Representing providers of Outdoor Adventurous Activities in South Wales and the Brecon Beacons
This is a Code of Conduct Training session – delivered online via Zoom – for Providers who are signed-up to the NRW Waterfalls Country Concordat. It is a requirement that a representative from each Provider has attended a Code of Conduct Training session if they wish to use of the area for Gorge Walking. This session is … Read more
We have been informed by NRW that the temporary toilets in Dinas Rock Car Park are due to be removed on 7 September, so Providers will need to make alternative toileting arrangements for their clients after this date (NB the Village Hall remains closed for the time-being).
Powys County Council has informed us of emergency engineering work on the bridge over the Mellte at Dinas Rock, scheduled to take place from 14 Sep to 9 Oct. During this period they will endeavour to minimise disruption and to maintain pedestrian access to the car park whenever possible – but there will be times … Read more
Providers planning to use Dinas Rock on 20 Sep should be aware that Blue Ocean Activities will be hosting a (small) charity abseiling event, using a single line on the main face, starting at 10am. Contact info@blueocean-adventure.co.uk for further details…
Watch this space (or e-mail the SWOAPG Coordinator) for more information about… Upper Mellte Code of Conduct Training – online Zoom session, Mon 14 Sep 10am for all Providers / Instructors who use the Upper Mellte for gorge-walking / canyoning and who haven’t previously attended this training, or would like a refresher on the ‘rules’ … Read more
In response to a letter we wrote to the First Minister in June, SWOAPG has (at last!) received the attached response from the Welsh Government. This reminds us that “the operators of [outdoor sport and leisure] facilities must take all reasonable measures to manage risk and maintain physical distancing“; and goes on to explain that … Read more
If you need to update your LCMLA qualifications, there are 2 update workshops in the next few months in our area: 20th Sept run by Richard Hill at Woodlands OEC 5th Dec run by Peter Blackburn at Plas Pencelli OEC More info on the BCA website British Caving Association | Training – LCMLA Update Workshops … Read more
The latest ‘Waterfall Country Update’ from Brecon Beacons National Park Authority is available here:
SWOAPG has received the following request, which our Members may wish to assist with: “Research project: Lyme Disease and outdoor workers. Could you help complete a survey? “Do you do paid or voluntary work outdoors in parks, woodlands, cemeteries, gardens, farmland, countryside or other similar locations in Wales? “If the answer is yes, I … Read more
There is a large, fallen tree branch hanging precariously above the path at the zig-zags between the Dinas Rock Hill Fort and Loonies’ Leap – please beware that it could fall at any time (if it hasn’t already!). We have informed NRW, the landowner. Thanks to the providers who brought this to our attention!