Representing providers of Outdoor Adventurous Activities in South Wales and the Brecon Beacons
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Wales Adventure Tourism Organisation (WATO) and its core members (Pembrokeshire Outdoor Charter Group [POCG], Snowdonia-Active [S-A] & South Wales Outdoor Activity Provider Group [SWOAPG]) hosted a virtual meeting on Tuesday 12th January 2021, to explain the current status of the AALA scheme. Key points: AALA applications during lockdown: as of 6 Jan, and at the … Read more
We have received the following clarification from Brecon Beacons Tourism on the grant funding available for the hospitality sector, for which some SWOAPG Members might be eligible: “We have received a number of questions relating to the grant funding available for the hospitality and non-essential retail sector – details of the grants available along with … Read more
We have received the following information via Brecon Beacons Tourism. Eligible SWOAPG Members outside the Brecon Beacons should be able to find the necessary links to their own Local Authority application sites with a quick internet search… The ERF Restrictions Business Fund/Business Rates Grant opened Mon 4 Jan at 1pm for applications. This is targeted at … Read more
…with some light at the end of the tunnel for the beleaguered outdoor sector: vaccines on their way and the UK Government promising to review its policy on residential educational visits, so perhaps we can hope for some sort of ‘new normal’ by Easter? SWOAPG is still running a limited service at the moment – … Read more
Through their ‘Curious Cymru’ project, Snowdonia-Active (SWOAPG’s counterpart in North Wales) is working with individuals and businesses to develop unique new tourism products which showcase the wonderful landscape, people and heritage of North Wales and to launch them on the Airbnb Experiences platform. This webinar, hosted by Pembrokeshire Outdoor Charter Group (SWOAPG’s counterpart in West … Read more
Wales Adventure Tourism Organisation (WATO) and its core members (Pembrokeshire Outdoor Charter Group [POCG], Snowdonia-Active [S-A] & South Wales Outdoor Activity Provider Group [SWOAPG]) invite you to join a virtual meeting on Tuesday 12th January 2021 at 10:00. The meeting will provide an update on outdoor sector accreditation – current and future. There will be … Read more
This ‘call for evidence’ on the financial impact of the Coronavirus will to help identify gaps in the support packages to date. They are starting to look at the evidence on the 14th December, so time is tight. Details of how to respond are available at: https://committees.parliament.uk/work/224/economic-impact-of-coronavirus/
Save Outdoor Education – Petition Please support the petition to the UK Government seeking financial support for Outdoor Residential Centres during closure as a result of Covid: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/552754. Support Needs for Outdoor Residential Businesses / Organisations – Survey “This survey [by UK Outdoors] is designed to identify the immediate and future support requirements of the … Read more
Many thanks to those of our Members who contributed to our recent membership survey. A summary of the results are attached, which will help the Directors and Steering Group to plan our activity over the coming months:
The minutes of SWOAPG’s AGM held via Zoom on 19 Nov are attached below – thanks to all of you who took the time to join us and contribute to discussions: