Gardening volunteer
“I’ve been volunteering since joining the ‘Nature’s Nurture’ gardening course June 2025
“I have lived in Abergwili for 29 years and seen how the park has developed and grown over the past few years. I have always been an outdoor person and used to enjoy pottering about in the garden. Due to ill health, I am unable to carry out activities like I used to. The Nature’s Nurture course gave me support, encouragement and confidence moving forward.
“Bishop’s Park is part of my community, and I enjoy being involved in the volunteering role. I like to be outdoors in the relaxed atmosphere, where I can be involved in hands on activities. I am re-learning skills meeting and chatting with new people and giving back to the community for the help which I’ve received.
“Since the age of 10, I’ve lived in Bronwydd, Carmarthen and Abergwili. My wife and I have 2 grown up sons, with families. I enjoy football, being outdoors, rambling and spending time with the grandchildren. Since retiring from my role as an information analyst in the NHS, my health has declined and I have had to re-learn skills and make many adaptations following a head injury. I need prompting and encouragement but am always up for a new challenge.”
Volunteer Stories – Mark Foreman
Posted: 10/06/2026 by Anne
Gardening volunteer
“I’ve been volunteering since joining the ‘Nature’s Nurture’ gardening course June 2025
“I have lived in Abergwili for 29 years and seen how the park has developed and grown over the past few years. I have always been an outdoor person and used to enjoy pottering about in the garden. Due to ill health, I am unable to carry out activities like I used to. The Nature’s Nurture course gave me support, encouragement and confidence moving forward.
“Bishop’s Park is part of my community, and I enjoy being involved in the volunteering role. I like to be outdoors in the relaxed atmosphere, where I can be involved in hands on activities. I am re-learning skills meeting and chatting with new people and giving back to the community for the help which I’ve received.
“Since the age of 10, I’ve lived in Bronwydd, Carmarthen and Abergwili. My wife and I have 2 grown up sons, with families. I enjoy football, being outdoors, rambling and spending time with the grandchildren. Since retiring from my role as an information analyst in the NHS, my health has declined and I have had to re-learn skills and make many adaptations following a head injury. I need prompting and encouragement but am always up for a new challenge.”
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