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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

If you picked up a HF weasel throwline on a palm utility belt at Dinas Rock car park recently, please contact stuart.burns@fairways.co to arrange its return. Thanks! 

The following CPD workshops are 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): Mon 23 Feb CPD Workshop: Learn about…the Central Beacons: we ideally need a few more of you to join us (subject to suitable … Read more

We’ve received the following from AdventureRMS, which may be of interest to SWOAPG Members: Many providers of activities on and in the water will be starting to think about staff training, induction and refresher sessions ready for the 2026 season, just as average UK water temperatures are at their annual low (February & March). Paddle … Read more