Trenewydd
Congratulations to David who won the Star Resident award for October at Trenewydd. A big thank you to Support worker Christian who was voted the above and beyond winner and a secret above and beyond to Activities Becky. Staff awarded her a bunch of flowers, they couldn't vote for her officially as she organises the awards and writes the Newsletter. A big thank you to everyone who contributed towards the Shoebox appeal. Trenewydd donated 16 complete boxes.
Dave, Dai and David filling Trenewydd with pure joy. Musical duo Dave and Dai had everyone singing along and dancing Saturday then Reverend David Jenkins gave a beautiful service Sunday with praise, hymns and prayer.
Christ college students, llanfaes school pupils and Kensington Chapel visited Trenewydd residents, playing piano, bingo and singing favourite hymns. Alongside some Bowling and Baking.
Intergenerational friendships are so precious and Trenewydd residents thoroughly enjoyed meeting everyone from the Shake, Rattle and Roll group. Thank you all for coming, we look forward to seeing everyone again.
Halloween celebrations were non stop at the Trenewydd spooky party. Pass the parcel, skull on a spoon race, cat hoopla, spider web lucky dip, drinks from the bar, Bingo, tasty treats and more. The residents thoroughly enjoyed as did visiting families, friends and staff. Thank you to everyone that came.
Trenewydd residents enjoyed making Halloween sweet bags for the Trick or Treaters on the 31st.
Trenewydd residents and staff thoroughly enjoyed a Nepalese Cultural Dance afternoon.
Talented support workers Rita, Kajol, Susmita and Swastika wowed the crowd with their elegant and beautiful dancing.
After everyone came together for the final song, there was a Nepalese buffet provided by the dancers, fellow support worker Rojina and Team leader Sujata. Thank you to all involved.
Brightening up Trenewydd with flower arranging, dancing and singing with visiting entertainer Dean, and bingo with the visiting school children. Fun for all ages!
Trenewydd are proud to support Operation Christmas Child, coming together with the community to provide Christmas gifts and joy during the festive period.
World Mental Health Day at Trenewydd was spent doing things that make us feel good. Both staff and residents enjoyed a variety of fresh fruits and were encouraged to stay hydrated before a quiz about the human body and what it needs.
Busy times at Trenewydd with bingo, bowling, bangles, beanbag games and golf. Lots of smiles and competitive fun.
Visiting entertainment had plenty of us up on our feet dancing. Thank you to all the talented musicians for brightening up our day!
A well deserved Above and Beyond Award for Deputy Manager Tina and the lovely Vanny won Star Resident.
We also added more Autumn art added to the display.
Valley View Falconry filled Trenewydd with unmatched joy as the beautiful birds were held by staff, residents and visitors.
It was lovely to see Ava the Great Horned Owl again, she is a rescue bird who last visited Trenewydd less than a year ago. Ava couldn't be held or touched, was missing most of her beak and talons, she is now like a new bird thanks to Tim.
The residents loved holding her and stroking her feathers as she sang happily.
Trenewydd residents had a great time attending Llanfaes schools MacMillan Coffee Morning. A lovely time of cake and tea whilst raising money for a worthy cause. Dave even had a win on the raffle. Barbara bumped in to a few of her old friends and the children sang beautifully.
Trenewydd Resident Frank went shopping to buy some sweet treats for everyone to make their own little Pick'n'Mix!
We also welcomed the new year 6 school children for our intergenerational programme and played word games after exercise to work our minds and bodies.
Becky is going to have to toughen up on the next Trenewydd Quiz as there were plenty of winners this time. Well done to everyone who took part. There's always plenty going on and all activities are advertised on the notice boards.
Congratulations to Sujata on her Above and Beyond Award. Sujata is a huge asset to Trenewydd, thought of fondly by staff and residents and often taking extra shifts or covering where needed. Thank you Sujata. Well done to all the residents who take part in the many games as well.
Sunny garden days, arts and crafts and the lovely Hedda singing is a recipe for joy at Trenewydd.
Trenewydd resident Keith was very happy after taking a trip to Brecon Morrisons store where their Community Champion, Morgan, donated some John Smiths, Guinness and a few boxes of chocolates.
Alf was first in line for a chilled John Smiths Shandy and the chocolates will be enjoyed during Movie afternoons. Thank you Morrisons.
Beckys price is Right gets everyone at Trenewydd competing. Well done to David who won the contents of the box by being only 35p out from the overall cost. In second place, taking home a chocolate bar is the very proud Home Manager Richard who was out by 57p.
Staff and residents put to the test at Trenewydd for quiz day. Congratulations to the real winners, Sarah, Kateryna, Barbara and Margaret. Separate certificates for Michelle and Mel who were caught asking Alexa for answers. Points for thinking outside of the box.
45 years service award for wonderful Mandy at Trenewydd. What an amazing achievement. We also celebrated our fantastic maintenance man who was unable to attend the Star regional awards. The residents thoroughly enjoyed a good party with Holly singing and the Olde Stumble Inn Bar was open.
Trenewydd spread a little joy to the community with their floral arrangements. After decorating the dining room with fresh bursts of colours, resident Dave took a few bunches out to the nearby neighbourhood to share the happiness.
Huge congratulations to Trenewydds kitchen assistant Leo on winning the Above and Beyond award for his hard work in the kitchen, the lovely Sheila for winning Star Resident award due to her kindness and all the Bingo winners from Prize Bingo.
We have also enjoying the beautiful sound of Holly singing and enjoying the beautiful weather.
Oreo the Shetland Pony and Pickle the Goat, filled Trenewydd with happiness as they proudly strutted through the home, enjoying fusses from the residents.
A favourite at Trenewydd is Quiz Day. We get group entries, staff solos and resident teams.. We even had a "phone a friend" situation as one resident was conferring whilst on a call. Everyone joins in and we all celebrate the winners proudly.
Team Trenewydd going for Gold as they joined in with the Olympics. An array of their favourite games seen for a great time full of smiles.
Desserts always taste better when they're made with love. Delicious Fruit flans that the residents made at Trenewydd.
At Trenewydd, Beckys Price is Right saw Idris titled as a winner. Plenty of smiles for Poetry Club and enjoying the beautiful garden.
Great turn out for Trenewydd's Community Prize Bingo which takes place on the first Tuesday of each month.
Trenewydd is extremely fortunate to have access to so many fantastic resources. Whether it be church services, visiting singers or A&R's travelling clothing shop, there is always something going on!
Trenewydd Manager proudly awards one resident with a personalised gift to celebrate the 'Resident of the Month' and one special staff/visitor gets selected for the Above and Beyond Award.
The winners for June were; The very worthy John who received the most nominations due to being such a polite and friendly gentleman. The second winner was Administrator Trish for being the glue that holds the whole team together as well as being a ray of sunshine throughout the home.
From balloon animals to fresh strawberries, planting seeds to poetry club and from Praise with Kensington Chapel to painting with Sneha (our work experience student). Trenewydd always has something fun going on for everyone to get involved.
Celebrating being an Employee-Owned Company at Trenewydd with treats for all.
Eyes down for Bingo time at Trenewydd. There's extra excitement in the room for Community Prize Bingo on the first Tuesday of every month. Great prizes and new friendships.
The beautiful voice of Holly always gets the Trenewydd staff and residents singing along and dancing to. Great fun for all.
Trenewydd team and residents took on The McVitie's Biscuit Break Quiz and had a great time, everyone especially enjoyed the taste testing. Well done to all the winners.. They took the biscuit!
Respectfully remembering D-Day at Trenewydd.
A resident's partner kindly spent the morning of her 70th birthday, celebrating at Trenewydd and even brought in cake that was shared out to everyone. Thank you Dawn, Happy Birthday from us all.
The Notice board is full of fun to come.
Testing the knowledge of all Trenewydd residents and staff with an Oomph General Knowledge Quiz. Congratulations to all the lucky winners! 🏆
Thank you to Mikhno events for another spectacular show at Trenewydd. From foam and bubbles to flames and dancing, it was thoroughly enjoyed by all.
Exercising choice is essential to quality of life. Focusing on what someone can do and what they want to do, followed by the choice to do it. Trenewydd residents thoroughly enjoyed their cupcakes after deciding what flavour sponge, which icing and what toppings they wanted. No two cakes were the same just like no two residents are the same.
Forget-me-nots represent remembrance and are long associated with dementia. They add a splash of blue beauty to the Trenewydd garden as the spring bulbs finish and the summer shrubs start to peep through. Dementia Action week, 13th to 19th of May.
When the funfair passes through Brecon, Trenewydd residents are always treated to Candyfloss. The visiting school children happily passed out the sugary treats whilst building on their intergenerational friendships. A lovely day.
Selina had one wish for her birthday; To make her own birthday fruit cake and Trenewydd Head Chef Anne made that wish come true. Selina put so much love and work in to her cake that it had to be showcased with a "Guess the Weight" competition which had everyone involved. Congratulations on a great cake Selina, congratulations to staff winner Trish and resident winner Heather!
The Trenewydd team take the game "Becky's Price is Right" very seriously, competition heats up as the shopping totals get added up and the true prices get announced. Congratulations to our resident winner Barbara and Staff winner Christine.
Bedrock Alpacas returned to Trenewydd to fill the home with pure joy. Thank you to the beautiful Alpacas Eric and George, the gorgeous little goat Pickle and of course, their handler Steve.
Some of the April fun at Trenewydd, sunshine smiles, sunflowers and quoits.
Trenewydd celebrated the wonderful Dorothy and Kateryna in February for going above and beyond to make Trenewydd an enjoyable place to live and work. Sue and Anne are the March winners as a thank you for all that they do. Very worthy winners.
Trenewydd Community Prize Bingo welcomed some new players and lots of happy winners had goodies to take home.
Easter at Trenewydd has been action packed. Easter Bingo, Easter concerts, making Bunny treat bags, a different table treat each day and of course hot cross buns on Good Friday. Fun for all!
Food tastes better when it's made with love. Trenewydd residents whipped together a delicious Rocky Road to be shared out on the afternoon tea trolley!
Freddie and Eric filled Trenewydd with happiness as they wandered around being their beautiful, soft and fluffy-selves. Their visit left everyone feeling upbeat and joyful. Thank you to their lovely, patient handler for answering everyone's questions and being full of wonderful Alpaca knowledge.
Celebrating Mother's Day at Trenewydd with Dave and Dai singing, picture bingo, prizes and of course party food. We celebrated everyone; Mums, those who were like mums, those who longed to be mums, those who love their mums and those who miss them their mums. ❤️
Buttons, they out live the garments they were designed to hold together and still, there's a whole lot of beauty to be found in an old button. Art time at Trenewydd.
A lovely start to March! Residends have enjoyed homemade Welsh cakes, St David's Day word searches, an open bar and celebrating the new Trenewydd Star Resident, Dorothy. Congratulations also to Kateryna who won the 'Above and Beyond' award for her kind nature and dedication to the residents.
A "make your own gingerbread" Station to get the creativity flowing at Trenewydd, followed by a morning of brain exercises using wordsearches and conundrum puzzles with the visiting school children.
Pancake day is not one to be missed at Trenewydd. Choice of fillings with a side of squirty cream, a treat enjoyed by all.
Happy Valentines from all at Trenewydd. A beautiful morning full of love and fun with Holly Singing, heart shaped goodies and great company.
The first Community Prize Bingo at Trenewydd was a great success. Everyone welcome! The first Tuesday of every month. Pop along for a cuppa, a friendly game and hopefully win yourself a prize. Proud to give something back to the community that always supports us.
As voted by the residents, Trenewydd Domestic Team received the first Above and Beyond award of 2024. They all work so hard and are thought of fondly by all residents, staff and visitors. The very deserving Mel, Chris, Dannielle and Lauren. (Lauren received hers the next day)
Congratulations also to the first Star resident of 2024, Bronwen. Bronwen was nominated for her fantastic whit, great humour and for being such a great person to all who meet her.
When the weather is gloomy, a chocolate fountain will save the day! Sweet Treats at Trenewydd and fun on the activity table.
Action packed morning at Trenewydd playing games with the visiting school children. There are many benefits of intergenerational friendships and it is lovely watching the children's confidence grow with each visit.
Huge thank you from Trenewydd, to Côr Meibion Aberhonddu for a fantastic afternoon. Thank you to Anne and Dilys for putting on a lovely spread and making a delicious birthday cake for Keith, celebrating turning 90 years of age.
There are always happy faces in Trenewydd, especially on fruit salad day and Llanfaes school visiting days. A great start on the next display for Valentine's Day.
Trenewydd residents celebrated St Dwynwen's Day and Burns Night with party food and live entertainment. A great time was had and a beautiful display made to honour the late Robert Burns. Thank you, Dave and Dai, for the great performance.
Trenewydd residents teamed up with Llanfaes school children for a fun game of "Becky's Price is Right". Congratulations to Lauren who was only 8p out from the total shopping cost. Sue and Barbara took the win for resident entries. Great fun for all ages.
Bit of friendly competition at Trenewydd with bowling, target games, quizzes and more. Great effort from everyone!
Seeing the new year in with style at Trenewydd, starting as we mean to go on ... Together, holding each other's hands, singing and happy. Thank you, David and Dai, for a great show.
A 100th birthday is certainly not a celebration to be missed and Trenewydd resident John, has seen his century in with style. Born on boxing day in 1923, John started his birthday with a card from the King, then a family meal before returning home to Trenewydd for nibbles, cake and a few drinks amongst his new friends. The party doesn't end there as John has another family meal to attend as well as a larger party with all his nearest and dearest. Happy birthday John.
Trenewydd Christmas day was full to the brim with joy. Activities Co-ordinator Becky came in especially to deliver personally selected Christmas stockings to each resident, her children were great little helpers and the residents were thrilled receiving their gifts.
After laying the tables ready for Turkey and all the trimmings Becky handed over the bar reigns to Deputy manager Tina, who also couldn't stay away despite it being a day off. Kitchen staff Kat and Mandy cooked up a traditional Christmas feast that was enjoyed by all.
All the staff went above and beyond to ensure that once again, the Trenewydd Christmas, is a heartfelt and homely Christmas to be enjoyed by all.
The Trenewydd Activities planner loves organising a party, especially when she knows that the whole team will pull together and make it a success, ensuring the residents have the best day possible.
Thanks to all the families, friends and businesses that donated prizes to the raffle and those who purchased tickets. You all helped raise an impressive £269.
Kitchen staff served delicious food all day, the domestic team went above and beyond to assist on top of their daily workload, carers helped ensure all residents were able to participate and families and friends joined in with what became, a fabulous Christmas party. Elf Elen and Paul attended despite being off duty, creating a real feeling of team spirit. Deputy manager Tina tried her hand at all roles from waitress to a "pass the parcel" runner and Home Manager, Richard, delivered a heart-felt message thanking all who attended for a joyful and memorable day.
Home-made Mincepies and a brew kicked off the festivities, followed by prize Bingo, a Christmas Quiz, Holly Singing, a Raffle, Pass the Parcel, Best bauble awards, Wordsearch winners and of course, Ye Olde Stumble Inn Pub was open.
Thanks to local businesses Flowers By Becca Jane, Philipa Breakwell Adi, The Hidden Jem, Kelly's Kitchen, The Gremlin Pub, Geraint Williams Window Cleaners and Morrisons Community Champion.
Staff were set a challenge to create the best pre-cut wooden bauble whilst residents were challenged to decorate a white bauble. Voting will take place with winners being announced at the Residents annual Christmas party.
Trenewydd has been filled with the sound of music in the build up to Christmas. A fantastic month of festive favourites and many sing along tunes. Thank you to all the entertainers who had the residents singing and dancing. Extra special thanks to the following talented people who volunteered their time, Local singer Mike, Brecon Town Council Band, Christ College Choir, Kensington Chapel, Elim Church, Llanfaes Year 6 choir and Hedda & Rod from Artbeat Brecon. Your kindness was greatly appreciated.
71 years of marriage for Trenewydd residents Alf and Dorothy. Celebrated in style with a party full of fun.
Trenewydd is full of festive joy, Becky the Elf has sprinkled Christmas all through the home whilst the residents slept peacefully.
Trenewydd residents and staff are overjoyed by Christmas spirit following two recent, outstanding acts of kindness.
Having advertised that they were holding a raffle to raise money for a wooden quoits game and bowling set, a kind local, Joe Cannon, purchased both sets and donated them to the home. The residents are discussing what is next on their wishlist for any monies raised at their annual Christmas Party raffle.
A family have generously donated a specialist wheelchair to the home, in memory of their much loved and missed mum and mother-in-law Dorothy Davies. Dorothy is thought of fondly by everyone who ever met her and will always have a special place in the hearts of Trenewydd staff and residents. The chair will provide comfort and safety to the residents who need it most. Angela was particularly happy to test it out. Thank you from everyone at Trenewydd.
Whether it's beanbags or bingo, a friendly competition is great for morale. Trenewydd residents support, encourage and celebrate each other throughout all tasks, no matter how big or small the challenge, they enjoy winning but equally enjoy watching their friends win. The prize basket has been busy.
We will remember. Thank you to the very talented Lynne for the donation of crochet poppies, Trenewydd resident Barbara was very proud sewing them together ready to be worn on Sunday. Llanfaes year 6 students also joined the residents to paint some beautiful poppies for the remembrance display.
Something different to kick start November. Thank you to Anna from Events_Mikhno_Projekt for the beautiful bubble show at Trenewydd.
Lots of treats with a few tricks at Trenewydd. Halloween bingo, cat hoopla, ghostly cup pong and guess the weight of the pumpkin. Cauldrons of sweets and webs full of cakes, a lovely day was had.
Thank you once again to Tim from Valley View Falconry for the fantastic morning with his beautiful birds. Meadow (Barn owl), Bonnie (Australian Boobook) and Ava (Great Horned owl). Tim relies on bookings and admission fees to continue his rescue work and is proudly involved in several breeding programme's to ensure the owl population doesn't dwindle.
A nice little outing for Alf, to do a spot of shopping and enjoy the sunshine, before watching some rugby with a pint. Then back to Trenewydd for a few rounds of bowling, well done on the strike Keith.
Taking part in a quiz is great for exercising the brain, improving cognitive skills and memory as well as helping with problem-solving abilities, and it's good fun too! Well done to Trenewydd resident David, our highest scorer with an impressive 13/15. Hot on his tail was home manager Richard and domestic assistant Mel both with 12 correct answers.
The 'make your own' fruit salad trolley is always a favourite at Trenewydd, especially when there's chocolate and doughnuts on offer!
Thank you to the year 6 Llanfaes pupils for joining Trenewydd residents for a morning of arts and crafts. Together they created a fantastic new Autumnal display.
Many smiling faces at Trenewydd thanks to a wonderful visit from Dougal the Therapy dog and his lovely handler Annie. The smiles continued as the school children entered the home, full of happy stories and little questionnaires to help them form Intergenerational friendships.
Trenewydd held their first Community Support Day on the 31st of August and despite the weather pushing the event indoors, it was a great day. Residents very much enjoyed the ice-cream van finale. Thank you to the stall holders, employees and visitors for making the day a success.
Pick n Mix treat basket to sweeten up the day at Trenewydd and an outing for Geoff to see some live music at the Brecon Jazz Festival. He enjoyed a pint in the local pub The Sarah Siddons, a bite to eat in The Wellington Hotel, a cup of tea from Flowers By Becca Jane and even managed some fish and chips before heading home.
Trenewydd welcomed two new performers to their home recently and are looking forward to their return. Both Dean and Dylan delivered a fantastic performance that was thoroughly enjoyed by both residents and staff.
Thank you to Tairderwen Riding Stables for bringing their beautiful Benny in to visit the Trenewydd residents. What a fabulous afternoon of carrot crunching and smiling faces. Thoroughly enjoyed by everyone.
Trenewydd residents enjoyed making "Words of Wisdom" treats for the school children who are leaving for High School after a year of weekly visits.
We wish them all luck for their next step and look forward to welcoming the new children.
Wimbledon has given Trenewydd residents the Tennis bug. Great fun and a fresh fruit salad station to boost energy levels.
Flower arranging at Trenewydd to brighten up the dining tables.
Happy birthday David who celebrated with the lovely singer Holly at Trenewydd today.
Trenewydd quiz days are a popular choice amongst the residents, families and staff alike. Congratulations Vera for winning the resident round, the fantastic domestic girls for winning the team round and for the individual staff, first time winner, Richard the home manager. Well done everyone.
Trenewydd residents celebrated Fathers Day at Ye Olde Stumble Inn Pub with all the men getting a little goodie bag. The new pub has been very popular since its opening with many residents thoroughly enjoying a little tipple at the weekend.
Trenewydd residents enjoying some fresh air and making the most of the dry weather.
Trenewydd residents thoroughly enjoyed an upbeat performance from Brecon's Alive and Kicking Choir.
Mike has been celebrating in style at Trenewydd's bar, Ye Olde Stumble Inn.
Trenewydd care home is proud to announce the opening of their very first pub. Local Councillors Matthew Dorrance and David Meredith attended the event with Lyndon singing to mark the occasion. Joined by family and friends, resident Alf cut the ribbon and tasted the first pint from Ye Olde Stumble Inn. A lovely day that wouldn't have been possible without the support of so many fantastic local businesses. Thank you to everyone who contributed to the first of many, great pub days.
We also made it into the local press -
https://www.brecon-radnor.co.uk/news/brecon-care-home-opens-its-own-pub-616576
Thank you so much to Tony the Balloon man for a fantastic day. Trenewydd residents, Llanfaes Year 6 pupils and staff all thoroughly enjoyed the show.
A musical trip down memory lane with Dave and Dai at Trenewydd. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed singing along.
Great things grow from tiny seeds... Trenewydd residents are having a little seedling competition, tallest Corn and biggest Butternut Squash get a prize.
Fabulous weekend at Trenewydd.... a TV dinner of fish and chips whilst watching the Kings Coronation, followed by a medley of hits sang by Holly. Kitchen provided a great buffet of all the traditional favourites for an afternoon party, including the special Coronation quiche. Games included Naming the Corgi and bingo, it was lovely to have friends and families join the fun. Then to finish off the weekend, Reverend David held a lovely Sunday service. Thank you to everyone who contributed to the weekend.
A lovely morning of games, with the school children, followed by flowers and chocolate for Vera. Congratulations on winning the Star Resident Award for April. Thank you, to all the lovely children for their help with the Coronation decorations.
Trenewydd resident Mike had a great day out shopping for some new shoes and helping pick up some supplies to set up the ballot for the Shaw Star Awards.
The lovely owls from Valley View Falconry made for a great day at Trenewydd. Meadow and Bilbo with their handler Tim put smiles on everyone's faces and will definitely be welcomed back again.
A chocolate filled couple of days at Trenewydd celebrating Easter, the lovely Marion's birthday and Gwyneth winning the Star Resident Award.
Thank you to Morrisons for a fabulous egg donation, very much appreciated and helped make the Easter period even more jolly as did the lovely bunny ears and tablecloths donated by team leader Katy.
The fabulous Zoe from Meadow Makes is running a lovely Easter art competition and the talented students of Llanfaes were excited to enter, with help from Trenewydd residents. Great job everyone.
The residents loved meeting little Seren and Enfys. Thank you Louise, for bringing these lovely girls in.
Trenewydd residents love it when the hairdresser visits, everyone feels good after a pamper session. Fresh hair and nails done. Plus, a sweet treat of fudge and coconut ice after the activities champion went on a seaside holiday.
Trenewydd celebrated Mother's Day with a fabulous "Not just for Mums" party. Dave and Dai set the mood with a beautiful concert that the residents loved singing along to. The kitchen staff excelled themselves with tasty meals and delicious desserts. Great effort from everyone and it was lovely to have relatives and friends join in the fun.
When everyone pulls together, the ordinary becomes extraordinary. Fingerprint tree art created by Trenewydd Residents and staff. Thank you to Cilla from The Works for the art donations. Very much appreciated by all.
Happy Birthday to the lovely Margaret. From everyone at Trenewydd. Helping cheer up the day was also a joyful service from Kensington Chapel.
A big congratulations to Peter, on being nominated as Trenewydd's Star Resident for February. A worthy winner!
A pub lunch for Keith and Mike celebrating their new found friendship. Thank you to Team Leader Katy and Support Worker Sarah for escorting them on their adventure.
Quiz days are always a favourite at Trenewydd. Especially when the topic is the beautiful Spring. Well done, Team kitchen and the lovely Mo for winning.
Trenewydd have had a fabulous day thanks to the wonderful animals and staff from A & S Animal Encounters. Very educational and thoroughly enjoyed by all. A recommended experience and something we look forward to doing again.
Celebrating a Happy Saint David's day at Trenewydd with Homemade Bara brith and Welsh cakes after making fresh fruit salads.
Shrove Tuesday at Trenewydd with lovely pancakes and a choice of fillings for residents to decorate themselves. The chefs have also whipped up a great batch of homemade pancakes to be enjoyed with the afternoon tea trolley.
Price is Right Game show, school children visit, a Christian service and a new display in preparation for their Animal Encounters visit. Trenewydd residents have been busy.
Thank you to Kensington Chapel for a lovely Valentines service at Trenewydd and thank you to the lovely children from Christ College for their handmade gifts and cards, the residents have thoroughly enjoyed. Happy Valentine's Day all.
Love is in the air at Trenewydd! Flower arranging, valentine's bingo, heart decorations and singers Dave and Dai. There was a meeting of the M's as Margaret, Marion and Mo team up making flower arrangements and decorating for the Valentine's concert. A fabulous get together with singing, sweets and friendships. Happy Valentines for the 14th.
Rugby ready at Trenewydd and wishing Keith a very Happy Birthday.
Festival fun at Trenewydd with a coin pusher, grab machine and games. Lots of smiles when the school children come to visit. Also had a lovely Sunday service from David and Anna before crowning a new star resident, Muriel, who won the award for January, some of Muriel's family came to watch the award.
Word Games was finished with a "How we feel in the home" round. What lovely descriptions the residents had for Trenewydd. We also had an afternoon communion service for which we were extremely grateful to Llanfaes Church. Thank you to Jess Mac for the lovely Tropic hand cream, residents enjoyed a manicure and said that the cream smelt lovely. A beautiful day at Trenewydd.
Celebrating Saint Dwynwen's Day at Trenewydd with roses, treats and the beautiful therapy dog Dougal.
Two of Trenewydd's favourite prize-winning games; bingo and hook a duck. Great job everyone who played.
Trenewydd residents thoroughly enjoy a visit from the school children especially when there's their favourite activity of Bingo involved.
Physical fitness and wellbeing is always a priority at Trenewydd. The residents did a great job exercising and aiming for the target!
The giant watermelon ball creates lots of smiles at Trenewydd. Great fun whilst helping improve balance and encouraging movement.
Trenewydd care home are very excited with their new Bingo machine. A fun morning of friends and prizes to brighten up a cold day. Thank you to everyone who donated to the Christmas raffle making it possible to purchase such a great collection of new puzzles and this fantastic machine.
Brightening up the dining room with a splash of spring colours at Trenewydd as we are ready for winter to end. And what better than a homemade slice of flapjack with a coffee to warm up the day.
Llanfaes school children and Trenewydd residents have made a great start on the spring art for the next display as well as a pretty Valentine's archway in the entrance. Great job to all who got involved. Keith prefers the peace and quiet of sitting with staff in the office reading his paper.
Happy Birthday to Betty from everyone at Trenewydd. Thank you Adka for another lovely cake.
Congratulations to Mike who got the most votes for the December Star Resident Award at Trenewydd. As with every award there comes a new Newsletter. Well done Mike!
Thank you to Kensington Baptist Church for a lovely service at Trenewydd. Beautiful readings and lovely songs.
Concentration games at Trenewydd with a few rounds of Bingo and a putting together the new puzzles.
Two teams competed for the quiz champion title at Trenewydd. Well done team Louise for taking the win with 14/20. Just 1 point behind was team Becky. Congratulations to first time quiz winner Peter, who took the lead for the residents in the individual round and Tina & Barbara for winning the staff round. Great job everyone!
We love winning at Trenewydd with bingo, word games and hook a duck!
Thank you to David Jenkins for visiting Trenewydd to deliver a beautiful New Year's Day service on Sunday.
The wonderful manager at The Works, Brecon, has once again kindly donated art supplies to Trenewydd care home for both the residents and visiting school children. Thank you for your continued support and assistance with Trenewydds craft classes. There's also been some focused fun of Beanbag games with Louise and Bowling with Becky. Exercising hand-eye coordination. Great effort from everyone who took part.
Trenewydd have a fabulous collection of new puzzles and the residents have enjoyed making a start on them. Doing jigsaw puzzles exercises the part of the brain that stores memories, which is especially important for older adults. Thank you to Proper Pizza for a fantastic evening treat. Trenewydd residents thoroughly enjoyed!
Thank you to chefs Anne and Mandy for a fantastic feast this Christmas Day at Trenewydd. Chief bar maid Tina was also complimented on her snowballs and all the staff made the day a success. Anne is also talented outside of the kitchen and made this beautiful wreath for the residents raffle. It is proudly on display on the winners door.
Merry Christmas everyone from all at Trenewydd. A lovely day with sweet treats and tipples, presents and fun. Thank you to everyone who made Christmas day so special. An extra little thank you to Becky's (activities) children for coming in Christmas morning to hand out the stockings! 🎄
It's that time of year again when the Trenewydd Activities Champion becomes chief Elf! That's the Christmas stockings ready to be delivered to each resident on Christmas morning. 🎄
Another day of good fortune at Trenewydd thanks to the lovely Brecon community. A gift and card from our Butchers, wonderful prizes donated to our raffle and we also played a few games of Bingo.
A busy weekend at Trenewydd with the lovely Cathedral choir carol singing, Sita styling hair, Dorothy celebrating her birthday and Morrisons presenting us with a hamper for our Christmas raffle.
Trenewydd are very thankful to Brecon Elim Church for a lovely evening of beautiful Christmas carols and readings. Thank you to everyone involved.
We had a change of display at Trenewydd after a lovely Christmas craft session. It's always a relaxing morning when the pens and paints come out.
We like to finish our exercises with a bit of friendly competition at Trenewydd. A game of bowling and a few rounds of quoits. Geoff then had a good stretch of his legs with a trip to town for some new clothes.
Residents at Trenewydd always enjoy a game of bingo especially when there's extra treats like Ferrero Rochets on offer!
How lovely to have a room full of fantastic singers at Trenewydd again. This time we have to thank the lovely Llanfaes School Choir for a wonderful Carol service.
Lots of winners from today's quiz at Trenewydd. Great job to everyone who entered. Well done to the champions - Staff winners: Danielle and Louise. Resident winners: Dorothy, Alf and Betty who had help from her son Colin.
A Powys care home worker has been recognised for their outstanding contribution during the past year at the annual Shaw Star Awards 2022.
Poetry Club at Trenewydd. Mo particularly enjoys the chance to read her poems amongst her friends.
Congratulations to Libby on being nominated as the star for November in Trenewydd. A worthy winner.
Thank you to the Christ College Students who visited us at Trenewydd today. We thoroughly enjoyed listening to the new songs and joining in for the traditional Christmas carols. The residents were discussing the wonderful morning during their lunch. Thank you all.
Happy birthday to Vera from everyone at Trenewydd. Vera also had a birthday party with her friends and family to celebrate. Also thank you once again to Sita for making Trenewydd residents look and feel great.
Libby Elf enjoyed arranging her beautiful gift of Hyacinths at Trenewydd today, amongst the lovely decorations that our very own Elf Louise put up in the middle of the night.
Christmas crafts have got us feeling festive at Trenewydd. Thank you to Llanfaes School for joining us for another fabulous day.
Trenewydd residents done a fantastic job exercising and hitting the targets with bean bags and weighted hoops. Fitness first.
Thank you to Trenewydd Team Leader Katy for once again bringing in her beautiful Luna. The residents very much enjoy her visits.
Thank you to David Jenkins and Anna Bessant for a lovely Sunday service at Trenewydd.
We love a visit from Dougal the therapy dog and the lovely Annie at Trenewydd. Their presence makes everyone so happy.
Eyes down for Bingo at Trenewydd. Such a great game for socialising, memory and cognitive skills. And the prize trolley is an added bonus for the players.
Getting a taste of Christmas at Trenewydd with the first batch of mince pies!
Happy Birthday to Doris from everyone at Trenewydd. Thank you, chef Adka for another beautiful cake.
Manicures and word games at Trenewydd today. The ladies remembered plenty of similes and enjoyed a few rounds of Hangman.
Thank you once again to the lovely hairdresser Sita for doing such a great job at Trenewydd.
Fresh flower art at Trenewydd today with the children of Llanfaes school. Some beautiful pictures created and wonderful intergenerational friendships formed.
Residents and school children enjoying some gardening
Another quiz day at Trenewydd, well done to everyone who took part. Congratulations to Team Leader Katy for winning the staff round and Marion for winning for the residents!
Trenewydd have had a few busy days with the hairdressers, hook a duck and Bingo. Fun times with friends.
Chocolate treats, cups of coffee, sing a along and painting is the perfect recipe to a lovely morning at Trenewydd. We also made a great start on some Poppies for a remembrance tribute.
Congratulations to the lovely Pat for winning the Star resident award for October. Pat was nominated due to being such a friendly person and particularly welcoming to new residents. Well done from everyone at Trenewydd.
Trenewydds exercise team put their fate in the dice today... the total number of each roll, was how many reps for each exercise, great job ladies. 🎲 After all that work, a few of the ladies decided to get pampered with a fresh manicure.
Happy birthday to the lovely Gwyneth from everyone at Trenewydd. Thank you to Anne for the wonderful cake.
Thank you once again to the lovely Lyndon for a great afternoon of music and dancing at Trenewydd. Everyone had a great time.
A beautifully chaotic day at Trenewydd with the lovely Llanfaes pupils joining us for pumpkin carving. Thank you to Richie Harris from Berth-y-Beili Sunshine for donating the perfect pumpkins. We had a great day and congratulations to the lovely Scarlett who won the colouring competition.
Busy day at Trenewydd making sweet bags for Halloween and another lovely visit from Dougal the therapy dog.
Eyes down for Bingo time at Trenewydd. Well done to all the winners. The staff were gifted a box of chocolates as a thank you from a residents' family member. Thank you from us all.
What a lovely way to spend a Sunday at Trenewydd. A fabulous service with David Jenkins, hair done by the talented Sita followed by coffee and cake in the garden.
Feeling good at Trenewydd today after a good stretch during exercises followed by a pamper.
Making delicious pizzas at Trenewydd to be enjoyed at supper time. Great variety of toppings and a lovely group of chefs.
Thank you once again to the lovely Llanfaes pupils for visiting Trenewydd. It was a fantastic day full of crafting and great conversations.
Trenewydd have regular resident meetings. At this meeting we discussed; menu choices, so the less popular meals could be replaced with some new favourites, updates on Covid, welcoming new residents, checking that the activities offered are meeting everyone's needs and of course, the Christmas party plans.
Big Bingo Bash at Trenewydd today, welcoming back John as a visiting Bingo caller. Thank you for a great day and congratulations to the lucky winners 🏆
A beautiful and busy autumnal day at Trenewydd. Started with a fun game of Family Feud in the lounge then a nice stroll around the garden for Alf and Keith. Geoff has popped up the local garage and Mollie won the newsletter puzzle. Great job everyone who got involved. We also had a pamper day on Sunday. Thank you once again Sita for coming.
Trenewydd is very happy to welcome back the children from Llanfaes School in Brecon. Intergenerational links are so beneficial to all involved and help strengthen the community. It is lovely that the children are learning about dementia and being taught the social skills needed, to form meaningful friendships with people from all different walks of life. The residents loved hearing what the children have been doing in school and talking about their own childhood experiences.
A group of primary school children from Brecon joined residents at a Trenewydd carehome as part of an intergenerational partnership during National Storytelling Week.
