Walking the Brecon Beacons (WTBB) is delighted to announce that it is developing a new website in collaboration with local digital media firm As You See It Media, to offer the best places to stay, visit, eat and drink to its 30,000+ members.
WTBB grew from common interest in exploring the outdoors and a Facebook group where people freely shared ideas, favourite walks, and visitor attractions. Founded by former miner Dai Powell. The group actively supports the four Mountain Rescue Teams serving the National Park by raising awareness and fundraising, and the new website will help increase its charitable earnings potential.
Janine Price, a WTBB Director said: “The group has been a phenomenal success even though it has until now been run by volunteers. We reached the point where I needed some professional help with our classified advertising, online booking for walks and other events, and to set up an online shop. The ethos of the group will stay the same and the main beneficiaries will remain our members and the Mountain Rescue teams who help keep us safe. We are delighted to have formed a partnership with As You See It Media, who are local photographers, videographers and copywriters and are passionate about Bannau Brycheiniog. Having the professional support of As You See Media Ltd will allow me to focus on Group development and driving the group forward.
It’s perfect timing as we have recently shared that I have been working on a four-day well-being festival that will take place within the Brecon Beacons National Park in September with Chris Thomas of ROC Outdoor Adventure on the site of Onnen Fawr Leisure part of the Dark Sky Escapes Group of properties. It will take place on 19th - 22nd September 2024, with the support of Keri, Julie, Heidi May & Naomi Davies. We are really excited for our members”
The website will sell WTBB’s range of branded tops, badges, and other merchandise as well as displaying classified ads for hotels, B+Bs and other places to stay and visit.
As You See It Media Creative Director, Tim Jones said: “We are really excited to be joining WTBB to promote the hundreds of great businesses in the National Park to its enthusiastic following. We will lift a load from the volunteers’ and Janine’s shoulders to help the group to continue to grow while protecting its ethos as a volunteer-led organisation funding safe and enjoyable activities in the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park.”
The website is being constructed over the next few weeks; any businesses who want to advertise for a small monthly fee should email WTBB@asyouseeitmedia.uk
Second photo by Lewis Chatfield of As You See It Media Ltd shows Janine Price talking to Will Kearse at the Brecon Beacons Conference in April 2024.
