The Outdoor Partnership will work with clubs, schools, individuals, and specialists to increase opportunities for people in Central South Wales to achieve their potential through outdoor activities, active participation, volunteering, training, and education.
Do you know someone in breast cancer recovery, please share our upcoming outdoor activity opportunities (these are all female instructors unless mentioned otherwise) these are for women recovering from breast cancer to connect.
We have loads of opportunities to get active, try new activities, meet others and make new friendships, improve mental health, connect with nature in a safe and fun environment.
This is an opportunity to get active, try new activities, meet others and make new friendships, improve mental health, connect with nature in a safe and fun environment. There is also options to move towards training and qualifications.
For more information and BOOKING on eventbrite. This event is free (tickets will not be sold elsewhere):
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/the-outdoor-partnership-central-south-wales-41695559033?msockid=2891c9ef92d960961e2dd9b3938c6111
If anyone would like to chat further or has any questions, please feel free to get in touch:)
@breastcancernow @breast_cancer_now_neath_group_ @breast_cancer_now_ @macmillancancer @pinkribbonfoundation @coalfieldsregen @breastcancernow @tenovuscancer @valeways @bavohub @interlinkrct @paa.top @volunteermerthyr @cardiffmet @channelwomensurf @outdoorpartnershipswanseabay @outdoorpartnershipgwent @bethan_logan
#breastfriends #breastcancerrecoverysouthwales #breastcancercardiff
Do you know someone in breast cancer recovery, please share our upcoming outdoor activity opportunities (these are all female instructors unless mentioned otherwise) these are for women recovering from breast cancer to connect.
We have loads of opportunities to get active, try new activities, meet others and make new friendships, improve mental health, connect with nature in a safe and fun environment.
This is an opportunity to get active, try new activities, meet others and make new friendships, improve mental health, connect with nature in a safe and fun environment. There is also options to move towards training and qualifications.
For more information and BOOKING on eventbrite. This event is free (tickets will not be sold elsewhere):
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/the-outdoor-partnership-central-south-wales-41695559033?msockid=2891c9ef92d960961e2dd9b3938c6111
If anyone would like to chat further or has any questions, please feel free to get in touch:)
@breastcancernow @breast_cancer_now_neath_group_ @breast_cancer_now_ @macmillancancer @pinkribbonfoundation @coalfieldsregen @breastcancernow @tenovuscancer @valeways @bavohub @interlinkrct @paa.top @volunteermerthyr @cardiffmet @channelwomensurf @outdoorpartnershipswanseabay @outdoorpartnershipgwent @bethan_logan
#breastfriends #breastcancerrecoverysouthwales #breastcancercardiff
Just thought I would sing along with this global Outdoor Learning Day. I have spent over 2 decades working in outdoor education and still feel as passionate about it as the day I started..... maybe more so as we come into a more technologically dominated world and now I am a mother. I realise really how important the outdoors is to our children and to us as adults in development and as an adult maintaining balance and our health and wellbeing. Plus everyday is still a learning day in the outdoors, it is a never ending world of wonderfulness!
@paa.top @outdoorpartnershipswanseabay
Just thought I would sing along with this global Outdoor Learning Day. I have spent over 2 decades working in outdoor education and still feel as passionate about it as the day I started..... maybe more so as we come into a more technologically dominated world and now I am a mother. I realise really how important the outdoors is to our children and to us as adults in development and as an adult maintaining balance and our health and wellbeing. Plus everyday is still a learning day in the outdoors, it is a never ending world of wonderfulness!
@paa.top @outdoorpartnershipswanseabay
Another catch up reel from the summer! What’s great 2 days assessment just outside of #cardiffcity
Congratulations and look forward to more walking programs with these lowland leaders out on the ground @srcdc_cardiff @cardiffyouthservice @storeyarmsoec @meekandy
Another catch up reel from the summer! What’s great 2 days assessment just outside of #cardiffcity
Congratulations and look forward to more walking programs with these lowland leaders out on the ground @srcdc_cardiff @cardiffyouthservice @storeyarmsoec @meekandy
Not been great at posting what we’ve been up to, so here is a few faves! Bendrigg Inclusive Paddlesport training was a great training session learning from the experts in Inclusive Adventure, held at Woodlands Outdoor# Centre with their amazing staff🛶🛶🛶 @bendriggtrust @oxfordshireoutdoors #inclusivepaddlesport #inclusiveadventure #southwalesinclusiveadventure
Not been great at posting what we’ve been up to, so here is a few faves! Bendrigg Inclusive Paddlesport training was a great training session learning from the experts in Inclusive Adventure, held at Woodlands Outdoor# Centre with their amazing staff🛶🛶🛶 @bendriggtrust @oxfordshireoutdoors #inclusivepaddlesport #inclusiveadventure #southwalesinclusiveadventure
Epic weekend was had by all @summit.centre it was #goodvibes only, some new climbers who joined #shortbreaksuk funded by #amser attended the climbing competition and 🥇 won, my heart nearly exploded. Partnering with @reachingwidermentoring
Epic weekend was had by all @summit.centre it was #goodvibes only, some new climbers who joined #shortbreaksuk funded by #amser attended the climbing competition and 🥇 won, my heart nearly exploded. Partnering with @reachingwidermentoring
#amser #shortbreakswales funded these #youngcarers to join us at @summit.centre for their anniversary UV climbing party💜 They loved it….20 out of 10 was what one boy scored it!👍🏼
Can’t wait for tomorrows competition and FREE film evening. Not too late to come along, films start from 5:30 onwards. There is a lovely cafe that does amazing pizza and more. Free parking. Lovely fun atmosphere💜
#amser #shortbreakswales funded these #youngcarers to join us at @summit.centre for their anniversary UV climbing party💜 They loved it….20 out of 10 was what one boy scored it!👍🏼
Can’t wait for tomorrows competition and FREE film evening. Not too late to come along, films start from 5:30 onwards. There is a lovely cafe that does amazing pizza and more. Free parking. Lovely fun atmosphere💜
A shout out to remind you that next weekend it is the Rock4All weekend @summit.centre, Merthyr. We are so excited for the UV climbing and the beginners climbing competition and now you can book for the Saturday`s FREE Adventure Film Evening!! We will be highlighting films that showcase a broader range of stories and viewpoints than your usual adventure film evening and having some local clubs to talk about what they are doing locally. There is food available to purchase at the cafe, there will be a smaller quieter room and the large room, there is something for everyone. So get your friends and family and book yourself a space, everyone is welcome!
Neges i`ch atgoffa mai penwythnos Rock4All yn @Summit Centre, Merthyr fydd hi penwythnos nesaf. Da ni mor gyffrous ar gyfer y dringo UV a`r gystadleuaeth dringo i ddechreuwyr a rwan gallwch archebu lle ar gyfer Noson Ffilm Antur AM DDIM ar ddydd Sadwrn!! Byddwn yn tynnu sylw at ffilmiau sy`n arddangos ystod eang o straeon a safbwyntiau na`ch noson ffilmiau antur arferol a chael rhai clybiau lleol i siarad am yr hyn y maent yn ei wneud yn lleol. Mae bwyd ar gael i`w brynu yn y caffi, bydd ystafell dawelach lai a`r ystafell fawr, mae rhywbeth at ddant pawb. Felly mynnwch eich ffrindiau a`ch teulu ac archebwch le i chi`ch hun, mae croeso i bawb!
Booking link / Linc i bwcio:
https://app.rockgympro.com/b/?&bw=04f0803e059f4c07a396e23606acc886&bo=02bf472f2cba40ee8e2a543546bc0aab
Adventure Film Night -sponsored by Manzoku
#inclusiveclimbing #climbinglife #southwalesclimbing @visitmerthyr @collegemerthycolegmerthyr @disability_sport_
A shout out to remind you that next weekend it is the Rock4All weekend @summit.centre, Merthyr. We are so excited for the UV climbing and the beginners climbing competition and now you can book for the Saturday`s FREE Adventure Film Evening!! We will be highlighting films that showcase a broader range of stories and viewpoints than your usual adventure film evening and having some local clubs to talk about what they are doing locally. There is food available to purchase at the cafe, there will be a smaller quieter room and the large room, there is something for everyone. So get your friends and family and book yourself a space, everyone is welcome!
Neges i`ch atgoffa mai penwythnos Rock4All yn @Summit Centre, Merthyr fydd hi penwythnos nesaf. Da ni mor gyffrous ar gyfer y dringo UV a`r gystadleuaeth dringo i ddechreuwyr a rwan gallwch archebu lle ar gyfer Noson Ffilm Antur AM DDIM ar ddydd Sadwrn!! Byddwn yn tynnu sylw at ffilmiau sy`n arddangos ystod eang o straeon a safbwyntiau na`ch noson ffilmiau antur arferol a chael rhai clybiau lleol i siarad am yr hyn y maent yn ei wneud yn lleol. Mae bwyd ar gael i`w brynu yn y caffi, bydd ystafell dawelach lai a`r ystafell fawr, mae rhywbeth at ddant pawb. Felly mynnwch eich ffrindiau a`ch teulu ac archebwch le i chi`ch hun, mae croeso i bawb!
Booking link / Linc i bwcio:
https://app.rockgympro.com/b/?&bw=04f0803e059f4c07a396e23606acc886&bo=02bf472f2cba40ee8e2a543546bc0aab
Adventure Film Night -sponsored by Manzoku
#inclusiveclimbing #climbinglife #southwalesclimbing @visitmerthyr @collegemerthycolegmerthyr @disability_sport_
Working on the computer today and being asked to send in a selfie for the @nationallotterygoodcauses .....trying to get the logos in and smile and look at the phone...actually was a challenge, had atleast 7 bad pics before this alright one!
Working on the computer today and being asked to send in a selfie for the @nationallotterygoodcauses .....trying to get the logos in and smile and look at the phone...actually was a challenge, had atleast 7 bad pics before this alright one!
October is BREAST CANCER AWARENESS month. Do you know someone in breast cancer recovery, please share our upcoming outdoor activity opportunities (these are all female instructors unless mentioned otherwise) these are for women recovering from breast cancer to connect.
We have loads of opportunities to get active, try new activities, meet others and make new friendships, improve mental health, connect with nature in a safe and fun environment.
Book onto this amazing session on the 27 November, with the wonderful female instructors at @uwcatlanticexperience in the Vale of Glamorgan.
For more information or any questions, please message me - Leila!
Booking is only on eventbrite and this event is free:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/the-outdoor-partnership-central-south-wales-41695559033?msockid=2891c9ef92d960961e2dd9b3938c6111
@macmillancancer @pinkribbonfoundation @coalfieldsregen @breastcancernow @tenovuscancer @valeways @bavohub @interlinkrct @paa.top @volunteermerthyr @cardiffmet @channelwomensurf @outdoorpartnershipswanseabay @outdoorpartnershipgwent @bethan_logan
#breastfriends #breastcancerrecoverysouthwales #breastcancercardiff
October is BREAST CANCER AWARENESS month. Do you know someone in breast cancer recovery, please share our upcoming outdoor activity opportunities (these are all female instructors unless mentioned otherwise) these are for women recovering from breast cancer to connect.
We have loads of opportunities to get active, try new activities, meet others and make new friendships, improve mental health, connect with nature in a safe and fun environment.
Book onto this amazing session on the 27 November, with the wonderful female instructors at @uwcatlanticexperience in the Vale of Glamorgan.
For more information or any questions, please message me - Leila!
Booking is only on eventbrite and this event is free:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/the-outdoor-partnership-central-south-wales-41695559033?msockid=2891c9ef92d960961e2dd9b3938c6111
@macmillancancer @pinkribbonfoundation @coalfieldsregen @breastcancernow @tenovuscancer @valeways @bavohub @interlinkrct @paa.top @volunteermerthyr @cardiffmet @channelwomensurf @outdoorpartnershipswanseabay @outdoorpartnershipgwent @bethan_logan
#breastfriends #breastcancerrecoverysouthwales #breastcancercardiff
AMSER funding continues and we have 2 dates for Young Carers to try Indoor Climbing @summit.centre in Merthyr on Tuesdays 7-8:30pm. This course is for ages 9+.
2 sessions aimed to develop confidence and teach the basics of climbing safety.
This course is completely free, tickets are only by direct email to me or eventbrite, they will not be sold anywhere, as they are FREE.
Please try not to waste spaces, as this is valuable funding and there are only 6 spaces per session.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/the-outdoor-partnership-central-south-wales-41695559033?msockid=2891c9ef92d960961e2dd9b3938c6111
AMSER funding continues and we have 2 dates for Young Carers to try Indoor Climbing @summit.centre in Merthyr on Tuesdays 7-8:30pm. This course is for ages 9+.
2 sessions aimed to develop confidence and teach the basics of climbing safety.
This course is completely free, tickets are only by direct email to me or eventbrite, they will not be sold anywhere, as they are FREE.
Please try not to waste spaces, as this is valuable funding and there are only 6 spaces per session.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/the-outdoor-partnership-central-south-wales-41695559033?msockid=2891c9ef92d960961e2dd9b3938c6111
Please share! Free activities for Unpaid Young Carers! Come and sign up for a climbing taster session FREE....but this one is different, it is an evening of UV lights, so get fancy dressed up and all climbing equipment and instruction will be given.
Booking essential on Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/the-outdoor-partnership-central-south-wales-41695559033?msockid=2891c9ef92d960961e2dd9b3938c6111
@collegemerthycolegmerthyr @merthyrtydfilcbc @merthyrscouts @girlguidingcymru @mndassoc @mssocietycymru @sensecharity @ymcaeverydayyoungcarers @young.carers.in.bridgend
Please share! Free activities for Unpaid Young Carers! Come and sign up for a climbing taster session FREE....but this one is different, it is an evening of UV lights, so get fancy dressed up and all climbing equipment and instruction will be given.
Booking essential on Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/the-outdoor-partnership-central-south-wales-41695559033?msockid=2891c9ef92d960961e2dd9b3938c6111
@collegemerthycolegmerthyr @merthyrtydfilcbc @merthyrscouts @girlguidingcymru @mndassoc @mssocietycymru @sensecharity @ymcaeverydayyoungcarers @young.carers.in.bridgend
Leila Connolly is our Central South Wales Outdoor Activities Development Officer. She is based virtually (but can mainly be found surfing or Stand up Paddleboarding!) and she covers Cardiff, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taff and Vale of Glamorgan.
You can stay up to date with what is happening in the Central South Wales area, by following The Outdoor Partnership Central South Wales and Leila’s social media accounts:
leila connolly (@connolly_leila) / Twitter
What have we achieved so far? The Outdoor Partnership has been active in the Central South Wales Bay Region since July 2021. Here’s what we have been up to:
Our Inclusive Adventure festival will include inclusive cycling, climbing for all sessions and a film evening focusing on films which highlight people with a wide variety of abilities and backgrounds engaging in the outdoors and training opportunities for staff to develop their technical skills and confidence when supporting people.
Black out climbing (climbing in the dark) and an inclusive climbing competition in conjunction with beginners climbing competition
The Outdoor Partnership have been supporting the two climbing centres in Central South Wales in both Boulders climbing centre and Summit centre (Rock UK) to be able to offer climbing sessions for people with complex needs, those that are neurodiverse and a wide range of disabilities .
The outdoor partnership provided funding for the staff, parachute harness’s and equipment to carry out the sessions. funded a number of social prescribing projects and supported other organisations to access these facilities i.e. Sense enabling people to attend with as few a barriers as possible.
The project also subsidised regular monthly climbing for all sessions which has now evolved into a sustainable monthly climbing club.
Working alongside a group of ethnically diverse women from Cardiff to develop volunteer walk leaders, providing them with training to be able to complete their lowland leader qualifications.
The aim of the project is to support these walk leaders with confidence and equipment to ensure this becomes a sustainable walking group in their community.
Our Coach Education Programme has supported some amazing volunteers in outdoor clubs in Central South Wales.
We have provided funding for volunteers to upskill and achieve NGB qualifications to develop their clubs in the community and improve grass roots participation in outdoor sport.
We have supported clubs apply for grants to access and update equipment and open the club to more club members.
We have provided a number of courses throughout the Central South Wales region.
The programmes gave participants the opportunity to access different outdoor adventure activity training and qualifications.
In addition to our formal programmes, we have provided opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to access adventure activities in the Central South Wales.
Activities have ranged from surfing, mountain biking and rock climbing, through to stand up paddleboarding, kayaking and bushcraft.
We have launched our This Girls’ Adventure Programme in the Central South Wales region!
So far, the programme has given women and girls the opportunity to try a variety of outdoor activities including rock climbing, wild swimming, paddlesport, standup paddleboarding, and mountain biking.
If you’d like to know more or are an outdoor activity club that would like to get involved, please contact Leila on 07872851395 or leila.connolly@outdoorpartnership.co.uk.
