Leisure & Hobbies
Want to make more of your free time? Take some tips from these websites - let us know if there's any others you think we should include. See also our Walks, Tourism and Surfing webguides for more ideas.
Welsh International Climbing Centre
http://www.indoorclimbingwalls.co.uk
Taff Bargoed Country Park in the south Wales valleys has the biggest indoor climbing centre in Europe. It's just one of a range of attractions which also include canoeing, caving, and mountain biking.
Cardiff Outdoor Group
http://www.cardiffoutdoorgroup.org.uk
Walking and youth hostelling are at the heart of this group's activities, but they also organise more energetic pursuits such as cycling, canoeing, climbing and gliding.More Walks web sites
Inspire Coaching and Consulting
http://www.inspirecc.co.uk
Outdoor adventure activities in the Wye Valley near Monmouth, catering for families, hen or stag parties, corporate events and more.
Adventures Outdoor Activity Centre
http://www.adventureswales.co.uk
Based in Kenfig, the centre offers surfing, quad biking, climbing, abseiling and much more.
Bicycle Beano
http://www.bicycle-beano.co.uk
An alternative and healthy option for visitors to Wales and the border areas, including details of a Wye Valley weekend.
Cardiff Camera Club
http://www.cardiffcameraclub.co.uk
Website for photography enthusiasts. Use the site to find out about the club, become a member, borrow equipment, browse through a selection of pictures by local photographers, or find out what events are taking place during the year.
Monmouth Photographic Club
http://www.monphoto.org
Browse through a gallery of local photographers' exhibits, and check out what the club has to offer and how to join.
Bridgend Camera Club
http://www.bridgendcameraclub.co.uk
Another site showcasing some of the best photography in the region.
Airedale Terrier Club - West of England and South Wales
http://www.airedaleclub.org.uk
News about events and shows featuring this most popular of dogs. Also includes a puppy register, breeders' page and details of a rescue and rehoming scheme.
Welsh Dobermann Club
http://www.welshdobermann.co.uk
Based in Pontypool, this organisation helps and encourages good ownership, offers advice for owners with problem dogs, and helps rehome unwanted Dobermanns. They're also involved in staging dog shows.
Cardiff Philatelic Society
http://www.cardiffphilatelicsociety.org.uk
Usually meeting every other Tuesday night in Llanishen, this society is open to anyone in Cardiff interested in stamps, postcards or postal history.
RSPB Wales
http://www.rspb.org.uk/wales/
Find out where to watch birds in South East Wales and how to get involved as a volunteer.
Merthyr Tydfil Sailing Club
http://www.mtsc.org.uk
Based at the Pontsticill Reservoir just north of the town. New sailors are welcome - look out for an open day on July 17th.
Barry Island Railway
http://www.valeofglamorganrailway.co.uk
Keen to recruit people of all ages to help run the region's biggest volunteer-run steam heritage railway.
Wales 1000 Things
http://www.wales1000things.com
A photo guide to activities, places and attractions.
Wales Activity Breaks
http://www.walesactivitybreaks.co.uk
Customised activities and activity breaks in south east Wales including horse riding, paintball, clay shooting, archery, climbing and more.
Salsa A Lo Cubano
http://www.salsaalocubano.co.uk
Salsa dance classes with Misael and Sabina in Cardiff and Cwmbran.
RIP - Research and Investigation into the Paranormal
http://www.ripsouthwales.org.uk
Investigation group based in Blaenavon but keen to hear about strange happenings throughout south Wales.
Aberfan Canoe Club
http://www.aberfancanoeclub.co.uk
One of the largest clubs of its kind, with catering for all levels of canoeing at all levels from recreational to international competition.
Krav Maga
http://www.totalselfprotection.com
Self-defence classes in Merthyr Tydfil and Swansea based on techniques developed in Israel.
South Wales Classic Car Club
http://www.swccc.net
Celebrating the use and care of cars of yesteryear, the club's members own a diverse range of models. Check the website for details of monthly meetings in Bridgend.
Rounded Developments
http://www.rounded-developments.org.uk
Courses and information about sustainable building and DIY.
Cardiff Web Scene
http://www.cardiffwebscene.com
A community for web developers, interactive designers and web enthusiasts. As well as offering online forums, they organise regular, informal get-togethers with guest speakers.
Gwent RAYNET
http://www.mw1azr.org.uk
A group of radio amateurs who volunteer their time, knowledge and equipment to assist local authorities, police, fire and some other services with back-up communications.
Taff Valley Quad Bike and Activity Centre
http://www.adventurewales.co.uk
Accredited with the Welsh Assembly Government, offering archery, quad-bikes, clay shooting and other outdoor activities to families, groups and children.
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