Author: elliepritchard
22.06.2023
In celebration of Youth Work Week Wales
Youth Work Week Wales is an opportunity to showcase and celebrate the diversity of youth work across Wales and the incredible impact it has. It helps to promote a wider understanding of and support for youth work, which often...
18.06.2023
Dan and the dads’ group: the group for Tŷ Hafan dads and the man behind it
Dan is a Family Support Worker at Tŷ Hafan and much of his role is focused on working with dads to help them navigate life with an unwell child, connect with other dads going through similar challenges and to support...
09.06.2023
“Now seems like the perfect time to give back to the place that poured happiness back into our family.”
Aimee Wellington is fearless. On 4th June, she plummeted 15,000 ft through the skies with one goal in mind: to raise money for Tŷ Hafan. You can find out how her skydive went and see photos on her Instagram...
02.06.2023
Rock Choir is set to take the stage at our Family Fun Day
As a terrific part of our live music line up at this year’s Family Fun Day, Rock Choir will be taking to the stage to give you an uplifting performance of some of the most-loved pop and rock anthems. Family...
26.05.2023
Andrew’s big adventure along Wales’ coastline
Our supporters are truly amazing. Their determination and creativity we see from their fundraising activities inspire us and so, today, we simply must tell you about an incredible challenge being taken on in support of Tŷ Hafan. On 27th May, Andrew...
28.04.2023
London Marathon fundraisers raise £13,335 Tŷ Hafan!
The iconic London Marathon took place on Sunday 23rd April this year and we were blown away by the incredible determination of all the runners – not least those running in support of Tŷ Hafan! Those running for us on...
21.04.2023
From Bristol to Sully: Sam’s big bike ride
On Friday 14th April this year, Sam Warren laced up his trainers, secured his helmet and hopped on his bike to ride to Tŷ Hafan. But this wasn’t just a leisurely trip – it was a long journey from Bristol...
15.04.2023
Tea for Tŷ Hafan: fundraising tea parties
Gather your friends, family and colleagues and join us in celebrating the coronation, all while raising money for Tŷ Hafan! The coronation is taking place on Saturday 6th May at Westminster Abbey and people all over the country – and...
14.04.2023
Mums V Mountains: Meet Marie
On 7th May, a group of eight Tŷ Hafan mums will be tackling Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa), Cadair Idris and Pen-y-Fan. And the most amazing part? Most of these ladies are new to the world of mountain walking! You can find out...
30.03.2023
GE Aviation Welsh 3 Peaks turns 25!
All the way back in 1998, GE Aviation started the Welsh 3 Peaks challenge. Teams of walkers scale Snowdon, Cadair Idris and Pen-y-Fan back-to-back. That’s a 20.35-mile-long walk and an ascent of 9,397 ft in one day! It came from...
22.03.2023
Spotlight on… Community Hubs
Not everyone can come to our hospice regularly because of caring, work commitments and travel restraints. And, as demand for our services grows and we continue to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re still not able to offer as many stays...
18.03.2023
Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day can be especially challenging for those whose child, mother, grandmother or mother figure has died. This can be difficult to deal with, where for some ignoring the day altogether is an easier way out. If Mother’s Day is...