Representing providers of Outdoor Adventurous Activities in South Wales and the Brecon Beacons
SWOAPG itself does not offer Technical Advice (for the likes of AALA inspections). However, we are occasionally asked to recommend Technical Advisers to our Members. Since we would not wish to favour one Technical Adviser over another, we are not able to make specific recommendations – but we are now listing on our website (https://swoapg.com/technical-advisers) … Read more
In view of the current Covid-19 restrictions, SWOAPG is cancelling all its near-term events (including ‘drop-in surgeries’ for the community in Pontneddfechan) and we can assume that our Members will also be cancelling any events they had advertised with us in the next couple of months at least. We will therefore be suspending for the … Read more
Perhaps overtaken by the most recent announcements by the Prime Minister, but… …Natural Resources Wales has informed us that it is closing Car parks in waterfall country, these include Pont Melin Fach, Gwaun Hepste, Dinas Rock, Blaen Llia and we understand Cwm Porth is also closed.
SWOAPG Directors met on 23 Mar to discuss concerns that had been raised about us asking for Membership fees in these difficult times. The Directors appreciate that this is a very difficult time for all of us; that many Members may already be struggling financially; and that many of you will not now be accessing … Read more
Although we have already said we don’t want to inundate SWOAPG Members’ inboxes with yet more messages on the subject, we thought it was important to let you know the action that WATO (Wales Adventure Tourism Organisation – of which SWOAPG is one of the three Core Members) is taking to support your interests – … Read more
Many thanks to the one-third of SWOAPG Members who have already paid your annual subscriptions – this will already provide us with enough income to keep our Coordinator on-hand for the time-being. We do appreciate that we are asking for subscriptions at a time when many of you may already be struggling financially as a … Read more
Many SWOAPG Members will have already been – or will soon be – affected by the restrictions imposed by coronavirus. This will be a difficult time for all of us, businesses and individuals alike. We don’t feel it’s our place to add yet more advice, but SWOAPG has received through its network the following information … Read more
***This event has been postponed by the organisers – future date To Be Confirmed*** SWOAPG is joining BBNPA and others in providing another ‘Community Activity Day’ for residents of Waterfall Country on Sun 15 March at Pontneddfechan Village Hall – with free activities provided by some of our Members. Please come and join us from … Read more
SWOAPG annual Membership renewals are being sent out NOW from our online membership system, LoveAdmin. If you don’t receive your renewal request this week – or you want to upgrade or request offline payment, please contact us ASAP. Payments are due by 31 March (£78 for Full Members, £26 for Associate Members). If you’re only … Read more
AdventureSmartWales has published the attached document to help tourism business (including Outdoor Providers!) in Wales to “help your guests to be Adventure Smart!”. Please download and use widely!