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Martin Mahoney’s Cardiff Half Marathon

Ty Olwen volunteer Martin Mahoney, aged 63, from Waunarllwyd has just completed his 11th Cardiff Half Marathon and his 4th in aid of Ty Olwen. Martin who retired from the DVLA three years ago can be found most early mornings … Continue reading

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Murton Methodist Church

Murton Methodist Church Ladies Guild recently invited our Chairman, Mrs Helen Murray, to speak to them at one of their meetings about the work of the Specialist Palliative Care Service. At the end of the evening a promise was made … Continue reading

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Clyne Golf Club Ladies

The Chairman was delighted to attend  Clyne Golf Club recently to receive a donation of £515 which the Ladies had raised during their Charity Coffee Morning.  Mrs Joan Flaherty, Ladies Captain is pictured presenting the donation to Mrs Helen Murray. … Continue reading

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Rising Stars Theatre Company

  Bethan Powell and Louise Jefferson from the Rising Stars Theatre Company visited Ty Olwen recently to present a cheque for £350.00 which was raised at a Coffee Evening organised at their centre in Carmarthen Road.  They are busy rehearsing … Continue reading

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Ynysfach Primary School

Our thanks go to the pupils at Ynysfach Primary School who held a milkshake and cake sale recently and raised a whopping £165.00 for Ty Olwen Hospice. Well done to you all.

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Holy Cross R.C. Church, Gendros

The volunteers at the Charity Shop at Holy Cross R.C. Church, Gendros have again this year made an enormous donation to Ty Olwen Hospice. Despite raising thousands of pounds for the church and it’s own needs they also show true … Continue reading

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Traveller’s Well Ladies Darts Team

The Ladies Darts Team of the Traveller’s Well on Carmarthen Rd have presented a cheque for £200 to Ty Olwen on behalf of the Swansea & District Ladies Darts League. They were winners last year of the the Pat James … Continue reading

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Christmas with Cats

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West Wales Centre of The Caravan Club

The West Wales Centre of The Caravan Club held a Social Evening at the Gowerton Conservative Club last Saturday and presentations were made to two charities from fundraising events held during the year. Funds were raised by various means including … Continue reading

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St. Peter’s Church, Pontardawe

This year the Mission Committee of St. Peter’s Church in Pontardawe chose to hold a Coffee Morning in aid of Ty Olwen as one of their many fundraising events. Helen and Paul Murray were delighted to join the church members … Continue reading

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