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Apologies if this doesn’t apply to you – it’s simpler (cheaper!) for us to send as a mailshot to all Members than to risk missing anyone through a more targeted mailshot… Once again, we’ve just completed this week’s update of our membership and training records and gorge ID card issue. The latest list of paid-up … Read more

Apologies for sending this as a one-off mailshot to all SWOAPG Subscribers, but the closing date for these jobs is before the date of our next scheduled Jobs Listing e-mail… Dwr Cymru Welsh Water is looking for seasonal watersport activity instructors and assistants to work at Llys y Fran Reservoir in Pembrokeshire and is currently … Read more

Welsh Government updated their guidance on 30 April regarding educational visits. Below is a summary of the update which is available in full on the WG website: https://gov.wales/operational-guidance-schools-and-settings “High quality educational visits play an important role in enriching teaching and learning as well as support learner wellbeing. In line with the relaxation of other restrictions, … Read more

We have received the following update from OEAP / AHOEC following a meeting they held with the Welsh Government education team on 28 April: “Our liaison has been handed over to a new team from the education department so we are now dealing with the senior policy lead on outdoor education and the lead for … Read more

Wales Adventure Tourism Organisation has received a statement from Welsh Government – none of which, unfortunately, offers much in the way of definite answers or cause for optimism in the short-term. In summary: Schools in England may be able to restart trips from 17 May At present in Wales, only residential stays by a single … Read more

The latest ‘Waterfall Country Update from Brecon Beacons National Park Authority is now available online here.

Once again, we’ve just completed this week’s update of our membership and training records and gorge ID card issue, ready for when group activities re-start on Monday (at last!!). The latest list of paid-up Full Members is now on our website at Our Members – South Wales Outdoor Activity Providers Group. If you’re not listed … Read more

From Princes Trust: “We’re having a clear out and have a large number of old FX2 and DX2 Caving Lamps, batteries and charging units we’re no longer using. We just want them to go to a good home rather than landfill! I have managed to rehome a number of sets but still have the following … Read more

We’ve just completed this week’s update of our membership and training records… The latest list of paid-up Full Members is now on our website at Our Members – South Wales Outdoor Activity Providers Group (swoapg.com). If you’re not listed it may be because (a) we’re still awaiting your payment; or (b) you’ve asked us not … Read more

Many thanks to those of you who’ve already paid your 2021/22 membership renewal fees – the latest list of paid-up Full Members is now on our website at Our Members – South Wales Outdoor Activity Providers Group (swoapg.com). If you’re not listed it may be because (a) we’re still awaiting your payment; or (b) you’ve … Read more