November 2012

Survey gives YOU a chance to have your say on what’s inspiring about the National Park

What inspires you when you wake up in the morning? Maybe it’s the scenic views of the Bannau Brycheiniog, the sight of a Red Kite flying overhead, or even vibrant community life here in the National Park? Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Authority is asking its residents ‘What’s inspiring about living…

Grand ‘Lighting up the Canal’ to close waterway’s bicentenary

Communities along the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal will be ‘Lighting up the Canal’ with handmade lanterns, fire sculptures and music on Saturday, December 1 in a final event to celebrate the close of the historic waterway’s 200th anniversary.

New Geopark Ambassadors scheme shows ‘rock solid’ support for tourism

Newly trained Geopark Ambassadors will help their visitors find out why the Fforest Fawr Geopark really rocks.

Partners make woodland bridge a home for wildlife

Brecon residents and local wildlife are set to benefit from bridge maintenance works jointly carried out by Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Authority and Powys County Council. For the first time bat refuges were incorporated into the bridge walls to encourage the animals to roost in the area.

National Park plays fair

Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Authority is helping even more people enjoy the region’s wonderful landscapes thanks to a new project supporting children and young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.

River clean-up brings a ‘tidy’ end to ‘Splash Week’

Waterways in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park were given a much-needed half term clean-up as part of the fun activities taking place during annual ‘Splash Week’.