Activities at Hafan-Y-Coed Care Home
We understand that the people we support have passions and interests that could be difficult to pursue after moving into a care home – but that doesn’t mean we don’t encourage them to try! Some hobbies can define a person, so our Activities Coordinators are dedicated to ensuring that everyone we support is able to do what makes them happy to the best of their abilities. Social events are organised with individual tastes in mind and with the idea that residents have the opportunity to try new and exciting things.
Marie Spires
I'm Marie, the lead activities coordinator for Hafan Y Coed. I have been the activities coordinator for nearly three years and am passionate about encouraging the wellbeing of our residents. Ensuring all abilities are catered for in a bespoke schedule is paramount to their individual wellbeing needs. I am joined by Clare and Sue who also help to create a life enrichment program suitable for all communities.
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 Hafan-Y-Coed Care Home
Christmas Fete
We held our annual Christmas Fete here at Hafan Y coed. The staff dressed up as elves and we had Swansea rock band choir in to perform for our residents and family members. We had a variety of stalls including outside traders. The day was enjoyed by many and it started Christmas off with a bang here Hafan y Coed.
Donkeys Visited Hafan-Y-Coed
Team members and residents enjoyed the company of Mike and his donkeys coming to visit us and see the residents. The donkeys came to visit us in December, they loved being here bringing joy to our residents and family so much that they are returning to us for another visit.
Around the World
At Hafan-Y-Coed, we travel the world with a new destination each month. This month we are in France. The staff have dressed up in traditional French costumes.
Lauren, our activities coordinator, did a 4 hour sponsored French mime, raising over £100 for our residents' fund. We have also had French-themed restaurant days and the home is decorated with all things French.
Running for Alzheimer's
Admin Assistant, Louise Rolfe, completed the Cardiff Half Marathon on Sunday 6th October, finishing in 2 hours and 53 minites, and managing to raise £407 for Alzheimer's research.
106th Birthday Celebration
One of our residents celebrated her 106th birthday recently. We had a big party and we read out the card from the Queen.
Swansea Rock Choir
Swansea Rock Choir visited Hafan y Coed and all resident shad a fantastic time joining in and dancing. Huge thank you to the choir and we look forward to welcoming them back at our Christmas fayre.
