Gardening volunteer
“I’ve been volunteering in the park since joining the ‘Nature’s Nurture’ gardening course June 2025
“I live in Abergwili and saw the Nature’s Nurture on the noticeboard. I have never seen myself as a gardener but thought that it would be very beneficial for my husband who has had a life-changing head injury and is going through a process of rehabilitation. It was also an opportunity to promote wellbeing for us both.
“I enjoy seeing my husband taking part in activities which we thought were not for him. It is so good for both of our health and wellbeing, to be immersed in the tranquillity of nature, with support and guidance. I am beginning to enjoy the gardening routine and being involved in doing something useful with like-minded people.
“I love to be outdoors in nature. After over 20 years working as a paediatric nurse, I stepped out of my career, working in retail and then as a shop assistant for 5 years in Dinefwr Park. It was such a good experience to appreciate the calm and surroundings and to reflect on what is important in life. I returned to NHS as an auxiliary nurse for a further 13 years. But following my husband’s ill-health, I have given up work and concentrate on what is important for our health and wellbeing.”
Volunteer Stories – Julie Foreman
Posted: 10/06/2026 by Anne
Gardening volunteer
“I’ve been volunteering in the park since joining the ‘Nature’s Nurture’ gardening course June 2025
“I live in Abergwili and saw the Nature’s Nurture on the noticeboard. I have never seen myself as a gardener but thought that it would be very beneficial for my husband who has had a life-changing head injury and is going through a process of rehabilitation. It was also an opportunity to promote wellbeing for us both.
“I enjoy seeing my husband taking part in activities which we thought were not for him. It is so good for both of our health and wellbeing, to be immersed in the tranquillity of nature, with support and guidance. I am beginning to enjoy the gardening routine and being involved in doing something useful with like-minded people.
“I love to be outdoors in nature. After over 20 years working as a paediatric nurse, I stepped out of my career, working in retail and then as a shop assistant for 5 years in Dinefwr Park. It was such a good experience to appreciate the calm and surroundings and to reflect on what is important in life. I returned to NHS as an auxiliary nurse for a further 13 years. But following my husband’s ill-health, I have given up work and concentrate on what is important for our health and wellbeing.”
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