Representing providers of Outdoor Adventurous Activities in South Wales and the Brecon Beacons
We are delighted that Welsh Government has asked for the support of SWOAPG, as part of WATO, to help update the economic valuation for the adventure sector in Wales. In addition, a brand-new element to the planned research will be to measure the social benefits of adventurous activities. It has been 8 years since Miller … Read more
The ‘new’ Pontneddfechan Village Hall Committee welcomes use of the hall by outdoor activity providers. The hall, meeting room and ‘garage’ are available to hire by groups, although at weekends priority will be given to community users and the hall may not be available for activity groups. Providers are still welcome to park in the … Read more
The Welsh Government is currently considering Inland Bathing Water Designation and as part of this they are looking to gather insight from as wide as possible via the outdoor inland swimmers water survey that went live on 2nd February – please pass on the link to any outdoor swimmers you know: Outdoor Inland Swimmers Water … Read more
Below and attached are details regarding a consultation on the Outdoor Education (Wales) Bill proposed by Sam Rowlands MS, being carried out by Welsh Parliament/Senedd Cymru. The views of parents and children are equally as important to those involved involved in education and outdoor learning so feel free to share it with colleagues, friends and … Read more
Places are filling quickly for this event on Mon 30 Jan! We currently have at least 5 places available BUT if they’ve not been filled by 9am on Mon 23 Jan we’ll be releasing these to providers who’ve requested additional places for their staff – so BOOK NOW if you’d like to join Brecon Beacons … Read more
The owner of the land river-left of the Sychryd gorge upstream of the road bridges (including the ‘worm-hole’ and the river-left half of the top waterfall jump) has advised us that “we have tried to interact with your groups but only two of your members have been willing to [work constructively with us]…so from 31 … Read more
As you will all be aware, a proposal for an Outdoor Education (Wales) Bill is under development by Sam Rowlands MS. The Bill will be presented to the Senedd later this year, where it will be scrutinised and decided as to whether it becomes law. The purpose of the Bill is to establish a statutory … Read more
SWOAPG is planning a series of practical, outdoor workshops providing opportunities for instructors and providers to learn about some of the areas we work in, both for their own education and to enable them to help their clients to better appreciate these special places. The programme isn’t yet finalised but we are hoping to offer … Read more
The recent rains have led to a new water gully appearing from the field above Porth yr Ogof which is directing water straight into the ‘letterbox aven’ / ‘sloping aven’. The water itself isn’t likely to be too much of a problem except in flood conditions BUT it has already eroded away the step down … Read more
We have received the following urgent message from Brecon Beacons National Park Authority: “Access to the Mellte gorge will be restricted on Thursday 5th Jan due to an ongoing incident. The gorge downstream from lower Clun-gwyn will not be usable for Gorge walking. We will update you when able but as always if any members … Read more