Activities at Plas-Y-Dderwen Care Home
At Plas-Y-Dderwen Care Home, our Lifestyle/Activities staff endeavour to provide a wide range of activities that suit all residents' physical and mental needs. There are regular minibus trips to nearby places of interest, including visits to local beaches and shows. We also have a film club, gentlemen's club, arts and crafts club, with musical entertainment once a week. Activities are very important to the staff of Plas-Y-Dderwen, making the home a fun and active place for all the residents who live here.
Lisa Peart
Hello, I am Lisa and I have recently joined the team at Plas y Dderwen. I have worked in the care sector since 2009 and I have a passion for working with people.
Although I am new to this role, I have always enjoyed being creative and bringing a smile and a sense of joy to others.
I am looking forward to developing an Activities programme that will bring enrichment to residents' lives through meaningful Activities.
Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
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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 Plas-Y-Dderwen Care Home
Christmas Cake Making
Barchester set a competition for all of their homes and hospitals, to make the most Creative Christmas Cake and it was only natural our residents would want to get involved. They all got together to make a plan of what recipe to use, and how to decorate it. They then set to work. They enjoyed talking about their own experiences of their own cake making of years gone by and some of our residents definitely showed their skills during this challenge. The way Shirley cracked those eggs and the way June stirred up that mixture was beautiful to see.
It was wonderful how the residents all worked together and when it came to decorating the cakes, they did our home so proud! Even though we didn’t win the competition they are all winners in this challenge and they got to enjoy the cake, which tasted delightful!
Santa Visit
A wonderful evening was had by all, when Mr and Mrs Clause took a break from the North Pole to visit our home. Santa thought our decorations were extra special this year, so he wanted to be a part of the celebrations.
Staff and families brought their children for a special visit to see the man in red, and the residents loved having a personal visit to their room and to learn they are on the Good list this year! Everyone who visited Santa each receive a special gift and the joy on everyone’s faces was full of Christmas magic.
Christmas Lunch in Style
The weather didn’t stop us venturing out, no matter how wet or windy it was outside, we were all warm and cosy inside a beautiful pub enjoying a pint or two and a delicious Christmas Lunch.
We headed to the Hollybrook Country Inn in Bronwydd, Carmarthen and enjoyed a wonderful Roast Beef lunch, which came with all the trimmings. The food was delicious and the residents enjoyed every single mouthful.
One of our residents, Brenda, said “I think I am gonna pop in a minute”, although she still found room for one of the delightful pudding options!
We all had a wonderful afternoon together, singing, laughing, pulling crackers and those good old cracker jokes went down a treat.
Male Voice Choir
Who doesn’t love the sound of a Welsh Male Voice Choir?
Carmarthen Male voice choir took time out this week, from their busy schedule to visit our care home.
Some members of the choir were delighted to spend a good part of their evening singing for our wonderful residents and staff.
It was great to hear popular carols, and the choir were appreciated by all, bringing so many happy smiling faces.
After the show, everyone enjoyed tea and the first mince pie of the season, whilst enjoying the sparkle around the home of our Christmas lights, we had switched on earlier in the evening.
Children in Need
We supported Children in Need with Pudsey crafts and non-uniform day. Residents enjoyed painting pictures of Pudsey bear and it was a great chance for us to get together and talk about the charity. The staff enjoyed wearing their Pudsey t-shirts and it brought a smile to everyone’s faces.
Music for Health
The talented Carl Bryant came along to our home with his high energy and enthusiasm. The residents were treated to a lively and engaging session. What started as a quiet and rainy morning, soon became an energetic morning full of singing, dancing and percussion instruments. The playful pink pom-poms created a colourful atmosphere and the joy on the residents faces was clear to see. Carl’s musical magic brought smiles to everyone and family members were also keen to join in with the upbeat session. These memories will be cherished for a long time.
Music is a huge part of our activities programme and is great for mind, body and soul. Carl will be joining us on a monthly basis and we look forward to enjoying many more of these wonderful workshops.