The Lamplighter Community Cafe

18/06/2026

A space for ANYONE to pause, rest, and renew through listening to our inner voice, seeking direction from the Spirit, and being inspired through creative exercises in the beauty of the Gower peninsula. Simply come as you are. Whether you lead a team, sit in the pews, or are just looking for a moment of peace, these retreats are for you. Join us as we connect and refresh our minds, bodies, and spirits.

Many people come to Gower to get away from their regular lives and find moments of peace. The whole area is a National Landscape of outstanding natural beauty offering a space to immerse yourself and rest in His presence without pressure or expectation.

We have sixteen medieval churches that you can use as a base for your retreat, situated on cliffs, farms, by beaches, in woods, and along the marsh. Port Eynon functions as a Sanctuary Church with options to book basic accommodation. There is also the invitation to receive prayer and pastoral support from local clergy and the Wellbeing Chaplain, offering care, listening, and encouragement for the journey.

If you are interested in booking a retreat day for you or your team, please take a look at our booking page: https://wonderofwellbeinggower.org/book-on

Or get in touch via email for more information: [email protected]

18/06/2026

A R T I S T S P O T L I G H T
Mandy Bayton - Poet

Mandy Bayton is a storyteller, speaker, and mentor who writes and speaks about faith and the complexity of being human with honesty and a touch of humour. She connects with those who find themselves questioning easy answers and are perhaps looking for something more authentic.
She speaks in churches and at events across the UK, offering reflections on hope, courage, and justice. Mandy works as Director of Mission in the Diocese of Swansea and Brecon and is involved in pioneering and evangelism across the Church in Wales.
'Poetry offers me a language beyond everyday conversation. It’s a way to express what feels otherwise inarticulable. Through it, I share my deepest thoughts, anxieties, hopes and joys.'

Come and read Mandy's poem at the 'New Beginnings' Exhibition

St Mary’s Church, Rhossili
Open daily 10am - 3pm
Until 25th June 2026
Free entry & does not require booking in advance

You can find out more by visiting our website: https://wonderofwellbeinggower.org/new-beginnings%3A-art-show

18/06/2026

17/06/2026

A R T I S T S P O T L I G H T
Chloe Thomas - Artist

Chloe is our very own Creative Practitioner at WoW. Chloe is a qualified Arts, Health and Wellbeing practitioner and a collage artist.

Much of Chloe’s work is inspired by her deep love & connection to the Gower Peninsula and the natural world. This love of Gower comes from her family roots, with generations linked back to Hunts Farm in Pennard. Her collage artworks often evoke landscapes that feel familiar at first glance, but on closer inspection reveal carefully combined elements drawn from different places she is intuitively drawn to. These visual layers are complemented by poetic words, inviting the viewer to pause, reflect, and connect.

Come and see Chloe's artwork at the 'New Beginnings' Exhibition

You can find out more about Chloe by visiting her instagram page: & page: Chlóe Thomas Art

St Mary’s Church, Rhossili
Open daily 10am - 3pm
Until 25th June 2026
Free entry & does not require booking in advance

You can find out more by visiting our website: https://wonderofwellbeinggower.org/new-beginnings%3A-art-show

15/06/2026

A R T I S T S P O T L I G H T
Peter Lewis - Ceramics

Say Hello to Peter - a ceramicist whose work is rooted in ecology and an enduring curiosity about overlooked natural processes. Trained in tropical ecology with a focus on rainforest fungi, he now draws inspiration from local decomposers on Gower, shaping stoneware forms that echo twigs, branches, and fungal decay. Using earthy glazes and oxides, his work finds beauty in what is usually hidden or ignored an influence traceable to formative visits to the botanical displays at Cardiff Museum.

For this exhibition, Pete shifts his focus to the seashore, using shells as a starting point to explore pollution and human impact on coastal environments.

Come and see Peter's artwork at the 'New Beginnings' Exhibition

St Mary’s Church, Rhossili
Open daily 10am - 3pm
Until 25th June 2026
Free entry & does not require booking in advance

You can find out more by visiting our website: https://wonderofwellbeinggower.org/new-beginnings%3A-art-show