Author: elliepritchard
17.03.2023
Maibel’s fundraising challenge goes swimmingly!
On 24th February, Maibel, armed with a swimming cap and a bucket load of ambition, headed to Cardiff International Pool and Gym. Maibel took on a three-kilometre sponsored swim in the competition pool with all donations going to Tŷ Hafan....
10.03.2023
Top chefs aim to raise £1 million for Tŷ Hafan!
Among some of the best dishes money can buy, a fundraising target of £1 million will be on the menu at the forthcoming 2023 Chefs’ Night Out for Tŷ Hafan! The evening of Saturday 25th March will see 14 top...
08.03.2023
A day in the life of… a Play Therapist
Play Therapy is a key part of our work. It helps children process traumatic experiences and helps them work through it in a healthy, age-appropriate way. So, it was fantastic that Anna, who is a Senior Play Therapist at Tŷ...
08.03.2023
News from the hospice: spring/summer 2023
A pantomime with a very special guest Performed by staff and special guests, our Encanto-themed Christmas pantomime was a hilarious and touching performance. When the final panto ended, Santa Claus himself descended on Tŷ Hafan in a Wales Air Ambulance...
08.03.2023
Super siblings
Siblings of children with life-shortening conditions face big challenges. Watching their brother or sister go through physical and emotional stress, and sadly end-of-life care, can bring a lot of worry, trauma and grief that many of their peers simply can’t...
08.03.2023
Fundraising heroes
Hundreds of people each year spend their free time raising essential funds for our care services. As far as we’re concerned, they’re all heroes. A dramatic chop Christopher Guy is a big fan of Elvis Presley. His pride and joy...
08.03.2023
Mr. Chick wins the jackpot!
Every week, our lottery players are entered into a draw for only £1 per play and have the chance to win big cash prizes. Rollover: Up to £12,000 1st prize: £2,000 2nd prize: 20 x £10 3rd prize: 60 x...
08.03.2023
Pen-y-Dreadful
Genus is on a quest. This South Wales children’s home is determined to raise as much money for us as possible and the team is not shy of an epic challenge. “We’ve done the Welsh3Peaks, the National 3 Peaks, the...
08.03.2023
A bridalwear experience in Abergavenny
On Frogmore Street in Abergavenny, you’ll find the Tŷ Hafan Boutique Emporium with an unusual feature: a bridal section. The bridal section is extensive, filling an entire room of the shop. Racks of incredible vintage and contemporary wedding gowns and...
08.03.2023
Spotlight on… Eyegaze
The Eyegaze Edge machine is assistive technology that helps children with limited mobility interact with the world. We absolutely adore this piece of equipment. It’s incredible to see children at the hospice who can’t easily communicate be able express themselves...
10.02.2023
Ian Waddell walks for Tŷ Hafan before retiring his boots
Ian Waddell is about to turn 85-years-old. And while that in itself is a feat to behold, on 6th March (which is the week of his birthday!), he will be braving the very early hours of the morning to walk...
09.02.2023
Handcrafted’s St. David’s Day gift guide
Happy St. David’s Day! Every year on 1st March, Welsh people around the world raise a toast to St. David – the greatest figure in the Welsh Age of Saints – an irony given he was a strict teetotaller. The...