News
Outdoor Partnership wins Wales Sport Award 2018
The Outdoor Partnership has been announced as Organisation of the Year at the Wales Sport Awards 2018. They help thousands of people use outdoor activity to improve their lives – including Gwenllian Dafydd, from Bethesda.
December 07 2018
Outdoor Partnership win IOL Award
Thank you everyone who voted for us in the recent Institute for Outdoor Learning Awards. Paul Airey, our Chair was there to receive the award on behalf of everyone at the Outdoor Partnership including our Trustees, staff team and all our volunteers.
December 07 2018
Insport Series North Wales
Insport series North Wales, an inclusive sports day will be held at Eirias Park, Colwyn Bay this month. There will be over 20 sports to try for all ages, friends and families. The insport events are fantastic opportunities to try out new sports and activities and to find out what’s available locally.
October 14 2018
Club Forum 2018 - 18th October
The Outdoor Partnership would like to invite members of local outdoor clubs to our club forum at Plas y Brenin. The Forum will give clubs the chance to find out about our new website and its new online booking system, and also what support is available from the Outdoor Partnership and local authorities, including funding, training opportunities and mentor support.
October 01 2018
UK Disability Inclusion Training
Workshop designed for coaches and volunteers who either engaged, or looking to be engaged in an inclusive sporting environment. Further details on the poster
September 25 2018
Volunteer of the Month: September 2018 : Jackie Evans
Conwy Connect Climbing Club was set up in October 2016 for adults with learning disabilities. They meet weekly at the fantastic indoor climbing facility at Ysgol Y Gogarth, Llandudno. During the summer months they also meet and climb at local crags putting the skills learnt indoors into practice outdoors.
September 10 2018
Volunteer of the Month: August - Phil Edwards, Amlwch Canoe CLub
In 2009 Phil and his wife Jane moved to Anglesey. Already with a love for canoeing, they joined Amlwch Canoe Club. Shortly after, they become more involved and started to run the club and helped it get off the ground
September 10 2018
Lligwy Beach Activity Day 2018 – Year of the Sea
Water sports clubs and organisations from across Anglesey recently came together to share their activities and skills with locals and visitors alike to celebrate the Year of the Sea.
September 05 2018
Outdoor Festival 2018
This is a FREE fun-fuelled adventure day organised by us and supported by volunteers from outdoor clubs, finished off with a FREE BBQ. BOOK NOW to secure your place
August 10 2018
Colwyn Bay Surf Lifesaving Club
Large crowds turn out for first ever Colwyn Bay Surf Lifesaving Club sessions.
Participants gathered at Colwyn Bay Watersports for the first session to learn about volunteering opportunities the club would offer and how to get involved.
August 10 2018
COMMUNITY KIDS’ SURF CLUB IS THRIVING
Dyffryn Conwy Surf Club was born out of a partnership between the community, local charity The Outdoor Partnership, Conwy County Borough Council and Surf Snowdonia.
August 10 2018
Respect the Mountains
Snowdonia’s Young Rangers recently helped to pick up litter on the Llanberis Path as part of the UIAA Respect our Mountains project. To finish off a great day they had a taste of paddle-boarding on Llyn Padarn. Thank you for your hard work and to the Outdoor Partnership!
August 10 2018
Lligwy Beach Activity Day
Have you ran out of things to do this summer? Come over to Lligwy Beach on the 18th of August for a fun filled day of activities!
August 08 2018
Inclusive Adventure Festival breaks barriers!
More than 300 children and young people and staff from 7 SEN Schools across North Wales attended the festival. Activities during the week included cycling, climbing and rowing.
July 13 2018
Give it a go! Using the Welsh Language in Sport
It doesn’t matter if you’re fluent, a learner or just know a few Welsh words, in this module created by the Welsh Language Commissioner, Sport Wales, clubs and sports governing bodies, you’ll be introduced to the benefits of using the Welsh language in your sports club.
June 28 2018
Club review: Trefriw Walkers are Welcome
The local community group in Trefriw meet regularly for various organised walks within the region.
The walking group is the lead organiser for the annual Trefriw Walking Festival and were awarded the Walkers are Welcome accreditation in Autumn 2014, an accolade given to towns and villages “with something special to offer walkers”.
June 28 2018
Volunteer of the Month - June 2018
Gill Scheltinga is the Chairperson of Trefriw Walking Festival, and was responsible in 2013 for the establishment of this now annual event.
For the first two years the Festival was run under the auspices of Cerdded Conwy Walks, but since 2015 it has been organised and run totally independently.
June 25 2018
Volunteer of the Month: April 2018 - Pete Rainford
Pete Rainford Amlwch Canoe Club, he recently averted what could have become a potential incident at sea when he spotted two Sit On Kayak paddlers just off Amlwch, one of which had capsized and was unable to get back on his board.
May 11 2018
Skiing adventure for North Wales pupils
May 09 2018
Volunteer of the Month: March 2018
Volunteer of the Month for March is John Smith of Merioneth Yacht Club for his dedication in re-shaping the aims of Merioneth Yacht Club as they evolve from traditional yachting to other forms of water based activity.
April 24 2018
Consultation: A draft vision for sport in Wales
The consultation is seeking views on a proposed vision for sport in Wales. This consultation will close at 5pm on the April 30th 2018.
April 05 2018
Whatever your adventure this Easter, be Adventure Smart: Make your good day better
The Easter holidays are upon us and come rain or shine people will be heading off for adventures in the great Welsh outdoors! With the launch today of a new pan-Wales campaign we are calling on people to ‘Be Adventure Smart’.
March 22 2018
New Outdoor Partnership membership packages for 2018
The Outdoor Partnership have offered great value and beneficial membership packages for many years, offering its members subsidised coach education, training, mentoring opportunities, advice on funding, offers at local retails and general advice on club structure
March 09 2018
Volunteer of the Month: February 2017 - Judy Cooper
February 28 2018
Wales Outdoor Activity Clubs Survey 2018
The Outdoor Partnership are beginning a wide ranging outdoor activity research project in Wales in collaboration with Bangor University and with the support of National Governing Bodies. The aim of the research is to build on our current understanding of participation in and provision of outdoor activities, to identify areas for improvement and to disseminate recommendations
February 21 2018
Volunteer Wardens needed
Snowdonia National Park will again this year be running an exciting project offering opportunities to volunteer on Wales’ highest mountain!
February 19 2018
Inclusive Skiing and Climbing opportunities for Anglesey’s disabled young people.
Disability skiing lessons have been happening at Llandudno Ski Centre, and climbing at Indy Climbing Wall, Llanfair PG. Sessions have been funded by the Isle of Anglesey Activities for People with Disabilities Small Grants Fund.
February 15 2018
Volunteer of the Month January 2018: Stephen Weake - Cycle Power Adaptive Cycling Club
Steve has been a key member of the planning and creation of the accessible cycling hub in Gwynedd with previous experience in working on similar accessible cycling projects in England.
February 05 2018
Re-establishment of Moelfre Rowing club
During 2017 several former members and a number of new rowers were busy re-establishing the club at Moelfre, Anglesey. The club has not been in active for some years, but with the support of the Beaumaris club, the old equipment were gathered together, a new website was established, a new dolly was built for the boat and through the support of a Community Chest grant, a new cover was also purchased.
February 05 2018
CLUB NEWS: Breeze Coed y Brenin
Based in the Dolgellau area, Breeze Coed y Brenin is a Mountain Biking group for women and hold regular rides to suit all abilities. The group has been running for around 20 months and has proved successful in encouraging women to participate in cycling.
January 30 2018
Anglesey Schools Bouldering Competition
We are looking for volunteers to help at The Anglesey Schools Bouldering Competitions
January 23 2018
Walking Higher starting March 2018
Our new programme for individuals over 25 who are unemployed in Gwynedd, Conwy and Anglesey
January 21 2018
Keep shopping at Co-op! Every penny helps
We have some exciting news for you! The Outdoor Partnership’s inclusive adventure programme is a registered Co-op cause. We want to establish sustainable outdoor activity opportunities for disabled children and young people and their carers and families.
January 14 2018
Volunteer of the month October 2017: Judy Clarke, Colwyn Canoe Club
Judy has been a member of Colwyn Canoe Club for 6 years. She is an active volunteer and has a passion for Sea Paddling. She has recently been working alongside OP mentors to develop new volunteers for the club.
November 12 2017
Volunteer of the month May - Manja Ingle -North Wales Snowsport Club
Manja has worked tirelessly for 18 months with the NWSSC. She has the unenviable task of finding and organizing instructors for all club sessions. She is usually the commentator for the races and sorts paperwork
June 02 2017
Volunteer of the Month: May 2017 - Alan Williams
Alan is one of the founder members of Clwb Mynydda Môn and was instrumental in its establishment. He has served as treasurer for the club since the beginning and it is in no small part because of his attention to detail in maintaining the club’s finances and his success in securing grant funding that the club continues to flourish.
May 15 2017
Volunteer of the Month: March 2017: Simon Owen
Simon is a founder member of Conwy Sea Rowers. We received Community Club of the year 2 years ago and we have achieved Insport Silver. Simon puts in a huge amount of effort and hours behind the scenes to ensure the club runs well and all rowers are safe and have fun out on the water.
April 06 2017
Volunteer of the Month: January 2017
Wendy is a long-time member of Amlwch Canoe Club, she is always willing to help anyone and has frequently transported kayaks on the roof of her car for those that don’t have a roof rack. She volunteers to be the shuttle car driver even on trips that she is not paddling on.
March 15 2017
Volunteer of the Month: February 2017
Simon is a founder member of Clwb Mynydda Mon on Anglesey. The club started after some climbing taster sessions and Simon was one of a small group who were keen to keep the club going. The club is affiliated to the BMC and offers weekly indoor climbing sessions and regular outdoor trips and events.
March 07 2017
