Activities at Llys-Y-Tywysog Care Home
Activities are the cornerstone of a wholesome home experience and our Activities Coordinators are always putting their creative minds to the test by organising new and exciting social events for residents to partake in. Of course, we take into account the likes and dislikes of those we support, so if someone doesn’t feel like trying something new, there will always be something on offer to reflect their personal interests. For the people who may just prefer some peace and quiet instead, we also offer one-to-one time that can be enjoyed with a nice cup of coffee or just a simple chat – whatever they desire.
Paula Courtney
Hello I am Paula the Activities Coordinator, I have recently returned to Llys-Y-Tywysog. I worked at the home for over 5 years when my children were younger. My close connection with Llys remained as my father in law was former resident, so I was still visiting regularly. I am delighted to be back working with the team.
I am creative and hope to bring new ideas for activities and events as well as still running firm favourites! My passion is about enhancing the lives of the residents from individual time through to big celebratory events. Sarah will continue to work as part of the activities team, working alongside me part time whilst studying for her degree at Swansea University. As a team we are committed to Barchester's Life Enrichment programme ensuring we work with mind, body and soul.
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 Llys-Y-Tywysog Care Home
Pamper Day!
Today we thought we would enjoy a pamper day for all the residents. We had animal face masks and gave them a nice relaxing hand massage, with zen music in the back ground to help make it a little more relaxed.
The residents found the animal face masks funny. It was all fun and everyone thoroughly enjoyed and can’t wait to do this again.
Mother’s Day
Happy Mother’s Day to all our wonderful mums today at Llys-Y-Tywysog, residents and staff.
This afternoon we invited you here with us to celebrate with your loved ones.
We had beautiful home-made cakes and sandwiches from our hospitality team Darren and Julie
Everyone had a lovely afternoon celebrating with their families.
Peek a boo! We see you!
This was our first baby therapy group this morning, with the stars of the show Arthur, Leon and Olivia who came to visit us here at Llys-Y-Tywysog. Residents thoroughly enjoyed seeing the children play, having smiles on the children’s faces put smiles on our residents faces. Intergenerational sessions like these are proven to improve the well-being of both residents and toddlers, and providing opportunities for well-being is our priority at Barchester. We look forward to welcoming back our young friends for another visit!
Easter Pottery
We are happy to welcome Jayne back for our first pottery workshop of the 2024. Jayne will be coming to Llys-Y-Tywysog every month for these workshops, one month creating our clay pieces, the next month Jayne will return with the fired ornaments ready for glazing. This weeks pottery session was Easter themed, making clay chicks, eggs, baskets and daffodils. Everyone enjoyed this session and was glad to catch up with Jayne after the Christmas break. The residents look forward to finishing our creations next month!
One Heart Drummers
What a fabulous afternoon we had with One Heart Drummers, who delivered an incredible music workshop, all with percussion instruments. As well as enjoying the beats created by residents, it was a big work-out as well! Only toned arms at Llys-Y-Tywysog. Residents had an amazing time and lots of laughs with staff as well.
Music has the amazing capacity to alter our moods for the better; reducing stress and anxiety, improving cognitive and physical skills, and providing a social activity for all the join in and enjoy.
It was our first visit from One Heart Drummers, but it certainly won’t be the last. We look forward to seeing them again in the spring!
Yer Wee Burns Night
Is there a better way to celebrate a culture than through food? We don’t think so! This Burns Night at Llys Y Tywysog we went all out, residents made scotch eggs for their supper, baked shortbread biscuits for their afternoon snack and, of course, had an afternoon whiskey tasting! Much to the pleasure of our resident, Alan, who loves his whiskey so much we took him to Penderyn whiskey distillery last year.
Our hospitality team put on an amazing Scottish spread; a starter of Cock A Leekie Soup, Balmoral Chicken with Haggis, Shepheard’s Pie with Neeps and Tatties for mains and Cranachan for pudding.
We are already looking forward the next months themed event, Chinese New Year!
