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

The Brecon Beacons National Park Authority published in December its Draft Rights of Way Improvement Plan. The Plan is the means by which the Authority will plan strategically for the management, development, integration and promotion of the rights of way network, and other land to which the public has access, within the National Park, over … Read more

Attached is a DRAFT of the response that SWOAPG proposes to submit to Powys County Council’s consultation on canoe launching at Glasbury, which has been drawn up following consultative meetings with our members. Although the Council has made it clear that it is interested in the quality of responses (rather than receiving large numbers of … Read more

The emergency telephone at Cwm Porth is currently out-of-order. BBNPA is investigating its repair, but in the meantime, providers using the area should be prepared to go in search of a mobile phone signal in the event of an emergency.