Volunteer Stories – Kath Elvy

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 Wales for many years. The time span wasn’t always convenient for me when my husband became terminally ill so joining my team has revived me.

“77 years young, and doing lots of crafts, including painting with acrylics and a process called Gelli printing as I have been in the WRAF and before retiring working in Police Headquarter Carmarthen.

“I love the camaraderie.”