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.

Enriching life
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Lisa Peart

Activities Coordinator

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.

Life-encriching activities booklet

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

Musical Entertainment

Musical Entertainment

We're frequently joined by musical entertainers, who always put on wonderful performances for residents.

Zoolab Returns

Zoolab Returns

Zoolab returned to Plas-Y-Dderwen recently, and everyone loved making a fuss of the animals.

One-to-One Fun

One-to-One Fun

Residents love spending quality time with staff members – and staff love it too!

Pet Therapy

Pet Therapy

We had a visit from Carmarthen Hunt and Hounds for sherry and mince pies on New Year's Day.

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Honouring the Fallen

In recognition of Remembrance Sunday, residents spent time making poppies for our poppy fountain.

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Children in Need

Residents and staff enjoyed a visit from the local fire brigade as part of our Children in Need fundraising efforts.