Gower Society Youth

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

We have started a Gower Society Youth Facebook page. It is a members only page so to see photos of the activities and what is going on so find us on Facebook and like our page. Gower Society Youth has also started an older section for 11+ called Gower Adventurers These sessions will involve children being left with a leader. The aim is then to teach the young people skills to help them become better explorers and discerning users of the countryside.

Contact Nature Days if you would like to become a member of GSY's Gower Adventurers.

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Past Gower Society Youth Activities

Birdwatching at Blackpill Gower society Youth activity - 09/02/2025 (Archived)

The little ringed plover

Sunday 9th February 2025 Birdwatching at Blackpill Gower society Youth activity.

MEET: 10am – 12pm at Blackpill next to the lido on Oystermouth Road. SA3 5AR

CONTACT Dawn Thomas Gower Society Youth 01792392919     dawn.thomas@reynoldston.com

DETAILS: Join Gower Society Youth to find out about the winter wading birds that visit Swansea bay. Bring binoculars and wear wellies as we will make our way out onto the sand and look at the gulls and other wading birds. Explore footprints on the mud for evidence of the birds and dig in the sand looking for what the birds are eating. Suitable for families. Tickets free funded by the Gower Society available on Eventbrite.

Celebrate world bog day. Crymlyn Bog plants and history - 26/07/2024 (Archived)

Join Gower Society Youth as we walk around this hidden gem of a nature reserve.

We will explore the insect eating plants in the bog and the amazing birds living in the reedbed. Find out what makes this bog so fascinating and what history is hidden in the bog.

Tickets free funded by the Gower Society available on Eventbrite

MEET 10am to 12pm, Crymlyn Bog NNR Crymlyn Bog NNR SA1 8LN ///scarf.juror.cars

CONTACT Dawn Thomas Gower Society Youth 01792392919 dawn.thomas@reynoldston.com

DIRECTIONS: Travel eastwards along Fabian Way (A483), straight through crossroads (traffic lights) with Park and Ride junction.

After about 100 metres (immediately after BMW service garage) turn left into Port Tennant (Wern Terrace), by pub.  At the top of Wern Terrace (T junction), turn right onto Dinam Road.  Drive past entrance to Tir John tip, and the Crymlyn reserve centre and car park is on your right about ½ mile further on.

River and Castle. Gower society Youth activity. - 27/04/2024 (Archived)

Discover the stories of Pennard castle and explore Pennard river.  We will walk down next to the river looking at all the meanders.  Then do some fishing at the mouth.  We will then climb up to the castle, explore the remains and hear the legend of Pennard castle.  Suitable for families. Tickets free funded by the Gower Society available on Eventbrite.

Seaweed identification and rock pooling - 24/02/2024 (Archived)

Seaweed identification and rock pooling. Gower society Youth activity.

MEET: 12pm Oxwich Beach by the boat slip, look for the flag.

Join Gower Society Youth to find out about the different seaweeds that inhabit the rocky shore. Learn how to forage and eat them as well as how to harvest sustainably. Look for the animals and plants that inhabit the rockpools and see how they are adapted to life in this extreme habitat. Tickets free funded by the Gower Society available on Eventbrite.

Gower Society Youth Butterfly hunt - 08/07/2023 (Archived)

Join Gower Society Youth for a frolic through the sand dune searching for butterflies, bush crickets and other sand dunes bugs. We will use sweep nets and magnifying pots to gently catch and look at the animals in more details.

Parking will be available on the right hand side of the road in a field. Look out for the GSY flag to see where the entrance is.

MEET at 10am to 12pm in the parking field in Oxwich NNR.

CONTACT Dawn Thomas Gower Society Youth 01792392919 dawn.thomas@reynoldston.com

Tickets available on Eventbrite here

Gower Society Youth May Day fete - 01/05/2023 (Archived)

Join Gower Society Youth to take part in maypole dancing, Morris dancing, traditional games and races and crowning of the May queen.

1st May 10am – 12pm

Bring a picnic and your family.

Tickets free funded by the Gower Society .

MEET 10am – 12pm, Reynoldston Lower Green SA3 1AB

CONTACT Dawn Thomas Gower Society Youth 01792392919 dawn.thomas@reynoldston.com

Tickets available at Eventbrite here

Gower Society youth beach party, Gower Society’s 75th anniversary celebrations. - 17/06/2023 (Archived)

Join Gower Society youth for a beach party as part of the Gower Society’s 75th anniversary celebrations. Create a giant ‘75’ sand sculpture and enjoy fun and games on the beach. Bring a picnic lunch. Café and toilets nearby.

MEET at 10.30am on 17th June on the beach at Blackpill near the play area and paddling pool. There is a pay and display car park on the opposite side of Mumbles Road at the junction with Derwen Fawr Road. There is frequent bus service from the Quadrant Bus Station to Blackpill

CONTACT Dawn Thomas Gower Society Youth 01792 392919

Tickets available on Eventbrite Here

Exploring Cefn Bryn - 15/04/2023 (Archived)

15th April Exploring Cefn Bryn

MEET 10am on top of Cefn Bryn

CONTACT Dawn Thomas Gower Society Youth 01792392919

We will look for newts emerging from hibernation in the ponds.

Discover the legend of King Arthur’s stone.

Explore the Great Cairn and look for the history hidden in the hill as well as the stories behind the rocks.

Tickets available on Eventbrite

Winter woodland walk - 11/03/2023 (Archived)

11th March Winter woodland walk

MEET at 10am to 12pm. At the back of the Gower Inn car park, Parkmill, SA3 2EQ

CONTACT Dawn Thomas Gower Society Youth 01792392919

Put on your wellies and head into this magical place, Ilston wood.

Meet a tree and discover how to identify trees in winter.

Explore the deciduous coniferous wood and take time to slow down and be immersed in the winter woodland.

Look for signs of spring.

Tickets available on Eventbrite

Parc le Breos exploration - 11/02/2023 (Archived)

Discover the history of the giants grave, discover what creatures lived in Cat hole cave and maybe spot some bats flying at dusk.

Create some cave paintings and rush lights.

We will end with a campfire in the twilight.

Tickets available on Eventbrite.