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

Christmas Crafts - 18/11/2017 (Archived)

MEET at 2 pm, Penmaen Village Hall

Get in the festive mood with this Christmas craft session.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! So get in the festive mood with this Christmas craft session. Masses of craft materials will be available for you to make Christmas cards, decorations and let the festive juices flow. Relax to the sound of Christmas music with mulled wine and mince pies. Finishes at 4 pm.

Directions: Follow the A4118 past Parkmill. The Car Park is on the left at the top of the hill. Penmaen Hall is through the gate which says “Private no parking”. If the car park is full we also are allowed to park through the gate on the grassed area opposite the houses of Tor View. It must be against the hedge bordering the road.

Autumn colours in Clyne - 15/10/2016 (Archived)

MEET at 2 pm, Clyne Gardens bottom entrance.
We will be searching for the autumn colours of Clyne Gardens, making flying carpets and undertaking a treasure hunt. Finishes at 4 pm.

Directions: On Oystermouth road turn to right after the lido before the Mayals beside the Woodman. Walk along the driveway north up to the entrance to Clyne gardens.

Rock pooling and beach fun - 17/07/2016 (Archived)

Search the rock pools for animals. Explore the Salt house and play some games on the beach.

MEET 10:30am – 12:30pm, Port Eynon beach front SA3 1NN Look for the flags.

Boat making, kite flying and environmental art on - 23/04/2016 (Archived)

MEET 2pm-4pm, Horton beach SA3 1LQ beside river.

We will scourer the strand line to find things to build into boats and sail on the river, also kite flying and environmental art.

Fun games and fire in Ilston quarry - 20/03/2016 (Archived)

Fun, games and fire! 2pm at Ilston quarry entrance. We will be having an adventure in the fascinating Ilston quarry. Play some environmental games. Learn how to stalk. Use your senses to explore and finish off with a fire. Also have a chance to fish in the river. Wear wellies. Details have changed as Cae Tan we were visiting has been flooded over the winter and need time to repair. We will be visiting them again hopefully later in the year.

Directions:
From the north Gower road take the turning sign posted to Ilston. Go over the cattle grid then on till you see the ford and weir on your right. There is some parking beside the ford and also further on in the village and beside the church.

From farm to fork – Visit to Cae Tan Community Sup - 20/03/2016 (Archived)

Ever wondered where all your vegetables actually come from and what is involved in getting them from seeds to your plate? We will be undertaking a visit to Cae Tan who are growing affordable biodynamic, organic food and supplying this to local members via the Community Supported Agriculture, (CSA). We will see the work that is being done to prepare for the next years harvest, explore how the site has developed including the poly tunnel and bee hives. We will also take part in some activities.

Directions:
The Old Hay Barn, Parkmill, Swansea, SA3 2EH
From the North Gower Road, (B4271) from Swansea take the left turn sign posted to Ilston. Follow the single track road until you go over a cattle grid. Cae Tan field is on the left opposite a barn. There is some parking beside the road before the cattle grid and past the field beside the ford as well as in Ilston village itself.

Orienteering and Geocaching - 21/02/2016 (Archived)

Meet Dawn of Nature Days by the picnic tables where she will give you an orienteering map and compass. Your aim is to find all the markers and come back to the beginning. A certificate will be given for each completed map. There will be a range of difficulties depending on experience and age starting from a toddler string course and ending in a map and compass course. There will also be an opportunity to have a go at Geocaching. If you want to geocache bring a small toy to swap, save them from the Christmas crackers! When you find the treasure box using the GPS supplied then swap your toy for a different one.

Park in the car park for Whitford beach in Llanmadoc.
Follow the B4271 (North Gower road) to Llanrhidian then follow the signs to Cheriton and Llanmadoc. Once through Llanmadoc the road splits, keep right towards Cwm Ivy and turn off right into the car park for Whiteford sands. Car park costs £1.
Grid Ref: 440 935

Then walk down the road all the way to the end of the road and through the gate, down the hill and then right through another gate to the edge of the pine woods.

Orienteering and Geocaching - 21/02/2016 (Archived)

Meet Dawn of Nature Days by the picnic tables where she will give you an orienteering map and compass. Your aim is to find all the markers and come back to the beginning. A certificate will be given for each completed map. There will be a range of difficulties depending on experience and age starting from a toddler string course and ending in a map and compass course. There will also be an opportunity to have a go at Geocaching. If you want to geocache bring a small toy to swap, save them from the Christmas crackers! When you find the treasure box using the GPS supplied then swap your toy for a different one.

Park in the car park for Whitford beach in Llanmadoc.
Follow the B4271 (North Gower road) to Llanrhidian then follow the signs to Cheriton and Llanmadoc. Once through Llanmadoc the road splits, keep right towards Cwm Ivy and turn off right into the car park for Whiteford sands. Car park costs £1.
Grid Ref: 440 935

Then walk down the road all the way to the end of the road and through the gate, down the hill and then right through another gate to the edge of the pine woods.

Orienteering and Geocaching - 21/02/2016 (Archived)

Meet Dawn of Nature Days by the picnic tables where she will give you an orienteering map and compass. Your aim is to find all the markers and come back to the beginning. A certificate will be given for each completed map. There will be a range of difficulties depending on experience and age starting from a toddler string course and ending in a map and compass course. There will also be an opportunity to have a go at Geocaching. If you want to geocache bring a small toy to swap, save them from the Christmas crackers! When you find the treasure box using the GPS supplied then swap your toy for a different one.

Park in the car park for Whitford beach in Llanmadoc.
Follow the B4271 (North Gower road) to Llanrhidian then follow the signs to Cheriton and Llanmadoc. Once through Llanmadoc the road splits, keep right towards Cwm Ivy and turn off right into the car park for Whiteford sands. Car park costs £1.
Grid Ref: 440 935

Then walk down the road all the way to the end of the road and through the gate, down the hill and then right through another gate to the edge of the pine woods.

Christmas Crafts - 15/11/2015 (Archived)

Get in the festive mood with this Christmas craft session. Make Christmas cards, decorations and relax to the sound of festive music and mulled wine and mince pies.

Meet at 2.00 p.m. at Penmaen Village Hall SA3 2HJ
Directions: Follow the A4118 past Parkmill. The Car Park is on the left at the top of the hill. Penmaen Hall is through the gate which says “Private no parking”.