The 3rd September was National Welsh Rarebit Day and the residents of Cwrt Mytton celebrated in style thanks to UK Government, Shared Prosperity Funding (SPF).
Cwrt Mytton’s chefs, Adam Grisley and Nigel Jelly, did not disappoint with homemade rarebit, delicious home baked bread with lashings of Welsh cheese accompanied with leak and potatoes soup, and freshly baked Bara Brith and Welsh cakes.
Jonny Bevan entertained the residents with nostalgic tunes from Tom Jones and David Alexander, ending with a powerful National Anthem. Residents sang, danced, and had a great time, while Welsh Policy Officers Katherine Watkins-Hughes and Vikki Alexander were honoured to document it.
“The SPF funding we received as part of my role enables us to organise these events in the community, we’ve worked with schools and today was so special to have been able to work with the fantastic team at Cwrt Mytton to bring smiles to the residents. Being Welsh is not just about the language its about the whole culture, and the traditions that have been passed down through the generations. It belongs to us all, Welsh speaking or not, its in our DNA and we should be so proud to be part of it.”
Jonny Bevan spoke for his fondness of visiting Cwrt Mytton “I come here often to perform and run activities and I love it. To see the joy in their faces and the tears of happiness when they remember the music and the memories that surround that moment, is a joy to behold. Two of the residents were in the Royal Welsh Regiment with me and we collectively saw many tours of duty. I suffer with PTSD and doing these events helps me with my own mental health recovery. It really is special to be able to visit often and the best part of my job.”
Joanne Hawkins and her team at Cwrt Mytton are proactive, organising many activities and events for residents, particularly celebrating Welsh culture. “We want residents to feel comfortable and welcome, not like they’re in a home, but enjoying their time here with plenty to do.” With crafts, music, and games, there’s always something happening. Residents are happy, well cared for, and excited about what comes next.
