Ty Olwen

Thank you to the Headmaster of Cwmrhydyceirw Primary School and their fantastic choir for entertaining at the Day Centre Christmas Party on Thursday 10th December. I am told that all the children were most polite and sang beautifully.

Loughor Town Band have a long history in supporting charities and recently Ty Olwen Vice Chairman, Paul Murray was invited to a band practice to receive a cheque for £500 from the Chairman Phil Pinnington

The chairman was delighted to accept the invitation to attend an assembly in Blaenymaes Primary School to collect a donation.  Mrs. Miller a teacher at the school sadly lost her husband in Ty Olwen recently and the school organised a disco to raise funds in his memory.  Some pupils are pictured with Mrs Miller with the donation of £200.

Staff and patients were delighted to welcome former Royal Harpist to the Prince of Wales, Hannah Stone, to Ty Olwen yesterday. She gave a performance as part of the ‘Music Live Now’ scheme which aims to take music to those unable to join live performances. Health Care Worker Nicola Bueno said “The harpist made our patients and family’s smile at a really difficult time. (It) Was so beautiful. On there web site they say that ‘Visiting a hospital, whether you are seriously ill, having a routine check up or seeing a friend or relative, can be stressful and upsetting. A carefully chosen programme of live music can provide a soothing atmosphere in a busy hospital for everyone, including staff.
For patients living with terminal or life-limiting conditions, a regular programme of interactive music sessions can have therapeutic benefits and enhance quality of life.’

It’s just hair

Mary Halloran who with wife Danielle McCusker co-owns Floyd’s Hairdressing  has carried out her promise to have her iconic hairdo shaved as a tribute to Carol Davies, a close friend and well known resident of Port Tennant who died at Ty Olwen earlier this year.  Speaking at the concert at the Naval & Military Club, Carol explained that she wanted to raise money for Ty Olwen to give something back to the wonderful staff who she said gave care, love and respect to Carol in her final days. She went on to say “Carol loved my hair and I thought it was a fitting thing to do as no one would ever think that Mary from Floyd’s would ever chop off her trademark hairdo”.It was Carol’s daughter Taffy Davies who was given the honour of cutting off Mary’s hair.  A packed club were treated to a wonderful night of entertainment and the total raised by the end of the evening was approaching £8000. Among those taking part and supporting Mary were West End Star Ria Jones, Ceri Dupree and Wendy Kane along with the much loved Welsh actress Ruth Madoc.

Amanda is shaving her head to raise money for Ty Olwen and is looking for sponsors. The event will take place at The Vaughan Arms in Resolven on Boxing Day. Any support for her would be grateful.

https://www.justgiving.com/Bonky69/

Congratulations to Carol and David Jones of Penrhos in Ystradgynlais who recently celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary surrounded by their family and friends. They had decided that they didn’t want presents but asked for donations for Ty Olwen instead. Palliative Care Consultant Dr Idris Baker was on hand to welcome Carol and David to Ty Olwen to add his congratulations and also receive  donations of £540 on behalf of the team.

A  project from employees of William Hill to support local charities by working with them and raising funds is taking place in Swansea with Ty Olwen the beneficiaries. Phil Roberts, Judith Abbott, Trina Roberts and Amie Hubbard were at Ty Olwen on Sunday working in the grounds as part of the project. To see more about this scheme and those involved go to

http://close2home.supersimplepages.com/

Another recent visitor to Ty Olwen was Tia Meaden who decided to cut her long, long hair to donate to the Little Princess Trust who make wigs for children who lose their own hair through treatment for cancer. She also raised £1000 in sponsorship which was divided between them and Ty Olwen who looked after her grandmother three years ago. Tia presented the money to Helen Murray and Nicola Powis during her visit.

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