An historic day at Cartref Ael-Y-Bryn!
Residents Go Online!
October 6, 2013
Today marked an historic day at Cartref Ael-Y-Bryn as the home saw its first resident go online and into the internet age.
Edward ‘Ted’ Puddephatt was the pioneer in making cyber contact with his family, who endeavour to maintain regular face-to-face contact with Ted, despite living a long distance away from the home.
Ted enjoyed opening his birthday presents and cards in the presence of his family and pet dog. He even blew out a ‘virtual’ candle during the video link!
Managing Director, Thasan Yoganathan was on hand to help Ted out with getting connected. He commented:
“Families and friends living overseas and a long distance from the home can sometimes feel like communication is a difficult hurdle to overcome. It’s wonderful that enabling residents to get connected means that we have another method of keeping them in contact with their loved ones. It’s one small step for man, but one giant leap for our residents who are of a generation unfamiliar with the internet”.
Alzheimer’s Walk 2013
September 29, 2013
Managing Director, Thasan Yoganathan, and his family took part in the 2013 Alzheimer’s walk in Swansea Bay on behalf of the residents at Cartref Ael-Y-Bryn who are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.
Thasan explained that the day went very well with beautiful sunshine accompanying the walkers. It was a great opportunity to generate money for the Alzheimer’s society and raise awareness of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
European Day of Languages at Cartref Ael-Y-Bryn
September 28, 2013
Residents at Cartref Ael-Y-Bryn celebrated European Day of Languages on 26 September.
Congratulations to Emily Eileen Morris who achieved the top score in our language quiz!
50’s show from Dream Worldwide Productions
August 30, 2013
The 50’s were recreated at Cartref Ael-Y-Bryn where Service Users enjoyed singing and dancing with a performance from Dream Worldwide Productions.
The 50’s performance fit in well with the recent themed performances that have been taking place at Cartref Ael-Y-Bryn.
JC Theatre Company Visit Cartref Ael-Y-Bryn
August 14, 2013
Service Users at Cartref Ael-Y-Bryn were delighted with the visit of the JC Theatre Company, where they performed a theatrical production of Summer in the 60’s.
The JC Theatre company visit the home very regularly and always prove to be a big hit!
Staff and Service Users at Cartref Ael-Y-Bryn are pleased with the efforts of the theatre company which fit in very well with the home’s other daily activities.
Paul Johnson in the South Wales Evening Post
November 7, 2012
Cartref Ael-y-Bryn’s Head Chef, Paul Johnson, is congratulated in the South Wales Evening Post for winning a 2012 Care Forum Wales award.
Paul Johnson 2012 Care Forum Wales Award Winner
October 29, 2012
Congratulations to Paul Johnson, Cartref Ael-y-Bryn’s Head Chef, in winning a bronze award in the catering division at the 2012 Care Forum Wales Awards.
Paul Johnson CFW 2012 Catering Finalist
October 10, 2012
Congratulations to Cartref Ael-y-Bryn’s Head Chef Paul Johnson for making it as a finalist in the 2012 Care Forum Wales catering award.
Thasan Yoganathan Appointed Care Forum Wales Councillor for Carmarthenshire
August 24, 2012
Thasan Yoganathan, Managing Director of Barleybind Ltd, has recently been appointed Care Forum Wales Councillor for Carmarthenshire.
This is excellent news for the residents at Barleybind’s homes and its staff, where Barleybind will now be at the forefront of new ideas and good practices and can be a part of and influence discussions that matter to the care for the elderly.
For more information regarding Care Forum Wales and its initiatives please visit their website using the following link:
http://www.careforumwales.co.uk/
Jubilee celebrations at Cartref Ael-y-Bryn
June 8, 2012
Service users and staff at Cartref Ael-y-Bryn celebrate the Queen’s diamond jubilee. Read more…
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Alzheimer’s Walk 2013
Managing Director, Thasan Yoganathan, walking at the 2013 Alzheimer’s walk