Activities at Bryn Ivor Lodge Care Home

We were very honoured to be invited by Carleon Roman Museum to embarked on a special Dementia Friendly tour. Our group had the privilege of being guided by our very own tour guides, who began the session by sharing insights about Roman gardens, herbs, and their medicinal uses. We engaged in a delightful activity of identifying herbs by their smell and taste. The second part of the tour took us to the Roman barracks, where we delved into the world of the Roman Army and even had the opportunity to handle some authentic Roman memorabilia. The staff of the museum was full of knowledge and our Residents were very grateful for their warm welcome and a really pleasurable and interesting tour, diolch!

Wow, you won't believe how amazing this month's Pudding Club was! Our residents were spoilt for choice with a mouth-watering selection of puddings. One of our residents, Mair, while enjoying her fourth pudding exclaimed, "No dinner for me tonight!". The choices this month were Bara Brith, Welsh Cakes, Biscoff No-Bake Cheesecake, Orange Jelly with cream, Coffee Choux Buns and our Activities Coordinator Anna even prepared a Polish pudding called Budyń! While we were enjoying this massive selection of delicious puddings we had James the violinist playing some well-known tunes in the background.

And the winner of our Pudding Club competition this month was…. (drumrolls please!)… Biscoff No-Bake Cheesecakes and Welsh Cakes joint 1st place! 

But wait, there's more! We were privileged to have Councillors Rhian Howells and Kate Thomas from Newport City Council

visit us. They took the time to sit down and chat with our residents, and even went on a lovely walk around our beautiful home. It was truly an exciting and memorable event for everyone involved!

The power of a single picture is truly remarkable. Today's session with Ranntastic was a testament to this fact. The images captured tell a million positive stories, and we feel incredibly fortunate to welcome these wonderful parents and their little ones each week. Our residents simply can't get enough of the cuddles, and Lisa, the owner of Ranntastic, keeps them engaged with her beautiful singing and dancing to nursery rhymes and timeless classics.

It's truly a beautiful thing to see how much love and joy can be spread through such simple and innocent interactions.

As we celebrate two centuries of shared memories as part of the nation, Cadbury generously donated £200,000 to Alzheimer's Research UK. Today we learned more about their efforts to find a cure for dementia and preserve cherished memories. During Dementia Action Week, our residents had the opportunity to participate in an exciting virtual event with Cadbury, delving into the chocolate giant's remarkable 200-year history, and enjoying a nostalgic trip down memory lane with some of the nation's favourite chocolates. The event was live-streamed on YouTube, accompanied by a delightful tasting session of various Cadbury chocolates, a chocolate fountain, and Cadbury hot chocolate. Thank you Cadbury UK!

Wow, what an incredible event!

South Wales Classic Car Club put on another fantastic Classic Car Show at the stunning Bryn Ivor Lodge. The club members arrived in style, driving their vintage beauties including a jaw-dropping Ford Capri, a sleek Toyota MR2, a powerful Mustang, and even a luxurious Rolls Royce! Our lucky residents had the chance to chat with the owners and learn about the fascinating history behind each car. It was an unforgettable experience for everyone involved!

Our Easter Tea Party was absolutely delightful! The atmosphere was so elegant as we mingled and chatted, a talented harpist, Yasmin, filled the air with the most beautiful and enchanting music. We sipped on tea and indulged in glasses of wine while enjoying each other's company. It was truly a memorable and enjoyable event!