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We have updated the list on our website (and sent out ID cards) for current registered gorge-walking providers (see Gorge Walking) – if you’re not listed it probably means you’ve missed one of the steps below (or you’ve asked us not to publish your details)… Just to remind you, you’ll only be covered to use … Read more

We have updated the list on our website of current (paid-up) Full Members – if you’re not listed it probably means we haven’t yet received your payment (or you’ve asked us not to publish your details), but if in doubt please do drop us an email… SWOAPG Members can now renew their membership for 2026/7 … Read more

SWOAPG Members who have paid their full membership renewal may now complete (after first logging-in to our website with your ‘business’ account): the 2026 Gorges Signup (required from 1 April), after which we’ll issue new gorge ID cards as soon as possible (in the meantime please keep using the dark blue 2025 cards); and the … Read more

We’re still working on getting this year’s gorges sign-up form together- watch this space over the next few days – but in the meantime, here are some details about what’s new that we’ll be asking you to sign-up to – and a request to review and if necessary update your site-specific Risk Assessments: We have … Read more

Many thanks to those of you who’ve already renewed your SWOAPG membership; your early renewals have really helped us get ahead-of-the game. For those who haven’t yet renewed: Login to our website (opens in new tab); check and if necessary update your existing Membership Profile; then Apply for Membership – select the appropriate membership category, … Read more

Further to yesterday’s message (repeated below), DCWW has advised us that it was human error that resulted in SWOAPG not being alerted as usual to the planned release yesterday. They are investigating internally how this happened and will be putting in place measures to ensure it cannot happen again. They have also explained that the … Read more

Dwr Cymru Welsh Water usually warn us in advance when they are releasing water from Ystradfellte reservoir, so that we can warn cave and gorge users. Today there was a release that we had not been told about, which caught out a number of groups and could have led to very serious consequences, potentially even … Read more

A couple of incidents in the last few days have caused me to reflect on how we work together as outdoor professionals in South Wales, particularly as we start to ramp-up into this year’s busy season. Those of you who know me will be aware that I came late in life to the world of … Read more

We’re getting ahead of the game this year, particularly for those of you renewing via invoice! SWOAPG Members can now renew their membership for 2026/7 (due on 1 April): Login to our website (opens in new tab); check and if necessary update your existing Membership Profile; then Apply for Membership – select the appropriate membership … Read more

The following CPD workshop is still open to SWOAPG Members (all-day workshops are £20 each, or £10 for up to 2 additional employees) and non-Members (£35 including Associate Membership to 31 Mar): Fri 6 Mar CPD Workshop: Learn about…Cribarth: join Alan Bowring, the BBNPA Geopark Officer, for an exploration of the geology, history and stories … Read more