The Friends of Castle Parks have made me feel so welcome and I have made many good friends since I joined three years ago.
“I have always been a keen gardener and have now found companionship and a new sense of purpose through gardening with other people. We meet all year round and enjoy our lunchtime sandwiches together while watching the birds.”
The jobs that I enjoy most are weeding and sweeping up leaves in the autumn while chatting with my friends and the many visitors who come to the parks, which are situated either side of the railway station and the castle ruins.
If you’re thinking about volunteering with a community gardening group I’d say just go along and introduce yourself. I’m certain you will be met by many happy friendly people, pleased to see you.
