Singing to the right tune – Cardiff care home donates to local organisation

A new care home in Cardiff has made a much-needed donation to a local organisation.

Care UK’s Llys Herbert, on Ty-Draw Road, which is set to open its doors in July, presented Goldies Cymru with a £500 donation.

Goldies Cymru is an organisation which brings members of the community together to make new friends and have fun through music. The group hosts regular sessions to get people singing – and dancing – to classic songs from the 1950s right through to the noughties.

The funds will go towards supporting existing Sing & Smile sessions in Cardiff and developing new sessions in the coming months, to reach further communities in Wales.

Cheryl Davies, Programme Leader at Goldies Cyrmu, said: “We are incredibly grateful for this donation from Llys Herbert. 

“Our Sing & Smile sessions are valued by everyone that attends and this support will help us to continue these sessions, in order to make them sustainable and reach people in the community who would enjoy the opportunity to join a social group, meet new people and enjoy music in a relaxed and fun setting.”

Therisa Galazka, Home Manager at Llys Herbert, added: “We’re thrilled to be supporting the wonderful work of Goldies Cymru. 

“We know how important local groups are, especially when it comes to supporting older people in the community. Goldies Cymru provides a fantastic opportunity for older people to socialise and share memories from their younger days – all while having a good sing-along together. Music has many benefits, especially for those living with dementia, as it can help maintain speech and language and even improve mood.

“We’re looking forward to welcoming Cheryl Davies and the rest of the Goldies to Llys Herbert when we open our doors this summer.”

Designed to enable residents to live active and fulfilled lives, while also promoting independence, the new care home is set to open in July. The spacious home will allow for plenty of space for hobby and leisure activities, and will have its own bar, hair and beauty salon, cinema and coffee shop. 

For more information on Llys Herbert, please call Customer Relations Manager, Jenny Ashton, on 029 2168 2706, or email jenny.ashton@careuk.com

For general information about Llys Herbert, please visit: careuk.com/llys-herbert