Author: elliepritchard
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...
27.01.2023
The diary of a volunteer gardener
Our team of volunteer gardeners work hard to make sure our gardens are lovely for the children and families who visit us to enjoy. They’re simply amazing! To celebrate their tireless work, we’d like to share some snippets from their...
20.01.2023
Sinclair Group has extended its fundraising mission for Tŷ Hafan
Up until March this year, the generous Sinclair Group will be donating £10 from the sale of every used car sold. This is an extension of the Group’s fundraising initiative in December last year, which saw £5,000 raised for us...
06.01.2023
Cardiff City FC has some fun at Tŷ Hafan!
Cardiff City FC has supported us for a long time, so we were delighted when the 1st team dropped into the hospice to wish us a merry Christmas and have some fun with the children! The Bluebirds spent time meeting...
27.12.2022
6 sensory activities for car journeys with children
Long car journeys or even just a short drive to the supermarket can sometimes be tough for little ones. Keeping them entertained and soothed with sensory play activities can really help make car journeys run smoothly. Sensory play is great for...
23.12.2022
Festivities at the hospice: a Christmas pantomime with a very special guest
Today was a very festive day at the hospice… Not only did we host a Christmas pantomime for families, but Santa Claus himself came to visit in a Wales Air Ambulance helicopter! This year’s Encanto-themed panto was produced and performed by some...
16.12.2022
6 accessible day trips for children in Wales
Getting the little ones out to blow off some steam and have some fun is such a joy. For many families in Wales, finding an accessible attraction is key to enjoying a day out to the fullest. Fortunately, Wales...
02.12.2022
You did it! You raised £342,922 in 60 hours!
We had a goal of raising £250,000 between 10 am on 27th November and 10 pm on 29th November with our When Your World Stops appeal and, thanks to you, we did it… and then some! We were amazed to have...
25.11.2022
Proceeds from Wales’ unofficial World Cup song go to Tŷ Hafan!
The World Cup has captured the attention of billions of people all over the globe this year and, as this is Wales’ first time qualifying in 64 years, it feels like a very special time to be Welsh. It’s a...