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Spring Plant Fair Sunday 21st April 2024

Posted: 31/01/2024 by Ffiona Jones

Stallholder enquires for this year’s Spring Plant Fair are now open. Please contact FfionaJones@tywigateway.org.uk Tel. 07395082179

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Job Vacancies – 3 x Paid Horticultural Training Placements

14/07/2026

By Admin2

14-16 hours per week for 16 weeks (flexible hours by agreement) £177.94-£203.36 per week Details here: 260707.English.HorticulturalTraineesRD.ParcYrEsgob2 Please send an email to teresawalters@tywigateway.org.uk by Wednesday 19th August, telling us why you would like to work with us and telling us how your experience and interests match the qualities outlined in the Person Specification, giving some examples.  …

Learn More | Dysgwch Mwy “Job Vacancies – 3 x Paid Horticultural Training Placements”

Volunteer Stories – Kath Elvy

10/06/2026

By Anne

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 …

Learn More | Dysgwch Mwy “Volunteer Stories – Kath Elvy”

Volunteer Stories – Teresa Simson

10/06/2026

By Anne

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 …

Learn More | Dysgwch Mwy “Volunteer Stories – Teresa Simson”
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