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An open iron gate leads to a sunlit grassy field surrounded by lush green trees and foliage. Dappled sunlight filters through the leaves, creating a peaceful, inviting atmosphere.

Foyle Foundation Grant

Posted: 09/07/2015 by Admin

An open iron gate leads to a sunlit grassy field surrounded by lush green trees and foliage. Dappled sunlight filters through the leaves, creating a peaceful, inviting atmosphere.

The project is delighted to announce the receipt of a grant from the Foyle Foundation towards the cost of our restoration project.

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Spring Plant Fair at Parc yr Esgob

19/05/2026

By Admin2

Plant growers and retailers from across West Wales joined volunteers and staff at Parc yr Esgob (Bishop’s Park), Abergwili, to deliver a highly successful Spring Plant Fair on Saturday 9 May. The event featured 12 stalls offering a wide range of horticultural and botanical products, including vegetable seedlings, flowering plants, dried flowers, and reclaimed garden …

Learn More | Dysgwch Mwy “Spring Plant Fair at Parc yr Esgob”

Delighted to show-off Mabinogi Costumes and meet pupils from Abergwili School

18/05/2026

By Admin2

Our 6 historical costume volunteers have created a range of costumes inspired by some of the ancient stories included in the Mabinogi. On May 11 we opened our doors to the public (actually it was the doors of our marquee, which was pitched on the lawn!) for them to view the costumes. We provided basic …

Learn More | Dysgwch Mwy “Delighted to show-off Mabinogi Costumes and meet pupils from Abergwili School”

The trust formerly known as….

07/04/2026

By Admin2

Trustees and staff at Parc yr Esgob (Bishop’s Park) will be using the name “Parc yr Esgob Trust” as the public working name for the charity from April 2026, although The Tywi Gateway Trust remains  our legally constituted title. Betsan Caldwell, Trust chair explained “We wanted to improve name recognition of Parc yr Esgob and the …

Learn More | Dysgwch Mwy “The trust formerly known as….”
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Tywi Gateway Trust
Bishop’s Park and Gardens, Abergwili,
Carmarthenshire SA31 2JG

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