Residents At Llansamlet Care Home Enjoy Visit From MS
HC-One Wales’s Peniel Green Care Home in Llansamlet, Swansea, was visited on Thursday 17th July by MS for Swansea, Mike Hedges.
Residents and colleagues of the HC-One Wales owned care home enjoyed meeting their MS, Mike Hedges, and chatting to him about what life is like at Peniel Green Care Home – which is an integral part of the local Llansamlet community.
MS Mike Hedges enjoyed a tour round the 34 bedded residential, and nursing care home, including the hair salon, nail bar, kitchenette, lounge, ensuite bedrooms, and landscaped gardens.
Rebecca Rees, Home Manager at HC-One Wales’s Peniel Green Care Home, commented: “We were delighted to welcome MS Mike Hedges to our home. Everyone had a great time, chatting and discussing key issues they care about and what actions can be taken to overcome them.”
MS for Swansea, Mike Hedges, said: “It was wonderful to visit HC-One Wales’s Peniel Green Care Home once again and to meet with the staff and the residents receiving care. All the residents appeared happy and content getting excellent support from the staff there.
“When I visit a care home, I ask myself two questions would I be happy for a relative to be there and would I be happy to be there, with Peniel Green Care Home the answer to both is yes.”
Llanybydder Charity Tractor Run Raises Almost £1,000 for Local Care
Allt Y Mynydd Nursing Home echoed with the nostalgic sound of vintage tractor engines, as a heart-warming community event brought generations together, celebrated local farming heritage, and raised nearly £1,000 for resident wellbeing.
The Llanybydder Charity Tractor Run was organised by local enthusiast Gary Jones and supported by Peter Davies of Drefach, bringing together 53 beautifully preserved tractors — all built in the 1980s or earlier. Starting and finishing at Mart Evans Bros in Llanybydder, the convoy made two special stops: Allt Y Mynydd in Rhydcymerau and Maes Y Felin Care Home in Drefach.
At Allt Y Mynydd, residents, staff, family members, and neighbours gathered in the sunshine to welcome the procession. For many residents, the sight of these tractors — from old Fords to classic Massey Fergusons — brought back vivid memories of a life once spent on the land.
“Seeing the tractors arrive was such a lovely moment for everyone here,” said Charlotte, Wellbeing Coordinator at Allt Y Mynydd. “Many of our residents instantly recognised the models — it brought back a lot of happy memories and sparked some wonderful conversations. It’s those little things that really brighten their day and make them feel connected to their past. I’m so glad we could be part of making that happen.”
The visit was made even more meaningful as part of Ashberry Healthcare’s Wishing Tree initiative, which encourages residents to share personal wishes — big or small — that staff then do their best to fulfil. Several wishes were granted on the day, including those of residents Danny, Gerwyn, Ro, Alun and Bill.
“Danny remembered using a hand crank to start his tractor,” Charlotte added. “You could see how much it meant.”
A family member shared online, “Dad will love this – he used all the early tractors back in his younger days.”
Home Manager Jess Bridgewater, who attended the event with her family, reflected on the impact it had on everyone: “There was such a genuine buzz. Our residents were smiling, waving, telling stories. For them, it wasn’t just about the tractors — it was about being seen, remembered, and connected to the community. We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who made it possible.”
Thanks to generous donations and a raffle, a total of £946.40 was raised on the day, which will be split equally between Allt Y Mynydd and Maes Y Felin to support resident wellbeing activities.
