Rhyl yarn bomber knits Welsh dragon toppers for care home which has stayed Covid free

St David’s Residential Home in Rhyl has reported no cases of the virus.

Residents are keen to call the dragon Dewi

To celebrate such a remarkable achievement, Ruth Waltho, home manager and Sian Jones, business manager, commission ‘Rhyl Toppers’ [yarn bomber Rachel Williamson and her family] to make two special Welsh creations to go on display at the care home's entrance.

The toppers feature two sweet looking Welsh dragons and daffodils.

One of the residents enjoying candy floss!

Sian said: "We are incredibly proud of our staff team, from our carers, to our domestic and laundry team, to our kitchen and catering staff and the incredible work they have put in over the last 12 months in keeping our resident’s safe and well.

"It has been a very difficult year, and Covid has impacted us all greatly, so it’s been wonderful to be involved in a project that will hopefully bring lots of smiles to our staff and resident’s faces, as well as the local Rhyl community.

Head chef, Andrew Taylor serving up some sweet treats

"The talent shown by the ladies of the Rhyl Toppers is second to none and we are so grateful to them for their work and time in creating these beautiful masterpieces."

Enjoying the festivities!

Andrew Taylor, head chef at the care home, treated residents to a 'seaside' themed party to mark the occasion. Cake and candy floss were enjoyed.

There was also dancing and singing.

Beach cake

Sian added: "Our residents had a wonderful time and thoroughly enjoyed the celebrations.

The vibrant Welsh design

"We are also running a competition for our staff and residents to name the dragons on the toppers.

"Dewi is showing to be a popular choice already.”