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
One Heart Drummers!
One heart drummers visited us and what an amazing time we all had here at Llys y Tywysog.
A room full of fun and music which we made together! It was lovely to see families joining in with their loved ones too.
The Residents enjoyed the fact that they could make up their own beat for others to copy too.
Jenny’s Wish! July 24th 2024!
When Jen wished on the wishing washing line, us here at Llys y Tywysog made it come true!
The weather certainly didn’t dampen our day with a trip to Folly Farm Adventure Park & Zoo!
To start the day we rode on the land train around some of the enclosures!
Our ladies enjoyed seeing all of the wonderful animals in their own habitats.
Jens wish was to see the giraffes as they are her favourite animal at a zoo. She was so excited when we got to see them up close eating there lunch!
We had a fabulous day walking around the park! We even got to pet some baby goats and rabbits!
The penguins made us all laugh with a little display of their own following leafs across the windows!
We finished our day off in the penny arcade whilst eating some lovely fresh doughnuts.
Anthony & Clare’s Wedding
Wow what a whirlwind of a day. When carers Anthony and Clare asked us if they could come in to see our residents 12 days after they had got married, the answer for Clare to Anthony was YES!
But in true Llys style we couldn’t do it quietly, little did they both know what this special day had in store for them.
First surprise, they were picked up in style and whisked away for a drive before arriving at Llys, where they were greeted with champagne and canapés and all the residents suited and booted. We were ready to party with the first dance sung by the beautiful Talisa.
Then sweet songs off Ellie Rose for the afternoon! What a fabulous day to remember, celebrating the new Mr and Mrs Davies.
Get Barchester Moving!
Get Barchester Moving! So that’s what we did today. We are lucky enough to have in our village a fabulous cycle track extending from Pontarddulais to Mumbles.
Along the new track to Pontarddulais there’s information all about the surrounding history, so Lucy read to our residents like an outside class room (they said they were never too old to learn something new today) and enjoyed being outside together! With daisies in our hair we headed home for lunch.
Tour De Barchester
Well tour de barchester is well under way , starting in Carmarthen this morning calling into our sister homes along the way we were so excited to welcome the cyclists this afternoon and they even brought the sunshine with them.
Tour de barchester from Carmarthen to Oxford in 4 days covering 200 miles calling into 14 care homes along the way , if you see us on your travels be sure to give a cheer of encouragement.
We were the cyclists last stop before heading off to port Talbot to start the second day of their journey tomorrow morning, we wish them a safe journey from everyone at Llys.
With live music from the talented David and Dai we welcomed the team to our home , with refreshments, a fabulous BBQ from Martin and Catalina and visit from the ice-cream van , taking time to chat to everyone on their visit it was time to wave them goodbye and good luck.
Happy 100th birthday kitty Adams
What a fabulous day for making memories with family and friends and a room full of love.
Kitty started her morning with Carl Bryant's Music for Health workshop along with residents and visitors, they all danced and sang away together, thank you Carl for making it such a fun morning
Kitty was then joined by all her family and friends for a buffet lunch together in our upstairs lounge.
Thank you to the hospitality team Julie, Lisa and Steve, it was delicious! Along with a glass of bubbly or two they joined us all downstairs in our dining room ,with entertainment from the amazing Robbie Lee who sang us through the years with kitty’s favourite songs.
Upcoming events
Countdown to Christmas
Take a look at all of the wonderful festive events and activities throughout December. Please feel free to join our celebrations. Contacts us for more information.
