Role in the park: Receptionist Background: John has been here “since it opened” and was one of the first receptionists here. He is 81 years old and lives locally. Previous to volunteering at the park he worked for five  years as a hospital receptionist up until the Covid period. John has been volunteering for about …

Costume Volunteer Producing 100 metres of bunting. Volunteering at the park for a few months. “I am part of the seamstress team of five who are now involved in making costumes for the public and some of the staff re-enactments of period history. “I have done some sewing and acting in the National Botanic Garden …

Historical Costume Volunteer 2I have been volunteering at the park since 31st July 2024 “My sewing friend knew of the walled garden project and after approaching staff to see if you would like any costumes, it was agreed we should volunteer. “I love looking into the history of what we make and producing items of …

Gardening volunteer “I have been volunteering at the park for 1 year. “I was told about the opportunity to volunteer here by the other garden (Aberglasney) that I also volunteer at. “I have worked outside in horticulture most of my career. Volunteering here allows me to carry that on in retirement. “Born Ipswich, Suffolk. Joined …

Gardening volunteer “I have been volunteering at the park since July 2025 “I drove past the park on my daily commute to work in Carmarthen for many years, and occasionally called in.  I was always impressed with the peaceful feeling here, the sense of history and the beauty of the buildings, trees and views.  I …

“Gardening volunteer and, more recently, making a model of the glasshouses as they were in Victorian times. “I have been volunteering at the park since the start of the project, initially helping with the archaeology in the Walled Garden. “I had previously volunteered on another project with the Project Manager so I “followed” her to …

Gardening volunteer “I’ve been volunteering at the park for 18 months. “I called in for a coffee and saw the volunteer forms in reception. “It’s a pleasant place to work, no pressure! Good “Boss”! “I’m 68 years, retired full time and enjoy helping out – as and when. Background in agri contracting and engineering, so …

Glasshouse research volunteer “I have been volunteering at the park since August 25 “I was there right at the very beginning. I was one of the founding trustees. The restoration project was initiated by the Welsh Historic Gardens Trust. As a WHGT trustee, I organised a garden recording session for our members at the Bishop’s …

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 …