Representing providers of Outdoor Adventurous Activities in South Wales and the Brecon Beacons
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This is a ‘final’ reminder that the SWOAPG AGM is being held online, via Teams, at 6.30pm on Tuesday 23 November. Please come along and show your support! The agenda and papers are available on our website here: 23 Nov 2021 SWOAPG Annual General Meeting (online) – where you can also use the ‘RSVP’ button … Read more
AdventureRMS has released the following Safety Management Update: Following a recent visit by an Adventure RMS inspector it has come to our attention that some providers may not be aware of the following recall. If you have FIXE-1 PLX hangers (or belays and rappels that contain them) installed with a batch number between 0116 and 2216 … Read more
AdventureRMS has released the following Safety Management Update: Petzl have issued a recall of SCORPIO EASHOOK (L060BA00) lanyards, sold individually or as part of the KIT VIA FERRATA EASHOOK (K029DA00 and K029DA01) due to risk of carabiner gate malfunction. Immediately stop using the products affected by this recall. Full details can be viewed here: PETZL Product … Read more
AdventureRMS has released the following Safety Management Update: The Adventure Activities Industry Advisory Committee (AAIAC) and the European Ropes Course Association (ERCA) have produced an updated and amended version of the UK Ropes Course Guide. It is intended to assist all those involved in the design, construction, inspection, maintenance and operation of ropes courses and … Read more
AdventureRMS has issued the following Safety Management Update: Climbing Technology have issued a request for users to undertake an inspection of the ROLLNLOCK pulley/clamp (Ref. No. 2D652) following the identification of a defect. As a result of this defect, when using the device in “hauling pulley” mode, the lever may inadvertently engage the pin suddenly … Read more
Just a reminder that the SWOAPG AGM is being held online via Teams at 6.30pm on Tue 23 Nov – please RSVP using the button on the event listing: 23 Nov 2021 SWOAPG Annual General Meeting (online) [or by e-mail reply]. We also have the opportunity for enthusiastic outdoors folk to join our Steering Group … Read more
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