Gower Society Youth

Meet at 2.00 pm at the car park for Whitford Beach/Cwm Ivy.

Directions:
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

We will traipse up Llanmadoc hill to find the Iron Age fort of Lanmadoc Bulwalk. Discover how the Iron Age people
defended themselves and lived. See the amazing views over Whitford all the way to Pembrey. We will re-enact the
defending of the fort from the neighbouring Hardings Down with wide games, capture the castle. On the way back we will see the old village school and views over the Loughour estuary.

Meet at 2.00 pm at St George’s Church Reynoldston. Grid Ref: 479 900

With local expert Hugh Jones we will travel around the graveyard finding the stories behind the stones. Who was Bill the Bike! And the incredible stories behind the families lying to rest outside the old Gower church. Explore inside the church the stained glass windows and
fixtures of this old building. There will be a quiz, treasure hunt and craft activities to keep you busy and entertained.

Directions:
Follow North Gower road until turn off over Cefn Bryn. Take left turn after cattle grid over Cefn Bryn. Go down hill in to Reynoldston village. After the narrow section just before the lower green turn right. Follow road past church on the right and round the corner past the fire station.
Parking alongside the church wall opposite the church or outside the village hall.

Meet at 2.00 pm at Penmaen village hall.
Grid Ref: 525 884! !
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”.

A relaxed indoor session creating Christmas crafts. Let the creative juices flow and get ready for Christmas with
mountains of craft materials, carols, mulled wine, mince pies and good company.

Meet at 2.00 pm at the Gower Inn car park Parkmill, there is a charge for parking.
Grid Ref: 552 892 Post Code:
Directions:
Take A118, South Gower road to Parkmill. Just as you enter the village turn right into the Gower Inn car park. Park at the back of the car park, we will meet by the stream.

We will walk down the valley looking for free food in the form of nuts, seeds and berries. When we get to the ruined
chapel we will see what we can make out of our free food and try some other tasty foraged food. On the way back we will build dens in the woods.

Meet 2.00 p.m. at Parc le Breos Campsite car park. SA3 2HA.

Find out about the edible plants found in a woodland habitat in autumn.
Suitable for families.

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. We will meet by the picnic benches.

The show runs from 9am – 6pm and we will be in the Gower Society tent all day.
Penrice Estate.
Grid Ref: 497 887
Directions:
Follow the A4118 through Parkmill and on past the turn off for Oxwich. Parking is well sign posted and the show ground is on the left inside the Penrice Estate grounds. The Gower Society tent is usually beside the horticultural show tent and opposite the main ring.

The Gower Society Youth will be present at the Gower Show. We will be in the Gower Society tent. There will be colouring and craft activities plus a chance to chat about Gower Society Youth and test your knowledge of Gower.
The show has something for the whole family. Dog shows, horse jumping, and many stalls. If you enjoy the countryside, or are looking for a really great day out, you will enjoy The Gower Show – it is a day not to be missed.
Gate Prices: Adult £8 Seniors/Child £4

Meet 2.00 pm in the field on the right hand side as you drive down the Oxwich Marsh Road towards the beach car park.
We will clamber through the grassland at the back of Oxwich Nature Reserve and use sweep nets to undertake a bug hunt. Search for crickets, grasshoppers, butterflies and caterpillars. Then enlist in bug flight school. Learn how to fly like a beetle, dragonfly or ladybird and play some animal games.

Grid Ref: 501 868
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 gate on the right into a field. We have permission to park in this field for the event.

Meet at 3.00 pm in the car park of the St Madoc Centre.
We are very lucky to be able to explore the amazing grounds of the St Madoc centre. We will look for animals in the array of habitats. We will undertake a Bee Scene survey looking for bee friendly plants and the many different types of bee as well as pond dipping. Also find out about the Eco tribe family events which take place at the centre regularly.

Grid Ref: 431 936
Directions:
Follow the B4271 (North Gower road) to Llanrhidian then follow the signs to Cheriton and Llanmadoc. Once through Llanmadoc the road splits, keep left past the church. Follow the road and the St Madoc Centre is on the right just before the caravan park. Follow the drive way down and then up the hill. Park in the car park on the right.

We will explore the marina, its history and creation as well as its future. We will search for signs of the docks industrial past. Look at the Swansea barrage and then walk on to the breakwater. Then we will explore the sand dunes and beach at the most easterly part of Swansea bay.

Meet at 2.00 pm at the car park beside the Sail Bridge and the Dylan Thomas centre in the Marina. Grid Ref: 661 929

Directions:
Follow Oystermouth Road past the LC2. Take the next right and follow the street to the junction. Park in the car park straight ahead. There is a charge.

The sequel to our walk down Bishopston valley. We will walk down to the valley and do some fishing in the river. Then make our way to the beach and hear about the history and smuggling. We will continue our walk around the headland to Brandy cove and then up to Hareslade past Coeden Fach tree nursery and back to the cars.

Directions:
Meet 2pm at the post office on the corner of Pwlldu lane and Brandy Cove road. Take the B4436 Mayals Road from Oystermouth road. Turn left onto Bishopston road and follow the road until the road bends sharply to the left. Take the right turn into Pwlldu lane.