A message from BBNPA about some events at the Pontneddfechan Gunpowder Works: "As you’ve shown interest in the Gunpowder Works project in the past, I wanted to forward you the attached details of three upcoming activities and events at the Gunpowder Works. "The first is a reminiscence day on Sunday 15th July where we are … Read more

2 important notices from Brecon Beacons National Park Authority: Minibuses in Pontneddfechan "We have had complaints that some minibuses are being driven at an irresponsible speed from Dinas down the village, particularly in the area just up from the Dinas bridge where people and children are often around." This is clearly a sensitive issue about … Read more

Information from Brecon Beacons National Park Authority: “The female changing area in the Cwm Porth car park is in urgent need of repair work. From today, Monday 09-07-18, with the help of our Princes trust volunteers we will be commencing with the urgent work that is required. We will be removing the screens that are … Read more

The minutes (with copies of papers and slides) from the SWOAPG Emergency General Meeting held on 19 April are now available here. The Meeting agreed that SWOAPG should (a) introduce membership fees (which has now been done); (b) become a (not-for-profit) Company Limited Guarantee (which will be progressd soon); and (c) resist the payment of … Read more

From Natural Resources Wales (with apolgies for issuing this slightly late): Neuadd car park will be closed from Monday 25th June 2018 for a month. This is to allow for civil engineering works to take place. As soon as this work has been completed the car park will be cleared and open for use again. … Read more

Institue of Outdoor Learning “Fostering a Connection” July 5th 6-8pm Craig Y Nos Visitor Centre, Brecon Beacons National Park, SA91GL.  This is an IOL CPD event, but is open to all so long as you book. Help your clients connect with the world around them. An opportunity to try out games, quizzes and other activities … Read more

From Tom Partridge: "Today I found a large branch fallen and in the area of Clun Gwyn Isaf on the Mellte. There are a lot of loose rocks now on the top. I have attached pics of the area and also where the branch came from (higher up path). This goes to show the ongoing … Read more

Two items of possible interest to SWOAPG Members from BBT: Invite to Brecon Beacons Tourism's Summer Social – book your place today: BBT’s Summer Social will celebrate Visit Wales' Year of the Sea, it will take place on the 28th June, 6 pm till 8 pm. We need to confirm numbers for catering, so please … Read more

Many thanks to the residents of Pontneddfechan who came along to the free activity day organised by South Wales Outdoor Activity Providers Group yesterday.   A great day was had by all (despite the damp weather) and a few more local residents will now have a better idea of what goes on every day on … Read more

Vale of Glamorgan Council has recently launched some storage units at Dunraven Bay, Southerndown for Coastal businesses – which may be of interest to a few SWOAPG members: see attached poster for details.