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Gelli Aur and Me - Podcast 4
It is all about the books with Mandy, our resident archivist and historical detective. Listen to Mandy reveal some of the interesting...

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Feb 13, 20251 min read


Gelli Aur and Me Podcast 3
Hear James talk about the history and buildings of Gelli Aur. An eccentric but fascinating history. James and Stella

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Feb 13, 20251 min read


Gelli Aur and Me - a Warden's Story
In 1984, the year after our first daughter was born, a friend in the Planning Department at Dyfed County Council asked me if I’d like a...

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Jan 24, 20256 min read


The Western Red Cedar
Located in Gelli Aur Country Park, Carmarthenshire, this Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata) is a remarkable example of its species. Here...

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Jan 24, 20252 min read


Gelli Aur and Me Podcast 2
We've recorded a series of podcasts featuring the stories of Volunteers at Gelli Aur. They share their experiences, involvement, and deep...

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Jan 24, 20251 min read


Gelli Aur and Me Podcast 1
We have recorded a series of podcasts about our volunteers who share how they've been involved and what their connection with the site...

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Jan 19, 20251 min read


The Oriental Spruce
Oriental Spruce Nestled in the heart of the stunning Gelli Aur (Golden Grove) Arboretum, the Oriental Spruce, or Sbriwsen y Dwyrain, is a...

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Jan 16, 20252 min read


The Monterey Pine
The magnificent Monterey Pine stands tall The Monterey Pine at Gelli Aur Country Park is truly a magnificent specimen, of jaw-dropping...

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Jan 16, 20251 min read


Gelli Aur and Me - episode five / Gelli Aur a Fi - pennod pump
Meet Debbie En Dewch i gwrdd â Keith (Cy)

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Dec 13, 20241 min read


Gelli Aur and Me - episode four / Gelli Aur a Fi - pennod pedwar
Meet Catrin Dewch i gwrdd â Catrin (Cy)

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Dec 6, 20241 min read


Gelli Aur and Me - episode three / Gelli Aur a Fi - pennod tri
Meet Karl (En) Dewch i gwrdd â Karl (Cy)

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Nov 29, 20241 min read


Shared Family Roots - Rhiannon
I was so amazed and pleased to see the recent post by Lisa Williams on your Instagram page, regarding her three-time great grandfather,...

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Nov 22, 20242 min read


Gelli Aur and Me - episode two / Gelli Aur a Fi - pennod dau
Meet Llinos (En) Dewch i gwrdd â Llinos (Cy)

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Nov 22, 20241 min read


Gelli Aur and Me - episode one Gelli Aur a Fi - pennod un
Meet Liz (Eng) Dewch i gwrdd â Liz (Cy)

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Nov 15, 20241 min read


Introducing our Gelli Aur and Me series
English Cymraeg

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Nov 6, 20241 min read


Share Your Story with The Golden Grove Trust
The Golden Grove Trust is excited to announce a new initiative aimed at capturing the rich history and personal stories associated with...

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Oct 28, 20241 min read


Have your say in our consultation
Community Consultation Event for the Future of Gelli Aur Estate The Golden Grove Trust is pleased to announce a community consultation...

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Oct 28, 20242 min read


A short sketch of my experience living full time at Gelli Aur - Elizabeth Butterfield
I moved into Gelli Aur on August 31st 1987. My new husband, who had a lecturer/warden post at CCTA, had lived there a year already and...

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Oct 28, 20244 min read


Tracing my roots - Lisa Williams
My name is Lisa Williams and I’m originally from Pontypridd. My 3 x great grandfather Samuel Cuthbert was born in Flodden,...

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Oct 25, 20241 min read


Golden Grove Trust (Gelli Aur): Call for stories and memories
The Golden Grove Trust is excited to announce a new initiative aimed at capturing the rich history and personal stories associated with...

GoldenGroveGelliAur
Sep 29, 20242 min read
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