Activities at Bryn Ivor Lodge Care Home
Our teams are trained to enrich the lives of residents through stimulating the mind, body and soul, and taking the time to learn about each person to ensure everyone receives support that adds enrichment to their life.
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.
Sophia Reed
Hi, I'm Sophia, the Activities Coordinator at Bryn Ivor Lodge. My top priority is making sure our residents feel happy and cosy in their homes. I'm a super crafty person and love coming up with new and exciting activities for everyone to enjoy. When I'm not busy planning, you can usually spot me outside tending to the garden - especially when the sun is shining!
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
Celebrating 200 years of Cadbury
As we celebrate two centuries of shared memories as part of the nation, Cadbury generously donated £200,000 to Alzheimer's Research UK. Today we learned more about their efforts to find a cure for dementia and preserve cherished memories. During Dementia Action Week, our residents had the opportunity to participate in an exciting virtual event with Cadbury, delving into the chocolate giant's remarkable 200-year history, and enjoying a nostalgic trip down memory lane with some of the nation's favourite chocolates. The event was live-streamed on YouTube, accompanied by a delightful tasting session of various Cadbury chocolates, a chocolate fountain, and Cadbury hot chocolate. Thank you Cadbury UK!
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.
Upcoming events
Fish and Chip Club
What better way to enjoy a Friday than with great food and great company. Join us for one of Britain's favourite dishes, everyone welcome.
Community Coffee Morning
Our community coffee morning is a great place to meet new people in a warm, relaxing atmosphere. Free refreshments available.
