AHOEC Gold Standard Award renewed for 2026
A recognition of excellence Plas Pencelli Outdoor Education Centre is celebrating achievement this week with the renewal of its AHOEC Gold Standard Award—a nationally recognised mark of excellence in outdoor learning. This accreditation reflects the centre’s continued commitment to delivering high‑quality, safe, and transformative outdoor experiences for young…
Plas Pencelli Celebrates Its Place in Brecon Mountain Rescue Team History
Visitors to Plas Pencelli may have spotted the Mountain Rescue Post plaque fixed to the end of the barn and wondered about the story behind it. That small sign marks a significant chapter in local rescue history Brecon Mountain Rescue Team (BMRT), founded in 1968, established its very…
Swindon Borough Council Celebrates 60 Years of Plas Pencelli
Rain couldn’t dampen the spirit at Plas Pencelli Outdoor Education Centre on Saturday 30th September, as Swindon Borough Council marked 60 years of inspiring adventure and learning in the great outdoors. Despite the wet weather, visitors embraced the spirit of the day, enjoying canoeing, climbing, and blindfolded trails…