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3 Year Fixed Term Position
Salary - £25,000.00
This is an exciting opportunity to develop and implement a cross-border accredited Modern Apprenticeship for Outdoor Instructors as part of a 3 year INTERREG project lead by Conwy County Borough Council

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A new book aimed at young climbers learning the National IndoorClimbing Achievement Scheme (NICAS). It features cartoon illustrations giving step-by-step instructions on the basic skills required for Levels1 and 2 of the scheme and is fully endorsed by NICAS.
It is also endorsed by the Mountaineering Council of Scotland.

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23 March to 25 March
Meet up with other canoe and kayak paddlers to paddle on North Wales’ famous river Dee in Llangollen

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Take a look at the information for activities available with Surflines this February Half Term
Funding is available for Anglesey and Gwynedd residents

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The Outdoor Partnership has recently been helping the local community in Rhosneigr develop surf life saving activities.
Surf lifesaving is a multifaceted activity that comprises key aspects of voluntary lifeguard services and competitive surf sport. Originating in Australia, it expanded globally. In the UK the greatest concentrations of clubs being in the South West of England and South to mid Wales.

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February 13th to 15th 2012
A variety of activities available
Ages 11 to 16
Contact Simon Jones for more information
01248 752036

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Courses coming up at Plas y Brenin
FUNdamentals 24 March
FUNdamentals 12 May
FUNdamentals 8 September Click to find out more

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Have you ever fancied learning the skills needed to go ski touring? Grants are available from the Eagle Ski Club and the Alpine Ski Club to help skiers into the activity.

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March 7th 2012 - 12pm to 4pm
Anglesey secondary school fun bouldering competition

Contact your schools 5x60 officer for more information or to help out.

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MYNED aims to help people in Wales to access and enjoy the great outdoors.
We want to raise awareness of the environment by organising activities, particularly for ethnic minority and socially-disadvantaged groups.

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January 14 2012
Six partners across North Wales and Ireland have received 1.8 million to develop an Outdoor project to maximize their outdoor tourism potential. The project partnership is composed of six organisations including three Welsh partners; Conwy County Borough Council, The Outdoor Partnership and Gwynedd County Council and three Irish partners; Kildare County Council, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council and Kilkenny Leader Partnership.

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Outdoor clothing and equipment company North Face are offering funding opportunities for non profit organisations that work with young people to get closer to the outdoors.

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Nature’s Work, based in Gwynedd, has been involved with writing the Environmental Learning Cards along with severalother organisations. The Cards support Learning Outside the Classroom (LOtC) in a crosscurricularnature, encourage working together, promote positive attitudes to the natural world and develop an understanding of a young person’s place within it.

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Snowdonia National Park is using Twitter to give people weather information and walking advice with the aim of keeping walkers safe in Snowdonia.The national park is using the social media site to give people weather information and walking advice before they take to the mountains

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For almost three decades the annual Anglesey Sea Kayak Symposium has taken place over the first bank holiday weekend in May and for 2012 we’ll be back again. The main event will take place on the 5th – 7th May 2012 with additional courses available

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Chelsey is from Bangor, Gwynedd, former pupil of Ysgol Tryfan and left school at 16 years of age and is a single mother. She is now 20 years of age and wanted to follow a career in the outdoors. She found working in the outdoor sector near impossible because she lacked the relevant qualifications and other factors like travel and child care.

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The Outdoor Partnership has had a busy 2011. Many outdoor activity programmes, events and courses have taken place with over 10,000 local people taking part. Four hundred and twenty eight volunteers have assisted in a variety of sessions and events allowing 3400 people access to community clubs on their doorstep.

This year saw the second Outdoor Festival being held at Plas y Brenin, with over 150 attending over the course of the day, taking part in many outdoor activities and courses. All activity sessions were delivered by volunteer leaders, a key part to the success of the festival.

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Thanks to donations the National Trust recently purchased Llyndy Isaf Farm, including Llyn Dinas, for £1 million so that:"future generations shall also enjoy it free from the threat of commercial development."
In contrast, a recent 'internal advisory document' from the Trust raises concerns that outdoor activity providers and education centres could find themselves paying to use the lake in the future.

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Polish up your skills every Tues and Thurs evening for £3.60 a session
Winter is the perfect time to polish up your roll and flat-water skills ready for next spring.

Porthmadog Leisure Centre – Tuesday evenings 20:30 – 21:30
Blaeunau Leisure Centre – Thursday evenings 19:00 – 20:00
If you are interested in joining any of these sessions please contact John Jones on 07801 289708

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Celtic Blood F6a, Australia Quarry, Llanberis
Nine year old local, Celt Lloyd-Jones, is proving to be a chip off the old block, clocking up his second first ascent in the quarries. Celt’s dad Ian is head of the outdoor department at St David’s in Llandudno and has become the most prolific new router that the Welsh slate scene has ever known

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The last six months have been very busy for many of the local club coaches. All the coach education courses run by Canoe Wales and funded by the North Wales Outdoor Partnership have been full and the mentoring days well attended.

The summary for assessments and coach education for club coaches funded by the NWOP in the last six months is:

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Kayak only pool awards available at the beginning of 2012
There will be an option for clubs and the leisure centres to work through an updated version of the old ‘Pool Blades’ awards by the beginning of 2012.
These awards are designed for those who are limited to indoor pool sessions and the use of kayaks only, for example, club sessions in a swimming pool over the winter months.

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January – April 2012 Coach Education Courses

Please note new dates for the UKCC Level 1 course and the Coach Update in March The Canoe Wales, North Wales Community Coach scheme runs subsidised courses for club coaches.

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Mountain Biking Consultation 22/11/2011
A draft mountain bike marketing strategy 2012 - 2017 has been created by industry representatives in response to Visit Wales' changing role. Past marketing has focused on promoting trail centres but this strategy aims to widen the scope by including more of Wales' natural trails.

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December 2012
The community coach programme has been very successful with so many club members becoming coaches and leaders in the past five years. Yet despite the success of the Outdoor Partnership funded Canoe Wales paddlesports courses there still seems to be some confusion in the clubs about the process of registering for coach and leadership courses.

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The Canoeing Foundation fund projects that support or promote canoeing ventures for Young People and/or disabled people. Applications are invited that support groups, provide equipment which can be used by a range of individuals. The usual grant is up to £1,000. Deadlines are 30 April and 31 October.

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January – April 2012 Coach Education Courses
The Canoe Wales, North Wales Community Coach scheme runs subsidised courses for club coaches.
For information and booking please contact Marianne Davies at marianne.canoewales@gmail.com or your club secretary or North Wales Outdoor Partnership development officer.

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Winter training programme starting soon
The Paddlesports Academy run by Canoe Wales for the North Wales school clubs is opening up to all club paddlers of school age. The once monthly evening sessions will move to a fortnightly weekend slot for the winter programme . One session a month will be run at Play y Brenin and focus on slalom, wild water racing and sprint, the other monthly session will be run at Llyn Padarn and focus on polo and sprint.

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Huw got hooked on kayaking at the age of ten, whilst growing up on Anglesey, mainly through trial and error. Later on he spent far too long working away as an aeronautical engineer and school teacher, before deciding to make a go of what he enjoys most in life. (After all it’s not a dress rehearsal!)

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Course Date:17th-18th December 2011
Price: £40
Location: Trearddur Bay

This practical 2 day REC course taking place over a single weekend is an ideal opportunity for those intending to gain any National Governing Body awards in 2011-12.

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Celt when he was aged 5 abseiled off the Marquess of Anglesey Column along with his sister Tesni to raise funds to set up the Ysgol y Bont Climbing Club. The experience obviously gave him a head for hights whic proved useful on his first ascent in the Slate Quaries
Both Tesni and Celt are hoping to be selected for places on the new North Wales Youth Climbing Academy to improve thier indoor climbing skills

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Sunday 4th December 2011
Beacon Climbing Centre from 9.30am
Cost £7
This trail is a fun event organised by the Beacon Climbing Centre on behalf of the North Wales Youth Climbing Academy, and is for young climbers aged between 8 and 17 on the day of the trail who are residents in North Wales.
Registration for hte event is done in advance through North Wales Youth Climbing Academy.

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Nominate a Learner or Tutor

NIACE Dysgu Cymru is pleased to launch the 2012 Inspire! Awards, the ceremony for which will take place at Venue Cymru, Llandudno on 10th May 2012. This year, the Tutor and Mentor awards will also become part of the Learner Awards Ceremony.

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Is you business located in North West Wales?
Are you interested i developing the skills of yourself an your staff?
If so, you could benefit from the the Dyfodol project which will deliver training and development opportunities for a one off registration fee of only £50! per employee Find out more here

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Closing Date for applications : January 20 2012

Project start date: February & March 2012
The Outdoor Partnership wants you to succeed in gaining qualifications and employment in the outdoors. We will be offering 6 week residential ‘Fast-Track’, rapid development programmes in mountaineering (hill-walking, climbing) and water-sports (kayaking, canoeing, sailing) for residents of Anglesey and Gwynedd.

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Please rally round and do a 'bit' of shopping in Waitrose
Menai Bridge, by doing so you'll be given token/s to put in a box of your choosing, this month Amlwch CC is one of the community activities, the more tokens the more money we get.

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After a couple of years in active preparation, the Discover Dolgellau ‘Challenge your Boundaries’ project saw its official birth last Saturday, at a surprisingly sun-drenched Coed y Brenin trail centre
In partnership with the Snowdonia National Park, Sport Wales, and Forestry Commission Wales, the aim of the project is to develop and promote adaptive mountain biking (aMTB) as a means by which active people with disabilities can regain access to the mountain wilderness, or experience it for the first time.

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The Outdoor Partnership is in the planning process of updating and re-designing the website.
We understand that there is need to catch up with the times and create a more modern fresh image. As part of our consultation period we welcome any suggestions or ideas from our members in ways to improve or develop the website.

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First meetings held at Plas y Brenin
A second meeting is to be held at Plas y Brenin to further progress the establishment of a North Wales Climbing Academy. The stated aims of the academy are: ‘to develop children and young people, within any climbing discipline, ensuring the young climbers are happy, safe and prepared to compete successfully at a national level."

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After three years of high winds and rain the organisers were hoping for some respite for the runners in this year’s Snowdonia Marathon. Unfortunately the weather was true to form and the worst day we have had all October!
Local ‘Eryri Harrier’ runner Rob Samuel won the race in a time of 02:36:45, with last year’s champion and course record holder, Richie Gardiner from Aberdare, coming in third in 02:41:02. Two other ‘Eryri Harrier’ runners were also in the top ten, Matthew Roberts in 6th and Gwyn Owen in 9th place.

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A big thank you to all the participants in this years swellies extreme sea kayak race. The organisers ‘Sea kayak Essentials’ were very pleased with the turnout of racers and the effort they made given the horrible weather conditions. The race received rave reviews and will now become an annual event.

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Making kayaking available to all children in Gwynedd
Gwynedd county council leisure centres have a very successful kayaking project on the go, and here are some of the successes achieved to date:

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Developments in outdoor climbing have been all but halted by the recent spell of bad weather. On the plus side the winter aggregates are now well underway at the Beacon and Indy climbing walls, and both are as popular as ever!
The popularity of indoor climbing has grown hugely in recent years and although the facilities are used by many climbers as training for outside on the rock, they are also enjoyed as a means of keeping fit in a similar way to going to the gym. Competitions like the bouldering aggregates have now become a part of the 'wall culture' and they can range from friendly events at your local climbing centre to those taking place at national and international level.

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Winter training programme starting soon
The Paddlesports Academy run by Canoe Wales for the North Wales school clubs is opening up to all club paddlers of school age. The once monthly evening sessions will move to a fortnightly weekend slot for the winter programme .
One session a month will be run at Play y Brenin and focus on slalom, wild water racing and sprint, the other monthly session will be run at Llyn Padarn and focus on polo and sprint.

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You are invited to take part in a consultation meeting at Plas y Brenin, on the 9th of November, 2011 at 10.00am to 12.00pm.
The Outdoor Partnership is currently developing a new ‘Pathways to Employment Outdoors’ programme. The Big Lottery Fund has indicated that they may grant the Outdoor Partnership the funding to implement the new programme. Part of the application process involves consultation with those who will benefit from the programme, to allow for all service uses and key stakeholders’ views to be known.

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Adventure Sessions for children at Plas y Brenin
Starting on the 3rd November 2011
Cost £2 per session

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Kids Adventure Club - Half Term Holiday
19th to 21st & 24th to 28th October 2011
Adventurous childcare for children during school Half Term
2 age groups 8 - 10 years & 11 - 13 years

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The Outdoor Partnership hosted an outdoor festival on Saturday held at Plas y Brenin, the National Mountaineering Centre. The Festival saw 150 local people take part in a range of outdoor activities and skills development workshops. Guest Speakers also attended the festival including Junior Skiing Champion Zac Pierce from Llanfairfechan, Extreme Kayaker Elia Wilkinson from Anglesey and Adventurous Climber Ioan Doyle from Bethesda, all of which gave up their time to talk and inspire everyone.

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Would you like to learn fist aid for the outdoors? We are gathering names of those who have an interest and we'll aim to hold a course soon

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Vocational course new for Autumn 2011 term
The college autumn term has started with the introduction of a vocational sailing course term at the Pwllheli site of Coleg Meirion Dwyfor. Twenty-four students from the “Public Services” and “Sports Performance and Excellence” course have been given the opportunity to learn to sail as part of their courses. On successful completion of the course they will be awarded with the BTEC Certificate in Sailing and Watersports.

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The first ever North Wales OnBoard sailing festival got off to spectacular start, with Powys club Clwedog coming out on top.
There were 78 young sailors out on the water in Bala, the biggest ever turnout of sailors from all over North Wales, some of whom had only been sailing for a few days before the event. Clywedog sailing club, near Llanidloes won the best club overall at the event with 14 club members taking part.

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Starts 2nd October 2011
The Beacon Bouldering Aggregate, a friendly and fun bouldering competition, starts on October 2nd. For £2 you get your Aggregate score sheet and the rest is up to you.
A series of colour coded problems, according to difficulty, are set at regular intervals over the winter and you get a point for each one you successfully climb, irrespective of how hard it is. You simply tick them off on your sheet as you complete them - honesty is taken for granted.

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Starts 1st October 2011
If you're aged between seven and seventeen years old, then why not get along to the Beacon Climbing Centre on Saturday October 1st for its annual Back to School Bouldering Comp.
Don't be put off by the word competition, as it's a fun event that is also a good social occasion. If you're relatively new to indoor climbing, it is designed to be as much a way of increasing your confidence as it is winning, so there is no excuse for not getting involved.

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On the 18th September the second triathlon organised by Always Aim High Events, took place at Newborough on Anglesey. Among the participants was Tracy Evans of the North Wales Outdoor Partnership, warming up before she does the Snowdon Marathon.
Individuals or teams took part in either the Full Sandman (1 km swim, 60 km cycle and 10 km trail run) or the Sandman Sprint (400 m swim, 18 km cycle and 5 km trail run). The swim was parallel to Llandwyn Beach with a transition to bikes in the car park before heading out towards Llanfairpwll. The running at the end was on forest trails, with a memorable section up and over the sand dunes a couple of kilometres from the finish, to reach the beach.

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A brand new mountain biking event in the forest that was the first to be developed for the sport in the UK and where trail expansion continues to this day. The Coed y Brenin (CyB) Enduro event is being organised by the same team from Summit Cycles, who are responsible for the ever-popular Dyfi Enduro, so you just know it's going to be good.

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With the explosion of triathlons and open water swimming events in the North Wales area, Canoe Wales, supported by The Outdoor Partnership have organised a pilot SESA course to be run at Clwb Antur Dyffryn Peris. The SESA qualification is new and is designed to train and equip 2* and above paddlers to be competent in providing safety cover and basic first aid from a variety of boats.

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During a weekend that included the Sailing OnBoard event in Bala and the North Wales Outdoor Partnership Festival at Plas y Brenin, Llanberis was the host town for a memorable Mountain race that saw England clinch all gold medals in the Commonwealth Championships.

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Some people would have you believe that finding unclimbed rock in North Wales is like getting blood from a stone, pretty much impossible unless you have some sort of magical powers. Although magical climbing powers do help, this is definitely not the case! There has been a surge of new routes this summer. Many of which are at the higher end of the grade spectrum, but there are others that mere mortals can hope to enjoy.

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Offers for 1st to 2nd October and 3rd to 7th October 2011
Plas Menai National Watersports Centre has a few places remaining on the following courses. These offers are specifically targeted at the local community with the aim of encouraging people to get out on the water and try something new or develop existing skills.

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Work has finally begun in Blaenau Ffestiniog on the Antur ‘Stiniog Mountain Bike Trails Project. Four challenging downhill trails are being laid out to designs by Simon Williams and Phil Saxena. Phil has designed downhill trails all over the world for the UCI World Cup racing series...therefore we’re in good hands! As well as this a jump-site, two pump tracks, an 8km cross country trail around Llyn Tanygrisiau and a visitor centre will be built

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24 September 2011
Taking place at Plas y Brenin
…but you have to work for them! We need 3 parking attendants to do an hour’s duty before the Festival starts. You will need to be there at 7.55am for a quick briefing. You will then be required to marshal one of three car parks and collect parking permits for approximately an hour. In return you will get a voucher for a free soup and roll at lunchtime and a corporate t-shirt. If you’re interested or know of someone who might be, please contact Elin on 01690 720 168 or email elin.humphreys@outdoorpartnership.co.uk (Note: Volunteer Instructors cannot do this as they will need to be at an earlier briefing).

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As part of the Development of Anglesey's Coastal Environment Project, a new cabin offering changing rooms, showers and a briefing room, has been opened at the improved car and trailer park, close to the Trearddur Bay Hotel. This 'community orientated' facility is aimed at local clubs, schools and activity providers to help promote participation in watersports.

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Free iPod apps for walkers
Last month two free apps likely to be of interest to walkers in Snowdonia were released: Mountain Info Service and Enjoy Snowdonia. They can be downloaded from iTunes if you've got an Apple device such as an iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad, although they are both primarily aimed at iPhone users.

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24th and 25th September 2011
The Final Welsh Event on our Home Waters of Pwllheli always provides a great weekends racing and provides selectors a great chance to see the future of Welsh Sailing Talent. If you don’t fancy the North Wales Outdoor Partnership Festival or you are still hungry for more action on the Sunday this may be the place to go.

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Entry-level Coach Qualification starts October 22nd 2011
The Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Cycling (L1CCC) is the new entry-level award into the British Cycling Coach Education Programme, aimed at people new to coaching and cycling. This new qualification provides you with an introduction to the principles of safe, ethical and effective management and coaching of cycling sessions

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Have a go sessions will be available at the OP Festival on 24th September 2011
The Gwynedd Sub Aqua Club has become the first diving club to join the Outdoor Partnership. If you are interested in having a go at diving they are going to run some pool sessions at the Outdoor Partnership Festival on the 24th September at Plas y Brenin.

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12th and 13th of November 2011-08-30
Mark Tozer has taken over as the new RCO (regional coaching organiser) for North Wales and will be running the Winter Coach Update weekend on the 12th and 13th of November. All active paddlesports coaches need to update every three years and the update weekends are designed to allow them to do this by participating on relevant courses at a minimum cost.

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Out mid-September 2011
Slate climbing became increasingly popular during the 80’s where many talented climbers moved their attentions from the mountains and into the quarries above Llanberis. Then slate then went slightly out of vogue up until recent years. During the last 5 years or so there has been a great deal of new routes being put up in the quarries, many of these routes are at far more amenable grades than their predecessors creating an environment where climbers of all levels can come and enjoy this unusual medium.

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Shauna put in an outstanding performance to finish 4th overall during the final round of the IFSC 2011 Boulder World Cup in Munich. This shows great potential for the future of British bouldering in the competition arena, as Shauna is only 18 years old and 2011 is her first World Cup.

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There have been a number of new courses added to the community coach calendar for this autumn. A copy of the calendar is available from Marianne Davies at marianne.davies@hotmail.com . New additions to the calendar include 4* open canoe, white water and sea kayak assessments and 4* white water assessor training.

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The Gwynedd Outdoor Partnership is purchasing a small fleet of sit on tops (SOTs) fitted with rod holders and suitable to fish from. These SOTs will be available to the fishing clubs to run ‘fishing from kayak’ courses. This is a very rapidly expanding activity with more SOTs being bought for fishing than for any other activity in recent years.

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Holyhead Sailing Club
14th September 2011 at 6.30pm
Partneriaieth Awyr Agored Môn/Anglesey Outdoor Activity Partnership
Eveyone is welcome to attend the meeting - please contact Simon Jones Outdoor Activities Development Officer beforehand

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Course in July 2011 results in three first language Welsh tutors
As you are aware most of our club paddlers here in North Wales and many in the South speak Welsh as their first language. For these paddlers becoming a BCU (UKCC) level 1 or 2 coach has meant struggling to go through the whole system in a second language, from coaching, mentoring, writing portfolios, sitting exams and taking assessments

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11th August and 15th September
These are the last two competitive academy training days in the diary at the moment. There will hopefully be a once a month training session at Plas y Brenin over the winter and another regatta before the all Wales final in October

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The regional coaching organiser (RCO) plays a very importation role in supporting coach development in paddlesports. We would like to welcome Mark Tozer to the post once again. I am sure Mark will be in touch with the Canoe Wales members in the north soon and will be organising a coach update weekend in the Autumn.

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22nd October - 24th October 2011 See poster for mroe information

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29th October to 30th October 2011
A series of three races over the weekend of 29th - 30th October, the Swellies Extreme Race will present a unique competitive challenge for paddlers, demanding a broad range of skills and a tough test of paddling fitness

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Environment Agency results published
On any summers day or warm weekend the lagoons on both sides of Llyn Padarn in Llanberis are teeming with people swimming, paddling, kayaking and generally playing in the water, but in the summer 2009 a blue-green algae bloom led to the lake effectively being closed for water activiti

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Sessions available on the 19th and 26th September 2011
Please see poster for full information

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Climbing Wall Award Training 10-11 September – Climbing Wall Award Assessment 16 September –

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24th Setpember
Taking place at Plas y Brenin
Climbing, bouldering, low ropes and abseiling, skiing, introduction to kayaking and canoeing, introduction to canoe slalom, introduction to mountain biking, rowing, orienteering, sub-aqua, mountain navigation, security on safe ground for mountain leader, rolling clinic for paddlers and much much more .....

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Plas Menai is will be running a 6 week Learn to Kayak course, running every Thursday evening for the next 6 weeks. During the course you will discover and develop the basic skills and techniques of paddling. The course starts on Thursday 18th August and will run through until 22 September.

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23rd – 25th September 2011
The countdown has started to the Commonwealth Mountain and Ultra Distance Championships being held in North Wales on 23rd - 25th September. The weekend programme of Championship and open races across the disciplines of road, mountain and trail running is targeted at both local athletes and visiting runners.

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Results from 9th July 2011
Gemau Cymru, the inaugural Welsh Youth Olympic Games, was a huge success with 82 paddlers in total taking part in the races. The weather, which started off wet and overcast, brightened and cleared up in time for the games and highlights from the races were shown on S4C.

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Level 1 - 16 and 23 August 2011
Level 2 - 3 and 4 September 2011 - Plas y Brenin.
Cost £40.00 each

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Tuesday 6th September 2011
Protect yourself and the young people you are working with by understanding and following good coaching practice. This workshop is for anyone working with children and young people in the outdoors.

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There will be a range of fun and exiting activities held at Aberglaslyn Hall this Summer.
These activities will include Gorge Walking, Mountain Biking, Kayaking, Orienteering, and many more!
Cost: £30.00pp
or £15.00pp for people living in Gwynedd

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16 and 23 August 2011
Cost 40.00
The Outdoor Partnership are supporting North Wales Snowsports Club to deliver a Level 1 Training Course at Plas y Brenin on the 16 and 23 August 2011. Level 1 Ski Training Course for volunteer leaders – the first step for aspirant instructors and coaches wishing to work with skiers in the UK. Candidates will be required to register with Snowsports Wales & must be over 16 yrs of age.

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3 and 4 September 2011 - Plas y Brenin.
Cost 40.00.
This 2 day course is for instructors qualified at Level 1 to progress to Level 2 and become a fully qualified instructor for artificial ski slope work.

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Open to all members of Canoe Wales
The post of Regional Coaching Organiser (RCO) for North Wales is vacant and Canoe Wales would like to invite interested parties to apply for the post. This is a voluntary post that is very important for the delivery of kayak and canoe coaching and representing the members of Canoe Wales in this area.

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Invasive Species posters for download
Check-Clean-Dry! Keeping the high quality of the waterways in Wales is the responsibility of all users. Recently a shrimp in Wales has been detected. Whilst the risk of encountering the shrimp Dikerogamma Villosus is low, the consequences of transferring it are disastrous.

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Q: When is a race not a race?
A: When it's the Menai Strait Challenge! This will be an "event" that anybody can enter, at any time of day, in conditions of their own choosing, but they must be in a sea kayak. The concept is very simple, paddle between two points and record your time.... honestly. You can have as many attempts as you like over the year. There are two courses and as the name suggests they are on the Menai Straits

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Courses available now and at the Outdoor Partnership Festival in September
Nature’s Work is based in north Wales and provides environmental courses and training events for the outdoor industry.
Nature’s Work courses range from teaching Biology and Geography field studies techniques to ‘the environment for mountain leaders’ and ‘conservation and access for outdoor leaders’.

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The first phase of new developments at Coed y Brenin Forest, as part of the £4 million Eryri Centre of Excellence project, has been completed and includes five kilometres of a brand new mountain bike trail known as the MinorTaur.
Coed y Brenin, near Dolgellau, was the first forest in the UK to be developed for the sport of mountain biking and its testing trails have now become a little more inclusive with this addition.

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The opening of a new footpath now means walkers parking near the Pen y Gwryd can avoid the busy and potentially hazardous A4086 road to reach Pen y Pass and the start of the popular Miners Path or PyG Track up Snowdon.
Recently formalised parking near the Pen y Gwryd - £4 all day with a maximum stay length of 12 hours within 24 hours - is used as an alternative by Snowdon walkers to parking at Pen y Pass, which quickly fills up on most days with a reasonable weather forecast.

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There are plenty of activities available in Gwynedd this summer
Sailing, Kayaking, Windsurfing and much more ...

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Paddlers from Ysgol Friars are heading to Cardiff on the 9th of July
After their brilliant performances at the North Wales and All Wales Schools Regattas last year, Ysgol Friars from Bangor are heading down to Cardiff with a team to compete in the canoe and kayak events at the inorgural Gamau Cymru (Welsh Olympic Games)

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Mark Jones, the Outdoor Partnership’s Gwynedd Officer, and two community club coaches passed their BCU (UKCC) level 2 paddlesports coach award on the 24th of June.
Mark, who is already a very experienced and qualified instructor in paddlesports, climbing and mountaineering did the coach award to transfer onto the new UKCC coach scheme

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Welsh cycling has an extensive range of events running over the summer.
These include sessions at Coed y Brenin, Llandegla, Betws y Coed and Nant BH and range from club sessions and family rides to mountain bike racing.

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We are updating our outdoor activity clubs database. If you are a member, or your clubs details is on our online database, let us know if the information is correct or need changing

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Snowdonia Running Guides and Landscape Walks
There are many businesses, freelance instructors and coaches in the North Wales outdoor industry. This Mecca for outdoor sports and past times is proving that not only is the industry thriving, but is also becoming more diverse and original in the opportunities it is providing. Two further examples of this are the ‘Snowdonia Running Guides’ and ‘Landscape Walks’.

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Coasteering, Sailing, Raft Building and Surfing available at the Conway Centre near Llanfairpwll this summer holidays.
£5 per day

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Individual and family activities in kayaking, climbing, gorge walking, mine exploration, orienteering and high ropes. Introductory courses and skills development courses in the activities above.
£15 per person, per day

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The Outdoor Partnership now has a facebook page.
Take a look at it. We hope to use this page to let you know of current events, courses and new information that may be useful to you.

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24th September 2011
The Outdoor Partnership is once again hosting a free Outdoor Activities Festival at Plas y Brenin in September for Partnership club members and their families. We hope to run canoeing, mountain biking, climbing, orienteering, rowing, sub-aqua, low ropes and kayaking and CPD workshops for club leaders. There will also be talks by inspirational outdoor achievers and an evening BBQ.

For further information please contact your Outdoor Activities Development Officer

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Take a look at a snapshot about Amwlch Canoe Club

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July 1st - July 8th 2011
Bookings now open for all the walks
A Variety of walks acorss Conwy County
Booking is essential

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Adventure Days available during half term

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After analysing the uptake and reading the statistics for eNews distribution the decision has been made to publish it on the front page of the website at the beginning of each month. This will replace the previous distribution method of sending it out to those of you who have signed up for it.

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25th / 26th June 2011
The coach update/revalidation weekends are about helping all active coaches and leaders to keep up to date with current best practice. All BCU coaches need to update every three years either by doing courses (a list of which are available on the Canoe Wales website) or by attending a coach update weekend.

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The 2011 programme is now available
The new calendar is out and this year the courses will also be open to non-voluntary coaches.
Courses include BCU (UKCC) level 1 and 2 training and assessment, level 2 transfer courses and all the supporting courses up to 4* (5* available on demand).

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The Beacon Climbing Centre is awaiting a planning decision by Gwynedd Council to confirm its move to the former Barcud TV studio on Caernarfon's Cibyn Industrial Estate

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The Beacon Boulder Bash Results
The boulder bash wraps up the winter bouldering aggregate with the highest scores in each category gaining access to a final evening of hard climbing and intense competition. The Beacon’s route setters Mark and Tom had been hard at work all afternoon and had produced a stunning set of competition problems requiring strength, tenacity and Jedi powers to succeed

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From May 1st until September 30th
During this period cyclists will be asked to stay off Snowdon’s bridleways between 10.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. in an attempt to avoid accidents when paths to the summit are at their busiest.

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We have an Mountain Leader Training Course Saturday 21st May to Thursday 26th May (overnight camp on Wednesday) full course details would be the Plas y Brenin website www.pyb.co.uk

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Part-Time Receptionist/Administrator

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Saturday 25th June 2011 Due to popular demand we are running another VHF course on the 25th June.

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Sixteen schools in Anglesey, Gwynedd and Conwy are taking part in an extended pilot scheme of the Outdoor Award which has been developed by the Outdoor Partnership in conjunction with the Countryside Council for Wales. The scheme was trialled initially by 6 schools over a two year period and following feedback and an evaluation report by Celtica Mapping the guidelines were extensively re-written and the pilot scheme extended for a further year with an extra 10 schools taking part.

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Held 22nd March at Glasdir, Llanrwst
Under the Coastal Access Improvement Programme (CAIP), The Welsh Assembly Government is committed to creating a continuous 850 mile path that runs right around the coastline of Wales by 2012, and as been investing in access improvements in partnership with the Countryside Council for Wales.

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Over the last three months a group of eleven individuals from Anglesey and Gwynedd have completed the Engagement Gateway Project. Funded by the European Social Fund (ESF) the project aims to provide local people opportunities to learn and develop skills in outdoor activities.

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New coach education forms are now available for you to download online for 2011/2012
There are two different forms to fill in this year, depending on your chosen course.

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Membership renewals for the Outdoor Partnership are now due for existing club members. Please fill out a new membership form with your up-to-date details and send it back to us with the appropriate fee.

Has your club got membership with us or would you like to join?

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Gwynedd leisure centres are benefiting from kayaking opportunities with thanks to the Outdoor Partnership. All leisure centre swimming pools across the region now have kayaks at their centres which has been made possible thanks to a variety of grants been accessed by the Outdoor Partnership.

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Professional Sailor with Mirsky Racing Team since Jan 2008. Joined World Match Racing Tour (WMRT) 2008 and secured 5th place in 2008 tour and winning tour card for 2009.

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Blue Peris is recruiting people to join our trainee instructor scheme at the centre. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in a highly motivated and professional environment and will give an excellent foundation to further your career within the outdoors. You will find yourself part of a small, motivated, experienced, active and caring organization where the emphasis is on quality outdoor education provision.

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Due to the recent change in the requirements Canoe Wales are very short of people who can verify the documents needed for the BCU CRB checks.

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Plus Safety Award training available on 7th and 8th May 2011
Safety paddlers will be needed for a number of outdoor swims/triathlons in North Wales over the summer namely the Aberystwyth and Llandudno Triathlons and swims For Xtra mile events. The safety cover organiser, David Rider is interested in any local clubs that would be able to help out.

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Lisa Whitaker is a PhD student at Leeds Metropolitan University researching performance enhancement in sport. The aim of her research is to gain further understanding of athletes’ attitudes and beliefs towards doping in order to inform anti-doping education to help prevent future doping use by athletes.

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North Wales Coach Update Weekend 25th and 26th June 2011
Every paddlesports coach needs to update or upgrade his or her qualifications every three years. This is just to ensure that current best practice is continually passed on

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18th – 19 June 2011 at the National White Water Centre
If you go boating, don’t miss out on the 2011 festival! This will be the usual mix of events, races, demo kit to play with, workshops and challenges, all supported by shuttle runs, socialising, food and films

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21st and 22nd May 2011
This is a major new Paddlesport Festival for 2011 set in one of the most stunning estuaries in the UK amidst the mountains of southern Snowdonia. As part of the festival the organisers (Mawddach Rotary Club) would like a series or demos to showcase paddlesports and their diversity

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8th – 10th July 2011
Gemau Cymru is a national school sports competition that will be held between 8-10 July 2011 in locations across Cardiff. It will be a partnership between the private, public and third sector and aims to capture the inspiration of the London 2012 Games and deliver a lasting sports legacy for Wales.

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18th – 28th April 2011
A program of outdoor activities will be taking place once again during the Easter holidays in Conwy. Activities for children ages 8 – 12 years will be taking place at the Oaklands Outdoor Centre near Llanrwst, and activities for ages 13+ years will take place at the Nant Bwlch yr Haearn Outdoor Centre.

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Sport Wales have a very ambitious goal. They want every child hooked on sport for life and for physical literacy to become a central part of education in our schools. Local Anglesey business, ‘Outdoor Active Sport’ is working with many schools and youth groups in the local area and nationally to provide key stage specific courses with measurable outcomes.

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Sport Wales is seeking to appoint two high calibre individuals with in-depth knowledge of high performance sport and medal success. As an independent voluntary board member you will be expected to scrutinise the Focus 2014 initiative, and the sports and athletes it comprises

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The North Wales Outdoor Partnership is conducting a research to see how outdoor activities have evolved over the past five years. The Partnership has been in existence since 2005 and with the help of funding from the Welsh Assembly Government, through Sport Wales and local authorities, four key members of staff are employed to turn the Partnership’s vision into reality

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It’s that time of year again, and Conwy County Borough Council and The Outdoor Partnership are hosting a series of activity sessions during the Easter school holiday period.

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Free Activities 26th and 27th March
Free outdoor actviites for Anglesey residents on 26th and 27th March 2011. Welcome to all the family. Contact Simon Jones, Outdoor Activity Development Officer for more details and to book your place

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19th & 20th March 2011

In 2009 representatives from the British Mountaineering Council (BMC), the Mountaineering Council of Scotland (MCofS) and Mountaineering Ireland (MI) (under the collaborative title of the Mountaineering Coordination Group - MCG) agreed to the development of a national coaching system.

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Places left for new intake in March 2011

Brendan Zyborsky from Porthaethwy is a success story from the initial group who began in November. Brendan has entered the ILM Scheme and began working on the 21st of March at the Plas y Brenin, National Mountain Centre. This will lead him up to when he begins the Centre Assistant Scheme for a further 15 months.

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Playboating training for your club in 2011

FlowFree are offering clubs across the UK a chance to book a “Get Your Club Playing” session which brings expert coaches, demo boats and GB Team paddlers to your club.

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Climb responsibly this spring.

The UK is internationally important for a number of bird species, which are often vulnerable during the nesting period.

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Have your say about what research you would like done
The Wales Tourism Alliance (WTA) is using a short questionnaire to ask the tourism industry across Wales what tourism research they would like to see undertaken over the next three years.

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Snowdonia Slateman 22nd May 2011

The Snowdonia Slateman is a brand new trathlon being held in Llanberis on 22nd May. Competitors will begin with a 750 metre swim in Llyn Padarn - there's a 200 metre swim option for less confident swimmers - followed by a 51km road ride over the Llanberis Pass, down the Ogwen Valley to Bethesda and back to Llanberis via Tregarth. Finally, bike shoes will be changed for running shoes in order to complete the final hurdle, a challenging 11km run through the famous Dinorwig slate quarries. The overall winner will be crowned The Slateman.

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Llanwrst 22nd March 2011

A wide range of speakers will be talking at the Outdoor North Wales Forum in Llanrwst on Tuesday 22nd March covering topics as diverse as Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) and Is this the End of Statutory Licensing?

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Water quality results for 2010

Recent results from the Environment Agency Wales (EAW) monitoring of the lake's water quality showed that the summer of 2010 was as remarkable as the 2009 green-blue algae bloom, but for the opposite reasons.

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New website to give river level information based on EAW data

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March 26th and 27th 2011

Last year Canoe Wales introduced a new competition to their calendar. Based at Llandusyl Paddlers on the river Tefi the Welsh Universities Canoeing Competition was a huge success. This year the competition has been moved from mid February to the end of March as last year the students had to break the ice to get on the water.

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Brendan was one of the ten initial participants who came on the Engagement Gateway Project back in November 2010. Brendan is from Porthaethwy, Anglesey and has a background in Politics and Sociology. He completed his 12 days with the Project, took part on the Trail Cycle Leader Training and completed the Rescue Emergency Care Course (REC).

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DUE TO START IN APRIL 2011
Disability Sport Wales and Canoe Wales are going to run a series of 'open days' for paddlesports in the spring of 2011. These open days are aimed at encouraging people with any disability to have a go at canoeing and kayaking and to join local clubs and activities where appropriate.

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NEW FOR 2011!
Firstly a big 'Congratulations' to Ysgol Friars for winning the North Wales Schools Regatta held at Plas Y Brenin on the 24th October 2010. The school canoe clubs from Ysgol Eifionydd, Ysgol Caergybi and Ysgol Dyffryn Ogwen also did very well and will join Ysgol Friars at the Welsh Schools Finals on the 12th of March 2011.

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DATES TO BE ARRANGED
The purpose built mountain bike trails at Penmachno rely purely on volunteers to keep them open and accessible. Unfortunately, after some particularly wintery weather in November and December they are in dire need of some general clearing and cutting

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FROM JANUARY 2011
The new Mountain Leader Training Association CPD policy means that FULL members who have held an award for 5 years will have to undertake certain minimum levels of CPD on a 5 yearly basis and record it online in order to stay a member of MLTA.

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FIRST ROUND 22ND JANUARY 2011
Competition season is here with the opening rounds in the North Wales Region at the Beacon Climbing Centre on the 22nd January and round 2 at the Indy Climbing Wall on the 5th February. These will be followed by the North Wales final at the Beacon on the 5th of March.

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED IN ANGLESEY
There are currently volunteer opportunities for you to work directly with young people in Anglesey and the surrounding area with Scouting. You choose how much time you can spare.

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FEBRUARY HALF TERM 2011
Plas Arthur will be running sessions of free swimming, canoeing, snorkeling and water polo over the February half term from 09.00am - 12.00pm Monday to Friday.

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Anglesey's Executive yesterday (Tuesday, January 18th) agreed to a £300,000 reduction in leisure services revenue budget over the next three years.

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DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES IS FEBRUARY 20TH
The Llanberis Mountain Film Festival or LLAMFF as it is fondly known is taking place from Friday 18th - Sunday 20th March in 2011. The spine of the weekend is the film competition and is a great way for independent film-makers to showcase their talents.

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Kayaking for beginners is now available at all of the Gwynedd and some of Ynys Mon Leisure Centres. A joint project between the North Wales Outdoor Partnership, Gwynedd Council, and Canoe Wales has resulted in two members of staff from each of the leisure centres completing a BCU UKCC Level 1 coach award and kayaks being made available for use in each centre.

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SUBSIDISED BCU QUALIFICATIONS FOR 11 to 18 YR OLDS, APRIL 2011
Routes to the Summit aims to raise the skills and aspirations of young people, giving them the best possible chance of future career development and expanding opportunities to gain work related skills.

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Share the Global Experience – lead for Outlook Expeditions
Outlook Expeditions are currently looking for a Welsh Speaking female leader to facilitate a high quality youth expedition to Peru and Bolivia this summer. Those interested should possess a Mountain Leader Summer Award, relevant 1st Aid Certificate, experience of working with youth groups, developing world travel experience.

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Tuesday 22nd March 2011
Where: Glasdir Conference Centre in Llanrwst
The Forum will be an opportunity to learn what is being done to bring more outdoor activity tourism to North Wales and to face fresh challenges. It will bring together people from all sectors including government, activity operators and accommodation providers.

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Project Start Date: Feb 2011 until October 2011
Fee: 15,000 (inclusive of expenses)
Conwy County Borough Council, in conjunction with its partners, is looking to commission a consultant to project manage the 2011 Commonwealth Mountain and Ultra Distance Championships that are due to be held in North West Wales from 23rd to the 25th September 2011.

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The Anglesey Outdoor Activity Forum is a voluntary body representing Outdoor Activities on Anglesey. The forum meets two to three times a year in the North and South of the island. Membership is open to anyone who shares the Forum's vision of providing opportunities for the residents of Anglesey to achieve their potential in outdoor activities.

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We are in the process of arranging a reprint of our club booklet. Club details will be sourced from the original booklet and our online database.
If you are a club or involved with a club please check your details online or email us with your details anyway with these simple details:
Club Name
Contact Name
Contact Number
Email
Website

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After an extensive period of mentoring and training by the Outdoor Partnership Activities Mentor, Louise Tully, a member of Rock Chicks Climbing Club successfully attended the Single Pitch Award, qualifying them as a climbing instructor.

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LLAMFF will be held between the 18th and 20th of March 2011
The Llanberis Mountain Film Festival celebrates the mysticism of mountain culture through the medium of film, photography, literature and lectures. LLAMFF began back in 2002 and has since has become an important part of any mountaineers diary. LLAMFF is a registered charity and relies upon public funding, sponsorship and volunteers to make it successful.

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The Intermediate Labour Market is coming to a centre near you!
The Outdoor Partnership will be providing paid employment opportunities for 25 people from Anglesey, Conwy and Gwynedd who are long term unemployed. Within the 4 month period participants will be able to gain NGB Awards, top level tutoring from instructors as well as a wealth of experience, working in local outdoor centres. This will provide a solid foundation for individuals looking for work as an instructor or employment in general.

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Since we began in early November we have had 6 soft skill sessions, 2 participants have successfully attended their Climbing Wall Award training and Trail Cycle Leader training courses and a further two participants have gained paid employment. Participants have also attended the two day Rescue and Emergency Care Course, valid for three years.

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Menter Iaith Conwy and Communities First in Pen Llyn have been running a Welsh Language Surfing Club on Ynys Mon and Pen Llyn for young people from both areas including Conwy. Through financial assistance from Awards for All and Community Chest the club succeeded in adding snowboarding to the clubs list of activities. The club also received practical help from Simon Jones our Anglesey Outdoor Activities Development Officer.

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Congratulations to both Andy Barker and Simon Jones, Outdoor Activities Development Officers for the Outdoor Partnership, who recently passed their respective assessments. On the 2nd of November, Andy Barker received his Mountain Instructor Award and on the 28th of November, Simon Jones received his Single Pitch Award!

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Salary: 23,708 - 26,276 (37 hours a week)
The above is an advert for the Eryri Centre of Excellence Project Manager for which the ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh and English is essential.

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Closing date 12pm Monday 6th December 2010
Salary 25,220 pro rata
The above Job description is for a suitably experienced and qualified person to work with Antur Stiniog in realizing mountain bike trails as identified in The Antur Stiniog Business and Development plans and the Eryri Centre of Excellence. The ability to communicate fluently and provide documents through the medium of Welsh is essential.

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RESIDENTS in Anglesey can get fit and save the environment at the same time. The Anglesey Green Gym scheme combines conservation activities with exercise. Tree planting, composting and healthy walks have been organised across Benllech, Amlwch and Gaerwen as part of the scheme.

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Owain Williams is the Outdoor Partnership's new Project Coordinator for the 'The Engagement Gateway Project', which forms part of the Outdoor Partnership's new 'Pathways to Employment' programme. Owain, a former pupil at Ysgol Dyffryn Nantlle and Centre Assistant at Plas Y Brenin, where he gained his outdoor qualifications, started his role in September...

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There's no such thing? There is now!
Nick Bullen has built a huge chair to thank the local community of Corris for the warm welcome he received when he arrived in Wales six years ago. Nick Bullen wanted to give something back to the community because he will leave Wales and go back to his original home in South Africa. It took 15 people four hours to carry the huge chair almost to the summit. The chair sits just before the summit, 893 meters.

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20, 21 November 2010
Plas Menai will be running a BCU 4 Star Sea Leader Assessment on 20-21 November. In order to undertake the assessment you need to have completed the following course pre-requisites 1. 4 Star Sea Leader Training, 2. 1 day BCU Coastal Sea Navigation course or similar NGB structured theoretical navigation course 3. Hold a current recognised 8 hours First Aid certificate.

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Closing date 6th of December 2010
Plas y Brenin is looking for 8 individuals to take part in their Centre Assistant Scheme. For 15 months you will have the opportunity to work, play and develop yourself as an outdoor instructor. Owain Williams, a former Centre Assistant, and now Project Coordinator for the Outdoor Partnership says “An amazing experience, you get to participate on courses, meet loads of people and get your qualifications”.

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November 2010
Our first group of ten participants started on the 9th and 10th of November, taking part in paddle sports, bouldering and climbing. Participants experienced open boating and kayaking activities, and for some, this was their first time in an open boat or kayak! Later participants had a go at testing their head for heights with an introduction to climbing indoors on Plas y Brenin's indoor climbing wall.

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Pen Portrait
Paul has a long standing interest and involvement in the Outdoor Sector. From 1977 until 1991 he orienteer at national and international level including a period as the Welsh Orienteering captain. He holds a Mountain Leaders certificate. His many interests over the years included fell running, rock climbing, winter mountaineering, a member of the Mountain Rescue and SARDA. He completed 19 mountain marathons only finishing outside the top 10 on 4 occasions.

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Recently 10 members of the Fali Girl Guides completed their level 1 NICAS (National Indoor Climbing Wall Award) at the Conway Centre, Anglesey. The girls took part in three evening sessions on the climbing wall at Conway under the keen eye of 'Laura', the climbing coach.

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Over the next two years, we will give 60 people from Gwynedd, Conwy and Mon the opportunity to learn and develop new skills in a range of outdoor activities, from Kayaking, canoeing to mountaineering and climbing. Every 3 months, 10 people will have the chance to build on their confidence, skills and qualifications, working towards National Governing Body qualifications. We will provide the correct level of training based on experience and guide participants to further learning, training, supported employment and full time employment.

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Indoor climbing for beginners
Every Thursday 6pm to 8pm - Indy Climbing Wall, Llanfairpwll
4 pounds per session including instruction and climbing shoes.
The Mentro Allan project is aimed at young women from the ages of 16 to 30 living on Anglesey.

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Sunday 14th November 2010, 18.00 to 20.30
Tyn y Coed Hotel, Capel Curig, North Wales
Pure Powder invite you to the Tyn-y-Coed Hotel in Capel Curig for an exclusive CMH Heli-Skiing Presentation on Sunday 14th November, from 18.00. The evening is open to all powder skiing and boarding enthusiasts keen to learn more about heli skiing. This is a great chance to find out more about Heli Skiing and CMH, the original and largest heli ski operator in the world. During the evening we will be serving drinks and canapes and will be showing the new CMH Heli Skiing film (made by Warren Miller). Experienced CMH guide Craig McGee will also be on hand to chat more about heli skiing and CMH.

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The Outdoor Partnership's Outdoor Festival saw over 100 people take part in a range of outdoor activities and skills development workshops over the weekend. The festival hosted the official launch of the new Community Club Award by our local MP, Mr Guto Bebb and finished off with a talk from one of Wales' leading adventurers, Tori James.

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As part of our Coach Education Programme the Outdoor Partnership has SPLASH funding available to fund water-sports training programmes for our club members. So, if you are an active volunteer within your club and would like to improve your skills by working towards recognised BCU and RYA accredited professional qualification why don’t you contact us to set the ball rolling!

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30 October 2010
This October runners will again be competing in one of the toughest marathons here in the UK, the Snowdonia Marathon. The inaugural Snowdonia Marathon was held in 1982, and was conceived as a dramatic alternative to the numerous city and town races becoming so popular. The demanding and spectacular route, encircling Snowdon, Wales' and England's highest peak, has given the event a unique place in the annual marathon calendar ever since.

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Discover Gwynedd’s wealth of wildlife, culture, heritage and local produce. Throughout this summer, a programme of events, activities and the launch of the brand new Discover Gwynedd website will celebrate the beauty and diversity of Gwynedd.

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DATE: 18 - 21 August 2010
VENUE: Pwllheli Sailing Club
COST: 60 pounds pp with own equipment
75 pound pp including board hire
The Welsh Yachting Association will be running a windsurfing camp between 18th - 21 August 2010 offering a solid introduction to windsurfing and a good base to continue from. First time windsurfers are welcome and for those with a bit more experience there will a racing camp running at the same date.

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By now all our clubs will have received invitations to the Outdoor Festival being held at Plas y Brenin on 11 September 2010. Those attending will have the opportunity to participate in a range of outdoor activities sessions, skills development workshops, and a number of club development seminars. These will range from skiing sessions to rope skills for mountaineers workshops.

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The Outdoor Partnership's new Community Club Award, sponsored by Magnox North, was officially launched at our Outdoor Festival on the 11 September, 2010 by our local MP Mr Guto Bebb. The award will recognise and reward the commitment made by community outdoor clubs in delivering and developing high-quality, welcoming environments for club members.

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The CWLA has been designed to train and assess those who wish to teach lead climbing skills on indoor or outdoor artificial climbing walls and structures with fixed protection. This includes a wide range of structures (including, for example towers and mobile climbing walls) which will be referred to throughout as ‘walls’. These structures are deemed to have safety equipment, such as top anchors, in place and are maintained through a management regime. The award is concerned with ensuring good practice when developing leading skills. It covers the introduction, coaching and on-going development of the technical and movement skills required to lead routes.

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RE-SCHEDULED for the spring 2011
The National Navigation Award Scheme is a nationally recognized non-competitive personal performance navigation award allowing everyone to be able to plan and enjoy their walks in the countryside. All courses include knowledge of safety and access issues when walking in the countryside, as well as an understanding of environmental issues and awareness of impacts.

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This month we are profiling Ailsa Orlik who is an active member of Rock Chicks Climbing Club for women. Being an outdoor enthusiast Ailsa recently decided to change career and applied and successfully secured an 18 month Centre Assistant placement at the National Mountaineering Centre at Plas y Brenin. With the experience and training she will receive over the next year and a half Ailsa hopes that this will give her the skills needed to pursue a career in the outdoor activity industry

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11 September 2010 (7.30-8.30pm)
Plas y Brenin
We are pleased to announce that our guest speaker at our Outdoor Festival on 11 September 2010 will be Tori James who at the age of 25 became the first Welsh woman to summit Everest. Tori is a multi talented individual with a passion for extreme adventure in sub zero temperatures who, in May 2005, as a member of The Pink Lady PoleCats, became the first ever all-female team to complete the gruelling 360 mile Polar Challange race to the Magnetic North Pole.

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This summer Plas Menai, the National Watersports Centre together with the Outdoor Partnership are running two subsidised multi-activity days for residents of Gwynedd aged between 8 - 16 years. These activities are subsidised by the SPLASH grant. So, if you fancy trying something new out this might be the perfect opportunity, indeed, you might even get hooked on watersports!

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JULY / AUGUST 2010
Do you fancy gorge walking, mountain biking or even sea level traversing. These are just a few of the outdoor activities being offered as part of ffit Conwy and the Outdoor Partnership’s Summer Activity Programme. On offer is a range of outdoor activities for young people and families. Therefore, if you fancy doing something new or indeed would like to improve your skills, then why not see what is on offer.

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11 SEPTEMBER 2010
Venue: Plas y Brenin
On the 11 September 2010, the Outdoor Partnership will be organising an outdoor festival to give thanks to our club volunteers and to mark the official launch of our ClubMark Award, sponsored by Magnox. There will be opportunities for club members to take part in a variety of activities including skills development workshops and outdoor activities. There will also be a BBQ where those attending can relax and have something to eat before attending the final event of the day, a talk by Tori James, the first Welsh woman to summit Mount Everest.

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DATE: JULY/AUGUST 2010 (TBC)
In conjunction with North Wales Snowsports, the Outdoor Partnership is offering aspirant instructors and coaches the opportunity to attend a 2-day Level 1 Instructor training course (skiing) and a Level 1 Refresher course (skiing) for those who need to brush-up their skills. The course is due to run in July or August with dates to be confirmed to suit participants.

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DATE: OCTOBER
VENUE: Conway Centre
COST: 100 for Outdoor Partnership Members
250 to non-members
This modular course will run over three weekends and is intended for experienced walkers who wish to become leaders in the British lowlands and moorland. Its aim is to address the technical skills, judgement and areas of knowledge which will make you a safe leader, and which you will need to practice before returning for assessment.

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Are you out of work? Over the next two years, the Outdoor Partnership will be seeking to recruit 60 individuals to take part in the Engagement Gateway Programme. On offer is the opportunity to gain an accredited outdoor activities qualification and also the chance to improve the life skills needed to gain employment or to enter into training or education. So, if you fancy learning some new skills and possibly changing your life for the better, read on.

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MAY 29 - JUNE 13 2010
The Anglesey Walking Festival is an excellent opportunity for those who want to both explore the varied landscapes that Anglesey has to offer and to hear about the islands rich historical heritage. Be it shipwrecks and smugglers or learning about Anglesey’s rich industrial heritage, this festival offers participants an enjoyable way of spending a rewarding way exploring Anglesey.

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We are pleased to announce that the Outdoor Partnership has secured a 5000 grant from the Big Lottery Fund ‘Awards for All’ scheme. The funding will go towards training and skills development courses for volunteer leaders supporting outdoor clubs in the region.

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Further good news to report on the funding front is confirmation that the Outdoor Partnership has again been successful in securing SPLASH funding for the third consecutive year. For 2010/11 the EAW whom administers SPLASH funding has awarded the Outdoor Partnership 47K to invest in training, equipment and water-sports storage facilities.

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DATE: 25 & 26 SEPTEMBER 2010
VENUE: Beacon Climbing Centre, Caernarfon
This 2 day course is an ideal opportunity to develop your own climbing skills and work towards gaining a recognised National Governing Body qualification. This scheme is for climbers who are in a position of responsibility when supervising climbing activities on indoor or outdoor climbing walls, artificial boulders and towers.

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DATE: 4 & 5 SEPTEMBER 2010
VENUE: Plas y Brenin, Capel Curig
COST: Forty pounds for Outdoor Partnership members
This award is for those who wish to supervise a group on single pitch crags and climbing walls. The training covers such skills as choice of venue, rope management, correct use of equipment, group management, emergency procedures, crag etiquette, access and conservation.

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MAGNOX North has just announced that they are to contribute 5k towards the Club Accreditation and Recognition Award currently being developed by the Outdoor Partnership and will be officially launched on the 11th September at the Outdoor Festival. Mindful of the excellent work taking place within our community clubs we at the Outdoor Partnership are in the process of developing an Award to recognise and celebrate high standards of delivery and support clubs towards standards of excellence in the outdoors.

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The Urdd are recruiting 2 Development Officers to deliver their Llwybrau i'r Brig initiative. This is part of their 'Reaching Your Potentia'l project that aims to improve future career prospects by providing participants with skills and fostering greater aspiration.

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DATES: 25/26 September, 9/10 October, 30/31 October and 20/21 November
VENUE: Plas Y Brenin
This Modular Mountain Leader Summer training course is an excellent opportunity for club volunteers to gain practical skills and techniques required when leading groups hill walking and camping in the mountains of the UK. The course will be delivered over four weekends and will include an overnight camp.

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Meeting: 8 JUNE 2010
Venue: Amlwch Leisure Centre
There is an open meeting taking place at Amlwch Leisure Centre next Tuesday, 10 June at 7.30pm to set-up a new kayaking club in the Amlwch area. So, if you are local to Amlwch and have past experience of Kayaking, a keen paddler, children who are keen to take up the sport, or would like to take part yourself - please come along to the meeting.

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22/23 MAY, 19/20 JUNE, 10/11 JULY
Following on from our recent successful ML Modular programme, the Outdoor Partnership is planning to run another modular course in 2010. The training course is based around the ML syllabus but rather than having to attend 5 consecutive days, participants will undertake the modular course over a period of 3 weekends; approximately one weekend per month over 3 months allowing participants to consolidate their training.

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Date 8 May 2010
The Bala Challenge offers participants a fun way to raise money for their chosen charities. Those taking part have the option of either undertaking a 20 mile circuit of Llyn Bala and part of the Arran Ridge or a shorter 14 mile route around Llyn Bala. If this is of interest to you and you would like to find out more then read on.

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DATE: 25 JUNE 2010
VENUE: Plas Y Brenin
This one day course aims to develop your disability awareness and gain technical skills to support disabled people into climbing activities. This course is suitable for teachers, instructors, youth leaders and volunteer leaders in clubs. Last year’s course was very popular and therefore we have decided to run another course this year.

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DATE: 1 JUNE 2010
Pupils at Conwy’s seven secondary schools are being given the opportunity to attend Mountain Biking Skills courses as part of a joint initiative between the Outdoor Partnership, Welsh Cycling and the 5x60 scheme. On successful completion of the course the youngsters will be give the opportunity to compete in an inter-school race meet being held at Nant Bwlch Yr Haearn Outdoor Education Centre and the Gwydyr forest on 1 June 2010.

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As part of our on-going commitment to developing and supporting the hundreds of volunteers within member clubs of the Outdoor Partnership and building on last year’s success, we are happy to announce that the 2010/11 Coach Education Programme Booklet is now available on line.

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Reflecting the phenomenal growth of the Outdoor Partnership over the last year we have updated our Club Directory to include all the new clubs that have been formed, including a new after school club section. The 26 page booklet provides you with details of all outdoor activity clubs in your area.

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Sonja and Eila, along with Nigel Dennis of Sea Kayaking UK are working with the Outdoor Partnership to bring Kayaking into primary schools on the Isle of Anglesey. Anglesey Sea Kayaker and member of Cybi Kayakers, Eila Wilkinson and fellow paddler Sonja Ewen from Ireland are attempting to circumnavigate the coastline of Ireland by Sea kayak in May of this year. The expedition is due to depart in mid may and depending on weather will take an anti clockwise direction around the 1970 miles of coastline.

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LOCATION: Blue Peris Mountain Centre, Llanberis
Closing Date: WEDNESDAY 19 MAY.
Are you over 21 years of age? Are you working towards national governing body awards? Do you enjoy working with young people? Are you looking for a career in the outdoor industry? Are you prepared to be committed to working at a busy centre? We are recruiting 2 trainee instructors this year, to start on 1st September 2010 until July 31st 2011.

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This month Chris Evans, a volunteer leader at AAC shares his journey from being a junior member of AAC, the Outdoor Partnership's first outdoor club established back in the spring 2006, to becoming qualified in a number of National Governing Body awards. Chris is currently studying a Sport Science (Outdoor Activities) Degree in Bangor University and on completion hopes to attend the Centre Assistant apprenticeship scheme at the Conway Centre.

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Clwb Antur Menai is a family based club that offers families and individuals alike the opportunity to experience varied and exiting outdoor activities. Whilst we are primarily a sailing club, over the next few months our members will also be running a number of other activities, as mountain biking, wind-surfing, kayaking, mountaineering and tree climbing!

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DATE: 20 JUNE 2010
A beautiful 14 mile cycle ride along the north Wales Coast, especially suitable for families on Father’s Day! Join us for a BBQ at Rhos on Sea after the cycle ride! This forms part of the Bike Week experience whilst helping disadvantaged children, young people and their families, on this family-friendly ride from Pensarn, through Colwyn Bay to Rhos-On-Sea and back, along a designated cycle path.

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The BMC Youth Climbing Series is a popular and fun competition for young climbers of all abilities, with three regional rounds and a national final. The 2010 dates and venues have been set, and entries are now being accepted. If this is of interest to you or you know someone who would like to compete, then, read on.

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8 & 9 May 2010 , 4 & 5 SEPTEMBER 2010, 4 & 5 DECEMBER 2010
The course is aimed at outdoor activity club volunteers or members needing to successfully complete a REC course prior to attending any NGB assessments. If you are interested in attending then read on.

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CLOSING DATE: 30 April 2010
Are you over 18? Are you interested in a career in Outdoor Education? Do you enjoy the challenge of working with young people? Do you already have an interest in one or more outdoor activity? If so, a year’s Trainee Instructor placement at Nant Bwlch yr Haearn Outdoor Education Centre could be just the opportunity you need to get started in your career.

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CLOSING DATE: 10 April 2010
SALARY: 14,000 – 18,000
Camre Cymru is a fast paced lively company on it's way up! The team is full of energetic, motivated people who are passionate about what they do. They are looking for a nice new addition to the Expedition Programme Team.

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If your club is affiliated to the British Mountaineering Council you can apply for financial support offered through their club development scheme. This funding is specifically intended to help clubs develop websites and newsletters, the purchasing of mountaineering equipment and to provide training opportunities for club members.

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Plas y Brenin, the national mountaineering centre at Capel Curig will be offering heavily discounted hill walking courses to BMC members this May. Ranging from developing navigational techniques and skills to learning basic rope skills for forays off the beaten track!

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If racing down the rapids of Tryweryn is your thing, or indeed you fancy giving it a go, well, maybe the Anthony Nolan Trust Raft Race might be the event for you. You can have some serious fun and also raise some money for this charity.

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We are pleased to announce that the Outdoor Partnership has again been successful in securing grant funding to enable us to deliver our comprehensive regional Coach Education Programme in 2010-11.

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29 MARCH 2010
Meeting point: Pen y Pass Car Park at 7.00pm
For those wishing to practice their night navigation in preparation for their ML Assessment this is a perfect opportunity to test their skills in a supervised environment.

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A mountain bike skills development course is beginning in each of Conwy’s 7 secondary school at the start of April. Each of the 7 schools will have sessions through the 5x60 scheme in conjunction with Mike Tong, Welsh Cycling’s Mountain Bike Development Officer for North Wales.

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Closing date: 29 MARCH 2010
Salary: up to £23,000 per annum
Bike It is a highly successful project aimed at increasing levels of walking and cycling to school. The main responsibilities of this role will include the promotion of cycling to school at selected primary and secondary schools, supporting ‘school champions’ at other local schools and making links between schools and the bicycle industry.

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Four pupils from Ysgol David Hughes and one from Ysgol Syr Thomas Jones Amlwch recently attended a Bike Maintenance course with their 5 x 60 officers. The courses were funded by the Gwirvol scheme to enable more young people to volunteer.

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Our Outdoor Activities Development Officer in Conwy, Richard Hughes has with other key partners in Conwy created a partnership giving those working towards the NICAS level 3 climbing award greater access to climbing wall facilities in the county.

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In the first event of its kind, the British Mountaineering Council was invited by Assembly Member and Counsel General, John Griffiths, to attend a reception at The National Assembly for Wales in recognition of the importance of mountaineering to the nation.

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24 APRIL 2010
The Tremadog Festival of Climbing returns for a third glorious year for a weekend of crag maintenance and a chance to socialise and sit around a bonfire with a drink taking about your climbing exploits!

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We are pleased to announce that our new Coach Education Programme for 2010/11 will commence this April. This programme will offer our members the opportunity to gain NGB accredited qualifications in a range of activities and access a wide range of seminars/workshops and mentoring support.

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This year we are pleased to announce that the new 2010/11 Coach Education Programme will include a Level 1 Ski Instructor Course. On successful completion of this course you will be qualified to teach beginner and early intermediate level skiers. So, if you fancy becoming a ski instructor or coach then this course could be for you!

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22 MAY 2010
The BMG first ran this event in 2006 with 25 participants attending the day which was aimed at promoting Guiding as a career and explaining the BMG training scheme; it is open to alpinists who would like to find out more about the profession of guiding as a career.

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CLOSING DATE: 26 FEBRUARY 2010
Salary: 40,000 - 44,000
Mountain Leader Training is seeking an Executive Officer to lead the development and coordination of Mountain Training in Wales, Scotland, England & Northern Ireland. The successful candidate will lead on the work of MLT and coordinate the contributions of the Home Nation Board (HNB) Technical Officers to the benefit of all mountain training.

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Clwb Antur Dwyfor have over the last few months successfully applied for funding from a number of sources to purchase Kayaks and other equipment and to run further paddling sessions for adults and young people at Dwyfor Leisure Centre in Pwllheli. So, if you live in the Pwllheli area and you fancy joining this growing club or whether you are merely looking for inspiration, this might be of interest!

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As part of our occasional Club Profile series this month we bring you an item on Clwb Antur Y Borth, an after school activity club based at Ysgol y Borth on Anglesey. To see what they have achieved to date and indeed what future plans they might have, read on!

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27 & 28 FEBRUARY 2010
VENUE: Glyndwr University, Wrexham
The Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Cycling (L2CCC) is aimed at people new to coaching and / or cycling. The knowledge gained from this qualification will allow you to develop an understanding of safe, ethical and effective cycling coaching.

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CLOSING DATE: 5 February 2010.
The Welsh Yachting Association is seeking an individual with the necessary skills to take on the lead staff role in the management of the WYA’s business and to ensure the activities and programmes of the professional staff are delivered to agreed timetables and standards.

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Please note that the10 FEBRUARY 2010 Safeguarding and Protecting Children Workshop has been cancelled. We will be running another course later on in the year.

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Plas Menai, the National Water Sports Centre is currently seeking to recruit a number of seasonal instructors for the 2010 season. The centre runs a wide range of technical and coach education courses, schools courses and community programmes and the successful candidates will get the opportunity to gain further instructional qualifications and free use of activity equipment to develop their skills.

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31 January 2010
Meeting point: Pen y Pass Car Park at 6.00pm
For those wishing to practice their night navigation in preparation for their ML Assessment, the Outdoor Partnership is running a Night Navigation Course on the evening/night of Sunday 31 January 2010.

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Closing date: 29 January 2010 Plas Menai National Watersports Centre, in partnership with the Welsh Yachting Association, wish to appoint an OnBoard Community Development Officer to coordinate and develop the centre’s community activities and develop a major RYA initiative, called OnBoard within North Wales.

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22, 29th AUGUST 2010
Venue: The Bernese Oberland
A six-day course providing an introduction to both alpine mountaineering (including glacier travel, roped rock-climbing and the use of ice-axe and crampons) and the ecology of the Alps. It is aimed at fit, experienced hill walkers who take an active interest in the mountain environment in the UK but are new to the Alps.

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Mentro Allan is a project which aims to increase physical activity levels in young women aged 16 - 30. It also aims to increase levels of confidence and wellbeing and help to implement sustainable healthy lifestyle changes. To find out what activities are planned in your area, read on.

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Would you like to train to become a ski or snowboard instructor for John Nike Leisure sports at the Llandudno Ski Centre? Join a great team of ski and snowboard instructors and enjoy great benefits whilst teaching the sport you love.

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12 DECEMBER 2009
Venue: Pwllheli Sailing Club
The WYA Christmas Regatta is an ideal opportunity for water sports enthusiasts to gain further training and competitive experience. Whilst quality racing is the intention of the event, courses may be adapted and training may be provided to suit the age and ability of competitors.

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22 , 23 MAY 2010
Venue: Y Wyddfa / Snowdon
The next Snowdon 500 Challenge takes place in May 2010. Due to the popularity of this unique charity challenge and the demand for places, Snowdon 500 - 2010 will be held on two days over the weekend of Saturday 22nd May 2010 and Sunday 23rd May 2010. You can choose either day to trek to the summit of Mt Snowdon. Demand for places is sure to be high so register now to secure your place.

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Canoe Wales have announced the dates for up and coming community sessions for the period between December 2009 and February 2010. Canoe Wales manages canoeing in Wales, with 1800 individual members and 2000 members of affiliated clubs and centres. To find out more read on.

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3 DECEMBER 2009
Meeting point: Pen y Pass Car Park at 6.30pm
For those wishing to improve or to practice their night navigation in preparation for their ML Assessment, the Outdoor Partnership is organising a night navigation session for early December. Please note that spaces are limited so prompt booking is essential.

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Date: 4 FEBRUARY 2010
The AGM of the Welsh Yachting Association is to be held on Thursday 4 February 2010 - 7.30 pm to 9 pm - video conference between Welsh Institute of Sport, Cardiff and Plas Menai, National Watersports Centre. If you would like to attend or are interested in finding out more about the WYA, read on.

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JOB VACANCY: Instructors at Glan Llyn
The Activity Department at the Urdd Centre at Glan Llyn are looking for experienced instructors with qualifications in canoeing, kayaking, sailing, mountaineering and other outdoor activities. If you are interested in applying or would like further information click the button below.

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This new on-line training course is intended to provide an easy way to access the basic training requirement for volunteers, coaches and staff involved in Paddle sports. If you are a club volunteer and work with children this might be of interest to you.

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5, 6, 7 MARCH 2010
The 2010 Llanberis Mountain Film Festival will be held on the weekend of 5th to 7th of March. So, if you love mountain culture and want to immerse yourself in a weekend of films, lectures, talks, exhibitions and much more, this is the festival for you!

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We here at the Outdoor Partnership are always looking out for interesting outdoor activity related news here in North Wales. So, if you or your club have any news or information that you think is newsworthy, then please get in touch.

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If you are already a member or you would like to join Clwb Antur Glaslyn why don't you join them at the pool at Glaslyn Leisure Centre, Porthmadog. Clwb Antur Glaslyn is a multi activity outdoor activity club operating in the Porthmadog area. The club offers its members a wide range of activities, including indoor climbing and kayaking. To find out more, read on.

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26, 27, 28 MARCH 2010
Venue: NEC Birmingham
For those interested in all things outdoors the Outdoors Show is a perfect opportunity to view amazing new gear, see demonstrations and talks for experts, and to mingle with likeminded souls!

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The Anglesey based paddlesport club the Cybi Kayakers is to start offering kayak polo sessions to its members. Kayak polo is an energetic ball sport, played with two teams of five. As well as being competitive it also provides the opportunity to improve paddling skills and boat handling. The sessions will take place at the Holyhead leisure centre and are being supported by the National Governing body, Canoe Wales.

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12,13 DECEMBER 2009
Beacon Climbing Wall, nr Caernarfon
The Climbing Wall Award is specifically designed for supervisors responsible for groups at indoor and outdoor climbing walls. The course will also include the abseil module for supervisors who want to run group abseiling sessions. The award covers techniques such as group supervision, equipment suitability, safety and coaching movement skills.

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Closing Date: 19 November 2009
Salary: 8.89 per hour (casual post)
Gwynedd County Council is currently recruiting four National Cycle Training Instructors to introduce and deliver level one and two National Standard cycle training in Gwynedd Schools. If you are interested in applying for these posts click on the link to find out more.

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Over the half term holidays, 24 Anglesey youngsters were given the opportunity to attend paddlesport taster sessions. The youngsters are now on their way to obtaining their BCU paddlepower passport accreditation. The Activities, organised by the Outdoor Partnership and funded by the Environment Agency 'Splash' grant and The Sports Council for Wales Free Swim initiative, have spurred a number of young people to join the Cybi Kayakers Kayaking club in Holyhead. The final day saw a group of 10 youngster being guided down the Afon Llugwy at Capel Curig.

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CLOSING DATE: 7 DECEMBER 2009
Every year Plas y Brenin recruits 8 volunteers to assist with duties around the Centre. In exchange volunteers receive accommodation, training, 60 pounds per week and get a full grounding in life at an outdoor centre. This assists them to develop as outdoor instructors and provides instructional work experience in the latter months of the scheme.

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SATURDAY 14th NOVEMEBER 2009.
Plas Menai hosts a number of these days each year, so if you would like to discover more about training and working in the industry why not come along. During the day you will be given a tour of the National Water-sports Centre and its facilities and the opportunity to meet up with the instructors where you will be able to discuss your training needs. The day will also include an activity session.

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The Sports Council for Wales Development Grant is available to fund projects that develop sport and physical activity in the community. It is open to any group as long as they have a written constitution and hold a bank account in the organization's name.

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Club Open Training provides the opportunity for young sailors who wish to continue with their sport during the winter months. The activity is based around RYA Race Training syllabus, giving these sailors the opportunity to develop their racing/sailing skills and potentially move forward into Regional/ Welsh/ GBR Squads.