Oldest Carmarthenshire volunteer among those receiving long service awards
Volunteers who have helped patients in Carmarthenshire have been recognised for their long service. Evelyn Fowler and Margaret Ray both volunteer through the university health board’s Volunteering for Health project at Ty Cymorth in Carmarthen. At 92, Evelyn is Volunteering for Health’s oldest volunteer and has been volunteering at Ty Cymorth since her husband died 12 years ago. Evelyn’s husband was looked after by the service and volunteering was a way of giving something back and supporting other patients with a terminal condition. Margaret has been volunteering with Ty Cymorth since the service opened in 1995. She provides an opportunity for patients to sit and talk and provided them with refreshments Recently retired volunteer Joan Lewis was also recognised for the hours she has given. Joan has been volunteering in Ty Bryngwyn since it opened in 1995 providing an opportunity for patients to sit and talk and provided them with refreshments. Also praised for his long service w...