To say March 2020 was tough is an understatement. The rise of the coronavirus pandemic changed everyone’s life. As the severity of the crisis became increasingly apparent, it was inevitable that the 10nTaff challenge for Tŷ Hafan would be postponed, and is now rescheduled for July 2021. We are a family with a vulnerable person… Read More
In 2016, a group of Dads of children who are being or have been supported by Tŷ Hafan agreed to be photographed on the rocky beach next to the hospice. The catch was that they had to be naked. The photographs were for a special 2017 calendar called ‘Dads Bare All’. Not only did the… Read More
Photographs taken during the 4-day 5in55 mountain challenge for Tŷ Hafan. On day 1 we left the hospice early in the morning on a 12 hour drive up to our base near the start of the Ben Nevis trail. Other 5in55 galleries: Ben Nevis (5th July 2018) Scafell Pike (6th July 2018) Snowdon (6th July… Read More
Photographs taken during the 4-day 5in55 mountain challenge for Tŷ Hafan. Ben Nevis was the first and highest mountain of the challenge. After spending a few hours in Fort William and filling our stomachs with a big breakfast, we were ready to start the challenge. Walked: 11.5 miles; Elevation gained: 1575m; Time take: 6 hrs… Read More
Photographs taken during the 4-day 5in55 mountain challenge for Tŷ Hafan. After driving down from Ben Nevis overnight, we reached the base of Scafell Pike in the early hours of 6th July. It was the start of a very long day. Walked: 6.3 miles; Elevation gained: 991m; Time taken: 4 hrs 5 mins; Other 5in55… Read More
Photographs taken during the 4-day 5in55 mountain challenge for Tŷ Hafan. It was great to be back in Wales, but the drive from Scafell Pike had taken far longer than expected. Now it was time to conquer the highest peak in our home country, Snowdon in the Snowdonia National Park. Walked: 9.8 miles; Elevation gained:… Read More
Photographs taken during the 4-day 5in55 mountain challenge for Tŷ Hafan. We had arrived at the hostel late the previous night, but managed to get a few hours sleep. However, the first three mountains had taken their toll. There were some very sore legs and blistered feet. It was the final day and there were… Read More
Photographs taken during the 4-day 5in55 mountain challenge for Tŷ Hafan. Four down and one to go. Pen-y-Fan was by far the easiest, but there were some weary and sore bodies among us. Under beautiful blue skies, we walked to the top and celebrated at the peak. The challenge was done and in just over… Read More