We have received the following message from BBNPA which might be of interest to some SWOAPG Members: Please find attached details of our next public event related to the Gunpowder Works – a slide show and talk on the history and restoration of the Neath and Tennant Canal. If you would like any more details … Read more

All SWOAPG Members are reminded that 1 April is the Renewal Date for: The Brecon Beacons Reservoir Passport Scheme – details and prices the same as last year, see https://swoapg.com/paddlesport and/or contact  Richard.Ball@beacons-npa.gov.uk to renew. SWOAPG Full Membership, required for all Gorge-Walking Providers operating under our Concordat with NRW – renew via our membership login at https://swoapg.com/membership. … Read more

We have received the following important / urgent message from BBNPA: "In light of the good weather forecast for the next week, we are taking the opportunity to do our periodic cliff face inspection at Cwm Porth.  We will be doing the near side on Monday 1st April, and then completing the far side on … Read more

As we approach the start of the ‘busy’ season, I thought it would be worth a quick reminder of some key messages for users of ‘Waterfalls Country’ – and particularly the Sychryd & Mellte gorges, where we are introducing new arrangements for identifying groups in the gorges (see later): Trees in the Mellte at Craig … Read more

SWOAPG is running a Dinas/Sychryd Code of Conduct Training session on Fri 22 March at 4pm – details here. To book places, log-on to your SWOAPG membership account (via swoapg.com/membership – your username is your e-mail address, you may need to set a password if you've not logged-on before) and 'proceed to payment' where you'll … Read more

 An Invitation from the RNLI: "Last May, we held an event on Barry Island that not only promoted and fundraised for the RNLI, but showcased some of the other water sports clubs and activities in the area.  It was a very successful first event, and we attracted many visitors on the day. "This year we … Read more

Recieved from Natural Resources Wales: Impio Outdoor Learning Wales Network group invites you to attend the ‘Creating Successful Futures through Outdoor Learning’ Conference which will be held at outside at Greenfield Heritage Park, Holywell, Flintshire on the 4th April 2019. Dust off your wellies, ditch your suit and get your mac out; join members of … Read more

From Brecon Beacons National Park Authority – they may still have spaces on current or future courses: "As part of our Heritage Lottery Fund project to conserve and celebrate the former Gunpowder Works at Pontneddfechan, we are pleased to announce the launch of a new local ambassador scheme. "Come the Autumn, the buildings of the … Read more

Discounted course for SWOAPG Members: Please find attached a flyer for a course that members might be interested in.  It’s called ‘Fostering a Connection’ and was designed specifically with outdoor learning providers in mind by Joe Roberts (Natural Resources Wales), Lun Roberts (ER Outdoors) and Jim Langley (Nature's Work) in response to an Institute for … Read more

We have received this message from Princes Trust: "Please see the attached link below. We were made aware this yesterday as part of our Glasgow AALS inspection. https://www.theuiaa.org/mountaineering/safety-alert-for-fixe-lower-offs/ "I understand there has been situations where some of these chains have failed with potential disastrous consequences. "Suggestion from AALS was to contact any organisations with any … Read more