Author: sarahroberts

Tŷ Hafan nurse Carly and Dani-Rae enjoy a giggle together with Dani-Rae's dad Charlie, mum Tyler and little brother Tommy at Tŷ Hafan's hospice in Sully
08.05.2025

Independent Healthcare Inspection Report (Announced) Tŷ Hafan Children’s Hospice

May 12 (Monday) is International Nurses Day and to mark the occasion this year (2025) Tŷ Hafan Childrens Hospice is sharing its most recent Independent Healthcare Inspection Report by Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW). Tŷ Hafan Chief Executive, Irfon Rees, (pictured...
02.05.2025

Check out our fantastic new community van!

BEEP BEEP! We’ve had a very exciting morning!  Our team headed to Euro Commercials, where our wonderful long-term supporters unveiled our brand-new community van, in our lovely updated branding! Jeff Carne, Managing Director, Euro Commercials shared, “We’re honoured to support...
28.04.2025

“Running is my switch off time”

Bridgend dad Chris Connor will be taking on the Brecon Carreg Porthcawl 10K for Tŷ Hafan Children’s Hospice this July – and is urging others to sign up to run for Tŷ Hafan too. “I started running after my father...
Paul Fears on Everest training walk
17.04.2025

Paul’s Everest Base Camp Challenge for Tŷ Hafan

Today, Thursday (17th April), Tŷ Hafan dad Paul Fears will take on one of the biggest physical challenges of his life. Paul, from Church Village and a long-time supporter of Tŷ Hafan, will start the seven day climb to Everest...
14.04.2025

Thinking about Tŷ Hafan’s Big Welsh Bike Ride?

On September 12, Nickie Morris will be setting off for what promises to be the bike ride of a lifetime, taking on the Big Welsh Bike Ride for Tŷ Hafan Children’s Hospice. Here Nickie explains in her own words what’s...
tea for ty hafan cake
07.04.2025

Take tea or take to the skies!

Whether you’re an adrenaline junkie or you prefer a cuppa, some cake and a catch-up, Tŷ Hafan has two great fundraisers for everyone in the coming months. Tŷ Hafan Skydive 2025 will take place on Saturday 9 August and offers...
John Paul Davies, compere at Chefs' Night Out, Jonathan Woolway, of The Shed and Hywel Jones of Lucknam Park
04.04.2025

Top chefs raise a quarter of a million for Tŷ Hafan

Fifteen top chefs raised a quarter of a million pounds last weekend for Tŷ Hafan Children’s Hospice. The 15 chefs, including Michelin-star holders and winners of many other top culinary awards, took part in the biennial fundraising event Chefs’ Night...
13.03.2025

Take on the Brecon Carreg Porthcawl 10K with Team Tŷ Hafan

Thirteen staff from Tŷ Hafan Children’s Hospice are set to take on the Brecon Carreg Porthcawl 10K this July. (Pictured left to right) Darcy Hutchings, Rebecca Bryant, Laura Grindey, Joanne Jones, Rachel Ritter, Deborah John, Rhodri David, Lucy Kettlety, James...
10.03.2025

Giving young carers a break

“This Wednesday (12th March) is Young Carers Action Day, and we cannot pass by this day without recognising our wonderful Tŷ Hafan siblings!” writes Lynne Phelps, Tŷ Hafan’s Head of Family Wellbeing and Outreach Service. “This year’s theme is ‘Give...
The Big Welsh Bike Ride for Ty Hafan
21.02.2025

Get on your bike for Tŷ Hafan!

Fifty cyclists are being sought to enjoy the group ride of a lifetime while raising money to support children whose lives will be short. The Big Welsh Bike Ride is an all new fundraising opportunity and has just been launched...
A clapperboard from the final episode of Gavin and Stacey signed by all the cast is up for sale on behalf of Ty Hafan Children's Hospice
21.02.2025

Signed Gavin and Stacey clapperboard up for auction

Oh! What’s occurin’? An unique piece of Gavin and Stacey memorabilia has today been put up for auction on behalf of Tŷ Hafan Children’s Hospice. Kindly donated by Steve, one of the camera crew who filmed the super-emotional final ever episode...
14.02.2025

“I couldn’t fix my boy but I could raise money”

The Tŷ Hafan Welsh 3 Peaks is a challenging and unforgettable experience. Participants scale Yr Wyddfa, take on the mighty Cadair Idris and tackle Pen–Y-Fan, all whilst raising vital funds for children with life-shortening conditions and their families in Wales....