![]() "They let us do projects in here and what everybody likes doing so it's been really good. "You're not somebody who's got something wrong with them - we're all the same. ![]() "It's brought together a number of people and because we've all got similar problems nobody's out on a limb," he said. Mr Donne, aged 62, said the group had brought him a lot of friends and a place to go as people without a brain injury 'don't realise' what it's actually like. The beautiful field of sunflowers which people are rushing to take pictures of.Over £2,000 was raised for The Burns Pet Nutrition Foundation during the open day. "It's a relaxed, outdoor environment and there's a lot to be said with mental health and being outdoors." "I've been a youth worker for 10 years and coming here and building the project and seeing how it impacts others and seeing them develop and give back to the community is quite touching. "Whether it's woodwork, gardening or crafts, everything they make can be sold back into the community and all the money comes back into the Burns Pet Nutrition Foundation which was set up in 2007. "For Mencap Cymru, The Butterfly Effect, BIRT Ty Aberdafen which is a brain injury group from Llanelli, and Heol Goffa it's an opportunity to learn new skills and develop skills. ![]() The Butterfly Group, set up by Hywel Dda neurological therapy service, offers members the chance to enjoy gardening (Image: Jonathan Myers) It gives them the feeling that they're doing something useful."Ĭommunity project officer at Burns Pet Nutrition, Chris Cray, has worked with a number of groups, including The Butterfly Effect, to create the community polytunnel at Parc y Bocs. "Everyone in the group has a brain injury that affects them. "It's something that he looks forward to every week. "He's made so many friends and he gets amazing support. Mrs Donne added: "Kim is a fanatical gardener and Parc y Bocs has been amazing.
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