Representing providers of Outdoor Adventurous Activities in South Wales and the Brecon Beacons
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Brecon Beacons National Park Authority is looking for volunteer Ambassadors for Waterfall Country. Do you live in or close to Waterfall Country? Could you be a champion for your area? Are you passionate about the environment and its rich heritage and culture? Do you enjoy meeting visitors and helping them get the best from their … 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
This year’s SWOAPG AGM will be via video-conference on 23 Nov at 6.30pm. It would be great to have a good turnout from the outdoor activity provider sector: please let us know in advance (RSVP using the button on the event listing, or by e-mail) if you are planning to attend, so we can prepare … Read more
SWOAPG Members / instructors might be interested in getting involved in this project with free programmes in sustainable land management and construction – see attached flyers.
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 have just been made aware of a consultation by the Environment Agency on future boat registration fees for rivers they manage – which include the Wye from Hay and the Lugg. This consultation closes tomorrow (16 Sep), but SWOAPG members might like to have their say on whether fees should be introduced for these … Read more
As many of you will be aware (since many of you contributed to the Spring 2021 programme!), SWOAPG has been supporting the community of professional cave users by assisting with the provision of radon monitors in caves across South Wales. The ‘final’ round of monitoring now needs to be undertaken to complete the seasonal coverage, … Read more
Please be aware there is a hole in the floor of the male changing area at Dinas Rock (see photo). NRW is on the case to fix this ASAP but in the meantime, please make your clients aware of this potential hazard.
SWOAPG Members and other Providers might be interested in the following Carbon Literacy training – with apologies for the short notice: Online Course: Carbon Literacy for the Outdoors & Mountain Sports – Patagonia Action Works “Protect Our Winters UK (POW UK), a registered charity that inspires and equips the UK outdoor sports community to take … Read more