Representing providers of Outdoor Adventurous Activities in South Wales and the Brecon Beacons
Attached is a DRAFT of the response that SWOAPG proposes to submit to Powys County Council’s consultation on canoe launching at Glasbury, which has been drawn up following consultative meetings with our members. Although the Council has made it clear that it is interested in the quality of responses (rather than receiving large numbers of … Read more
The emergency telephone at Cwm Porth is currently out-of-order. BBNPA is investigating its repair, but in the meantime, providers using the area should be prepared to go in search of a mobile phone signal in the event of an emergency.
Powys County Council has formally announced its consultation exercise on “options for management of canoe launching from Upper Glas-y-Bont common”. The Council is now inviting detailed responses (by Sun 17 Feb) to a number of ideas (see below). Information about the consultation and a survey for response can be found on the Council website at … Read more
We have recieved the following message from Punch Maughan, Volunteer Friends & Patrons Coordinator at Theatr Brycheiniog – which may be of interest to some SWOAPG Members: “I have been working on an initiative around International Women’s Day / Brecon Women’s Day – focusing on women in the outdoors. We are currently signing off the … Read more
To Activity Tourism Businesses: The Next Tourism Generation Project (NTG) based at Cardiff Metropolitan University is assessing digital and sustainability skills in tourism and hospitality in Wales. Sectors include accommodation, F&B, tour operators and agencies, visitor attractions and destination management. Your views are important and NTG kindly requests that you complete a questionnaire (survey link … Read more
We have received the following message from Brecon Beacons National Park Authority regarding their works at the Gunpowder Works: "We’ve now completed the building consolidation phase of the project so access to Looney’s Leap shouldn’t be an issue. We still have a year in which to spot any defects so if there is anything that … Read more
Wales Adventure Tourism Organisation (WATO) is working in partnership with the Vale of Glamorgan council to review the current and potential interest in provision of outdoor activities at coastal venues along the Heritage Coast. Wales is experiencing a surge in visitor numbers, particular those in search of outdoor activities. The Vale of Glamorgan has excellent natural … Read more
Many of you will already be aware that the HSE Board has approved the option of an industry-led scheme to replace the current AALA licensing scheme – but that the final decision rests with Parliament and it will take a number of years before we reach a conclusion, Until then, there are no immediate changes to … Read more
Powys County Council is currently consulting on its new Rights of Way Improvement Plan (which excludes the Brecon Beacons National Park). Responses are invited from interested stakeholders by 15 January. See https://customer.powys.gov.uk/article/5395/Rights-of-Way-Improvement-Plan [link now defunct] for details. Most other Local Authorities in Wales are also currently reviewing their own ROWIPs, so look out for consultations … Read more
Following extended consultation with outdoor activity provider representatives, the National Trust has recently announced details of its new, sensible approach to managing events and activities on its land. See https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/features/outdoor-activity-providers and the attached presentation for more details. 1810-National-Trust-Outdoor-Activity-Providers-Scheme-presentation.pdf