Many thanks to those of our Members who contributed to our recent membership survey. A summary of the results are attached, which will help the Directors and Steering Group to plan our activity over the coming months:

The minutes of SWOAPG’s AGM held via Zoom on 19 Nov are attached below – thanks to all of you who took the time to join us and contribute to discussions:

Llanelli Rural Council has published a new information page for Swiss Valley (Lower Cwm Lliedi) Reservoir, saying that “here you will see latest updates, progress pictures, have your say area, frequently asked questions and further information regarding our plans for accessing the water for angling and paddle sports.” View the English language page here… https://www.llanelli-rural.gov.uk/your-community/swiss-valley-reservoir/ … Read more

We have received the following from IOL, which some of our Members may wish to contribute to: “As you [may] know, employers for across the sector along with IOL have been writing a new Outdoor Learning Specialist Apprenticeship. We are at an exciting stage in its development and the next step is to get input … Read more

Many thanks to those of you who have already completed SWOAPG’s short questionnaire to help us plan our future operations: if you haven’t already, please click here to complete the survey by 30 November.

The Institute for Outdoor learning has released the following update, with some slightly encouraging news for the future of school residential visits: “After considerable work with the Department for Education, support from MPs and tireless campaigning from centres, providers, schools and others across the country, we have received news of the Secretary of State’s decision … Read more