Activities at Bryn Ivor Lodge Care Home
Our teams are trained to enrich the lives of residents through stimulating the mind, body and soul, and taking the time to learn about each person to ensure everyone receives support that adds enrichment to their life.
Activities are an integral part of life at our care home. We want to ensure that the people we support have as much fun as possible during their time with us, so it’s important that our activities programme is created with the interests of residents in mind. Our skilled Activities Coordinators bring a certain uniqueness to the home that can’t be found anywhere else, and which is reflected in the activities they organise.
Sophia Reed
Hi, I'm Sophia, the Activities Coordinator at Bryn Ivor Lodge. My top priority is making sure our residents feel happy and cosy in their homes. I'm a super crafty person and love coming up with new and exciting activities for everyone to enjoy. When I'm not busy planning, you can usually spot me outside tending to the garden - especially when the sun is shining!
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 Bryn Ivor Lodge Care Home
Tom Jones - The Legend lives on
Bryn Ivor Lodge came alive with music, laughter, and fantastic food as we hosted our Tom Jones Garden BBQ Party. The talented Robb Dee took to the stage, channelling the iconic Welsh singer with an unforgettable performance that had everyone singing along.
Our expert chefs treated guests to a mouth-watering barbecue, ensuring that every bite was as enjoyable as the entertainment. Residents and members of the local community came together to celebrate, dancing the afternoon away. In true Tom Jones fashion, excitement soared as some guests playfully tossed their knickers—a nod to the legendary star's famous concerts!
It was an incredible day filled with joy, great music, and wonderful company—an event to remember for all who attended. We can't wait for the next celebration!
Celebrating success
We were honoured to welcome Pete Calveley, CEO of Barchester Healthcare, as he visited the home to personally congratulate the team. In recognition of their outstanding achievement, he awarded all staff bonuses following the home's recent inspection by Care Inspectorate Wales.
The home received an excellent rating across all four inspection areas—the highest possible rating—reflecting the dedication and exceptional care provided by the team.
VE Day 80th anniversary celebrations!
We marked VE Day in spectacular style, kicking off the celebrations bright and early with a fabulous VE Day nail bar and eye-catching temporary tattoos.
Voices soared as we sang our hearts out, the energy was electric as we danced alongside Winston Churchill in the lively photo booth, and the day reached its grand finale with a chilled glass of prosecco—perfectly complementing the feast of delectable dishes crafted by our talented kitchen team.
A day to remember, filled with laughter, music, and a true sense of victory!
Creative moments with the EFFRO project!
We had a wonderful time hosting a painting and crafts session this week, thanks to the incredible team from the EFFRO Project, proudly funded by the Welsh Government.
Our residents enjoyed getting creative with colours, brushes, and plenty of imagination. The session was filled with laughter, conversation, and some beautiful artwork that now brightens our home!
A big thank you to the EFFRO Project for bringing joy, connection, and creativity to our care community.
Easter Bonnet Making
Spring is in the air and so is the Easter spirit! We kicked off our Easter celebrations here at Bryn with some creativity.
Our lovely residents had a fantastic time, getting crafty with some beautifully decorated bonnets—each one more colourful than the last!
Easter fun in full swing!
We had a joyful and activity-filled Easter weekend here at Bryn with something special for everyone!
Our residents swapped their teacups for paintbrushes and prosecco flutes at our Easter-themed Paint & Prosecco Afternoon!
We enjoyed a fabulous Easter Tea Party filled with dancing and joy, along with a flower-arranging session that brought out everyone’s creativity. It was a joyful celebration of Easter with delicious sweet treats that our residents made.
Thank you to our amazing staff, volunteers, and families who helped make the celebrations so meaningful.
