Representing providers of Outdoor Adventurous Activities in South Wales and the Brecon Beacons
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
The inquest into the death of a client on a coasteering trip in Dorset in 2019 concluded recently. Following the inquest, the coroner sent a ‘Report to Prevent Future Deaths’ to various organisations expressing safety concerns – which also seem pertinent to other activities and where instructors may be working alone. For details see Coroner … Read more
We’re pleased to announce the following two 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 effectively incidents … Read more
Please can I ask for help searching for a lost FENIX cave light. It is likely between the last cottage and the Llangattock carpark. As of today 3pm. Please ring Trewern 01497 820512 if you find it – thanks so much. Dave Barber.
The Outward Bound Trust has launched a Let us Out campaign in support of the Outdoor Education bills across England, Wales and Scotland. SWOAPG Members might like to support the campaign by writing to their MS/MP/MSP and sharing across social media. More information at Let Us Out (outwardbound.org.uk) and resources (including draft letters to MS … Read more