Plas y Brenin and University of Edinburgh announce new partnership to advance Adventure Sports Coaching Theory and Practice

Plas y Brenin National Outdoor Centre and the Moray House School of Education and Sport at the University of Edinburgh, announce the launch of a transformative new approach to the education of outdoor professionals. Staff from both institutions have previously collaborated on a range of innovative research projects, and this has culminated in the UK’s first ‘pracademic’ partnership, to design and deliver a unique educational program that incorporates ground-breaking research, NGB qualifications, and exceptional opportunity to access world-class outdoor experience. Ruth Hall, Chief Executive, Plas y Brenin, said “We’ve seen a significant growth in participation, with greater numbers of people getting involved in outdoor activities and adventure sport. The issue […]

North Wales Growth Deal – Private Sector Stakeholder session

Wednesday 4th November 2020, 1-4pm Private Sector Stakeholder session (online) on the North Wales Growth Deal, organised by the NWMD Business Council in partnership with the North Wales Economic Ambition Board. Session includes project presentations within the developing North Wales Growth Deal and Q&A with the Growth Deal team. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/north-wales-growth-deal-private-sector-stakeholder-session-tickets-124549409637

Your Home Your County

North Wales Tourism have created a website to promote businesses open in each of the County Authorities for local residents, during these unprecedented times local residents have an opportunity to rediscover what is on offer on their doorstep, so with this in mind if you are open during this period and would like to promote your business to your County residents please follow the link and complete the form, if you have an offer etc please also add this to the form https://yourhomeyourcounty.wales/login-registration/ If you prefer to send your details to be inputted by us please provide the following information and email to digital@gonorthwales.org.uk: Business nameContact detailsDescription of business and […]

Adventures in North Wales Podcast

North Wales Tourism have successfully been awarded funding by Westminster Government to carry out Enjoy Summer Safely Campaign which runs to middle of September (extended to 30 September on the 9th September).  This was a very short leading campaign with a quick turnaround to encourage the public to get back to the things they have missed whilst following COVID-19 safety guidelines.   As part of the campaign we produced a series of 3 branded podcast which are available on Apple and Spotify. Episode 1 North East Wales In this episode Megan travels around the East part of North Wales to bring you a taste of what the area has to offer.  […]