Gower Society Youth

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! 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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”.

Explore the hidden gem of Crymlyn Bog NNR. Pond dipping, bug hunt and walk around the site. Suitable for families.

Meet from 2.00 p.m.-4.00 p.m. at Crymlyn Bog Nature Reserve SA1 7HG
Directions: From Swansea: 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 Mile end Inn. 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.

Explore the hidden gem of Crymlyn Bog NNR. Pond dipping, bug hunt and walk around the site. Suitable for families.

Meet from 2.00 p.m.-4.00 p.m. at Crymlyn Bog Nature Reserve SA1 7HG
Directions: From Swansea: 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 Mile end Inn. 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.

Explore the hidden gem of Crymlyn Bog NNR. Pond dipping, bug hunt and walk around the site. Suitable for families.

Meet from 2.00 p.m.-4.00 p.m. at Crymlyn Bog Nature Reserve SA1 7HG
Directions: From Swansea: 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 Mile end Inn. 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.