Representing providers of Outdoor Adventurous Activities in South Wales and the Brecon Beacons
We have now rescheduled our AGM (postponed from 5 Dec) for Wed 24 Jan 6.30-8pm. This will once again be via Teams video-conference and will will include the usual ‘formalities’ and discussion / decisions around Glasbury-Hay Concordat Arrangements and future Membership Fees. More detail at: 24 Jan 2024 SWOAPG Annual General Meeting (online) Please let us know in advance (RSVP … Read more
We’re arranging a CPD workshop on 19 March for instructors who’d like to learn more about Porth yr Ogof. We’ve secured the support of several Cave Instructors as well as Alan Bowring of BBNPA and, depending on the level of interest, we’re hoping to offer three separate sessions (10am-1pm, 2-5pm and 6-9pm) with a range … Read more
Around a dozen SWOAPG members joined Alan Bowring of BBPA and Mike James of NRW for a ‘geological and ecological tour’ of Craig Cerrig Gleisiad and Fan Frynich on Wed 6 Dec. Alan reported that “all went well, feedback seemed positive, weather was kind to us, cloud stayed away, even had a burst of warm … Read more
Lee Garbett reported that the networking evening facilitated by SWOAPG at the Central Beacons MR centre on 4 Dec was “a fantastic event, we had a full capacity with around 20 members in attendance. Superb presentation by MR as well as interactive discussion and networking with all group members. The interaction between all members was … Read more
If anyone has found a black Poc branded Rucksack with set of waterproofs in (and a visiting staff members change of clothes) then do let me know. Could have been left at Cwm Porth car park or the layby by Storey Arms. Chris Pierce, Oxfordshire Outdoors, 01497 847272, chris.pierce@oxfordshireoutdoors.co.uk
Due to a bereavement in our Coordinator’s family, we will be postponing our AGM, originally scheduled for 5 Dec, until the New Year. We’ll publish a revised date in due course. Apologies for any inconvenience to those of you who’d planned to attend.
Please book now if you’re interested in the following workshops (with more to come in the New Year). Click on the links for more details & bookings: Mon 4 Dec Mountain Rescue in the Gorges – networking opportunity at Central Beacons MR base, 6.30-9pm, to explore how best we can all work together to manage … Read more
Please book now if you’re interested in the following workshops (with more to come in the New Year). Click on the links for more details & bookings: Mon 4 Dec Mountain Rescue in the Gorges – networking opportunity at Central Beacons MR base, 6.30-9pm, to explore how best we can all work together to manage … Read more
Just in case any of you keen climbers use the Gilwern Lower-West area, we have received the following information and photographs from Alan Bowring of Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Authority: “I took the chance to get out to Gilwern Hill earlier and attach the results. We’re talking of the Gilwern Lower-Gilwern West area covered at: … Read more
The Institute for Outdoor Learning, which provides the Secretariat to the UK Parliament based All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Outdoor Learning on behalf of the outdoor learning sector, has asked for as many outdoor practitioners as possible to invite their MPs to a ‘launch event’: Robin Millar MP, who chairs the APPG, is hosting … Read more