Registered Charity Number: 1134594
‘Healing the Wounds’
Golden Grove Appeal (Healing the Wounds) has been launched for the purpose of raising the funds needed to enable the purchase of a suitable facility within Wales for the treatment of our Armed Forces Personnel, Veterans and their families, who are suffering from stress related illnesses such as PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) and to provide a convalescent home to allow them to heal and recover from the traumas of conflict.
Golden Grove Mansion has become available for purchase with 100 acres of Country Park, which would provide a peaceful and beautiful environment that would be the perfect place for recovery.
However, if the sale of the property does not materialize, ‘Healing the Wounds’ charity will continue to raise the funds needed for the purpose of searching for an alternative suitable property to facilitate treatments and convalescence for our Armed Forces Personnel, Veterans and their families.
This is and shall always remain the prime objective of the charity.
Golden Grove Appeal (Healing the Wounds) has been launched for the purpose of raising the funds needed to enable the purchase of a suitable facility within Wales for the treatment of our Armed Forces Personnel, Veterans and their families, who are suffering from stress related illnesses such as PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) and to provide a convalescent home to allow them to heal and recover from the traumas of conflict.
Golden Grove Mansion has become available for purchase with 100 acres of Country Park, which would provide a peaceful and beautiful environment that would be the perfect place for recovery.
However, if the sale of the property does not materialize, ‘Healing the Wounds’ charity will continue to raise the funds needed for the purpose of searching for an alternative suitable property to facilitate treatments and convalescence for our Armed Forces Personnel, Veterans and their families.
This is and shall always remain the prime objective of the charity.
The History of the Mansion...
Golden Grove Mansion was actually used as a hospital for American troops during the Second World War. It was first built in 1560 as the seat of the Vaughan family, descendants of the Princes of Powys. Two hundred years ago it passed to Lord Cawdor and the present mansion was built in 1834.
In later years it housed an agricultural college, but is now empty. There are more than 150 rooms and the basic structure is sound.
It is a grade II* listed building within a 100 acre conservation area and the grounds include a wooded Country Park, a visitor centre and cafe.
Golden Grove Mansion was actually used as a hospital for American troops during the Second World War. It was first built in 1560 as the seat of the Vaughan family, descendants of the Princes of Powys. Two hundred years ago it passed to Lord Cawdor and the present mansion was built in 1834.
In later years it housed an agricultural college, but is now empty. There are more than 150 rooms and the basic structure is sound.
It is a grade II* listed building within a 100 acre conservation area and the grounds include a wooded Country Park, a visitor centre and cafe.
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Registered as a company limited by guarantee in England & Wales number 7094321 Registered Charity No 1134594
Registered as a company limited by guarantee in England & Wales number 7094321 Registered Charity No 1134594
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I am fully behind the project being a disabled ex-serviceman myself who has had to come to terms with a disability and the depression that followed. Had there been a place such as you wish to provide, my transition to civilian life would, I believe have been a lot easier.
Andy
Carmarthen
Andy
Carmarthen
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A BOOT SALE will be held at the mansion on Sunday 31st October from 10.00am till 3pm. Anyone interested in joining us can arrive after 9.00am, cars £6. We welcome your support, thank you.
( If wet the boot sale will be held inside the mansion )
( If wet the boot sale will be held inside the mansion )
'Tracey's challenge' Golden Grove Skydive Fundraiser
Tracey Davies completed a gruelling six day event, 'Tracey's challenge', including 100 length swim, 2 sky dives, see video left,
Mt Snowden walk,cyle ride Cardiff to Brecon, walk from Brecon to Sennybridge and Sennybridge to Golden Grove.
A huge thank you to all who took part, extremely well done!
Mt Snowden walk,cyle ride Cardiff to Brecon, walk from Brecon to Sennybridge and Sennybridge to Golden Grove.
A huge thank you to all who took part, extremely well done!
The Military Preperation College Farnborough
On the 11th August our students held a 24hr Fitness Event, where, as a group, they achieved a minimum of: Run 180 miles, Carry a pair of filled jerry cans for 14.4 km, 3600 press ups, 4800 situps, 360 pull ups and achieve 'level' 440 on a bleep test.
We are very grateful to everyone who took part, £400! Fantastic!
On the 11th August our students held a 24hr Fitness Event, where, as a group, they achieved a minimum of: Run 180 miles, Carry a pair of filled jerry cans for 14.4 km, 3600 press ups, 4800 situps, 360 pull ups and achieve 'level' 440 on a bleep test.
We are very grateful to everyone who took part, £400! Fantastic!
The 1 Royal Welsh were given the freedom of both towns, Caerphilly and Blackwood on Saturday 25th September. Kevin Richards, Executive Director of our charity headed the bucket collection, which was also attended by veterans Bill John and Jeff Dirk, from the Royal Welsh Veterans Association, Bridgend branch. Also helping to collect were members of the Air Cadets 1223 Caerphilly Squadron, Cadet Williams, Cadet Pierce and Cadet Soos. Total amount raised for 'Healing the Wounds' Golden Grove Appeal was £1020.58. Our thanks go to all who took part, extremely well done!
A fantastic evening of musical talent was enjoyed by all at the Princess Royal Theatre in Port Talbot this evening. Our thanks go to all the artists who gave their time for the charity and also the help from the Veterans at Neath Royal British Legion. Special thanks to Tina Marvin who organised the event which raised £2360 for the charity. Thank you and well done to everyone!
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On the 26th June Social Services / Transmedia held a sponsored push bike ride from Swansea to Brecon and raised
£2183.50, Well done to all involved. view images Click Here
£2183.50, Well done to all involved. view images Click Here
Huntington Chase taken from October's news
Village fundraising event where man and horse go head to head-entrants can run, bike or ride a 10k course, centred around Offas Dyke as it runs through this part of the world.
Raised £511.00 Thank you to all involved
Village fundraising event where man and horse go head to head-entrants can run, bike or ride a 10k course, centred around Offas Dyke as it runs through this part of the world.
Raised £511.00 Thank you to all involved
