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.
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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
Royal Mint Project
Bryn Ivor Lodge has recently had the honour of participating in a project being run by the Royal Mint that involved reminiscing.
As a home we were provided with two memory boxes, one in English and one in Welsh. Our residents were able to take part in two beautiful reminiscing sessions where they explored various objects from the past, sparking fascinating discussions.
They Royal Mint has also featured our sessions in the Museums Federation Cymru magazine, where the concept of the ‘Memory Boxes’ was explained.
This experience was truly inspiring and a testament to the importance of cherishing our memories.
International Women's Day
International Women's Day is a remarkable occasion to celebrate women's history, their contributions to society, and their incredible achievements.Our celebration of International Women's Day with the Women's Institute was a beautiful example of the power of community, where amazing food, interesting stories, and lovely conversations were shared. One of our residents, Angela, even said that the afternoon made her feel young again. Let us continue to honour and empower women every day, and work tirelessly towards a world where gender equality is the norm.
Residents visit World famous museum
Today the residents of Bryn Ivor were privileged to visit The Royal Mint Museum in Llantrisant near Cardiff. We were fascinated to learn about the intricate process of coin-making and the incredible expertise behind it all. It was truly inspiring to witness the incredible work of this world-famous coin-manufacturing facility, and we left with a deep appreciation for their contributions to society. We had so much fun with one of our residents, the lovely Jacqueline! She made a funny joke, saying "Quick! Grab what you can and let's run!" We always enjoy taking our residents to new and exciting places and making the most of our time together. Whenever we can have some fun, we jump at the chance! Looking forward to the next opportunity to visit this awe-inspiring institution!
Visit from Scottish Bagpiper for Robert Burns’ celebrations
What a fantastic day it was at Bryn Ivor Lodge, celebrating Robert Burns in style! We kicked off the festivities with a visit from the amazing Welsh Wedding Bagpiper, Matthew Bartlett, who played a sensational selection of Scottish tunes on his bagpipes around the home. The residents were over the moon, clapping, dancing and singing their hearts out, while some even covered their ears in joyous disbelief!
As the afternoon rolled in, we continued our Scottish extravaganza with a lively blether, reading some of Robert Burns' most famous poems. We then put our knowledge to the test with a challenging Scottish quiz, and topped it all off with a wee whiskey tasting session. One of our residents, the lovely Margaret, was so thrilled that she exclaimed if we could see the steam coming out of her ears - although we couldn't, we could certainly feel the excitement in the air!
It was a day that will be remembered for a long time to come, filled with laughter, joy and a true celebration of Scottish culture and heritage.
Flower arrangement session
This afternoon we decided to shake off winter blues with lovely flower arrangement activity. Ladies loved the flowers and couldn’t believe how beautiful were some of the colours. Couple of gents joined us for tea and biscuits afterwards and we decided all bouquets were worth a first prize.
Arranging and gifting flowers can be a means for promoting well-being. It provides a soothing and calming experience and also promotes muscle memory, which can be useful for improving the body-mind connection.
The gentle act of selecting, cutting, and arranging blooms can help reduce stress and anxiety. What’s more it can give fingers, thumbs and hands a gentle “workout”, whilst the vibrant colours, textures, and fragrances of the flowers create a multisensory experience that encourages relaxation and mindfulness.
Deputy Minister visits Bryn Ivor Lodge
We were thrilled to have Mrs Julie Morgan MS Deputy Minister for Social Services visit Bryn Ivor Lodge yesterday. During her visit, Julie had the opportunity to meet with our staff and residents, observing how our care home operates. She expressed her admiration for Bryn and her satisfaction in seeing that residents were well-cared for. At Barchester, we prioritize our residents and always seek to provide them with the best opportunities to meet with important and engaging guests. It brings us great joy to see our residents engaged in meaningful conversations and learning new things, regardless of age. This is because we believe that we are all young at heart!
