Myfanwy and Tim: A decade of friendship

Meet Myfanwy and Tim! Myfanwy has been a volunteer Buddy to Tim for 10 years now. They both enjoy walking, drinking tea and eating cake so it really is a perfect pairing!

Myfanwy says, ‘I have volunteered at Minstead Trust for 10 years and feel very privileged to be a Buddy for Tim.   We both enjoy walking, drinking tea and eating cake so it really is a perfect pairing!

Tim has helped to walk my dogs, Bella and Ambrose.  Sadly, Bella is blind and very nervous, but she absolutely adores Tim, who is so kind and caring with her.  We often enjoy a forest walk and afternoon tea together. Tim is great company and always makes me smile.’

Tim says, ‘I really look forward to seeing Myfanwy and I like chatting to her and hearing all her news.  My favourite thing to do is to take Bella out for a walk and have an afternoon tea. I don’t enjoy the muddy, rainy walks, but if it rains, it usually means we can drink more tea and eat more cake!!’

Myfanwy says, ‘Minstead Trust  is very special; the staff and people being supported are all amazing.   I am so lucky to be able to support the team and be a tiny part of such a great organisation.   Please, if anyone is thinking of volunteering I urge you to get in touch to find out more. My experience has been so rewarding and enjoyable that I can certainly recommend to all!’

Interested in finding out how you can get involved and make a difference? Get in touch to learn more: Volunteers@MinsteadTrust.org.uk