Activities at Bryn Ivor Lodge Care Home

We enjoyed a beautiful trip to our local nature spot at Tredegar House Park. The stunning 17th-century building set amid extensive gardens is one of the finest examples of a Restoration mansion in Britain, with the oldest parts dating back to the 1670s. We enjoyed a serene walk around the lake, appreciating the crystal-clear water, beautiful water lilies, and magnificent swans. Afterwards, we stopped at the café for a delicious lunch and endless cups of tea! 

To shake things up here at Bryn Ivor we have re-introduced our Drumming Fitness Class! We rock out to some absolute classic rock songs! This activity is all about feeling the beat and enjoying the music! Our residents loved every minute and cant wait for our next sessions! Rock on!!!!!

We had the incredible opportunity to host the cycling team from Barchester Healthcare as they began their second day for the epic Tour de Barchester challenge. These dedicated cyclists are taking on the ambitious 200-mile journey from Carmarthen to Oxfordshire over the next few days, all in support of Barchester's Charitable Foundation. The morning kicked off with our energetic Kitchen Team preparing a delightful breakfast for the cyclists. Our residents, staff, and guests eagerly gathered outside, ready to give a warm and enthusiastic welcome to these determined cyclists as they arrived at our home. The excitement didn't stop there! We were honoured to be joined by esteemed guests, including Deputy Lord Mayor of Cardiff Helen Lloyd Jones, The Mayor of Newport Raymond Mogford, and Mayoress Mrs. Sallie Mogford. Representatives of Ajuda Project, local classic car enthusiasts, and the adorable kids from the local nursery Marshfield Monkeys also added to the buzz of the event. The cyclists took the time to chat with our residents and guests, spreading joy and inspiration. And to top it all off, everyone indulged in a scrumptious, healthy breakfast prepared by our incredibly talented Head Chef. What a day it was! After breakfast cyclists set off to their next destination, go team!!!

To celebrate Father’s Day we hosted a party ‘Donuts with Dads” and invited families to come together and spend quality time with their fathers or significant male figures in their lives. Everyone had a delightful time with their families who brought flowers and gifts. Everyone enjoyed a selection of delicious doughnuts and being entertained by the wonderful Geoff the Piano Man. Our Resident- singer, Henry, sat at the front row and sang every single song so well that even Geoff the singer, stated him and Henry should become a duo. We are sincerely grateful to everyone who joined us for this memorable occasion.

Every month we host a joint birthday party for our lovely Residents and we try to make it as special as possible. This month we held an incredible joint birthday bash for our 'June babies'! The party was a blast, with an amazing ABBA tribute that had everyone on their feet, singing, and dancing! We enjoyed delicious food, plenty of laughter, and of course, great wine. One of the celebrants, Mair said: “When I woke up this morning I didn’t realise I will spend my day dancing!” From all of us here at Bryn Ivor Lodge we would like to wish our Residents happy birthday and here's to many more years of being our favourite Super Troupers!

As part of Dementia Week all staff members at Bryn Ivor Lodge embarked on a mission to become dementia Friends. As our commitment to providing exceptional care, Barchester Healthcare ensures all staff members receive comprehensive online dementia training. In addition, we have dedicated Dementia Champions who continuously uphold high standards for the care of our residents with dementia. To mark this important week, we have encouraged all team members, from admin to hospitality, kitchen to care staff, to become 'Dementia Friends'. You can join this initiative on the Alzheimer’s Society website www.dementiafriends.org.uk

We eagerly await our special badges, which will be proudly displayed by all staff.