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.
Marie Spires
Marie Joined Hafan Y Coed in February as the Lead Activities Coordinator. Marie has come from a Sales and Marketing background but has always had an interest in working in the care sector. Marie will lead the activities team and have a lot of input in the day to day organising and planning of events. Marie said “ I am very excited to have been given the opportunity to making a difference to the life enrichment for the residents. I like to make people happy and think my bubbly personality will brighten the residents day. I have a love for singing and will definitely be heard around the home for sure! I hope our new activities team will make a huge difference to the day to day lives of the residents at Hafan y Coed
Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
Read our brochure
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 Hafan-Y-Coed Care Home
Out & About... Finally
On the 7th May, some, residents enjoyed their first trip out in over a year. The activities team took them down to Burry Port Harbour for an ice cream and some sea air.
Staff Appreciation Day
Megan John, Nights Team Leader, and Maria Morgan, a Care Assistant, wanted to hold a staff appreciation day, particularly after the dedication of the team during the Covid-19 pandemic.
They reached out to the local businesses to see if they could donate a prize and the response was phenomenal, with over 100 gifts donated from over 60 companies. Every staff member received a gift!
Sweet Bakes
Louise Rolfe, Activities Coordinator, accepting money raised by Wendy of Holly’s Sweet Bakes, who hosted an Easter raffle to raise funds for our memorial garden. A total of £292 was raised. A huge thank you to Wendy for organising; you can follow her page on Facebook.
Aintree Ladies Day
Ladies Day didn’t quite go to plan with the sad news of the passing of HRH Prince Philip. The ladies were all dressed up and bets were placed, but as ITV then didn’t show the race, the ladies watched the footage and news about Prince Philip, while staff kept them updated with the winners of each race. They enjoyed a glass of Pimm's or bubbly and strawberries and cream. There was a prize for best dressed won by Jean Thorpe.
Easter Celebrations
Residents enjoyed a traditional lamb Sunday lunch. They all had an Easter egg, which were donated by Asda Llanelli, Morrisons Llanelli, family members and staff. The residents helped with the drawing of the Easter raffle.
80th Birthday Celebrations
Liz enjoyed her 80th birthday on 30th March. She had a lovely day and was overwhelmed with her cake and flowers. We would all like to know her secret as she certainly doesn’t look 80.
