Activities at Hafan-Y-Coed Care Home
We understand that the people we support have passions and interests that could be difficult to pursue after moving into a care home – but that doesn’t mean we don’t encourage them to try! Some hobbies can define a person, so our Activities Coordinators are dedicated to ensuring that everyone we support is able to do what makes them happy to the best of their abilities. Social events are organised with individual tastes in mind and with the idea that residents have the opportunity to try new and exciting things.

Read our brochure ‘Life-enriching activities’ for more information about life in our care homes.
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Marie Spires
Activities Coordinator
I'm Marie, the lead activities coordinator for Hafan Y Coed. I have been the activities coordinator for nearly three years and am passionate about encouraging the wellbeing of our residents. Ensuring all abilities are catered for in a bespoke schedule is paramount to their individual wellbeing needs. I am joined by Clare and Sue who also help to create a life enrichment program suitable for all communities.
Celebrating life at Hafan-Y-Coed Care Home
Enjoying the Sunshine
Some of our residents had a fantastic day out at Ffos Las Racecourse, enjoying the sunshine, the excitement of the races, and even placing a little flutter on the horses!
We were incredibly fortunate to have two of our amazing volunteers, Sandra and Karen, join us once again to support the Activities Team. They’ve been wonderful companions on recent outings, and we’re so grateful for their continued help. Val said, “It was great to go out to the races. I had a little flutter on the horses but didn’t win, sadly. It was a great day out in the sunshine with friends.”
To top off a perfect day, everyone enjoyed a refreshing Magnum in the sunshine. It really was an all-around great day out.
US All American Fun at Hafan Y Coed
We turned up the jukebox and stepped back in time for an unforgettable American dining experience! Residents enjoyed classic favourites like hot dogs, fries, and juicy burgers, all served with a side of rock and roll vibes! The home was decorated with an American Diner theme and as always our activities team and volunteers wore American attire to match the day’s theme.
To top it all off, we had a very special guest Elvis Presley himself (well, almost!)who had us all singing, clapping, and dancing along to the King’s greatest hits. Mike said “I somehow manage to get roped into dressing up with the activities theme but it’s always such great fun whenever there’s a dining experience and my wife loves to listen to the music.”
It was a truly joyful afternoon full of smiles, music, and great food.
National Cream Tea Day- Somewhere over the rainbow
To celebrate National Cream Tea Day, we followed the Yellow Brick Road to Oz for a Somewhere Over the Rainbow-themed afternoon tea. The room was decorated with plenty of colour to mirror the rainbow theme. Our residence were joined by Dorothy, the Lion, and the Scarecrow to enjoy Prosecco, scones filled with jam and cream, and of course, cucumber sandwiches. Everyone was entertained with live music and had a truly lovely day. Manager Sarah said “We love a themed day at Hafan Y Coed, the activities team always get the residents involved in the arrangements and it’s lovely to see it all come together so well on the day. Everyone laughed and enjoyed from start.”
A fantastic day out at Ffos Las Racecourse
Some of our residents had a fantastic day out at Ffos Las Racecourse, enjoying the sunshine, the excitement of the races, and even placing a little flutter on the horses!
We were incredibly fortunate to have two of our amazing volunteers, Sandra and Karen, join us once again to support the Activities Team. They’ve been wonderful companions on recent outings, and we’re so grateful for their continued help. Val said “It was great to go out to the races, I had a little flutter on the horses but didn’t win sadly. It was a great day out in the sunshine with friends”
To top off a perfect day, everyone enjoyed a refreshing Magnum in the sunshine. It really was an all-around great day out.
Marking a 101st Birthday Celebration
We pulled out all the stops to celebrate Dennis turning 101 with a fabulous Gatsby-themed 1920s party, and it couldn’t have been more perfect.
Surrounded by his wonderful family and friends at Hafan Y Coed, Dennis spent the day reminiscing, laughing, and enjoying every moment of a celebration truly worthy of his incredible life. From the vintage décor to the jazz tunes and flapper-style outfits, the spirit of the roaring twenties came to life, all in honour of a man who’s lived through more than a century of memories.
Dennis said “it was such a remarkable day, and I’d like to thank everyone, especially the activities team who made it so special”.
It's a dog's life!
Animals have always played such an important part in our residents' lives here in the Wheatlands, from growing up in the countryside and on farms to being the wife of the local vet. They love the companionship and comfort they bring but also are able to reminisce about their own pets at the same time and share wonderful memories.
Jenny loves nothing more than chatting to Lauren, Winston’s owner, about her pets and sharing her photo albums with her. While Barbara enjoys teaching Trixie new tricks each time she sees her. Our residents look forward to visits from both of our therapy dogs throughout the month.
Trip to our local town
Some of our residents boarded the bus for a lovely trip into the local town, where children from nearby schools were showcasing their Young Traders 2025 Project. It was heart-warming to see the creativity and enthusiasm of the students and even more special to see some of the schools who had visited our home before taking part.
Dennis, one of our residents, was treated like royalty by the children. They were amazed to meet a 100-year-old gentleman, especially when they learnt he was one of the last surviving veterans in Wales. Dennis served in the Navy, and the children were fascinated to hear just a little of his story. We’re thrilled to share that Dennis will soon be visiting local schools to talk more about his wartime and naval experiences, something we know will be a privilege for students. Dennis said, “I really enjoyed the day and meeting all the children. I am looking forward to being invited to the schools to talk about my experience.”
After the market, we stopped for a delicious lunch at anyone's waiting café, which everyone thoroughly enjoyed.
Later in the afternoon, another group of residents headed out to Park Howard to enjoy a stroll through the beautiful gardens. The sun was shining, and the flowers were in full bloom. The outing was topped off perfectly with good conversation and some well-deserved ice cream.
Wonderful Day at the Seaside
Some of our residents had a fantastic outing this month, taking full advantage of the beautiful weather! We hopped on the bus and headed out to Port Eynon Beach, with stops along the way at Swansea Airport to watch the aeroplanes and then onto the breath-taking Three Cliffs Bay.
The highlight of the trip? Enjoying traditional fish and chips with a scenic view, a perfect seaside treat! The social atmosphere was full of smiles, laughter, and good company. Joan said, “I absolutely love being in the sun and really enjoyed my fish and chips.”
On the way home on the bus, the residents enjoyed a good old sing song to songs like ‘She’ll be coming round the mountain’ and ‘We’re all going on a summer holiday.’ Nancy said “I’ve had a wonderful day out.”

Centenarian Veteran Dennis Steer Reflects on Remarkable Naval Service
Dennis Steer, a remarkable resident of our care home, has just celebrated his 100th birthday. Born in 1924, Dennis is one of the last surviving veterans of the Second World War, and his story is one of courage, skill, and dedication.
Dennis joined the Royal Navy at the age of 18, serving from 1942 until 1948. His journey began with six months of intensive training—not in a traditional military camp, but at Butlin’s holiday camp, which had been repurposed for wartime training. There, he qualified as a wireless operator, a role that played a critical part in naval communications using Morse code.
“It was a very skilled job,” said Dennis. “I had to be able to transmit and understand at least 20 words per minute.”
Following his training, Dennis was assigned to active duty. He vividly remembers the end of the war, though his service continued beyond that point, taking him to East Africa where fighting with Japanese forces persisted.
One of his most harrowing memories was from his first naval assignment, when the ship struck an iceberg and had to be abandoned during a fierce storm. “We had to jump ship—it was quite frightening,” he recalls.
Dennis later served on a vessel identified as MMS1005, which he remembers was eventually gifted to the Russians as part of post-war arrangements.
When asked why he chose the Navy, Dennis replied simply, “It seemed the most attractive of all the forces.”
Now 100, Dennis remains immensely proud of his service and the medals he earned. Though they are kept safe by his family, he takes great pride in knowing they will be passed down to his grandchildren—a legacy of bravery and service.
His life is a testament to resilience and duty, and it is a privilege to have such a living piece of history amongst us at Hafan-Y-Coed.
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











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With us, it's all about making every day meaningful for our residents. We do this through our Life Enrichment programme, designed to suit the needs of each person in our care, and support individuals in retaining their joy, purpose and life skills for as long as possible. We offer a range of daily activities for individuals to get involved in, whether that's socially as part of a group, solo or with a team member, ensuring everyone receives the support that adds enrichment to their life.
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