLED ‘Vertical and rope work’. 4 max\, led by Juliet Parker-Smith. Need standard caving kit and a harness.\n‘Water Safety awareness’. 8 max\, led by Tom Partridge. Need caving gear\, wetsuit and a PFD; dress for water environment as it will be cold.\n\nBooking: \nAttendees must be either 2018 Full/Associate Individual Members or staff from 2018 Full/Associate Corporate Members or 2018 Supporters. Credentials will be checked on booking. \n\nParticipants who are already registered as SWOAPG members on our online membership system should login and ‘proceed to payment’\, then select the appropriate workshop from the list presented.\nParticipants who are not already registered as SWOAPG members can book here.
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/caving-workshop/
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:20180603T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180603T140000
DTSTAMP:20190419T155502Z
CREATED:20180501T191232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190419T155502Z
UID:154-1528018200-1528034400@swoapg.com
SUMMARY:Mellte Gorge Rescue Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Run by Quest Adventures in association with Mountain Rescue\, on behalf of SWOAPGThis practical workshop will cover various topics and situations including – development of Evacuation Map\, Mountain Rescue evacuation procedures and protocols\, communication of all members involved\, removal and extraction evaluations\, group care\, patient care\, lead and assist duties and procedures\, interaction with Mountain Rescue Team\, Interaction with Air Lift Team\, interactive management of rescue. \nAttendees must be either 2018 Full/Associate Individual Members or staff from 2018 Full/Associate Corporate Members or 2018 Supporters. Credentials will be checked on booking. \nMeet at Clyn Gwyn Car Park at 8.15am ready for an 8.30am start. \nNB Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear for the gorge environment and conditions on the day (including ability to cross the river by wading to reach evacuation points)\, e.g. waterproofs\, river boots/wellies\, helmets (or full water gear including BAs if the rivers are high). Quest Adventures will be able to provide helmets and BAs if required.
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/mellte-gorge-rescue-workshop/
LOCATION:Clyn Gwyn 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:20180516T174500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180516T200000
DTSTAMP:20190419T155502Z
CREATED:20180501T175338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190419T155502Z
UID:139-1526492700-1526500800@swoapg.com
SUMMARY:Dinas/Sychryd Code of Conduct Training
DESCRIPTION:This is a Code of Conduct Training session for Providers who are signed-up to the NRW Waterfalls Country Concordat. It is a requirement that a representative from each Provider attends 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 2018 Full Individual Members or staff from 2018 Full Corporate Members or existing Level 2 or 3 Members / Observers or their staff. Credentials will be checked on booking.\nNB all Providers using the gorge after 31 May 2018 must have signed-up and paid to be Full Members.\n\nThe session is based on the paths around the gorge so no in-water kit is required\, but we will be undertaking the training whatever the weather\, so come prepared. \nWe will meet in the main car park at Dinas Rock. \nThe cost is £25 per person\, but one free space will be available to Providers who have paid for 2018 Full Membership. To book a place\, please complete the full booking process and we will cancel the payment process where appropriate.
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/dinas-sychryd-code-of-conduct-training/
LOCATION:Dinas Rock Car Park\, Coed-Y-Rhaidyr\, Pontneddfechan\, SA11 5NU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:SWOAPG's Own Events
ORGANIZER;CN="SWOAPG Coordinator":MAILTO:coordinator@swoapg.com
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