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We have received the following message from BBNPA after they were alerted by Dyfed Powys Police: “As you can see this is fairly horrific parking a few weeks ago. Three buses were parked all day, blocking the footpath and parked over double yellows.” We have no evidence to suggest that these were in any way … Read more

This new SWOAPG workshop is being provided by Ruth Coulthard of Brecon Beacons National Park Authority to inform Outdoor Providers about the historic gunpowder works at Pontneddfechan. The workshop is open to paid-up SWOAPG Members (and their employed staff). It is a free workshop, but advance booking is required – more information and RSVP to … Read more

AHOEC invites applications for the admin and delivery of its Gold Standard Inspection Accreditation Scheme. Gold Standard is AHOEC’s quality scheme, developed to go beyond the standards set by the LOtC Quality Badge, AAIAC AdventureMark and AALA. Encompassing not just safety but also the quality of service and learning, the Gold Standard logo provides assurances … Read more

Since 2017 SWOAPG has been working with a partnership of 30+ organisations to develop a safety campaign to encourage people to be 'AdventureSmart' while enjoying the wonderful coast and countryside of Wales. The success of AdventureSmartWales has attracted attention across the border leading to the launch last week of AdventureSmart.UK. At a reception on the … Read more

"The Vale of Glamorgan is Wales' best kept secret adventure destination" In partnership with the other members of the Wales Adventure Tourism Organisation, SWOAPG has been working with the Vale of Glamorgan Council to highlight the lesser-known adventure offer along the heritage coast culminating in a Pop-Up Adventure festival at Atlantic College on the 9th … Read more

Just a reminder that SWOAPG is running the following workshops on which there are currently still a few places available:   Bridge Cave Workshop 31 May 6.30pm: focused on geology, group management and hidden gems in Bridge Cave.   NB we have cancelled the Porth yr Ogof Cave Workshop also planned for 31 May and … Read more

Dear all, Thank you to those gorge-walking providers who have been displaying their ID cards in vehicles and on leaders' persons. BBNPA wardens have already given us the feedback that "displaying licences in vehicles and having ID cards on display does really help with our checks and ultimately enables us to do a better job … Read more

The South Wales Outdoor Activity Providers Group has recently become a member of the instutue of Outdoor Learning, which means that our Full and Associate Members are now able to attend IOL events at the discounted member rate (subject to availability, e.g. limited numbers of attendees from one business or organistion). We will aim to … Read more

IOL has asked us to pass on the following information – NB SWOAPG Members are eligible for the IOL-members discounted rates at all IOL events: We’d like to tell you about some events coming up with IOL Cymru. There may well be more to announce later. Please share this info with colleagues or friends who … Read more

The attached might be of interest to some of you… Walking-Festival-Programme-WCP-2019.odt