Representing providers of Outdoor Adventurous Activities in South Wales and the Brecon Beacons
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We’re still awaiting clarification from the Welsh Government on when outdoor ‘group activity’ for adults (larger than 4 people from 2 households!) will be permitted – although we have been advised that “from 27 March (to be confirmed) the intention is to allow organised outdoor activities to support the development and wellbeing of children” – … Read more
Just in case you hadn’t seen this message (we hadn’t until we were told about it in a meeting this morning!), Brecon Beacons National Park Authority made the following announced on Friday. Hopefully this might now allow at least a few outdoor providers / staff to start getting back into the hills for re-familiarisation, personal … Read more
The Adventure Activities Licensing Authority (AALA) has recently released some ‘return to work guidance’ (see attached document). Whilst AALA licensed providers are likely to have received this guidance directly from HSE, it also has relevance to both licensed and non-licensed adventure activity providers.
The Outdoor Alliance Wales (of which SWOAPG is a Member) has today launched a manifesto calling on Governments to promote the Delivery of sustainable outdoor recreation and learning for a resilient and healthy Wales. Senedd Members and MPs have been sent copies of both the English and Welsh versions of the manifesto, which are available … Read more
Natural Resources Wales has advised us that they will be operating fish traps on the Upper Usk (at Abercamlais on the Sennybridge-Aberbran section) and on the Yscir during the period April-May 2021. Although we anticipate few paddlers using the rivers during this period, anyone contemplating a trip on either river section needs to be aware … Read more
The Outdoor Partnership is seeking to recruit four dynamic, professional, and highly skilled Outdoor Activity Development Officers in mid and South Wales. For background information on the project, job description and person specification please follow the link https://outdoorpartnership.co.uk/en/about-us/join-the-team Alternatively, contact the Programme Manager mark.jones@outdoorpartnership.co.uk
Visit Petitions (senedd.wales) to “call on the Welsh Government to remove the phrase that suggests all water sports are banned during lockdown and allow access to local blue space provided travel restrictions are followed.”
A note from the #SaveOutdoorEd campaign… “Just to remind you about our #MuddyPuddleChallenge that we’re running to support the #SaveOutdoorEd campaign and encourage people outside the industry to sign our petition. We’d really appreciate if you could post a pic or video of yourself and/or kids jumping around in muddy puddles with the following caption. … Read more
The Sport Wales Sport Sector Private Provider Fund provides financial support to private and commercial providers. The fund aims to ensure that private businesses are able to emerge from the pandemic to continue providing opportunities which keep people active across Wales. The fund is for private and commercial providers who directly deliver physical activity opportunities … Read more
From Brecon Beacons National Park Authority: “While Wales remains in lockdown, it has become apparent that people are continuing to park at popular National Park beauty spots, against Welsh Government regulations and putting themselves and the Park’s fragile rural communities at risk. As a result, the National Park Authority, working in cooperation with the local … Read more