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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 pe

ts 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

04/09/2026

🎄✨ STALL HOLDERS WANTED! ✨🎄

We're excited to be partnering with once again for our Annual Christmas Fayre on Sunday 29th November and are now looking for stall holders to join us!

Whether you sell handmade crafts, gifts, festive decorations, food and drink, or offer unique products and services, we'd love to hear from you. 🎁🎅

This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your business, connect with the local community, and be part of a festive event full of Christmas cheer.

📅 Sunday 29th November 10am - 4pm.
📍John Burns Centre SA175AB
📩 To enquire about a stall or book your space, please get in touch via email - [email protected]

Spaces are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment! 🎄✨

03/09/2026

🐾Congratulations to our latest Bronze Award graduates! 🐾

What a fantastic achievement for all of our wonderful dogs and their humans. ❤️🐾

One step closer to becoming fully qualified Burns By Your Side Reading Dogs ✨️🐶📚

01/09/2026

NEW JBF EXERCISE CLASSES STARTING 7TH SEPTEMBER!

We're delighted to be launching two brand-new exercise classes from Monday 7th September, led by Caroline, who already delivers the Actif Fit for Life sessions.

🪑 Move & Improve
📅 Mondays | ⏰ 3:15pm to 4:15pm
A chair-based, low-impact exercise class designed for older adults looking to improve their strength, mobility, balance, and overall wellbeing in a supportive and friendly environment.

💪 Built for More
📅 Mondays | ⏰ 5:45pm to 6:45pm
A women-only community fitness class that welcomes all abilities. Whether you're just getting started or looking to get back into exercise, this class is designed to help you stay active, improve your health, and build confidence.

These new sessions aim to help people become more active, improve their wellbeing, and connect with others in the local community.

For more information please call : 01554890840

Please help us spread the word by liking, sharing, and tagging anyone who might be interested. Your support is greatly appreciated!

30/08/2026

🍂✨ Top 5 Reasons to Go Glamping This Autumn at Gwlad Glamping ✨🍂

Summer may be drawing to a close, but autumn is one of the most magical times to escape to the countryside. Here are our top 5 reasons to book your autumn stay at Gwlad Glamping... 🍁

🌟 1. Cosy Nights Under the Stars
Wrap up in a blanket, listen to the sounds of nature, and enjoy the dark autumn skies filled with stars.

☕ 2. The Perfect Excuse to Slow Down
Swap busy schedules for cosy mornings, hot drinks, and quality time with the people you love.

🍂 3. Stunning Autumn Colours
Watch the countryside come alive with rich reds, golden yellows, and breathtaking sunsets.

🚶 4. Crisp Countryside Walks
Enjoy peaceful walks through the beautiful Welsh landscape before heading back to your cosy retreat.

🔥 5. Relax in Your Private Hot Tub
There's nothing quite like sinking into a warm bubbling hot tub while surrounded by crisp autumn air and beautiful countryside views.

Autumn is all about slowing down, getting cosy, and making memories. Whether you're looking for a romantic getaway, a weekend with friends, or simply a chance to recharge, Gwlad Glamping is the perfect place to welcome the season. 🧡

📅 Autumn dates are now available to book.

🍂✨

26/08/2026

🐶✨ Happy National Dog Day! ✨🐶

Whether they're a champion ball chaser, a professional napper, or a full-time treat inspector, every dog is special!

Show off your pooch in the comments 📸👇 and tell us:

If your dog had a job, what would it be? 🤔🐾

We'll go first Fan's job would be "Official Welcome Officer" First to greet visitors, last to leave, accepts payment in treats!!! 🦴

We can't wait to see all your gorgeous dogs!

24/08/2026

As the summer holidays draw to a close, our wonderful Burns By Your Side dogs have been enjoying a well deserved break from their regular school visits.☀️🐶

From adventures and playtime to making special memories with their families, they've been spending the summer recharging and getting ready for the new school term ahead.✨️

Take a look at the video below to see their summer adventures! 📽🐾

22/08/2026

This is what the Growing Together group did this week

Myself, Ceri, Simon D Wayne, Brendan, Shaun, Ceri, Christian, Brandon, Aaron, Gary, Antonia and Steve did lots of hard work outside with Bridget and Chris.
Some of the work that we did in the morning was raking new compost on the vegetable beds, tidying up the polytunnel, planting and picking some of the vegetables.

Whilst we were busy outside with Chris and Bridget, Simon H and Dai stayed behind at the John Burns Centre to do some cooking in the kitchen with Kate.
This time they cooked home made tomato soup, with homemade bread, homemade potato wedges, egg salad, salad, grated cheese and beetroot.
For pudding they cooked homemade trifle, and home made rhubarb and apple crumble.

Once everyone outside completed the work they were doing, they all went back to the workshop to have lunch.

Everyone really enjoyed their lunch very much.

In the afternoon, myself Ceri, Simon D, Wayne, Brendan, Shaun, Ceri, Christian, Brandon, Steve and Antonia went up to the orchard with Chris to do some more apple harvesting.
Meanwhile Dai and Simon H helped Kate to wash, clean and dry up in the kitchen.

Everyone in the group worked really hard together as a team to get everything done.

Next week, the Growing Together group are having a week off, so the next time the group will be at the John Burns Centre is Thursday 3rd September.

Thank you Rory you all deserve a week off after Thursday!

21/08/2026

Our community projects have been busy this week with two sessions at John Burns as well as the usual chair one exercise. Tuesday was a flower arranging demonstration and Friday Diane and Isabel gave us another demonstration on making your own gift bags. Hope everyone enjoyed and Thank you to Diane, Isabel and Bridget for the demonstrations.

14/08/2026

This is what the Growing Together group did this week

Before heading up to the orchard to start the apple harvest, myself and Simon H went up to the shed with Chris to collect the sacks and crates.

Myself, Gareth, Wayne, Brendan, George, Shaun, Harri, Steff, Antonia and Steve travelled up to the orchard with Chris to start the apple harvest.

Bridget joined us later on.

During our time at the orchard, we picked and bagged lots of apples from the trees and floor, and also mowed/strimmed the grass around the trees.

Whilst we were busy up at the orchard, Aaron, Dai, Christian and Brandon stayed behind at the John Burns Centre to cook this weeks lunch.
This time they made risotto in three different flavours; one with courgette, one with tomato, and one with bacon in.
For pudding they made strawberry and cream cake.

All the vegetables used in the creation of this weeks lunch came from the garden of the John Burns Centre.

Once everyone up at the orchard completed what they were doing, they all went back to the workshop to have lunch.

Before the lunch break, myself , George, Antonia and Steve helped Bridget in the woodshed, where we bagged lots of apples into sacks, and then once that was done, we loaded them into the back of the van, which will then go down to Llandelio to be turned into apple juice.

Everyone really enjoyed their lunch very much.

As it was really hot out. the group had an early finish.

Address

Canolfan John Burns, Parc House
Kidwelly
SA175AB

Website

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

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