Author: elliepritchard
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...
18.11.2022
Ride to the Rugby is back for 2023!
The upcoming Ride to the Rugby event will see a group of 50 brave cyclists – some of whom have only recently started cycling! – cycle 217 miles from Calais to Paris. They’ll reach their destination just in time to watch...
18.11.2022
Dan Notley’s unique support for dads at Tŷ Hafan
It’s so important that parents of children with life-shortening conditions and bereaved parents have the emotional and practical help they need, and that help needs to be tailored to them as individuals. “Being the father of a child with a...
15.11.2022
Rose’s story
Andrew and Catherine Jeans lost their beloved daughter, Rose, to Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumour just days after her first birthday. This is their family’s story. “Our daughter, Rose, was born on 11th February 2019. She was perfect and a much longed...
11.11.2022
Our Volunteer Gardeners win a Wales in Bloom award
They volunteers began working on the Tŷ Hafan gardens in 2020, restoring our overgrown gardens to their former glory. They dedicate their free time to hard graft and creativity, making sure our outdoor space is not only a beautiful and sensory...