Author: sarahroberts
12.10.2023
Join our nursing team
Tŷ Hafan Children’s Hospice has launched a fresh drive to recruit more nurses to provide vital care and support for children with life-shortening conditions and their families in Wales. A recent report highlighted that 1 in every 172 children born...
10.10.2023
Update on proposed holiday park on Hayes Road
A second planning application for storage has recently been submitted to the Vale of Glamorgan Council by the owner of the plot of land which lies directly between Tŷ Hafan and Beechwood College. This application is for a 0.98 hectare...
09.10.2023
It’s Hospice Care Week
It’s Hospice Care Week when the work of hospices throughout Wales, and the wider UK, is recognised and celebrated. Tŷ Hafan Children’s Hospice is one of only two children’s hospices in Wales, the other being Hope House Tŷ Gobaith in North...
09.10.2023
Max’s Story
“Max was born 17 Jan 2016,” says Martina Harding. “He was perfect and a beautiful little brother for our daughter, Mila. But quickly we noticed that things were different for Max.” Within nine weeks of their son’s birth Martina and...
25.09.2023
Sustainable Fashion Week starts today
Today sees the start of Sustainable Fashion Week and the charity shops run by Tŷ Hafan Children’s Hospice are hoping for another bumper trading period. The charity’s 18 shops are located across West, South and East Wales and income generated...
12.09.2023
Statement on proposed holiday park on Hayes Road
Four weeks ago, Tŷ Hafan was formally notified that a planning application had been submitted for the land directly between our hospice and Beechwood College. While the site owner’s plans for a holiday park continue to be ‘talked up’ on...
05.09.2023
Street food vendor opportunity at this Saturday’s Fun Day
We have a last-minute opportunity for a street food vendor to join us for our Family Fun Day this Saturday, September 9. A space has become available for a hot food vendor in the grounds of Tŷ Hafan Children’s Hospice...
04.09.2023
The search is on for 25 intrepid Welsh rugby-loving cyclists for Tŷ Hafan
The search is on for 25 intrepid Welsh rugby-loving cyclists to undertake the Ride To The Rugby Challenge 2024 for Tŷ Hafan Children’s Hospice. As Wales prepare for their Rugby World Cup opener against Fiji, you could be watching them...
31.08.2023
Fathers and friends to take on BikeBoatBoot Challenge for Tŷ Hafan
A group of Tŷ Hafan dads and male friends have announced their latest fundraising challenge for the hospice – to cycle, hike and row the length of Wales in just four days. The #BikeBoatBoot Challenge is the third extreme challenge...
31.08.2023
Cheers! The Great British Food Festival is supporting Tŷ Hafan
Calling all foodies! This Saturday and Sunday (2 and 3rd September) the Great British Food Festival returns to Margam Park and this year festival goers will not only get to celebrate the very best of food and drink – but...
25.08.2023
Banish those back to school blues!
It might be back to school soon but that doesn’t mean that summer fun is over. Postponed from its original date in July due to unseasonally high winds and driving rain, Tŷ Hafan’s annual Family Fun Day will now take place...
10.08.2023
Tŷ Hafan and Principality join forces for some Spooktacular Fun Runs
Charity fun runs with a difference are coming to South Wales this October. A series of spooktacular charity Dark Runs will be organised Tŷ Hafan’s Children’s Hospice, who provide specialist care and support for children with life-shortening conditions and their families. ...