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Dean Bounds’ Charity Night

Thank you to Dean Bounds for organising a Charity Night at the Penllegaer Social Club last Saturday to raise money for Ty Olwen. Helen was delighted to welcome Dean to the Unit to receive the proceeds of the evening which … Continue reading

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Team Mahoney

Thank you to ‘Team Mahoney’ who ran the Cardiff Half Marathon today for Ty Olwen and in memory of Julia’s mum, Muriel, one of Ty Olwen’s supporters. Muriel visited Ty Olwen two years ago along with Martin and Julia after … Continue reading

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David Pollard’s and Dai John’s Half Marathon

Thank you to David Pollard and Dai John of Port Talbot who completed the Cardiff Half Marathon in 2 hours 26 minutes today and raised over £1000 for Ty Olwen in the process.

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In Memory of Bruce Miller

  Local theatre company, Master Act, gathered friends of the late Bruce Miller together on September 3rd to perform a concert in  memory of him. Bruce was a fine actor, singer and comedy genius, a true gentleman who is and … Continue reading

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Pontardawe Golf Club Seniors Section

  Members of the seniors section at Pontardawe Golf Club have presented a cheque for £600 to Ty Olwen. Money raised by an open event at the club, along with sponsorship from local businesses, raffles and a members golf day. … Continue reading

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Thank you Carys Norman

Carys Norman visited Ty Olwen last week to present her donation of £668.60 raised through sponsorship when she bravely ran the Swansea Half Marathon, in 1 hour 59 minutes, for Ty Olwen in memory of her Grandpa. Carys said – … Continue reading

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Ben Saunders – Welsh Three Peak Challenge

Ben and Nerys Saunders along with friends Karen and Simon, Bethan, Rhian and Mountain Leader Howard recently took on the Welsh Three Peaks Challenge. Climbing Snowdon, Cader Idris and Pen y Fan all in the same day takes some doing … Continue reading

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Andrew Whelan visit to Ty Olwen

Andrew visited Ty Olwen with some of his family recently to present a cheque for £810 raised with the help of family and friends. He met with Kate Murray and Staff Nurse Maria to say thank you to everyone for … Continue reading

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Toyoda Gosei

Staff at Toyoda Gosei in Gorseinon are continuing with their fundraising for Ty Olwen, their chosen Charity for the year. Chairman, Mrs Helen Murray, was delighted to meet with staff this week to receive a further donation of £386.95. They … Continue reading

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Swansea to Brecon on a Bike!

For 20 years Steve Evans of the City and County of Swansea Social Services Transport Department has been arranging Charity Bike Rides and this year Ty Olwen were lucky enough to be chosen as the recipient. Helen Murray was delighted … Continue reading

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