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
The National Botanic Garden of Wales
We have had two recent trips to the National Botanic Garden of Wales. Eight resident enjoyed roaming the grounds, stopping for coffee breaks and rides on the buggies! We saw features such as The Great Glasshouse, which houses some of the most endangered plants on the planet which come from six areas of the world: California, Australia, the Canary Islands, Chile, South Africa, the Mediterranean Basin. There was plenty of beautiful flowers and old buildings to see; all residents had a fantastic time and were grateful for such a lovely peaceful trip.
Talk from Swansea Museum
We were so happy to have Phil back from Swansea Museum for a very interesting talk about the Mumbles Railway, the first passenger railway in the world of which many of our residents remember travelling on! This talk brought back so many lovely memories, we are looking forward to the next already.
Simply the best Summer Fete!
What a fabulous afternoon, Thank You Pauline Kaytanua Wood for entertaining us you were amazing as always thank you to all the stalls that came today we hope you enjoyed.
A visit from local fire and police service the children loved the fire engine. Thank you to everyone who donated forwards our raffle hope you were all lucky with all the proceeds from the bbq and raffle all going to Morgan’s Army
4th July Party
Today we celebrated American Independence Day. An American themed lunch, curated by our fantastic hospitality team, went down a treat! Residents couldn’t believe how much they enjoyed foods they had never tried before! Amazing music from Elvis to finish off a fantastic day!
Intergenerational Coffee Morning
What a fabulous morning! We welcomed pupils from Pengelli Primary School, members from Mount Pleasant Church and friends and family of our residents to enjoy all together an intergenerational coffee morning. After so many wonderful experiences taking residents to the churches coffee morning, it was lovely to return the hospitality!
Thank you for the delicious homemade cakes from our hospitality team Chef Andy and Julie.
Our next intergenerational coffee mornings will be 28th July and 11th August!
Summer Solstice Party!
Another amazing show from the very talented Robbie lee bringing us sunshine and smiles, kicking off our Summer Solstice Party! The concert was followed by fish and chips and 99 ice creams in the garden. The afternoon brought us animal therapy, what an amazing day!
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.
