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Author Archives: Tamara Mascarenhas

Gate with a View: Francis’ Story

Gate with a View: Francis’ Story

In the heart of our uplands, our volunteers play a crucial role protecting and maintaining access routes no matter the weather – in snow, rain, sleet and sunshine. At 83 years old, Francis has been volunteering with Bannau Brycheiniog’s Upland Path Repair Scheme since 2015. What began as a way…

03/06/2025
Gate with a View: Brecon Depot Volunteers Celebrate 5th Anniversary!

Gate with a View: Brecon Depot Volunteers Celebrate 5th Anniversary!

By the volunteer team Andy, Lorna, Mark, Rob & Jerry Unbelievably, it’s five years since the Brecon Depot Volunteers group was formed to support the work of the National Park Wardens based at that area of the Bannau Brycheiniog. The group has continued to flourish while getting their hands dirty…

05/06/2024
Gate with a View: Reflections on being a Volunteer Warden with the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park in 2023

Gate with a View: Reflections on being a Volunteer Warden with the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park in 2023

Well, it’s been a busy year to be a volunteer warden with the Gate with a View team. Now, our last work day has been completed (path clearing near Pengenfford), and we have very much enjoyed our Christmas outing, so it feels fitting to reflect on all that we have…

19/12/2023


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