Representing providers of Outdoor Adventurous Activities in South Wales and the Brecon Beacons
Urgent alerts and other e-mails sent to Subscribers as well as paid Members
We have received the following message from Richard Hill: “Whilst placing the Radon monitors in Aggy last night I popped my head into Eglwys Waterfall entrance as someone had mentioned to me that it had changed. The entrance has been cleared and the St Patricks Passage sump has been dried out to allow access to … Read more
We’ve received the following message from one of our supporters: “My brother-in-law’s green canoe got washed away from him last week between Builth & Erwood. Also 2 x drybags. If anyone sees it can they ring me on 07722 944686.”
We understand that Cwm Porth car park has been getting very busy with public parking so there may not always be spaces for Providers by the time they arrive mid-morning. However, if you phone ahead (early morning) to the warden’s office they will reserve you a space – 01639 722309. Thanks to Gary Evans for … Read more
Powys County Council has just issued the following update, The newly-formed SWOAPG ‘Wye Working Group’ will be considering the implications, but please feel free to let us know your thoughts… “Dear all, “I am writing to update you about the progress of the Habitat Regulations Assessment for canoe launching from Upper Glas-y-Bont common. Please accept … Read more
The latest issue of the Brecon Beacons National Park Authority Waterfall Country Update is available here – including news about the free trial Pontneddfechan Park & Ride scheme (Sat, Sun and Bank Holidays until 5th Sept), which Providers might like to encourage their clients to use!
Following our recent reminder about the disabled parking bays in Dinas Rock car park… …we’ve been asked to remind Providers: not to allow their clients to park in the residents’ bays near the Village Hall; and to remember to drop some cash in the honesty box by the door if you or your clients are … Read more
Blue Ocean Activities have asked us to warn Providers that they are running a charity abseil on the big wall at Dinas Rock on Sunday 5th September (which was planned for 2020 but cancelled last minute due to Covid restrictions). Please contact info@blueoceanactivities.co.uk if you need more information on whether this might affect your own … Read more
The British Caving Association is now running update workshops as normal for award holders. If you award is due to run out soon or has already expired please book on an update workshop ASAP. Details of workshops are on the qualification management system GoMembership. If you have not registered with the new system please contact BCA … Read more
This is just a gentle reminder… …that all gorge-walking leaders (not just one person from each provider organisation) must have completed SWOAPG’s online Concordat training before leading groups in the Waterfall Country gorges this year. The training can be accessed at: Courses – South Wales Outdoor Activity Providers Group (start with the ‘Introduction’ course before undertaking … Read more
We all appreciate how busy it gets sometimes… …but please, please, please could providers and their clients avoid parking in or blocking the disabled bays in Dinas Rock car park (or any other activity site car parks, for that matter) – unless you’re disabled, of course! If there are no non-disabled spaces left when you … Read more