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Gelli Aur | Golden Grove
Country Park
Meet the Trustees
The Trustees of The Golden Grove Trust have taken on the responsibility of maintaining the special parkland and arboretum with beautiful views, as well as preserving the stunning gothic historic buildings.
The Golden Grove Trust is a non-profit, charitable organisation.
Paul Cleaver (Trustee)
Paul has a deep passion for nature and conservation. During almost three decades, Paul has achieved the highest accolades in arboriculture as both a contractor and consultant. He is the Vice Chairman of the Arboricultural Association in Wales and a Registered Consultant of the Arboricultural Association.
Sandra John (Trustee)
Sandra is a retired Civil Servant with 40 years Public Sector experience, including in people and Stakeholder Management and Finance. She is keen to help restore and develop the Estate for all to enjoy.
James Smith (Trustee)
James became a Trustee in November 2024. With a Background from Engineering Operations Management he took a role at the National Botanic Garden of Wales as the Head of Operations, managing seven listed buildings and a Grade II* Estate. He also advises Strata Florida Board on their exciting project with the Farmhouse and yard development.
With a wealth of experience in compliance, legislation, and latterly Tree Safety, James is a key member to assist the Golden Grove Trust Board in managing a complex landscape.
Our Volunteer Teams
Sandra John (Volunteer Coordinator)
Sandra is a retired Civil Servant with 40 years Public Sector experience, including in people and Stakeholder Management and Finance. In all her roles, she recognised that people are organisation’s most valuable asset and that is certainly the case with the Volunteers at Gelli Aur.
Sandra is keen to help restore and develop the Estate for all to enjoy. Therefore, as well as her Volunteer Co-ordinator role, she is an active member of the Grounds Team.
GROUNDS TEAM
Huw Jenkins - Team Lead
The Grounds Team is a small but growing army of volunteers with a variety of skills, ranging from raking leaves and fighting back brambles, to cutting down trees. We maintain the Parkland and are working hard to re-open the Arboretum, whilst planning ahead to re-instate the circular walk in the future.
ARCHIVES TEAM
Mandy Crofts - Team Lead
The Archivist Team researches and uncovers historical documents and facts, as already evidenced in some of our social media posts (see also Mandy's video blog!). There is a lot to be investigated, documented, stored for future generations and shared where we can.
MULTIMEDIA TEAM
Chris Langley - Team Lead
The Multimedia Team maintains the website and communicates developments, updates and events via social media. It is also responsible for designing promotional posters and the newsletter.
And last but by no means least, we need to mention our other supporters and donors, to whom we are very grateful.
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