Representing providers of Outdoor Adventurous Activities in South Wales and the Brecon Beacons
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Just in case you hadn’t already heard (!), here’s the latest from Welsh Government: Up to 6 adults from 6 households will be able to meet outdoors from Saturday 24 April. Organised activity for up to 30 adults will begin, as planned, on Monday 26 April. Indoor Group activity for up to 15 adults can … Read more
The following advice has just been issued by the British Caving Association: “We have received confirmation from the Welsh government that led caving and mine exploration activities in Wales can recommence from May 3rd. We await definitive dates for England, but following the same criteria, May 17th looks likely. It remains essential that all [cave … Read more
We have just been informed by Powys County Council that the suspension of canoe launching at Glasbury Bont is likely to continue for some considerable time (possibly months rather than weeks), since they are now required to undertake a “Habitat Regulations Assessment” before they can recommence any launching activity on the common. They have, however, … Read more
Further to our recent post on the new earthworks at Torpantau Tunnel, we have been informed that “the boulders at Torpantau tunnel have been placed there by Brecon Beacons National Park Authority (BBNPA) to prevent access to the tunnel by motorbikes – which had become a significant problem last summer. BBNPA are aware the tunnel … Read more
We have just e-mailed a second batch of personalised certificates to those of you who have completed SWOAPG’s new online training (required this year for anyone leading groups in the Sychryd and Mellte gorges), which you can use to prove to employers that you have completed the training. We will keep sending these out on … Read more
Continuing our theme of venue updates: If you’re hoping to have your photograph taken at the summit of Pen y Fan, you must now collect a ticket before you leave the car park and wait in the queue at the summit until your number is called… …or copy the numerous other folk who couldn’t wait … Read more
Thanks to School Camp Ltd for these photos of new earthworks at both end of Torpantau Tunnel. It’s not immediately clear what their purpose is (perhaps to stop cyclists? If anyone has inside info, please let us know!); they may have made pedestrian access slightly more difficult, but sadly no drier…
We have just e-mailed personalised certificates to those of you who have completed SWOAPG’s new online training for using the Sychryd and Mellte gorges, which you can use to prove to employers that you have completed the training. Completing this training is essential if you wish to lead groups in these gorges this year!!! If … Read more
This announcement from Welsh Government might be relevant to outdoor instructors: “All those who cannot work from home are being encouraged to access lateral flow self-test kits as they are rolled out across Wales. The rapid coronavirus testing kits will be available to collect from local test sites across Wales from Friday (16 April) this … Read more
We have received notification from Dwr Cymru Welsh Water that they “are planning on testing the operation of the reservoir scour valve(s) at Ystradfellte on 20/04/2021. The test involves a short opening of the bottom outlet valve(s) of the reservoir to ensure its efficient functioning.” They have added that “we do not envisage any problems … Read more