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
Gfitness Exercise Class
We are always looking for new ideas to keep our residents active so this week we had an exercise session by Siobhan from Gfitness everyone really enjoyed using the resistance bands in this fun exercise session. G Fitness specialise in offering classes to care homes across the country. Exercise is so important with so many benefits including improved balance and lowering blood pressure.
Entertainment in the Sun and Fine Dining
What a wonderful day, entertainment in the sunshine followed by a fine dining evening. Residents enjoyed a variety of songs from Robbie Lee, relaxing in the sun with a glass of wine. Our chef Andy created another special menu for our monthly fine dining event. The food was delicious and everyone enjoys the whole experience, thank you to Chloe for serving and Andy and his team for the thought that goes into these events.
Llys-Y-Tywysog's Winning Entry
Grovesend residents celebrated NHS Social Care and Frontline Workers' Day with a competition where residents in the village created a display in their front garden to celebrate and honour these workers. Llys-Y-Tywysog were the proud winners. Dianne and the weekend team created specular balloon displays and bunting and we thank everyone for bringing so much colour to a wet day. On 5th July 1948 our pioneering National Health Service was born and across the UK we all have our own stories of thanks to the NHS and its workers.
Llys-Y-Tywysog Welcomes New Hairdresser
Residents were delighted to welcome our new hairdresser Karen today. Karen will be with us twice a week in the hairdressing salon.
Home Made Cream Tea
Who doesn't love a cream tea?! With such talented bakers we knew the scones would be delicious. The residents thoroughly enjoyed relaxing enjoying their bakes, some with tea and some with wine!
Stars of BBC Radio Wales
Llys-Y-Tywysog would like to introduce the stars of today's BBC Radio Wales. Betty, Kitty and Des were fantastic this morning on Owen Money - Money for Nothing show. You can listen on the link below it is just after 1:20 we are sure you will enjoy it!
