Activities at Plas-Y-Dderwen Care Home

Every Saturday between 10 and12, Dr Mz transitions group opens its doors to 6-12 year olds.  

Their aim is to nurture confidence, resilience and independence through play and learning. As well as encouraging peer relationships and new friendships. 

They also have a group of older members who attend to mentor and support the sessions which develops their skills and demonstrates commitment.

This month, the youth group came to visit our home. The children had a wonderful time engaging with our residents, playing board games such as draughts. The residents had a wonderful morning with the children.

The group even shared some of their favourite songs of the modern music world. 

Every month, we host a joint birthday party to celebrate all the residents with birthdays that month.

This month, we celebrated our second joint birthday party, recognizing all of our November-born residents. It was wonderful to have family members join in on the fun.

The afternoon included games like "Pass the Parcel," singing and dancing to party tunes such as 'YMCA', and even a lively round of the Hokey Cokey that had our Activities team working up a sweat!

Everyone had a fantastic time, and the celebration wrapped up with a delicious buffet supper that the residents couldn't wait to enjoy.

This month, Plas y Dderwen celebrates 30 years of providing care and support to our residents.

While many things have evolved over the years, one thing remains constant: our unwavering commitment to the well-being of those who call our home their own.

Ann, our Activities Assistant, has been with us since the very beginning. Over the past week, she has shared some wonderful stories from her time here, as well as photos from the early days, many of which were on display during the celebrations.

To mark this special anniversary, we hosted a delightful Afternoon Tea, accompanied by live musical entertainment from the fantastic duo, It takes two (Singing Duo) . Everyone had a fantastic time, singing along to classic tunes and enjoying a selection of delicious treats, both sweet and savoury.

We also had a visit from Carmarthenshire Party Ponies & Therapy Pets who brought smiles to our residents, family, friends and staff with Toby the Pony and Peanut the giant rabbit.

This month, we had the pleasure of welcoming Cor Crescendo Choir into our home for the first time.

The talented ladies filled our space with beautiful songs, and even brought some sing-along favourites for our residents to enjoy.

It was a joyful afternoon of music and connection, and our residents absolutely loved every moment.

We’re so grateful to Cor Crescendo Choir for sharing their voices and brightening our day!

National Curry Week was created to celebrate the rich and diverse flavours of curry while also promoting awareness of South Asian cuisine and culture.
With many of our residents being fans of a good curry, we decided to take a trip on the local public bus to Belfoi Carmarthen for lunch. The meal started with a buffet of appetizers like onion bhajis, mozzarella sticks, and samosas. This was followed by a selection of rice dishes and an variety of curries, including Chicken Korma and Chicken Tikka Masala. The food, as always, was delicious, and the crispy poppadom’s added an extra touch to the meal.
The staff at Belfoi are always warm and welcoming, and our recent visit was no exception. They went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and enjoying our dining experience at the restaurant.
Thank you!!!
After our meal, we visited some of the local shops around the town which our residents also enjoyed.

During in October, we held a wonderful Harvest Service, led by the lovely Beti Wyn James. Beti graces us with her thoughtful and heartfelt services four times a year, and each one feels truly special. She always incorporates both English and Welsh, creating an inclusive and engaging experience for everyone. Our residents connect deeply with the readings, hymns, and the entire social aspect of the service.
The room was filled with both residents and visitors, and it was heart-warming to see so many smiles as people enjoyed each other’s company. The space was beautifully decorated with Harvest-themed décor, thoughtfully prepared by our residents.
In preparation, the residents had a great time working with the pumpkins, watching as they were carved and helping to place lights inside them. It added a lovely glow to the atmosphere, making the day even more memorable.