Author: sarahroberts
03.05.2023
Penarth poetry evening for Tŷ Hafan – cancelled
Please note that unfortunately the event Where the Birds Sing Our Names – an evening of poetry for Tŷ Hafan which was set to take place in All Saints Church, Penarth on this evening (Wednesday 10 May) has been cancelled. Where the...
26.04.2023
Mums v Mountains – less than two weeks to go!
There are less than two weeks to go before a group of Tŷ Hafan mums take on the three highest peaks in Wales – and they are well on their way to smashing their target to raise £20,000 for Tŷ...
17.04.2023
Top poets to read from anthology for Tŷ Hafan
Poetry fans are in for a real treat this weekend with the chance to enjoy readings from Tŷ Hafan’s poetry anthology Where the Birds Sing Our Names – and all free of charge. Anthology editor Professor Tony Curtis will be joined...
04.04.2023
Statement on the cost of living crisis
A survey published on 28 March by Hospice UK has found that the cost of living crisis could have a devastating impact on hospices in the UK, and the services they provide. Following on from this survey, and its stark...
31.03.2023
Statement on Stop Notice issued by Vale Council
The Vale of Glamorgan Council has issued a notice which states that development activity which is in breach of planning control measures has taken place on the land situated between Tŷ Hafan and Beechwood College and that a ‘Stop Notice’ has been...
29.03.2023
Top chefs raise more than £1m for Tŷ Hafan
Fourteen top chefs pledged to cook up a storm for Tŷ Hafan and last Saturday night (25th March) they did just that – helping to raise more than £1m for the iconic Welsh charity. The chefs took over the kitchens...
23.03.2023
Statement on petition regarding proposed development next to our hospice
We are incredibly heartened by the overwhelming support for Tŷ Hafan Children’s Hospice as demonstrated by the petition, started by bereaved Tŷ Hafan grandmother Karen Maidment. Firstly, it clearly demonstrates the deep level of understanding the Welsh public has...
17.03.2023
Mums v Mountains for Tŷ Hafan Children’s Hospice
There definitely ain’t no mountain high enough for an intrepid group of mums of children with life-shortening conditions who are set to tackle the Welsh Three Peaks for Tŷ Hafan Children’s Hospice. The eight mothers, all of whom have a...
08.03.2023
Sew much talent on display for International Women’s Day
Suzanne Goodall, the founder of Tŷ Hafan Children’s Hospice, is among 43 inspirational women whose achievements have been honoured in a unique handcrafted quilt designed to celebrate International Women’s Day on Wednesday, March 8. The hand-stitched quilt is the creation...
03.03.2023
Statement regarding proposed development next to our hospice
As a provider of care services to vulnerable children and young adults, we have not seen any details yet, so have not had an opportunity to understand fully what is proposed for the land immediately adjacent to our hospice and...
28.02.2023
Tŷ Hafan scoops Charity of the Year Award
Tŷ Hafan Children’s Hospice has been named Charity of the Year at the prestigious Cardiff Life Awards for the second time in three years. Tŷ Hafan also won this prestigious award in 2021 for our charity’s response to the pandemic...
27.01.2023
Tŷ Hafan Shortlisted in Cardiff Life Awards
Tŷ Hafan Children’s Hospice has been shortlisted in the prestigious 2023 Cardiff Life Awards. The hospice is a Finalist in the Charity Category of the awards alongside eight other charities based in Wales. It is the third year running that Tŷ...