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

GSY Winter wetland bird watch - 12/02/2022 (Archived)

We will walk down to the bird hide in the woods at Whitford. Watching over the marsh of Cwm ivy we will look out for winter wetland birds such as little egrets, grey heron, lapwing, curlew and if we are really lucky a hen harrier. Next walk along the medieval sea wall to get to the heart of the salt marsh and learn about the adaptations birds have to feed in this hostile environment. Hear a story based in their dramatic backdrop. If time we will explore the sand dunes and woodland listening for birds and looking for pellets. Suitable for families.

No dogs please as they will scare the birds away.

Book tickets here on Eventbrite, Free funded by The Gower Society.

MEET 10am – 12pm Cwm ivy and Whitford car park.

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

GSY Wonderful weather - 16/10/2021 (Archived)

Learn the names of the different types of clouds. Use them to predict the weather. Kite making and flying. Water rockets and air rockets.
Can you defend Swansea from rising sea level from global climate change.
Suitable for families.

Directions:
Along the Oystermouth road turn into the carp park opposite the Sketty road junction. Meet on the beach under the cycle path.

GSY autumn woodland walk and forage. - 18/09/2021 (Archived)

Our next GSY activity is on Saturday 18th September we will be going on an autumn woodland and foraging walk. We will be walking through the beech woods of Clyne valley country park to see what is abundant for foraging and also look at the colours created by the start of the autumn season. Learn why leaves change colour in autumn and explore what autumn seeds and berries are out this time of year. Do some seed collecting to plant and grow your own sapling and learn how to eat the wild food of the season.

Meet at 10am at the Railway Inn car park Killay.

Gower Society Youth Christmas crafts. - 28/11/2020 (Archived)

Gower Society Youth Christmas Crafts.
Using the natural materials in the woods we will make Christmas decorations such as wood cookie tree decorations, twig tree decorations, willow stars, painting pine cones, wreaths, garlands and candle holders.
There will be mulled wine and punch available but please bring your own cup!
This event will be a bit different to usual.
First there will be time slots so that we can maximise the number of attendees so make sure you pick an hour and a half slot between 12pm and 4pm when you book a ticket.
We will be in the roundhouse at Moorlakes so there will be shelter and a fire but please wrap up warm and wear wellies.
Tickets available here: 12pm https://www.eventbrite.com/e/129446563155
1:45pm https://www.eventbrite.com/e/129533029779
3:15pm https://www.eventbrite.com/e/129534281523
All Covid guidance will be followed and hand washing and gel will be available.
I hope to see as many people as we can at this last GSY event of the year.

Colours of Autumn - 17/10/2020 (Archived)

Explore the changing colours of autumn. We will be collecting leaves and creating art with our finds.
Our next Gower Society Youth activity will be looking at the colours of Autumn.
Join us in Clyne Gardens – meet at the entrance from Oystermouth road at 2pm.
We will take a walk around the gardens collecting coloured leaves. Then we will create transient art on the grass with our leaves. Can we make a rainbow, or a magic carpet? Learn why the leaves change colours in autumn and how to make dyes from nature.
Tickets are required for all attendees including adults.
As numbers are restricted to 30 due to COVID guidance please make sure you will be able to attend when purchasing a ticket.
Due to local lock down this activity will only be accessable to residents of Swansea due to the restrictions

GSY Rockpooling and coastal foraging - 19/09/2020 (Archived)

Our first actual Gower Society Youth event for a while.

Saturday 19th September 1:30pm Oxwich Beach.  Meet by the boat slip.

Tickets available here.

We will be exploring rock pools for animals and finding out about coastal edibles like sea weed, razor fish.
The event will not involve any actual eating due to COVID but edibles will be pointed out and participants can take them home to cook and eat.

Please bring a bucket if you have one and a net so that the sharing of equipment can be limited.
This event is restricted to a maximum of 29 participants due to the COVID rules so please only attend if you have booked on and have a ticket from Facebook or from Dawn Thomas.

If you are not able to come to the actual event then the event will be filmed and published on Nature Days you tube channel and on the Gower Society website.

GSY Rock pooling and coastal foraging - 20/09/2020 (Archived)

Due to tickets selling out for quickly for the Saturday event we will be repeating the event on the Sunday.

Sunday 20th September 2pm Oxwich beach meet by the boat slip.

Tickets available here.

We will be exploring rock pools for animals and finding out about coastal edibles like sea weed, razor fish.
The event will not involve any actual eating due to COVID but edibles will be pointed out and participants can take them home to cook and eat.

This event is restricted to a maximum of 29 participants due to the COVID rules so please only attend if you have booked on and have a ticket from Facebook or from Dawn Thomas.

If you are not able to come to the actual event then the event will be filmed and published on Nature Days you tube channel and on the Gower Society website.

 

Gower Society Youth rock pooling and coastal foraging - 19/09/2020 (Archived)

Our first actual Gower Society Youth event for a while. We will be exploring rock pools for animals and finding out about coastal edibles like sea weed, razor fish.

Tickets for the event are available here.

The event will not involve any actual eating due to COVID but edibles will be pointed out and participants can take them home to cook and eat.
Please bring a bucket if you have one and a net so that the sharing of equipment can be limited.
This event is restricted to a maximum of 29 participants due to the COVID rules so please only attend if you have booked on and have a ticket from Facebook or from Dawn Thomas.
If you are not able to come to the actual event then the event will be filmed and published on Nature Days you tube channel and on the Gower Society website.

Gower Society Youth Oxwich Photo treasure hunt. - 11/07/2020 (Archived)

Our first “real” outdoor event for a while! This will be a socially distanced photo treasure hunt along with a video about Oxwich to accompany it. Watch the video on the Nature Days you Tube channel.

You will need:

A print out of the treasure map – Download from the Nature days blog.

A print out of the photos clues- Download from the Nature days blog.

A camera or phone

How to do it:

  • Print the Treasure map and photo clues below.
  • Try to go to all the locations identified on the map where the photos have been taken.
  • When you are at the location take a selfie of yourself and anyone you are with to prove you have found it.
  • Upload your photos to Twitter @GowerSociety @DawnNaturedays #OurGower #Naturedays
  • I will send certificates to all those who upload photos.
  • You might want to enter The Gower Society photo competition with your photos or others you have. Details here, with the chance to win £25 Amazon voucher.

Tips and hints:

Drive or walk to Oxwich Nature Reserve, there is a car parking charge. Look at the map and orientate where you are.

You can access the reserve via the footpath at the entrance to the car park for the beach or at the very front on the east end of the car park, past the toilets.

You can go to each location in any order you like.

Take care to stick to paths, but if you do get lost you can just head for the sea and walk back along the beach.

Dogs are welcome on the reserve but please clean up after them, and take care as there are adders on the dunes.

If you are worried about adders then sing your way around, or bring a stick to tap the ground as you go. Snakes don’t like people so if they hear you coming they will get out of the way.

Why not make your walk even more meaningful by bringing a rubbish bag and doing a litter pick as you go.

Please ensure you stick to social distancing guidelines and government guidance.

Have fun and I look forward to seeing your entries.

May day Fete - 02/05/2022 (Archived)

There will be maypole dancing, Morris dancing, crowning of the May queen and traditional games all on Reynoldston green. Bring a picnic and your family.

Tickets available here

MEET 10am -12pm, Reynoldston Lower Green SA3 1AB
Directions: Follow the B4271 over Cefn Bryn down the hill into Reynoldston. After the narrow bit turn right to the lower Green. There is parking outside the village hall – follow the road past the church round to the right, and outside the church.