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We thought we’d sent out membership renewals yesterday BUT it seems our online membership system isn’t working properly and these haven’t been actioned – doh! Some of you may have received e-mails asking for payment, but when you click through to the membership system it shows nothing owing! We’re hoping this will be fixed ASAP … Read more

SWOAPG will shortly be sending membership renewal invitations to all our Members. The fees for 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024 will be £89 for Full Members and £30 for Associate Members. Please take the time to check all details on your online membership forms at the time of renewal. All Full Members wishing … Read more

A reminder from Brecon Beacons National Park Authority: “Please could Providers ring Cwm Porth (01639 722309) before 10am if they plan on using the car park. This will enable us to ensure space is available for the caving groups.”

We recently had a report from one of our Members of poor water quality in the Sychryd gorge – possibly as a result of works on the Heads of the Valley Road. We passed this on to Natural Resources Wales, who were grateful for the advice BUT requested that we ask our Members to… Please report … Read more

We are delighted that Welsh Government has asked for the support of SWOAPG, as part of WATO, to help update the economic valuation for the adventure sector in Wales. In addition, a brand-new element to the planned research will be to measure the social benefits of adventurous activities. It has been 8 years since Miller … Read more

The ‘new’ Pontneddfechan Village Hall Committee welcomes use of the hall by outdoor activity providers. The hall, meeting room and ‘garage’ are available to hire by groups, although at weekends priority will be given to community users and the hall may not be available for activity groups. Providers are still welcome to park in the … Read more

Places are filling quickly for this event on Mon 30 Jan! We currently have at least 5 places available BUT if they’ve not been filled by 9am on Mon 23 Jan we’ll be releasing these to providers who’ve requested additional places for their staff – so BOOK NOW if you’d like to join Brecon Beacons … Read more

As you will all be aware, a proposal for an Outdoor Education (Wales) Bill is under development by Sam Rowlands MS. The Bill will be presented to the Senedd later this year, where it will be scrutinised and decided as to whether it becomes law. The purpose of the Bill is to establish a statutory … Read more

SWOAPG is planning a series of practical, outdoor workshops providing opportunities for instructors and providers to learn about some of the areas we work in, both for their own education and to enable them to help their clients to better appreciate these special places. The programme isn’t yet finalised but we are hoping to offer … Read more

The minutes of the SWOAPG AGM held on 22 Nov 2022 are now available (see below). Thanks to everyone who took the time to attend – your support is appreciated!