British Canoeing Awarding Body Courses (by Ant Morgan Coaching)
2023-10-01 00:00 - 2024-12-31 23:59 (Europe/London)
I can run a wide range of British Canoeing Awarding Body Courses on demand, please contact me for more information.

British Caving Association Courses (by Richard Hill)
2023-10-01 00:00 - 2024-12-31 23:59
I can run the following courses on demand, please contact me for further information.

Cave Leader Training and Assessment

Mine to Cave transfer Training and Assessment

Vertical Leader Training and Assessment

Tyrolean for Groups Training and Assessment

Cave Instructor Certificate Training and Assessment

4-6 Oct 2023 Hill & Moorland Leader Training (by Outdoor Matters)
2023-10-04 00:00 - 2023-10-06 23:59
Join us for 3 days building the skills and knowledge required to lead groups in Hill & Moorland terrain in the UK. This Mountain Training approved course is run by an experienced trainer and includes post course support and learning material.

£230, Abercraf

9-10 Oct and 14-15 Nov 2023 Cave Instructor Certificate Training (by Juliet Parker-Smith)
2023-10-09 00:00 - 2023-10-10 23:59
2×2 day sessions. 9/10 October in S. Wales and 14/15 November in Yorkshire Dales. Pre-requisite – Vertical Cave Leader. Contact organiser for further details

20-22 Oct 2023 Hill & Moorland Leader Assessment (by Outdoor Matters)
2023-10-20 00:00 - 2023-10-22 23:59
Join us for 3 days demonstrating the skills and knowledge required to lead groups in Hill & Moorland terrain in the UK. We run a calm and relaxed assessment where you are given the opportunity to perform at your best and encouraged to learn something new too.

£250, Abercraf

23-24 Oct 2023 RLSS National Water Safety Management 2.0 (NWSMP) (by Gary Evans)
2023-10-23 00:00 - 2023-10-24 23:59
For more info, booking and prices please contact Gary (details via link).

25-26 Oct 2023 NCC Coasteering Guide Award Training (by Gary Evans)
2023-10-25 00:00 - 2023-10-26 23:59

5 Nov 2023 BMC Ready to Rock (by Tom Partridge)
2023-11-05 00:00 - 23:59
£80, click link for more info

6-10 Nov 2023 RLSS TA Core with NWSMP Specialism (by Tom Partridge)
2023-11-06 00:00 - 2023-11-10 23:59
For more info, booking and prices please visit www.tom-partridge.co.uk

10-12 Nov 2023 Hill & Moorland Leader Training (by Outdoor Matters)
2023-11-10 00:00 - 2023-11-12 23:59

17-19 Nov 2023 Rescue 3 WRT - Pro (by Parkwood Outdoors Dolygaer)
2023-11-17 00:00 - 2023-11-19 23:59 | Parkwood Outdoors Dolygaer, Pontsticill, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 2UR, United Kingdom
The Rescue 3 White Water Rescue Technician – Pro course is a really worth while course for any white water user and great fun too!Drying room, class room, natural rivers and equipment hire all included!From £240, accommodation options also available.

18-19 Nov 2023 Lowland Leader Assessment (by Outdoor Matters)
2023-11-18 00:00 - 2023-11-19 23:59
Spend 2 days demonstrating the skills and knowledge required to lead groups in Lowland terrain in the UK. We run a calm and relaxed assessment where you are given the opportunity to perform at your best and encouraged to learn something new too.

£160, Gower

20-21 Nov 2023 BCA Cave Leader Training (by Tom Partridge)
2023-11-20 00:00 - 2023-11-21 23:59

20-21 Nov 2023 BCA Cave Leader Training (by Tom Partridge)
2023-11-20 00:00 - 2023-11-21 23:59
£180, click link for more info

25-26 Nov 2023 Lowland Leader Training (by Outdoor Matters)
2023-11-25 00:00 - 2023-11-26 23:59
Join us for 2 days building the skills and knowledge required to lead groups in Lowland terrain in the UK. This Mountain Training approved course is run by an experienced trainer and includes post course support and learning material.

£150, Gower

Mon 4 Dec Mountain Rescue in the Gorges - networking opportunity at Central Beacons MR base
2023-12-04 18:30 - 21:00 | CBMRT base, Blaen Dowlais, Rear of High St, Dowlais, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 3PW, United Kingdom
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.

Arrival from 6.30pm with discussion starting at 7pm.

This 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)

Wed 6 Dec 2023 CPD Workshop: Learn about…Craig Cerrig Gleisiad & Fan Frynich
2023-12-06 09:30 - 16:00
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.

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 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).

Non-Members: £50 (this will include Associate Membership until 31 March 2024, 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.

16 Jan 2024 Mountain Training Foundation Coach (by Paul Smith for RockUK Summit Centre)
2024-01-16 00:00 - 23:59 | RockUK Summit Centre, The Old Drift Mine, Treharris, CF46 6RD, United Kingdom
Provider Paul Smith – Rock and Water Adventures£95.00 ppMin age 16

Follow link for more info and booking.

16 Jan 2024 Mountain Training Foundation Coach Training (at RockUK Summit Centre)
2024-01-16 00:00 - 23:59 | RockUK Summit Centre, The Old Drift Mine, Treharris, CF46 6RD, United Kingdom
Cost: £100.00 pp

Provider Paul Smith

17-18 Jan 2024 Mountain Training Development Coach (by Paul Smith for RockUK Summit Centre)
2024-01-17 00:00 - 2024-01-18 23:59 | RockUK Summit Centre, The Old Drift Mine, Treharris, CF46 6RD, United Kingdom
Provider: Paul Smith Rock and Water Adventures£180.00 ppMin age 18

Follow link for more info and booking.

17-18 Jan 2024 Mountain Training Development Coach Training (at RockUK Summit Centre)
2024-01-17 00:00 - 2024-01-18 23:59 | RockUK Summit Centre, The Old Drift Mine, Treharris, CF46 6RD, United Kingdom
Cost: £200.00 pp

Provider Paul Smith

18-19 Jan 2024 BCA Vertical Leader Training (by Tom Partridge)
2024-01-18 00:00 - 2024-01-19 23:59

20 Jan 2024 Climbing & Abseiling at Dinas Rock, a practical workshop
2024-01-20 09:30 - 13:00 | Dinas Rock Car Park, Coed-Y-Rhaidyr, Pontneddfechan, SA11 5NU, United Kingdom
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.

Meet at Dinas Rock Car Park ready to start at 0930.

Participants should bring a helmet and harness so they can safely work at height.

Maximum 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.

For clarification:

Our 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);

If 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

any 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.

*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*

22-23 Jan 2024 Route setting Development Roped Setter Level 1 Training (by Ben Humphries for RockUK Summit Centre)
2024-01-22 00:00 - 2024-01-23 23:59 | RockUK Summit Centre, The Old Drift Mine, Treharris, CF46 6RD, United Kingdom
£275.00 pp

Contact organiser via link for more info and booking.

22-23 Jan 2024 Route setting Development Roped Setter Level 1 (at RockUK Summit Centre)
2024-01-22 00:00 - 2024-01-23 23:59 | RockUK Summit Centre, The Old Drift Mine, Treharris, CF46 6RD, United Kingdom
Cost: £275.00 pp

Provider Ben Humphries

23 Jan 2024 Route setting Development Roped Setter Level 1 Assessment (by Ben Humphries for RockUK Summit Centre)
2024-01-23 00:00 - 23:59 | RockUK Summit Centre, The Old Drift Mine, Treharris, CF46 6RD, United Kingdom

24-26 Jan 2024 Hill & Moorland Leader Assessment (by Outdoor Matters)
2024-01-24 00:00 - 2024-01-26 23:59
Join us for 3 days demonstrating the skills and knowledge required to lead groups in Hill & Moorland terrain in the UK. We run a calm and relaxed assessment where you are given the opportunity to perform at your best and encouraged to learn something new too.

£260, Abercraf

24 Jan 2024 SWOAPG Annual General Meeting (online)
2024-01-24 18:30 - 20:00 | Online
Rescheduled from 5 December.

This 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.

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.

More information and relevant documents will be provided in due course via links in the agenda below.

Teams Meeting Link to follow in due course…

Draft Agenda:

Welcome & Apologies – apologies received from Justin Bradley, Steffan Davies, Chris Pierce, Mark Soanes

Matters Arising from 2022 AGM – see 2022 AGM Minutes

Overview of recent and planned activity – a brief summary of what we’ve been up to and what we are planning

Annual Report & Accounts – see 2023 Annual Report and 2022-23 Accounts

Election 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

River Wye Glasbury-Hay – discussion / decision on whether to progress with Powys Concordat

2024 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)

Q&A Session

3 Feb 2024 Camping Leader Assessment (by Outdoor Matters)
2024-02-03 00:00 - 23:59
Join us for a day demonstrating the skills and knowledge required to lead groups camping. We run a calm and relaxed assessment where you are given the opportunity to perform at your best and encouraged to learn something new too.

£90, Abercraf

7-8 Feb 2024 Mountain Training Climbing Wall Instructor Training (at RockUK Summit Centre)
2024-02-07 00:00 - 2024-02-08 23:59 | RockUK Summit Centre, The Old Drift Mine, Treharris, CF46 6RD, United Kingdom
Location: Summit Centre (Merthyr Tydfil) and Green Spider (Hereford)

Cost: £150.00

Provider: Joby Maw Davies
