Representing providers of Outdoor Adventurous Activities in South Wales and the Brecon Beacons
The Outdoor Alliance Wales and BCA Qualifications Management Committee have been trying (unsuccessfully!) for several weeks to get a definitive answer from the Welsh Government as to whether / under what circumstances Provider-led caving is currently permitted in Wales, since it is not explicitly covered by the Covid regulations and guidance. The latest information we … Read more
SWOAPG Members identified at an online workshop on 19 August the following suggestions for ‘good practice’ for preventing Covid-19 transmission in the Waterfall Country Gorges: Managing clients & equipment Be vigilant: repeat and reinforce messages (politely!) to clients Use a table to separate staff from clients during equipment issue Consider using masks / visors during … Read more
Following a question raised with us about social distancing with under-11s, we’ve done a bit of digging! The Welsh Government Guidance currently states that: “In circumstances where young children mix with others, it may not be practical to attempt to maintain continual 2 metre distancing (between children, or even between children and adults). This is … Read more
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
We have received a report today that the stone which forms the ‘launch platform’ at the very corner of the top jump at loonies’ Leap on the Lower Mellte is LOOSE! Please undertake your own risk assessment as to whether it is still safe to jump from this point… Stay safe out there!
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