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It’s Ava versus Pen-y-Fan for Tŷ Hafan
16.05.2025
This Saturday (May 17) 9-year-old Ava is going to attempt to climb the highest peak in South Wales twice and in just five hours! Ava, from Newport, has been inspired by her dad Andrew, who is a member
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Accessible technology makes all the difference
14.05.2025
“May 15 is Global Accessibility Day, but technology has always been key to our lives every day,” writes Emily Williams, 16, Youth Parliament Member for Tŷ Hafan and Tŷ Gobaith, and big s
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Independent Healthcare Inspection Report (Announced) Tŷ Hafan Children’s Hospice
08.05.2025
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 Insp
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Check out our fantastic new community van!
02.05.2025
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! Je
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“Running is my switch off time”
28.04.2025
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 runn
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Fundraising
15.04.2023
Tea for Tŷ Hafan: fundraising tea parties
Gather your friends, family and colleagues and join us in celebrating the coronation, all while raising money for Tŷ Hafan! The coronation is taking place on Saturday 6th May at Westminster Abbey and people all over the country – and...
Family friday
14.04.2023
Mums V Mountains: Meet Marie
On 7th May, a group of eight Tŷ Hafan mums will be tackling Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa), Cadair Idris and Pen-y-Fan. And the most amazing part? Most of these ladies are new to the world of mountain walking! You can find out...
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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...
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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...
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30.03.2023
GE Aviation Welsh 3 Peaks turns 25!
All the way back in 1998, GE Aviation started the Welsh 3 Peaks challenge. Teams of walkers scale Snowdon, Cadair Idris and Pen-y-Fan back-to-back. That’s a 20.35-mile-long walk and an ascent of 9,397 ft in one day! It came from...
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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...
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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...
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22.03.2023
Spotlight on… Community Hubs
Not everyone can come to our hospice regularly because of caring, work commitments and travel restraints. And, as demand for our services grows and we continue to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re still not able to offer as many stays...
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18.03.2023
Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day can be especially challenging for those whose child, mother, grandmother or mother figure has died. This can be difficult to deal with, where for some ignoring the day altogether is an easier way out. If Mother’s Day is...
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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...
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17.03.2023
Maibel’s fundraising challenge goes swimmingly!
On 24th February, Maibel, armed with a swimming cap and a bucket load of ambition, headed to Cardiff International Pool and Gym. Maibel took on a three-kilometre sponsored swim in the competition pool with all donations going to Tŷ Hafan....
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10.03.2023
Top chefs aim to raise £1 million for Tŷ Hafan!
Among some of the best dishes money can buy, a fundraising target of £1 million will be on the menu at the forthcoming 2023 Chefs’ Night Out for Tŷ Hafan! The evening of Saturday 25th March will see 14 top...
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08.03.2023
A day in the life of… a Play Therapist
Play Therapy is a key part of our work. It helps children process traumatic experiences and helps them work through it in a healthy, age-appropriate way. So, it was fantastic that Anna, who is a Senior Play Therapist at Tŷ...
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08.03.2023
News from the hospice: spring/summer 2023
A pantomime with a very special guest Performed by staff and special guests, our Encanto-themed Christmas pantomime was a hilarious and touching performance. When the final panto ended, Santa Claus himself descended on Tŷ Hafan in a Wales Air Ambulance...
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08.03.2023
Super siblings
Siblings of children with life-shortening conditions face big challenges. Watching their brother or sister go through physical and emotional stress, and sadly end-of-life care, can bring a lot of worry, trauma and grief that many of their peers simply can’t...
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08.03.2023
Fundraising heroes
Hundreds of people each year spend their free time raising essential funds for our care services. As far as we’re concerned, they’re all heroes. A dramatic chop Christopher Guy is a big fan of Elvis Presley. His pride and joy...
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08.03.2023
Mr. Chick wins the jackpot!
Every week, our lottery players are entered into a draw for only £1 per play and have the chance to win big cash prizes. Rollover: Up to £12,000 1st prize: £2,000 2nd prize: 20 x £10 3rd prize: 60 x...
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08.03.2023
Pen-y-Dreadful
Genus is on a quest. This South Wales children’s home is determined to raise as much money for us as possible and the team is not shy of an epic challenge. “We’ve done the Welsh3Peaks, the National 3 Peaks, the...
