We run monthly activities for 4-16 year olds around the Gower Lordship. These activities aim to introduce new ways for children to explore and engage with the Gower countryside. All activities are free, funded by The Gower Society, and based at a different location each month. They range from river dipping and butterfly hunts to woodland adventures and pirate days.
The list of Gower Society Youth activities below is updated regularly so please check for changes. All activities will also be published in the Gower Society programme and on the Gower Society web site. http://www.gowersociety.org.uk
Our upcoming public activities
| BIRD WATCHING (Saturday 18 February 2012) | Enquire now |
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Bring some binoculars and have a look at our winter visiting birds at the new Oxwich bird hide. See if we can spot some strange and interesting birds. There will also be the opportunity to make bird feeders to hang up in your garden so you can carry on looking at home. Meet at 2.00 p.m. at Oxwich bird hide. Directions: Follow the A4118 South Gower Road until the turning sign posted to Oxwich. Follow the road down the hill and across the marsh until you come to the car park on the left. GR 501896. Park in the car park – there is a charge. Once in the car park make your way to the bird hide by following the footpath by the car entrance to the car park which follows alongside the road and then go through a kissing gate. 100 yards after the kissing gate take the path which turns left and follow it to the road. Cross the road and follow the boardwalk until you reach the bird hide. PLEASE try to be quiet as you enter the bird hide so we do not scare off the birds. |
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| Address of activity: Oxwich NNR, Oxwich, Swansea, West Glamorgan | View the location |
| CELTIC CREATIONS (Saturday 17 March 2012) | Enquire now |
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Help us build a model Celtic village with authentic material. Learn how roundhouses were made and then see if we can create a whole village of Celtic houses. Have a go at some other Celtic crafts such as basket weaving, dyeing with woad as well as watching a demonstration of lighting fires by friction alone. Your responsible adult can relax and weave or just watch as we create our own miniature Celtic village. Meet at 2.00 p.m. at Green Cwm, Parc le Breos by the picnic benches under the pine trees we will be in the field beside the car park. Directions: Follow the signs to Parc le Breos Trekking centre at Parkmill. Pass the car park for the heritage centre and follow the road for ¾ of a km. On your left is the car park opposite some large pine tree and a gate. Grid Ref. 538 896. |
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| Address of activity: Parc le Breos , Parkmill, Swansea, West Glamorgan | View the location |
All Activities will take place whatever the weather, so watch that sky and dress appropriately. Bring a snack and a drink as you get really hungry having this much fun!
Hope to see you at an activity soon.
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