Activities at Hafan-Y-Coed Care Home

We have enjoyed various trip’s on the mini bus this month, but by far one of the residents favourites had to be the Trip to Folly Farm. We had planned the day for weeks ensuring those who had a love of animals were put forward to attend. Unfortunately we couldn’t have picked a wetter day for it, but it added to the fun! Let’s face it, we haven’t had the best weather this Summer so waiting for the next fine day was not an option. We packed up the bus with a picnic for all to enjoy at lunch, bought our fairground tickets in advance and planned the day with the map in hand. Cliff said “well, I haven’t been on fairground rides for years and it made me laugh out loud”. Indeg said her favourite part of the day was seeing the Giraffes and mentioned she hadn’t been to the farm since being a child and how much it had changed.

What a fabulous day out we enjoyed this month at a local Alpaca Sanctuary. We visited the Alpaca’s who were free to roam and be up close to our resident’s. Everyone had the opportunity to feed them and sit together in the field. Betty said “I can’t believe how relaxed and gentle they were and was thrilled I could stroke them and feed them. A memorable day out.”

Following on from the feeding time experience with the animals, it was the residents turn to enjoy a tasty treat. Everyone ended the day round a camp fire toasting marshmallows, whilst chatting about the wonderful day they’d enjoyed.

We have recently started a weekly pudding demonstration whereby the residents choose a favourite recipe to create and give their best method and tips for baking. Not only do the residents take turns in selecting the recipe, they enjoy taking part in helping create and of course eat the final result. We always enjoy the delights on the afternoon tea trolley each week and host a monthly pudding club with our favourites at the end of each month. As you can see from the photos, our theme this week was carrot cake, accompanied by our very own rabbit who helped in the process!

Wow what a day. Our fabulous activities-team have once again put on such a great themed event. We decorated our home like a school and dressed up in school attire to add to a great fun day for all. From our school yard to tuck shop, staff room or canteen, there was a place for everyone to enjoy the school atmosphere! 

The amazing Philharmonic choir performed and also made a huge effort in dressing for the occasion! 

I don't know where to start with the list of people to thank, but for every single person who came to our event or helped in any way, we can't tell you what days like these mean to our residents. As you can see from their faces, they've thoroughly enjoyed themselves as did we, the staff. Thank you.

If you go down to Hafan today you’re sure of a big surprise,
If you go down to Hafan today you better go in disguise,
Today's the day the teddy bears have their picnic! 

We welcomed back the wonderful children from Serendipity crèche pembrey to join us for a Teddy bears picnic. Unfortunately rain stopped play outside, so we brought our picnic in. 

The children enjoyed singing, dancing, catching bubbles and cwtching our residents as well as eating a lovely picnic, and had lovely gifts from our very own Clare Bear !  

We love having these visits as the children are always a delight and bring so much joy to our residents. 

We recently took some of our residents to Amelia's Vintage Tearoom; homemade & handcrafted. We received a very warm welcome, and the food was absolutely fantastic. Vince was happy to see liver and onions on the menu and said it was the best he had tasted in a long time. 

After food we had a scenic drive around the local area, and we reminisced about the places we had visited in the past and how much they have changed. 

A lovely day was had by all who went.