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SUMMARY:British Canoeing Awarding Body & RLSS First Aid Courses (by Steve Rayner Outdoor Pursuits)
DESCRIPTION:I can run the following courses on demand\, please contact me for more information: \n\n\n\n\nCoach Award Training & Assessment (Core Coach\, Sheltered Water Canoe and/or Kayak\, Open Water Canoe)\n\n\n\nPaddlesport Instructor\n\n\n\nLeadership Training & Assessment (Paddlesport Leader\, SUP Sheltered Water Leader\, Paddlesport Touring Leader\, Open Water Canoe Leader)\n\n\n\nPaddlesport Safety & Rescue\, Inland Open Water Safety & Rescue\n\n\n\nPersonal Performance Awards (up to Moderate Water: Canoe\, White Water\, Touring)\n\n\n\nRLSS Outdoor First Aid and First Aid at Work
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/british-canoeing-awarding-body-courses-by-steve-rayner-outdoor-pursuits/
CATEGORIES:Our Members' Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Steve Rayner Outdoor Pursuits":MAILTO:steve.rayner@brynbolgoed.co.uk
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T204155Z
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SUMMARY:Royal Life Saving Society & National Coasteering Charter Courses (by Tom Partridge)
DESCRIPTION:I can run the following courses on demand\, please contact me for more information: \n\n\n\n\nRLSS NWSMP 2.0 (All Modules)\, courses arranged to suit including Core TA for those looking to deliver the NWSMP\n\n\n\nNCC Coasteering Guide Award Assessment\, arranged to suit. 1:2 ratio. £150 per person.
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/royal-life-saving-society-national-coasteering-charter-courses-by-tom-partridge/
CATEGORIES:Our Members' Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Partridge":MAILTO:info@tom-partridge.co.uk
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T174011Z
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SUMMARY:British Canoeing Awarding Body Courses (by Ant Morgan Coaching)
DESCRIPTION:I can run a wide range of British Canoeing Awarding Body Courses on demand\, please contact me for more information.
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/british-canoeing-awarding-body-courses-by-ant-morgan-coaching/
CATEGORIES:Our Members' Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Ant Morgan Coaching":MAILTO:antmorgancoaching@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231001T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241231T235959
DTSTAMP:20231002T204053Z
CREATED:20231002T203952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T204053Z
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SUMMARY:British Caving Association Courses (by Richard Hill)
DESCRIPTION:I can run the following courses on demand\, please contact me for further information. \n\n\n\n\nCave Leader Training and Assessment\n\n\n\nMine to Cave transfer Training and Assessment\n\n\n\nVertical Leader Training and Assessment\n\n\n\nTyrolean for Groups Training and Assessment\n\n\n\nCave Instructor Certificate Training and Assessment
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/british-caving-association-courses-by-richard-hill/
CATEGORIES:Our Members' Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Richard Hill":MAILTO:rickahill@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240229T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240301T235959
DTSTAMP:20240107T205712Z
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SUMMARY:29 Feb-1 Mar 2024 BCA Vertical Leader Training (by Tom Partridge)
DESCRIPTION:Based in South Wales \n\n\n\n£180pp
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/29-feb-1-mar-2024-bca-vertical-leader-training-by-tom-partridge/
CATEGORIES:Our Members' Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Partridge":MAILTO:info@tom-partridge.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240301T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240303T235959
DTSTAMP:20231002T122340Z
CREATED:20231002T122335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T122340Z
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SUMMARY:1-3 Mar 2024 Hill & Moorland Leader Training (by Outdoor Matters)
DESCRIPTION: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.  \n\n\n\n£240\, Abercraf
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/1-3-mar-2024-hill-moorland-leader-training-by-outdoor-matters/
CATEGORIES:Our Members' Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Outdoor Matters (Matt Woodfield)":MAILTO:climbwithmatt@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240302T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240302T235959
DTSTAMP:20240131T054419Z
CREATED:20240130T202353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T054419Z
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SUMMARY:2 Mar 2024 National Coasteering Charter pre-season Workshop - open to all coasteering providers (by Tom Partridge for NCC)
DESCRIPTION:This workshop (and a similar one on 15 March) will have a practical element to them where we will look at rescues and scenarios as part of the training but also there will be a session on the day looking at communication methods and the updated ‘Safety Advice for Coasteering Providers’ which will have been approved by the NCC membership by this point.  \n\n\n\nNCC members are free\, non members are £20 (or you can join the NCC!) \n\n\n\nBook online or by e-mail via the ‘organiser’ details…
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/national-coasteering-charter-workshop-open-to-all-coasteering-providers-by-tom-partridge-for-ncc/
CATEGORIES:Our Members' Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Partridge":MAILTO:info@tom-partridge.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240304T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240304T160000
DTSTAMP: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:20240308T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240308T235959
DTSTAMP:20231002T122229Z
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SUMMARY:8 Mar 2024 Camping Leader Assessment (by Outdoor Matters)
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n£90\, Abercraf
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/8-mar-2024-camping-leader-assessment-by-outdoor-matters/
CATEGORIES:Our Members' Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Outdoor Matters (Matt Woodfield)":MAILTO:climbwithmatt@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240309T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240309T235959
DTSTAMP:20231114T212427Z
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SUMMARY:9 Mar 2024 Mountain Training Indoor Climbing Assistant (training and Assessment) (by RockUK Summit Centre)
DESCRIPTION:Cost: £80.00 pp
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/9-mar-2024-mountain-training-indoor-climbing-assistant-training-and-assessment-by-rockuk-summit-centre/
LOCATION:RockUK Summit Centre\, The Old Drift Mine\, Treharris\, CF46 6RD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Our Members' Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Joe Lewis":MAILTO:Joe.Lewis@rockuk.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240313T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240314T235959
DTSTAMP:20231114T212813Z
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SUMMARY:13-14 Mar 2024 Lowland Leader Assessment (by Outdoor Matters)
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n£170\, Gower
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/13-14-mar-2024-lowland-leader-assessment-by-outdoor-matters/
CATEGORIES:Our Members' Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Outdoor Matters (Matt Woodfield)":MAILTO:climbwithmatt@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240315T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240315T235959
DTSTAMP:20240131T054318Z
CREATED:20240130T202441Z
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SUMMARY:15 Mar 2024 National Coasteering Charter pre-season Workshop - open to all coasteering providers (by Tom Partridge for NCC)
DESCRIPTION:This workshop (and a similar one on 2 March) will have a practical element to them where we will look at rescues and scenarios as part of the training but also there will be a session on the day looking at communication methods and the updated ‘Safety Advice for Coasteering Providers’ which will have been approved by the NCC membership by this point.  \n\n\n\nNCC members are free\, non members are £20 (or you can join the NCC!) \n\n\n\nBook online or by e-mail via the ‘organiser’ details…
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/national-coasteering-charter-workshop-open-to-all-coasteering-providers-by-tom-partridge-for-ncc-2/
CATEGORIES:Our Members' Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Partridge":MAILTO:info@tom-partridge.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240316T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240316T235959
DTSTAMP:20231114T212140Z
CREATED:20231114T212137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T212140Z
UID:8540-1710547200-1710633599@swoapg.com
SUMMARY:16 Mar 2024 BMC FUNdamentals of Climbing 1 (at RockUK Summit Centre)
DESCRIPTION:Cost £90.00 – £110.00 pp \n\n\n\nProvider: Danielle Griffith
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/16-mar-2024-bmc-fundamentals-of-climbing-1-at-rockuk-summit-centre/
LOCATION:RockUK Summit Centre\, The Old Drift Mine\, Treharris\, CF46 6RD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Our Members' Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Joe Lewis":MAILTO:Joe.Lewis@rockuk.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240316T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240317T235959
DTSTAMP:20231002T122547Z
CREATED:20231002T122544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T122547Z
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SUMMARY:16-17 Mar 2024 Lowland Leader Training (by Outdoor Matters)
DESCRIPTION: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.  \n\n\n\n£160\, Gower
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/16-17-mar-2024-lowland-leader-training-by-outdoor-matters/
CATEGORIES:Our Members' Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Outdoor Matters (Matt Woodfield)":MAILTO:climbwithmatt@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240317T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240317T235959
DTSTAMP:20231114T212259Z
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UID:8542-1710633600-1710719999@swoapg.com
SUMMARY:17 Mar 2024 BMC FUNdamentals of Climbing 2 (at RockUK Summit Centre)
DESCRIPTION:Cost: £90.00 – £110.00 pp \n\n\n\nProvider: Danielle Griffith
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/17-mar-2024-bmc-fundamentals-of-climbing-2-at-rockuk-summit-centre/
LOCATION:RockUK Summit Centre\, The Old Drift Mine\, Treharris\, CF46 6RD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Our Members' Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Joe Lewis":MAILTO:Joe.Lewis@rockuk.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240319T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240319T210000
DTSTAMP:20240209T223508Z
CREATED:20231207T093623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T223508Z
UID:8648-1710842400-1710882000@swoapg.com
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:20240320T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240322T235959
DTSTAMP:20231002T122703Z
CREATED:20231002T122659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T122703Z
UID:8366-1710892800-1711151999@swoapg.com
SUMMARY:20-22 Mar 2024 Hill & Moorland Leader Assessment (by Outdoor Matters)
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n£260\, Abercraf
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/20-22-mar-2024-hill-moorland-leader-assessment-by-outdoor-matters/
CATEGORIES:Our Members' Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Outdoor Matters (Matt Woodfield)":MAILTO:climbwithmatt@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240323T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240323T235959
DTSTAMP:20240220T223355Z
CREATED:20240220T223030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T223355Z
UID:8972-1711152000-1711238399@swoapg.com
SUMMARY:23 Mar 2024 British Canoeing Awarding Body Paddlesport Safety & Rescue course (by Steve Rayner Outdoor Pursuits)
DESCRIPTION:The British Canoeing Awarding Body (BCAB) Paddlesport Safety & Rescue course aims to provide paddlers with the key safety and rescue skills required to operate safely and to be able to deal with common problems in a sheltered water environment. The course is designed for all paddlers irrespective of their chosen craft. The objective is to introduce\, explore and practise simple strategies and safe skills that can provide you with the tools to solve common paddling issues. \n\n\n\nThe Paddlesport Safety & Rescue course is a pre-requisite for the British Canoeing Awarding Body Paddlesport Instructor Award. \n\n\n\nNo minimum age (although paddlers must be physically able to undertake the course!). \n\n\n\n£100 each. Contact organiser or follow link to book places or find out more.
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/23-mar-2024-british-canoeing-awarding-body-paddlesport-safety-rescue-course-by-steve-rayner-outdoor-pursuits/
CATEGORIES:Our Members' Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Steve Rayner Outdoor Pursuits":MAILTO:steve.rayner@brynbolgoed.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240329T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240329T235959
DTSTAMP:20231114T212617Z
CREATED:20231114T212613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T212617Z
UID:8546-1711670400-1711756799@swoapg.com
SUMMARY:29 Mar 2024 Mountain Training Rock Skills Introduction (1 day) (by RockUK Summit Centre)
DESCRIPTION:Cost £65.00 pp
URL:https://swoapg.com/event/29-mar-2024-mountain-training-rock-skills-introduction-1-day-by-rockuk-summit-centre/
LOCATION:RockUK Summit Centre\, The Old Drift Mine\, Treharris\, CF46 6RD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Our Members' Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Joe Lewis":MAILTO:Joe.Lewis@rockuk.org
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