Gower Society Youth

We will be undertaking a walk alongside the lower LLiw valley reservoir up to the upper reservoir. The route back is down a slightly inclined, paved path suitable for pushchairs and scooters, if you think your children will struggle coming back. Suitable for families.

MEET 2pm – 4pm. LLiw valley Lower Reservoir car park. SA5 7NH

Direction: Leave the M4 at junction 46 following the signs to Felindre and the brown Country Park signs. As soon as you see the Felindre village sign turn right along Hoel Penfidy to follow the Lliw reservoirs signs. Follow the road for about 1 mile and turn left into the main gate for the reservoir. (The Water Works entrance is on the right) which, after half a mile brings you to the car park.

Ever wandered aimlessly just enjoying the sound of the trees the feel of the dappled sunlight on your face, the crunching leaves under your feet.

Time to turn off and tune into the power of the woods to just ground you and let you enjoy the wonder that surrounds you.

We will be experiencing a range of mindfulness activities, all suitable for children and adults.

Directions;
Travel from Swansea on the A4118, through Upper Killay towards Swansea Airport. Cross the first disused runway, cross the second disused runway. There is a turning on the right. JUST past the second runway. You will need to slow down dramatically as you approach it. You will need to travel up the old runway, turning left at the top, following the road around the perimeter of the Airport following the fence until the turning on the left through the gate into the centre. Look out for the GSY flag on the road.


Have a go at some prehistoric crafts.

Meet at 2pm in Parc le Breos car park, Parkmill.

Believe it or not it has been 10 years since I took my first GSY activity so we are going back to our roots. Far back to Neolithic times. See if you can learn the skills which would help you survive 1000s of years ago.
Set in amongst the living history of Parc le Breos we will learn some ancient crafts. Make pinch bowls or ancient figurines out of clay and bake them on an open fire. Have a go at Atlatl an ancient hunting technique. Make fire by friction and have a go at pewter casting. As well as visiting a burial chamber and a cave used by our ancestors 1000s of years ago.

Directions: Follow the signs to Parc le Breos Trekking Centre at Parkmill. Pass the car park for the Heritage Centre and follow the potholed road for ¾ of a km. On your left is the car park opposite some large pine tree and a gate. We will cross the road and go through the gate and follow the valley, Green Cwm. Grid Ref: 538896

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.

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.

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.

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.