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The John Burns Foundation is a charitable trust founded to help make a difference to the lives of people and their pets throughout the UK.

Burns Pet Nutrition is a local business that grew and flourished thanks to the incredible support from the community in south west Wales, so it’s only right that we give something back to help and inspire charities, organisations and individuals to achieve their goals too. That’s why in 2007 Burns Pet Nutrition set up a charitable trust to help make a difference to the lives of people and their pets throughout the UK. It’s not just financial assistance we provide – we also share our resources and skills, especially when conservation, the countryside, education or pets are involved. We are developing exciting new projects and partnerships that help enhance the lives of disadvantaged people, by offering practical recreational facilities and life skill opportunities, as well as promoting the effects of the human animal bond with our Burns by Your Side Reading Dog scheme launched this year. We hope to develop meaningful partnerships with human rights and welfare organisations and would welcome any enquiries about how we can work together. For this and any further information about the work of Burns in the Community please see our website www.johnburnsfoundation.org

17/03/2026

POV: The flowers are clocking in for their annual ‘make everything prettier’ shift 🌸

Our gardens at the John Burns Centre are bursting with colour, and it’s all thanks to our amazing group's who planted, watered, and cared for every single one of these beautiful blooms.💜

We couldn’t walk into the centre looking this lovely without you. Thank you for bringing spring to life! 💛🌸

15/03/2026

🌷 Happy Mother’s Day from the John Burns Foundation! 🌷

Today, we’re celebrating all the incredible mums, mother figures, and caregivers who fill our lives with love, strength, and endless support. 💛

Whether you’re cheering from the sidelines, giving the best cuddles, or inspiring young minds every day — your impact is truly extraordinary.

To all the mums in our community (two-legged and four-legged!), thank you for the compassion and care you bring to the world. 🐾💐

Wishing you a day filled with appreciation, joy, and a little time to put your paws up. 🥰
Happy Mother’s Day!
— The John Burns Foundation Team 💛

12/03/2026

This is what the Growing Together group did this week
Before starting work for the day, Chris, Bridget, and the group congratulated Rory on becoming a shortlisted finalist for the West Wales Health and Social Care award for Volunteer of the Year.

Myself, Gareth, Dai, Wayne, Brendan Steve, and Aaron did some work outside with Chris and Bridget.
Some of the work that we did were cutting back brambles, watering carrot seeds, filing the compost bin and sweeping up.

Meanwhile Steff and Simon H stayed behind at the John Burns Centre to do some cooking
in the Cooking Together kitchen with Kate.
This time they cooked home made vegetable lasagne, with home made potato wedges, peas/sweetcorn, steamed broccoli and garlic bread.
For pudding school cake with custard.

Once everyone outside completed their work they all went back to the workshop to have some lunch.
During the lunch break everyone in the group sang happy birthday to Brendan and Steve whose birthday is this weekend.
Everyone really enjoyed their lunch very much.

In the afternoon, Rory helped Bridget to do a stock take of the bottles of apple juices. Gareth, Aaron ,Steve Wayne and Brendan
did some wood work in the workshop with Chris.
Steff and Simon H assisted Kate in the kitchen to wash, clean and dry up.
Next week, the Growing Together group will be going on a road trip to the National Botanical Gardens of Wales. See our reel for photos!

09/03/2026

With oil and heating costs rising again, we know this time of year can feel a little harder for many households.

That’s why the John Burns Centre is here as a Warm Hub — a cosy, welcoming place where you can:
☕ Enjoy a hot drink
📚 Pick a book from our community bookshelf
🛁 Use our warm shower if needed
🛋️ Relax in a comfortable, friendly space

No pressure. No judgement. Just warmth and community.
Our doors are open for you. 💛

08/03/2026

Today we celebrate International Women’s Day by recognising the incredible women who make the John Burns Foundation what it is. 💜

The women pictured in this collage are the women who work at the John Burns Foundation. Every day they bring dedication, compassion and strength to the work we do in our community.

We would also like to recognise and thank the amazing women who volunteer with us and serve as trustees. Your time, support and leadership are an important part of the charity and help us continue making a difference.

Today and every day, we celebrate the women who help drive our mission forward. Thank you for everything you do. 🌷

06/03/2026

The Growing Together Group looked rather depleted this week as a few were away on holidays or had appointments however that didn’t stop us having a very busy day indeed!
The first job was to mow and strim the vegetable garden before it rained and we just about managed this. The guys had a go with each of the machinery and learnt how to use them properly and using the harness and helmets/face guards.

Volunteer Steve and Wayne got stuck in to the compost bins with Chris and had a lovely surprise when the sides were taken away. There was lots of lovely black compost ready for the garden. There was enough compost to give all the vegetable beds a good mulching this will help with soil health and keeping moisture in the beds saving lots of watering.

Nobody from our group went in the kitchen today however we enjoyed a lovely dinner of vegetable soup and potato and leek soup with soda bread made by Kate and Kieron. Thanks guys☺️

05/03/2026

📚✨ Happy World Book Day! ✨📚

Why not celebrate by discovering something new on our Community Bookshelf?

At our centre, you can:
👉 Pick up a book from just 50p
👉 Swap your old reads for something new-to-you
👉 Enjoy our cwtchy, cosy corner — perfect for settling in with a good story
👉 And as a Warm Hub provider, you're always welcome to sit down, relax with a coffee, and get lost in a book ☕💛

Whether you're swapping, browsing, or just escaping into a new world for a while, there’s a story here waiting for you.

Pop in and have a look — your next favourite book might be on our shelf!

04/03/2026

⭐ WE ARE RECRUITING NOW! ⭐

Applications for our June training classes are officially open !!!

Do you have a superstar dog with a calm, loving, gentle nature? Your furry friend could become a Reading Dog Hero helping children grow in confidence, literacy.

Temperament assessments will be carried out BEFORE joining , so if you think your dog has what it takes, we want to hear from you!
📞 01554 890840
📧 natasha@johnburnsfoundation.org
📧 abigail@johnburnsfoundation.org
📧 katie@johnburnsfoundation.org
🌐 Apply or learn more: www.johnburnsfoundation.org

02/03/2026

🐾 Looking for the perfect dog‑friendly getaway? 🐶✨

At Gwlad Glamping, your four‑legged family members are not just welcome — they’re celebrated!

Set in beautiful rural surroundings, our peaceful glamping site offers the ideal escape for both you and your pup. Think wide‑open spaces, fresh countryside air, and endless exploring right on your doorstep. 🌿🌞

And the best part?
Every booking comes with a FREE session at our on‑site secure dog park!
Let your dog run, play, sniff, socialise, and enjoy their own little holiday adventure — all in a safe, enclosed space. 🐕🥳

Whether you're planning a cosy couples’ retreat or a family break with your furry best friend, Gwlad Glamping is the perfect dog‑friendly destination.

We can't wait to welcome you (and those wagging tails)! 🤍🏕️

📍 Book your stay today
📸 Don’t forget to tag us in your pup pics!

27/02/2026

Myself, Ceri, Wayne, Brendan. Steve, Gary, Aaron, Simon H, Steff and Simon D went up to Ferry Road with Bridget and Chris to finish off the tree planting that we did last time.
As well as tree planting, we strimmed back the brambles and put lots of woodchip around the planted trees.

Dai stayed behind at the John Burns Centre to do some cooking in the kitchen with Debbie and Kate.
This time they cooked sausages with home made mash, steamed broccoli, gravy and parsnips. For pudding they made a strawberry cake.

Once everyone up at Ferry Road completed what they were doing, they all went back to the workshop to have lunch.
Everyone really enjoyed their food very much.
Christian and Brandon popped in to see everyone and have some food with us.

In the afternoon, myself and Ceri helped Bridget to paint some ready made wooden signs to go outside in the vegetable beds.
Steve, Aaron, Dai, Wayne, Brendan,, Simon H and Simon D did some woodwork with Chis where they made from scratch mini wooden planters.

Thank you Rory and enjoy yours awards ceremony next week, and it was great to have Steve back this week after his holidays!

Address

Canolfan John Burns, Parc House
Kidwelly
SA175AB

Website

http://www.johnburnsfoundation.org/, http://www.gwladglamping.com/

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