Representing providers of Outdoor Adventurous Activities in South Wales and the Brecon Beacons
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
Wales Adventure Tourism Organisation (WATO) is looking to facilitate the development of an additional ‘outdoor provider group’ to cover mid-Wales, being the area between those currently covered by SWOAPG, Pembrokeshire Outdoor Charter Group and Snowdonia-Active (i.e. mainly Ceredigion and areas of Powys north of the Brecon Beacons National Park, including the Cambrian Mountains, as shown … Read more
Further to our earlier post about Easing of lockdown restrictions, the Welsh Government has now published some FAQs about Organised children’s outdoor activity. These appear to confirm that there is no restriction on the type of activity that may be undertaken with children (as long as it is outdoors and “held for their development and … Read more
The UK Government’s Educational Visits guidance in England has been updated by today, as summarised below: “In line with current coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions, we continue to advise against undertaking all educational visits. DfE recognises the significant benefits of educational visits for children’s educational development as well as their mental health and wellbeing and is taking … Read more