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
Spooktacular Day
Residents and staff all enjoyed getting in the Halloween spirit. We started the day off with welsh lessons and cleaning out the pumpkins ready for the afternoon pumpkin carving session. Residents enjoyed a Halloween themed menu for lunch which went down a treat. The home was visited by a Shetland pony dressed in its fines Halloween Costume. Everyone enjoyed the spooktacular day.
Tributes to Aberfan Disaster
Residents and staff at Llys Y Tywysog Care Home in Grovesend paid tribute to the Aberfan Disaster by visiting the village 53 years after the disaster.
To show our respect and sympathy to the worst disaster that has struck the Welsh community. Llys y Tywysog Care Home’s visit to Aberfan marked the 53rd year anniversary of the disaster that occurred on the 21st October 1966, where the man mad colliery spoil tip slid down the mountain side engulfing Pantglas Junior School and surrounding homes, killing 116 children and 28 adults.
Residents and staff visited both the Memorial Garden where Pantglas Junior School once stood and the Aberfan Cemetery where we took a wreath and placed at the Cemetery in honour and remembrance of the 116 children and 28 adults who were taken before their time on that cold October morning in 1966.
Des Jenkins, one of the residents said “ To look back and remember this terrible tragedy that effected the whole of Wales, it is lovely to be able to come here and show our respect and we should visit Aberfan in memory of all who were lost once every year.”
Sam Williams, Lead Activities Coordinator at Llys y Tywysog said: “I remember coming to Aberfan when I was at school but never completely understood, I just remember seeing children the same age as me on the headstones. Coming back to Aberfan today I have a greater understanding and respect for the Catastrophic disaster and the impact it had on not only the people of Aberfan but the whole of Wales. The way the welsh community all pulled together to support and help each other at that time was so heart warming. It was a privilege to be able to take the residents to Aberfan to commemorate the 53 year anniversary.”
Dan yr Ogof Caves
Residents thoroughly enjoyed our day out to Dan yr Ogof Caves. Some residents have never been here, so it was an extra special experience for them. It was lovely to see that the caves were open for us to visit, and very wheelchair friendly.
The manager at Dan yr Ogof was very helpful and looked after our experience. The residents were fascinated by the dinosaurs and kept commenting on how realistic they looked and how they once walked the grounds we were walking.
We had lunch, which everyone enjoyed taking in the views. We finished our visit off at the shire stables, where the residents enjoyed looking at the variety of animals that they had.
The weather was beautiful and we look forwards to visiting again sometime soon.
Burry Port Harbour
Residents enjoyed a beautiful sunny day down the Burry Port Harbour. They reminisced with each other on how they used to catch the train down to Burry Port years ago with a picnic for the whole family.
One Resident said that he could not believe how much Burry Port had changed since the last time he had visited over 25 years ago. We enjoyed fish & chips in one of the local chip shops before heading back to the bus to go home.
Summer Fête
Our Summer Fête that was held on Saturday 3rd August was a great success. Thank you to the fire service and police for coming along to meet and greet all the residents and their families, and showing them around the fire engines and police cars.
Thank you to the Mayor of Gorseinon, Andrew Steven, and Town Councillor, Jan Curtice, for joining us to open our sensory garden.
Everyone enjoyed a fun-filled day with a BBQ, live music, donkey visits and rides, a raffle and plenty of games. Residents and staff enjoyed being able to throw sponges at the manager in the stock; it was the highlight of the day for a lot of individuals.
Trip to Porthcawl
Everyone enjoyed our day trip to Porthcawl. Fun day, filled with plenty of things to see and do. We enjoyed a lovely coffee at a beachfront cafe. Delicious food in Finegans Chip shop. We all went shopping around the town. Finished off with a walk over to Corney Beach for an ice cream on the sea front. The sun was shining all day couldn’t have asked for a better weather.
