Activities at Bryn Ivor Lodge Care Home
Activities are an integral part of life at our care home. We want to ensure that the people we support have as much fun as possible during their time with us, so it’s important that our activities programme is created with the interests of residents in mind. Our skilled Activities Coordinators bring a certain uniqueness to the home that can’t be found anywhere else, and which is reflected in the activities they organise.
Anna Przybylska
Hello, my name is Anna and I am the Lead Activities Co-ordinator in Bryn Ivor Lodge.
I have a degree In Tourism & Hotel Management, with specialisation in Organising Events & Activities’. I have also finished several courses and training to be able to deliver excellent activities that would work best in care settings.
I have begun my career as Activities Co-ordinator over 15 years ago and gained really good experience working in various care settings.
I am very compassionate about my job and I take great pleasure in helping others and seeing people happy. My main priority is to provide activities tailored to the needs of our Residents. I always make sure all our Residents feel included and interested in the activities our home provides. Nothing is too much trouble for me and I hope our Residents and their family and friends will spend many memorable moments enjoying the activities and events we provide.
Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
Read our brochure
Activities and Events Partnerships
As part of our bespoke life-enrichment programmes, we host a number of live virtual events in the home on a regular basis through a number of partnerships with places of interest and world class performance companies
Life at Bryn Ivor Lodge Care Home
Classic Car Show
Wow, what an incredible event!
South Wales Classic Car Club put on another fantastic Classic Car Show at the stunning Bryn Ivor Lodge. The club members arrived in style, driving their vintage beauties including a jaw-dropping Ford Capri, a sleek Toyota MR2, a powerful Mustang, and even a luxurious Rolls Royce! Our lucky residents had the chance to chat with the owners and learn about the fascinating history behind each car. It was an unforgettable experience for everyone involved!
Easter Party
Our Easter Tea Party was absolutely delightful! The atmosphere was so elegant as we mingled and chatted, a talented harpist, Yasmin, filled the air with the most beautiful and enchanting music. We sipped on tea and indulged in glasses of wine while enjoying each other's company. It was truly a memorable and enjoyable event!
Music and Movement with Ranntastic Baby Group
Our music and movement class with Ranntastic company was truly wonderful! We had the pleasure of hosting a group of charming moms and their little ones, and Lisa from Rantastic led the group with some well-known nursery rhymes that got us all moving.
After the class, we took some time to enjoy some tea and chat, and of course, lots of cuddles.
The benefits of bringing children to care homes are countless. It not only combats loneliness but also brings back memories and builds new friendships.
Children who visit the elderly learn valuable social skills and develop respect for older generations, while the elderly receive joy and love from the little ones.
Lisa will run her music and movement classes every Friday between 11.30am-12.15pm so please visit us and join in the fun!
Armchair travels
At Bryn Ivor Lodge, we believe in the power of learning and celebrating diverse cultures. Recently, we had the pleasure of exploring Romania during one of our Armchair Travels sessions. Our General Manager, Liliana Ungureanu, shared with us her personal experiences of growing up in Romania, while we learnt interesting facts about this beautiful country through a captivating slideshow. We were also treated to a delightful feast of traditional Romanian cuisine, lovingly prepared by one of our talented hospitality team members, Oltica. It was truly a wonderful experience that reminded us of the beauty of diversity and the joy that comes from learning about new cultures.
A trip to Cwmbran Boating Lake!
At Bryn Ivor Lodge we dont let the weather dampen our spirits! We recently took a trip to Cwmbran Boating Lake for a picnic!
Despite the chilly wind, the sun managed to shine through and we had a wonderful time munching on sandwiches and feeding the ducks with our leftovers.
Some of the ducks posed for the pictures and were quite determined we get their ‘good side’ of the beak!
Even though it was chilly our residents were determined to stay and enjoy the beautiful scenery. It's always a privilege for us to make our residents' lives more enjoyable, and we're so happy that we could provide them with such a lovely experience today.
Easter Tea Party!
Our Easter Tea Party was absolutely delightful!
The atmosphere was so relaxed as we reminisced and chatted. We were honoured to be joined by the very talented harpist, Yasmin, who filled the air with the most beautiful and enchanting music. It was lovely to sip on tea and indulged in a glass of wine while enjoying each other's company.
It was truly a memorable and enjoyable event!
Upcoming events
Age UK Coffee and Memory Bus
Join us for a Coffee and a Cake as Age UK runs an advice clinic at our home.
Coffee Club
Come and join us every last Thursday of the month for a Coffee and a Catch up.
