Andrew Brown, 52, a Volunteer Ranger for the Blaenavon World Heritage Site and Forgotten Landscapes Partnership (FLP) has been offered a year-long contract with Cadw, the historic environment service of the Welsh Government.
A retired police officer of Gwent, he has been doing a history course at the University of Wales, Newport, where he is currently in his second year. Alongside his studies he has been an eager participant in the volunteer programmes of the Forgotten Landscapes Project being involved in a variety of projects from a pond survey and moorland management activities to carrying out historical research.
He took the opportunity to get involved in an archaeology project - one of the Community Lifelong Learning courses available through FLP - which he heard about whilst volunteering. Through the project he picked up useful knowledge and demonstrated his interest in Welsh history – experience that impressed Cadw and helped him earn the job.
Once he finishes the second year of his studies later this year, he will take up the post in Cadw before coming back and finishing his third and final year. The valuable work experience is likely to leave him in a good position for getting a job once he graduates.
The best of luck from the Forgotten Landscapes Partnership, Andrew!
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