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
Creative Experiment!
Llys-Y-Tywysog residents are really enjoying arts and crafts and are always open to new ideas. We thought string painting would be fun, and it was, but we weren't expecting some very pretty results.
Visit to the Pumpkin Patch!
Today Llys-Y-Tywysog residents had a fabulous day out today. A visit to the pumpkin patch and Christmas tree farm was followed by chips in Penclwydd. What a fantastic place Gower Fresh Christmas Trees is, we loved every part, some great photoshoot spots, seeing the reindeer and picking our own pumpkins. We even had a giggle at the advancing seagulls once we had chips!
A beautiful day and with all that fresh air we will all sleep well tonight!
Llys-Y-Tywysog Information Stand at Local Market
Yesterday Llys-Y-Tywysog had an information stand at Pontarddulais Local Produce Market. Activities Coordinator, Sarah attended along with Catherine, Customer Relationship Manager. We spoke to several people who have visited friends and family at Llys-Y-Tywysog over the years and everyone said what a warm welcoming home it is. Positive feedback means so much to the team.
Employee of the Month
Congratulations to Llys-Y-Tywysog's employee of the month Joanna. Joanna works as part of our night team of care assistants, she knows each residents' night time routine and is always there for them whatever the hour. Joanna is also always willing to cover days and nights at short notice, a real team player and very much valued member of the team at Llys, thank you Joanna.
Special Moments
It was black cats for halloween month at Llys-Y-Tywysog! It is coincidence that Sarah's latest charges are two gorgous black cats. Sarah fosters kittens and cats until they find their forever home and we are delighted she brings them in to meet the residents. These two were very happy going around the home meeting residents in their rooms and lounges. What lovely photos, some special moments captured.
Pumpkin Painting
If you have visited Llys-Y-Tywysog recently you will have seen the beautiful Autumnal displays around the home. Residents are so enjoying the range of craft activities, yesterday it was pumpkin painting to add to our displays. It was wonderful to see so many residents taking part as well as some visiting families!
If the visit to your loved one coincides with an activity they wish to take part in everyone is always welcome to join in or watch.
