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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
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...
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...
16.01.2023
Open evening for nurses and healthcare workers
Registered nurses and healthcare support workers looking for a fulfilling and rewarding career working with some of the most vulnerable children in Wales are being invited to explore career opportunities at Tŷ Hafan Children’s Hospice. The much-loved Welsh charity, which...
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 accessible day trips for children is key to making the most of a day out. Fortunately,...
08.12.2022
Fundraising success for Tŷ Hafan Children’s Hospice following very challenging year
Christmas has “come early” for Tŷ Hafan Children’s Hospice. Earlier this week (Tuesday 6 December) leading Welsh entertainers including ‘It’s a Sin’ star Callum Scott Howells and Steve Speirs of ‘The Tuckers’ thrilled a sell-out audience at Cardiff’s David’s Hall,...
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...