Thank you to those of you have already signed-up for Wednesday evening’s workshop. Following recent reports of “Providers in the gorges making no attempt whatsoever to social distance – neither between group members nor between the leader and the group members”, we believe it is important for ALL gorge users to attend this workshop, to … Read more

WATO and its core members (Pembrokeshire Coastal Forum, Snowdonia-Active & South Wales Outdoor Activity Provider Group) have recently conducted an Adventure Activity Sector Barometer Survey.  The purpose of the survey was to gauge how the sector is doing on the pathway to recovery.  It was administered across Wales and engaged with businesses on: If they … Read more

We hope that as many Gorge Users as possible will be able to attend this Zoom workshop next Wednesday evening: please RSVP (using the button on the website event listing; or by e-mail) to register your interest. Now that Providers have re-commenced using the gorges in Waterfall Country, SWOAPG wishes to take the opportunity to review … Read more

We were out in the Sychryd gorge today and picked-up a few points about which we felt we should remind gorge-walking Providers: From tomorrow (Sat 8 Aug), the only Providers who have NRW & BBNPA’s permission to use the Waterfall Country gorges are those who have confirmed to SWOAPG that they have “We’re Good to … Read more

An advert and details for 2 voluntary positions on the Adventure Activities Industry Advisory Committee (AAIAC) are now on their website: http://www.aaiac.org/blog/recruitment-news-summer-2020 Applications to chairaaiac@gmail.com by midday on 21st August 2020. AAIAC is keen to increase the geographical membership across the home nations as well as the diversity of representation

Just like city buses – no deadlines for ages, then several turn up at once! Here’s a quick reminder of some deadlines for this week, just in case you missed any of them: If you’d like more information about the Opportunity for SWOAPG Members to Quote for the Supply of Staff to the Brecon Beacons … Read more

WATO has received a letter from the Welsh Government Minister for Education which confirms that: “I fully understand and appreciate the importance of outdoor learning for our children, and the impact that this unprecedented situation has had on the school travel and educational visits sector. With the introduction of the new curriculum, outdoor learning is … Read more

We have received the following notice from Brecon Beacons National Park, which is likely to be of interest to some SWOAPG Members. NB: “We need this to happen quickly!! So if you are interested please email lisa.lloyd@beacons-npa.gov.uk for further details by Wednesday 5 August, with completed bids back by Thursday 13 August.” “Due to the … Read more