Just another way to chill out at Birchy Hill, by travelling back in time with reading, writing, and reminiscing while

We celebrate you, not because it’s courteous, but because we sincerely wish to see you smile on your special day.

Birthday celebrations provide an opportunity to honour our residents and let them know they are appreciated and valued. We want

It is the first time the Queen has celebrated her official birthday at Windsor Castle. As the traditional Trooping the

Residents at Birchy Hill dodged the rain and enjoyed an Indian themed day with entertainment by a group of staff

HAPPY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM ALL AT BIRCHY HILL

The staff and management at Birchy Hill would like to wish one and all a Happy Christmas and a Happy

CHRISTMAS DINNER AT BIRCHY HILL

With or without their families, our residents enjoyed a lovely Christmas Dinner, with Turkey and all the trimmings and not

HAPPY FAMILIES ON CHRISTMAS DAY AT BIRCHY HILL

Many residents were visited by their families on Christmas Day. And I am sure, Father Christmas had them all on

FATHER CHRISTMAS ARRIVES AT BIRCHY HILL

Waiting for Father Christmas had an end, when all our residents at Birchy Hill received a lovely gift from Father

THANK YOU ST LUKE’S FROM ALL OF US AT BIRCHY HILL

Tony Devereux , as well as some other ladies and gentlemen from St Luke’s Church in Sway regularly visit Birchy

OUR VERY LAST PERFORMANCE FOR 2019 AT BICHY HILL..

…. Was from Nigel Revell We kept him to the last day of our performances for this December, this os

CHRISTMAS SING A LONG AT BIRCHY HILL..

….. with Mike Sidaway In our last week of our Christmas Extravaganza, Mike Sidaway entertained our residents. After performing some

IMPRESSIONS..

..From this year’s Residents’ Christmas Party Happy faces everywhere. Everybody enjoyed the lovely buffet, everyone had a nice drink whilst

CALM BEFORE THE STORM

All preparations were being done, and the last finishing touches were carried out. The food and drinks are ready, and

BUFFET RUN..

..Last but not least the buffet was arranged and the ‘big run’ began. Luckily Sam, our Head Chef and the

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE

The photographs speaks for themselves, as they show more happy people enjoying themselves.

ENTERTAINMENT…

..By Retro Rita and ‘Sing for Fun’ For this year’s Christmas Party, Retro Rita performed her ‘Christmas Crackers’ and our

FESTIVE VITALITY CARE

As it was the last session for this year, everybody had lots of fun exercising, whilst dressed up with some

PANTO TIME AT BIRCHY HILL

We joined “Carousel Theatre” from London for an afternoon of fun, music and some good old fashioned ‘He’s behind you!’,

CHRISTMAS SHOW AND APPLE PUNCH

The Christmas Show continued, along with lots of Apple Punch to drink. The party was in full swing.

RE-UNITED CHRISTMAS SHOW

From ‘The 12 Days of Christmas’ to ‘Rocking around the Christmas Tree’- Re-United entertained our residents with their wonderful Christmas

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR 2019

On Saturday, Birchy Hill held their annual Christmas Bazaar. There were lovely decorated Christmas cakes, Chocolate Reindeers, Sweets Sleighs, Homemade

WELCOME BACK ‘SING FOR FUN’

The Ladies Choir ‘Sing for Fun’ offered to sing for and with our residents once a month and we happily

LEST WE FORGET

For many days Birchy Hill has spent preparing themselves for Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day. We put Poppies and flags

REMEMBER, REMEMBER….

..The 5th of November’ Yes, we did remember, but not with a big bonfire or a spectacular firework, but with

A PENNY FOR THE GUY

Birchy Hill picked up an old tradition that their residents remember from their childhood – ‘A Penny for the Guy’.

ARTIST AT WORK

Peter was enjoying Aqua Paint. The pictures he ‘created’ were lovely. He was very proud being able to have these

LYMINGTON TOWN BAND

This year’s Christmas Spectacular started on Saturday with a performance by the Lymington Town Band. A very big audience listened

WHO NEEDS A GYM?

The Residents at Birchy Hill have their own way to stay physically fit. Shelley from “Vitality Care” helps them with

CONGRATULATIONS

Jabin James, Care Coordinator, celebrated 10 years working at Birchy Hill. He is a trained nurse in his country and

DANCEMANIA IN POPLARS

The Residents at Birchy Hill enjoyed music from the 60s and 70s and they could not sit still when the

MARRIED FOR 44 YEARS

On Saturday, 16th November 2019, Albert and Jennifer celebrated their 44th Wedding Anniversary together with family and friends. Albert was

CHILDREN IN NEED 2019

Charity Party Mike Sidaway entertained our Residents and guests with his lovely voice on a musical trip through time.  Our

HAPPY HOUR – LADIE’S CLUB

Our Ladies and also some Gentlemen were thrilled by the “Happy Hour Ladies’ Club”. There were lots of ‘tipples’, cheese,

IMPRESSIONS…….

From a wonderful Halloween Party in Birchy Hill. The Residents and guests alike enjoyed this lovely afternoon.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

Birchy Hill’s Residents, Friends and Families celebrated Halloween with spooky music by the singer duo ‘Reunited’, and they enjoyed having

LITTLE BOLLYWOOD DANCER…

A Big Applause went to this brave little girl showing confidently her solo dance.

BOLLYWOOD IN SWAY

The Residents at Birchy Hill had so much fun watching 8 young girls from “Indian Heritage” to perform their dance

FIT AND FUN

Residents loved Vitality Care’s fun filled time of exercises, ball games and dance. Shelley’s engaging music kept everybody awake and

RECORDER TUNES IN BIRCHY HILL

Last Monday we welcomed Sway’s Recorder Choir for an afternoon of music.  Our Residents and some Family members enjoyed their

HARVEST CELEBRATIONS

At Birchy Hull we had a week were we welcomed September with an early Harvest Festival celebrated in the Church

MUSIC AND CARD TRICKS

The week started with some musical entertainment by the ‘MAC Trio’. The Accordion tunes were the highlight for our Residents.

NATIONAL BAKING WEEK CONTINUES…

…. National Baking Week – Part 2 The third day of our baking week was dominated by biscuits. We made

NATIONAL BAKING WEEK

And Birchy Hill celebrates “National Baking Week” in style There was one baking activity on every four days this week.

FIRST PREPARATIONS FOR “HALLOWEEN”

This week we had a craft session with the motto ‘Halloween Decorations’. Our Residents decided to decorate small paper pumpkins

A VERY MUSICAL BREAKFAST CLUB ….

What is better to start a new week than having fun and laughter with loud music that you can join

PIANO TUNES …..

…… And a Saturday High Tea Many of our Residents and guests enjoyed Alastair Hume’s piano tunes to our monthly

SING FOR FUN

This is the title of a wonderful lively Ladies’ Choir from Brockenhurst. They love to meet and sing, just for

CONGRATULATIONS

The celebrations at Birchy Hill continued the whole day for Mary and her Husband I would like to say on

CONGRATULAIONS…

..And celebrations Mary and her Husband Hedley celebrated their 62nd Wedding Anniversary at Birchy Hill. The Residents and the Staff

FAREWELL, GOODBYE….

We sadly had to say goodbye to a lovely young lady student who observed for 2 weeks of all the

HIGH FLYER AWARDS – SEPTEMBER 2019

For September two colleagues were awarded the company’s ‘Golden Wing’: Jeannie Wells – “Trainings Facilitator” received the Highflyer Award for

NATIONAL POETRY DAY

To celebrate “National Poetry Day” the Birchy Hill Residents were reading poems to each other. They also listened to a

LET’S DO THE HOKEY POKEY…

… that‘s what it’s all about! Residents, Relatives and the Staff were all hooked to Shelley’s engaging exercises and games.

HIGH TEA AND PIANO MUSIC

Residents and their friends and families spent their Saturday afternoon enjoying a yummy High Tea, prepared by our Head Chef

LET’S GO TO THE MOVIES – THE AUDIENCE

Birchy Hill’s Residents were singing, whistling, clapping hands, or tapping their feet. Simon had a wonderful audience, who loved his

LET’S GO TO THE MOVIES – THE SINGER

Simon Gross Productions brought us back to the Movies. We listened to Musical tunes from ‘The Sound of Music’, ‘The

GOODBYE DOCTOR HELEN

Dr Helen Neuenschwander, one of the GPs visiting our Residents on a regular basis, is leaving Sway surgery to start

BIRTHDAY GIRL BETTY ..

As you can see, Betty thoroughly enjoyed celebrating her Birthday with her Family and Friends. She had a lovely afternoon

NEW TO BIRCH HILL..

Residents and Relatives alike were more than happy when they saw the new addition to our existing garden benches. Next

FISH ‘n’ CHIP SUPPER…..

……with the Families Residents, Families and Friends all came together for a lovely Fish and Chip Supper on Friday. There

AWARDS GIVEN IN BIRCHY HILL…

Highflyers and a new Dignity Champion Birchy Hill has two new Highflyers. The award for July went to Dana Gotia,

GENERAL STAFF MEETING

A very big ‘Thank you’ goes to our Manager “Mark”, who arranged our General Staff Meeting in the Sensory Garden.

NOT JUST FOR THE SCOTTISH..

The 2019 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo celebrated the “Kaleidoscope” which featured a colourful talent from around the world on the

AN AFTERNOON OF BALLROOM DANCE

Residents and their Families could not sit still when they listened to the “Foxtrot, Waltz and the Tango Rhythms” It

NATIONAL BURGER DAY..

On Thursday 22nd August 2019, Birchy Hill celebrated “National Burger Day”. For some Residents it was a completely new meal

ACTIVITIES IN BIRCHY HILL

Some of our Residents still enjoy their weekly Arts and Crafts sessions. Here you can see 2 Gentlemen in Cedars

6 NEW LADIES ARRIVE AT BIRCHY HILL

Please welcome our “6 New Chicken Ladies” who recently moved into their lovely chicken house in the bottom of Birchy

AFTERNOON TEA WEEK…

Sometimes the wait for dinner is far too long, and when lunch has passed by too many hours ago, and

LET THE WIND BLOW……..

Let the wind blow the washing! A new project for all units at Birchy Hill, this was to create stimulating

MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT WITH NIGEL REVILL

The ladies loved Nigel, and the gentlemen loved his music! Nigel Revill’s voice was accompanied by his guitar tunes and

SOCIAL CLUB IN ASHLEY

Once a month, the Birchy Hill’s Residents are joining a Social Cub in New Milton-Ashley. This time they were not

KARAOKE

The Resident’s at Birchy Hill were nicely entertained with an afternoon Karaoke singing session. Some singers even remembered the lyrics

CONGRATULATIONS…..

New Minibus Drivers Congratulations go to “Dana Gotia” and “Jabin James”, who passed their MiDAS training and are now allowed

IMPRESSIONS FROM BIRCHY HILL………..

Young and old enjoyed the afternoon, playing a game, having a snack or a nice little drink, or buying gifts,

OUR HELPING HANDS

A very big Thank you goes to everyone who made the Summer Fete such a wonderful success, to the Staff

SUMMER FETE 2019

Birchy Hill’s Summer Fete 2019 Everybody was invited to join us for this year’s Summer Fete. Therefore, young and old

PIANO TUNES PLAYED IN THE GARDEN

On a warm summer evening Birchy Hill invited “Alan Poulton” to play the piano for our Residents. He interacted perfectly

ANOTHER BOAT TRIP…

Another Boat Trip The Residents from Birchy Hill enjoyed another Boat trip on the “Alison MacGregor”. This time we could

WORK EXPERIENCE AT BIRCHY HILL

Three young students from New Milton and Ringwood joined us in July to get some “work experience” in a care

CELEBRATING THE ROLE OF ART IN CARE

‘’Care Home Open Day is now in its 7th year. This year’s theme was celebrating the role of “Arts in

THE LAND GIRLS CAME TO ENTERTAIN US ……..

The party got started when “The Land Girls” arrived. Their musical know-how was a gem for the audience. All our

RESIDENT’S BBQ

Our Chef “Samantha” and her Team spoiled us with a wonderful BBQ, with a salad buffet and a big choice

HAPPY WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

Happy 49th Wedding Anniversary to Wendy and Clifford from all of us at Birchy Hill! The couple were quite surprised

SHIP AHOY

One of our Residents’ most beloved activities are the Boat trips in the summer months. We boarded the “Alison MacGregor”

THE EARLY BIRD MAY CATCH THE WORM…….

Our Residents enjoyed this week’s lovely weather with some gardening activities. No surprise, that they loved a nice bowl of

SING – A – LONG….

……….. With The Jingle Ladies ‘You are my Sunshine’, ‘It’s a long way to Tipperary’ and ‘The White Cliffs of

BIRCHY HILL GOT TALENT

Recently we could witness the many talents that our Indian staff’s children have to offer. Age was not a problem.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY……

Even Managers celebrate birthdays, too. Happy Birthday, Mark Many Happy Returns from everybody at Birchy Hill

GAME, SET AND MATCH

A small group of Residents trained their Tennis skills and prepared for the big match in July. As a special

THE WHEELS ON THE BUS GO ROUND AND ROUND

All the Residents like the weekly bus trips and rides and they have lots to talk about when back at

PATIO – SET FOR AN OUTSIDE GIRL

Patricia one of our Residents was given a lovely present by her Husband Peter. He donated a very nice Patio-Set

CHINESE RIBBON DANCE

Who says ‘You have to sit to be fit’? Our active ladies in Birchy Hill performed a delightful Chinese Ribbon

BIRCHY HILL’S HIGHFLYER MAY 2019

Our Congratulations are going to Kamlesh Kaur, Senior Health Care Assistant. She has a kind and caring nature, is always

Once a Month the Birchy Hill Residents are meeting up with the Residents from another Care Home to socialise, listen

RESIDENTS HAVE THEIR SAY….

Every two months the Residents meet at Birchy Hill to say their opinion about activities, express their wishes, or comment

All Gentlemen were invited to celebrate Fathers’ Day in Birchy Hill last Sunday. They received a small gift and card

BIRCHY HILL’S PYJAMARAMA

We teamed up with a local Pre School, the ‘Little Flyers’, to enjoy reading, playing, and singing for young and

D-DAY CELEBRATIONS

To commemorate the 75th Anniversary of D-Day, Birchy Hill Residents and Staff celebrated with a remembrance tea party. Singing war

FIRE SAFETY FIRST

As every year all employees at Birchy Hill are trained to the highest standard of the MRA by Gary Gregg,

PHYSICAL EXERCISES AT BIRCHY HILL

Birchy Hill’s Residents love to be active! They enjoy having a fun filled morning with Vitality Care (Photograph), but they

BELLY DANCERS COME TO BIRCHY HILL

Habibi and the Flowers of the Desert were guests in our Home. They entertained us with their Belly Dance Show

SOCIAL CLUB IN ASHLEY

Once a month the Birchy Hill Residents go off to meet the Residents in a Care Home in Ashley. These

HIGH FLYER FOR APRIL 2019

In April the High Flyer Award was given to the Registered Night Nurse Ghiorghe Stefan, in recognition of his availability

HIGH FLYERS IN MARCH 2019

The High Flyer Award for Mach was given to 2 very valued young ladies: Kate Gilbert – Mental Health Nurse,

INTERNATIONAL NURSES DAY

On the 12th May, Florence Nightingale’s Birthday, Nurses are honoured and celebrated all over the world. In Birchy Hill, we

SIT AND BE FIT………………..

Next to our regular Vitality Care group sessions, we now offer a new activity class, called “Sit and be Fit”

SOCIAL CLUB IN ASHLEY

Once a Month our Residents join in with social events in the wider community. Here they visited another Care Home

IF YOU’RE HAPPY AND YOU KNOW IT…………..

Lesley is definitely very happy, and he shows it. Music and a lovely sing along made him laugh so much.

BREAKFAST CLUB

Breakfast Club is one more of our Social Clubs. Residents meet for a (second) breakfast with a lovely fresh brewed

EASTER BONNET PARADE

After hours of decorating the nice bonnets, the best one was selected by a Staff Jury. This year’s first prize

EASTER BUNNY CAME TO BIRCHY HILL

This year the Easter Bunny did not only bring chocolate eggs to the Residents, he also brought a lovely homemade

MOTHER’S DAY CELEBRATIONS

Not only Mothers, but all the Ladies at Birchy Hill were celebrated on this Mothering Sunday They all received a

NUTRITION AND HYDRATION WEEK 2019

As every year Birchy Hill took the chance to inform as well as deliver new food and drinks to our

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY CELEBRATIONS FROM BIRCHY HILL

Residents celebrated Valentine’s Day with their partners, families and friends. A light buffet with lovely cake and cupcakes was offered

AN AFTERNOON WITH RETRO RITA

Some Residents from Birchy Hill enjoyed a lovely afternoon at Bashley Village Hall where Retro Rita entertained them with songs

AQUAPAINT

At Birchy Hill one all time favourite daily activity is Aquapaint. This is an easy activity, because only water is

PAYING OUR LAST RESPECTS

Birchy Hill’s oldest Resident Maria B. wanted to celebrate her 100th birthday this year in April and to receive a

Fun exercises like ‘Balloon Tennis’ or ‘The Parachute Game’ are the all time favourites with our Residents. It is a

HOW SHE COULD PLAY THE UKULELE………………….

Even with it being the darkest day in January , it was full of sunshine with the sound of the

VERY TALENTED STAFF

Our very talented young Members of Staff entertained the Residents and their Guests in between their different dancing acts. They

THE FIRST HIGH FLYER FOR BIRCHY HILL IN 2019

One of our youngest Health Care Assistants “Alxandra Valverde Garayar”showed great progress in her job role. She is very kind,

After a very long break we were very happy to welcome the ‘Dancing Nuns’ back to Birchy Hill. This time

LIFELONG LEARNING

Congratulations goes to Madalina Costita, who passed her Care Certificate in December 2018 Also too  Marco Antraca, who finished his

DIGNI-TEA PARTY

As every year Birchy Hill’s Residents and Staff celebrated Dignity Day. As a lovely tradition we gathered together for a

BRING THE OUTSIDE IN……………….

We do not often have snow in the South, but last week we had enough to make some snow balls.

HAPPY HOUR AT BIRCHY HILL

Gin and Tonic, Baileys and a choice of wines were on offer for our first Happy Hour in 2019. Many

TOOL SHOP FOR STIMULATION

Recently ‘Cyril’s Second Hand and Vintage Tool Shop’ opened in Birchy Hill. You can find it on your way to

NEW YEARS CELEBRATIONS……….

Residents and Staff were celebrating the New Year with drinks and nibbles. Everybody was enjoying themselves and welcomed the New

Staff enjoyed their Christmas Day Dinner and Stella posing with Father Christmas.

CHRISTMAS IN PINES UNIT

Christmas impressions from Birchy Hill’s Pines unit: Residents, their Families and their Staff gathered around the festive table to enjoy

Once again Father Christmas and his Apprentice visited Birchy Hill to find out everybody was in the ‘Good Book’ this

NEW BANNER FOR BIRCHY HILL

We are proud to be showing our new addition in the front garden! There is a brand new banner for

CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS IN BIRCHY HILL DECEMBER 2018

Each unit in Birchy Hill has got their own style of Christmas decorations The Staff and the Residents are decorating

MIHAIL FLIES FOR DECEMBER 2018

Birchy Hill’s High Flyer Award for December goes to the Health Care Assistant “Mihail Gamarra” He made a great improvement

RETRO RITA AND HER CHRISTMS CRACKERS

The last but definitely not least show of our 2018 Christmas Extravaganza was Retro Rita and her Christmas Crackers. She

A BUS TRIP TO THE NORTH POLE………….

We visited Father Christmas and his real Reindeer, but we did not have to go that far! as they resided

… Or better known as MUSK, the “Milton Ukulele Strummers Klub”, who entertained us with their special edition of Christmas

Fee! Fie! Foe! Fum! It was Panto Time with laughter and fun. Professional actors from “London’s Carousel Theatre” showed us

As a highlight for our Christmas Party Santa Claus stopped for a few minutes on his busy trip to say

Our Chef spoiled our Residents and guests with wonderful festive buffet food, as it seemed an endless amount of different

PARTY IMPRESSIONS

The Christmas Party was in full flow, when these photographs were taken. Some listened to Alastair’s Piano music, whilst others

THE CALM BEFORE THE STORM……………….

On the morning of Saturday 15th December 2018, Birchy Hill’s halls were decked for the Annual Residents Christmas Party. The

STAFF AND THIER CHRISTMAS DINNER

Birchy Hill Staff met for a yummy Pre-Christmas Dinner, unfortunately not everybody could join in due to their duties. It

JINGLE BELLS, JINGLE BELLS

Jingle Bells at Birchy Hill The Sway Bell Ringers enchanted Birchy Hill with their lovely tunes. A group of Ladies,

ELEVEN PIPERS PIPING………..OR WAS IT?

We did not have Eleven Pipers Piping, but instead we had recorders being played by a local Recorder Choir. Birchy

IMPRESSIONS BY NIGHT

Birchy Hill shines bright in these cold Christmas nights. There are twinkly lights, snowmen and there is even a reindeer

CLINICAL LEAD FLIES HIGH AT BIRCHY HILL

Rodalyn Rodriguez – The Clinical Lead and Deputy Manager at Birchy Hill was honoured with the High Flyer Award for

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR AT BIRCHY HILL

On Saturday, 1st December we started our Christmas Extravaganza with a well loved Bazaar. Many stalls offered lovely Christmas gifts,

YOUNG AT WORK

Inspired by some work from the “Ageing and Dementia Research Centre” (Bournemouth University), a few of our Residents enjoyed taking

We finished our first Advent week with Christmas songs and carols performed by the “Lymington Town Band”. The wonderful (and

THE FRIENDSHIP SINGERS

On Friday afternoon all the Birchy Hill’s Residents were very excited to hear the acapella singing of a lovely group

ABOVE HIS HEAD A LITTLE STAR WAS SHINNING BRIGHT

The singer Mike Sidaway started our musical Christmas journey on Thursday 6th December 2018. The stars were already shining, and

A local Radio channel supports challenged children in the area at Christmas. We collect Christmas presents on their behalf for

OCTOBER 2018 – HIGH FLYER

Registered Nurse flies high Registered Nurse Mary Preethi George, from Birchy Hill Care Home, was awarded the Highflyer Wing for

With their yearly appeal the BBC has now raised over £1bn since it began the annual fundraiser in 1980. It

LEST WE FORGET

Our Residents had the possibility to watch the BBC’s televised programme on both weekend days to mark this year’s Remembrance

FESTIVAL OF REMEMBRANCE – PART 2

On Saturday, the Land Girls entertained us with their wonderful show. They arrived in military uniforms and finished the entertainment

FESTIVAL OF REMEMBRANCE – PART 1

This year is a special year to commemorate the fallen, who lost their lives in their fight for freedom. We

NOT SCARY – BUT NICE……………………….

That was the motto for our Halloween party. Everybody enjoyed the party with Serenity (Jane Parris) and a lovely buffet

A SOUND OF MUSIC

Music was clearly noticeable on Friday afternoon at Birchy Hill, as Nigel Revill played his acoustic guitar and performed songs

NEW YORK, NEW YORK………..

Our Residents very much enjoyed an afternoon of seated exercises with Vitality Care. Equipped with bright pink glitter Top Hats,

SEPTEMBER 2018 – HIGH FLYER

Radu Toma received the Highflyer Award for September 2018. He is a very hard working Housekeeper and very thorough in

EN GARDE!

Irene was very happy to see her Son bringing her fencing mask and jacket to reminisce the time when she

CHICKEN RUN…………..

Yvonne caught the cheeky chick when it tried to escape. After some lovely cuddles she brought it back to their

PARACHUTE FUN….

It’s not what you think, we did not jump out of an aeroplane to have a fun activity, but we

ALPACAS IN BASHLEY

As we couldn’t get any Alpacas into Birchy Hill yet (!!!) We had a little trip to see them in

OH WHAT JOY IT IS TO BEING PART OF A SOCIAL CLUB….

Living in a Care or a Nursing Home doesn’t mean you can’t be part of the wider community any more.

THE FIRST AID TRAINING CONTINUES

As Gary Peake continued Training the Staff at Birchy Hill – He had put them through yet another session

BIRCHY HILL GETS FIRST AID TRAINING

Gary Peake, the Trainer from “Acacia Training” showed the necessary skills that every First Aider needs. The Staff were very

YOU ARE MY SUNSHINE………………….

“You are my Sunshine, My only Sunshine…” This was Mike Sidaway’s last song in our little musical matinee. He performed

AUGUST 2018 – HIGH FLYER

Above and Beyond! Our Senior Health Care Assistant “Marco Monteiro” received a Birchy Hill’s “Highflyer Award” for August 2018. He

LAST BOAT TRIP FOR 2018

We started in May this year with the boat trips on the “Alison MacGregor” and went out every single month

GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

50 Years of Love Pamela and Barry were the Golden Happy Couple. We celebrated with them “50 Years of their

GYM TIME – NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE

All the Residents who joined the seated exercises group with Vitality Care were surprised how much fun they had. This

BIRCHY HILL PIRATES WENT ABOARD THE SHIP……

When we docked the port in New Milton. Birchy Hill Pirates boarded the ship – some call it “Ashley Lodge

SWINGING TEA PARTY…………

Friday afternoon was Party Time at Birchy Hill! This time we invited Graham Bennett to entertain us with “Swing and

BEAR WITH ME………………….

We seized this lovely morning and visited a nearby Garden Centre. Our Residents liked the big display of plants, but

RAIN OR SHINE

There is no weather when we wouldn’t enjoy a nice boat trip with the Alison MacGregor. When our boat left

LET’S PARTY

As we had the most wonderful sunny summer we planned our annual Residents’ BBQ Party to be held in Birchy

RAISING MONEY FOR DEMENTIA

The Staff and Friends of Birchy Hill raised a staggering amount of £600 which will be donated to the Alzheimer’s

UNITED WE WALK(ED)

It was a wonderful sunny Saturday morning, when a group of 11 brave people, aged between 0 and 60, left

FIRST HIGH FLYER AT BIRCHY FOR JULY 2018

The first High Flyer Award for July 2018 went to our  Team Leader Cherry bhe Bejer where she was awarded

ABOVE AND BEYOND IN JULY 2018

Our Night Health Care Assistant Alex Costtita received the second Highflyer Award for July 2018. He is hard working, reliable

Our Chef Samantha Nash was preparing so many yummy cakes, cupcakes, scones, and sausage rolls for the Summer fete. The

MUSK played at Birchy Hill’s Annual Summer Fete This year the weather was on our side We enjoyed a wonderful

Staff and Friends of Birchy Hill are hosting a Memory Walk for the Alzheimer’s Society on Saturday 4th August 2018.

Roscia Grigorva, A Health Care Assistant at Birchy Hill was recognised with the Highflyer Award for June 2018 for her

Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers could not have done it any better! Our very own dancers loved to show us

A summer inviting you to enjoy all activities outside. The Lovely entertainer “Caryn Morant” agreed to sing in our Sensory

When Mike Sidaway was singing this well-known hit, the Ladies were fascinated. He earned flirty looks, and lots of ‘kisses’

A small group of Birchy Hill’s Residents enjoyed an amazing day out. We went to the Hampshire Reptile Centre and

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM

After having a lovely picnic and taking some walks through Highcliffe Castle’s grounds The Residents were very keen listening to

HIGHCLIFFE CASTLE – HERE WE COME………

As it is Midsummer and a wonderful sunny day, we decided to visit Highcliffe Castle to have a picnic, take

TOO HOT FOR THE GIRLS………….

Birchy Hill’s cheeky chicks were bored in their own house and garden. So they went for a little trip into

PUT YOUR HANDS UP IN THE AIR…..

Our Residents were asked if they would enjoy doing some physical exercises and many of them loved the idea. We

PLEASE WELCOME THE NEW ARRIVAL………………………..

We were all very excited when Mark Yon, our Manager, told us that his household will have a new addition

WELL DONE RODA

You did it, Roda, you did it! Rodalyn Rodriguez, Birchy Hill’s Clinical Lead, took part in the Race for Life

SURPRISE, SUPRISE

Our Residents just enjoyed a lovely looking Black Forest Gateau when all the Gentlemen got surprised with a lovely little

FOOTBALL WORLD CUP 2018

On behalf of everyone in Birchy Hill I would like to send a very big Thank You to Debbie Quick

HYTHE MARINA – HERE WE COME!!

Last Thursday we had another chance to be on board the “Alison MacGregor Motor Vessel”. The Residents enjoyed the trip

WELCOME TO “THE LAND GIRLS”

First off all the Residents in Birchy Hill watched Her Majesty the Queen’s Birthday Parade and then Trooping the Colour

HIGH FLYER OF MAY 2018

Olga Mota is our latest ‘Highflyer’ Olga Mota, A General Assistant at Birchy Hill, was awarded with the Company’s Highflyer

HIP, HIP, HOORAY, MANAGER

We celebrated Mark Yon’s Anniversary, being our highly valued Manager in Birchy Hill for 6 years on 28th May 2018.

THE COLOURS OF THE RAINBOW………….

… so pretty in the sky … When Jane Parris started to sing Louis Armstrong’s ‘What a wonderful world’ the

MATINEE WITH CARYN MORANT

Friday morning entertainment par excellence delivered by Caryn Morant. Birchy Hill’s Residents and Guests were dancing and clapping their hands

READY FOR THE WEDDING……..

On Saturday Morning there was hustle and bustle in the all the Units. Everybody wanted to be dressed nicely for

INTERNATIONAL NURSES DAY 2018

Every year the 12th May is a very special Day in Birchy Hill’s events calendar. It is not only Florence

NURSE’S TEA PARTY

As a token of appreciation Birchy Hill’s Nurses were spoiled with a little Tea Party and a lovely homemade cake

NO PAIN – NO GAIN

Before the Nurses could tuck into the lovely cake on International Nurses’ Day, they had to answer 13 Quiz Questions

WHAT A NICE LADY…………….

Gerald was so fascinated by this nice Lady. He would have liked to be the Bride’s Father, as he said,

A VERY SPECIAL LADY……………..

Claudia Monteiro, a very dedicated Health Care Assistant at Birchy Hill, was awarded the High Flyer Wing for April 2018.

Florence, the Lady with the lamp Florence and her Nurses greatly improved the conditions in the Crimean War and many

A VERY ROYAL WEDDING AT BIRCHY HILL

The build up to the Royal Wedding was a lot of fun for the Residents and the Staff at Birchy

THE WAIT WAS OVER…………..

The wait was finally over, and Prince Harry tied the knot with Meghan Markle. The Residents who watched the fairy-

WEDDING CAKE

After the ceremony in St George’s Chapel our Chef surprised everybody with a lovely Wedding Cake, a naked lemon and

ENTERTAINMENT FROM THE NEW FOREST ACADEMY OF DANCE

The Children from the New Forest Academy of Dance surprised us with some sing alongs All Residents could join in.

BALLET INSPIRED BY PETER PAN”

There were 2 ballet groups and 2 prima ballerinas who danced for us like little elves. They highlighted our day

EUAN THE SKIPPER………

For years Euan had his own boat and cruised the Mediterranean Sea. Together with his wife Val and he lived

The guitarist Nigel Revell put on a good show and everyone was in good spirits when they heard his tunes.

OUT AND ABOUT

On a hot and sunny Saturday afternoon the Residents from Pines spent their time in the garden. Here they stopped

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations got to Henrique Mota, Healthcare Assistant, who completed his LEVEL 2 Care Diploma. Well done Henrique – Congratulations from

ROW, ROW, ROW YOUR BOAT……………

Fortunately, we didn’t have to row our boat as it was a vessel powered by a diesel engine. Our first

THIS IS A MAN’S WORLD……………………..

Euan does not only enjoy polishing his shoes, no, he enjoys even more polishing the car! After he washed the

SHIP AHOI

Solent Dolphin Boat Trips on the M/V Alison MacGregor. Solent Dolphin was conceived in 1987 by New Forest Rotary Club

HABIBI AND THE FLOWERS OF THE DESERT

Our Residents enjoyed an afternoon being taken into the fairy tales of Thousand and one Nights. Some of our Gentlemen

A big day for our English Residents as they were very proud to celebrate St George’s Day on Monday, 23rd

PEDRO THE DONKEY ARRIVES AT BIRCHY HILL

As part of our animal therapy sessions we invited Pedro the Donkey and his handler Ron from the Animal Sanctuary

How much is that doggie in the window? Last week ‘The Friendship Singers’ entertained our Residents with well-known songs like

Dancing to the Music As for many years we celebrated National Care Home Day in style. The singer Mike Sidaway

NAMASTE CHAMPIONS

Namaste – the End of Life Care Programme, developed by Prof Joyce Simard, was introduced to Birchy Hill 2 years

When little Victoria visited us, she liked to go ‘walkies’ with the St Bernard dog. We all wondered who is

Happy Birthday Maria! Maria celebrated her 99th Birthday and is already looking forward to receiving a telegram sent by the

Going Above and Beyond……………..….her duties, that’s Veronica Reig’s motto when it comes to her job. She is a natural caring

Birchy Hill is encouraging their visitors to bring in their children to give them the chance to socialise with elderly

EASTER BUNNIES CAME TO BIRCHY HILL

As part of our intergenerational activities we invited students from Bournemouth University to join us for our Easter celebrations. On

GOOD LUCK AND A POT OF GOLD

We enjoyed a lovely Saturday afternoon to celebrate St Patrick’s Day. A Cake decorated with Shamrocks and a Leprechaun’s hat,

HAPPY ST PATRICK’S DAY

As a tribute to our Irish Service users, we hoisted their flag on St Patrick’s Day. Irish Patrick (alias Paddy)

POLISHING MY SHOES………………….

  …has always been one of my favourite chores’ (Eaun Simpson). No problem, Eaun, you can do this whenever you

GLOBAL TEA PARTY IN PEGGY’S CAFE

On Wednesday, 14th March, the Global Tea Party took place wherever Nutrition and Hydration Week was being supported. Birchy Hill’s

NUTRITION AND HYDRATION WEEK 2018

This is a global challenge to create a movement to reinforce, focus, energise, create activity and engagement for nutrition and

MOTHERING SUNDAY AT BIRCHY HILL

While Joyce was waiting for her Sons to come for Mother’s Day, she helped to surprise all the other Ladies

REMINISCENCE WITH “BABIES”

Eaun enjoyed being a happy Granddad to our lovely dolls. He hugged and cradled them like real babies before he

THE BEAST FROM THE EAST ………………………

………….… transformed Birchy Hill into a Winter Wonderland. As Snow is such a rare occasion in the South, therefore everybody

FEBRUARY’S HIGHFLYER AT BIRCHY HILL

To his big surprise Kevin Moyce, who is the Gardener and part of the Maintenance team, was awarded the ‘Golden

VALENTINES TEA DANCE

Birchy Hill had a lovely High Tea and wonderful music played by Nigel Revill. So that Our Residents could celebrate their

WHERE TO GO IF YOU WANT YOUR HAIR DONE?

The Barbers and Hairdressing Shop in to be found in Cedars Lane The shop is actually open every Tuesday and

PEDRO’S RESIDENCY

If you want to get hold of Pedro then come to Cedars Lane

FANCY SOME SWEETS………………

If so, then come to Pines Unit where you will find the Sweet Shop

QUIET ROOM

As you walk to the Quiet Room the local friendly Cat wants to come in – Who will let him

LOWER CHERRY COURT……

An impression from Lower Cherry Court

NEW DOORS

In Lower Cherry Court the Residents have new doors to their rooms

WELCOME TO LOWER CHERRY COURT

We then arrive in Lower Cherry Court

WHAT DID WE FIND IN UPPER CHERRY COURT?

We found a Telephone Box

WALK THROUGH UPPER CHERRY COURT

As we take a little walk through Upper Cherry Court – What will we see?

ARRIVING IN UPPER CHERRY COURT

  Welcome to Upper Cherry Court  

ON ROUTE TO UPPER CHERRY COURT

On your way as you go to Upper Cherry Court, you will find the Post office and a big red

POLARS LANE……

An impression from Poplars Lane

POPLARS LANE

Welcome to Poplars Lane

DEMENTIA FRIENDLY INNOVATIONS AT BIRCHY HILL

All Units at Birchy Hill have been undergoing refurbishment and Dementia friendly enhancements. Walking through the corridors you get the sense

FIRST HIGH FLYER OF 2018

Michael Bandonill, A Night Health Care Assistant, received the award for January 2018. His reserved nature and his flexibility were

REMININSCENE WITH “BUGSY” THE DOG

It was a lovely surprise for many of our Residents. Wendy Hawkes, the Activity Organiser, brought her pet dog ‘Bugsy’

A GREAT DIGNITY WEEK WAS HAD AT BIRCHY HILL

At this point we would like to say a very big ‘Thank you’ to everyone who helped to make this

“MISS ANNIE” – ENTERTAINED US

Our Digni-Tea Party was in full swing with “Miss Annie’s” wonderful singing. She entertained us in the style of the

DIGNITY CHAMPIONS AT BIRCHY HILL

After the Vicar Chris’ gave his very moving speech, our Manager Mark Yon then assembled “Birchy Hill’s Dignity Champions” to

HAVE YOU GOT TIME FOR DIGNI-TEA?

…we asked our Visitors, Family members, Staff, and Residents, and then  invited them all to our Digni-Tea Party to highlight

GATHERING………….

Gathering around our Dignity Tree in our Sensory Garden after the new plaque was mounted

A NEW PLAQUE FOR OUR “DIGNITY TREE”

Some of you might already know that we have a permanent ‘real’ Dignity -Tree growing in the Sensory Garden outside

TRAINING

Staff as well as Friends of Birchy Hill were invited to enjoy a training session about ‘Dignity’. Different Nationalities, different

DIGNITY WEEK AT BIRCHY HILL

We celebrated Dignity with a full week of events, starting with a Crafts morning, where the Residents and the Staff

THE DIGNITY TREE

A poem by Sheryl Parkman I’m planting my first seed today The seed of dignity In time you’ll see my

WELCOME TO BIRCHY HILL TO JOIN US FOR DIGNITY DAY

The Dignity in Care campaign was launched in November 2006 and aims to put dignity and respect at the heart

BIRTHDAY BOY

Clive Ashton celebrated his birthday in style. As an addition to the usual celebrations, he enjoyed a musical afternoon in

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS AT BIRCHY HILL

Every Birthday at Birchy Hill is celebrated with a proper birthday cake (not always with the right number of candles),

MEMORIES………….

“I had one just like this!” was a Resident’s reaction when she saw our new record player. Last year Birchy

ANOTHER HIGH FLYER AT BIRCHY HILL

Golden Wing for Mario Mario Bandonill, Kitchen Assistant at Birchy Hill, was awarded with a certificate by Gill Robinson, our Operations

DECEMBER 2017 HIGH FLYER AT BIRCHY HILL

Very Dedicated to her Job Manju V.Poulose was awarded with the monthly Highflyer Award for December 2017. She is not

WELCOMING THE NEW YEAR IN ………….

Some of our Residents here at Birchy Hill started the New Year with another gathering. They welcomed 2018 with a

“SHOULD OLD ACQUAINTANCE BE FORGOT?..”

New Year’s Eve at Birchy Hill was full of memories and celebrations. Each community of Residents had their own little party

JUST LIKE A BIG FAMILY CHRISTMAS IN CEDARS

Residents and Guests enjoyed their Christmas dinner after having fun with the Christmas crackers, hats and crowns were proudly worn.

CHRISTMAS PRESENTS IN PINES

Getting up early to find your presents under the Christmas tree – many of the Residents in Pines found presents

CHRISTMAS DINNER IN PEGGY’S CAFE

The Residents and the Guests in Poplars enjoyed their Christmas Dinner in the lovely setting of Peggy’s Café. Everybody enjoyed

CHRISTMAS DAY IN UPPER CHERRY TREE COURT

A Peaceful reflection in Upper Cherry Court – Residents and Visitors alike enjoyed their Christmas Dinner and were invited to

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS IN LOWER CHERRY COURT

Christmas was celebrated in each of Birchy Hill’s 5 Residents’ Communities. Ladies and Gentlemen in the Lower Cherry Court are waiting

FATHER CHRISTMAS SENT HIS ELF

This year an Elf brought the Christmas presents to all the Residents at Birchy Hill. They loved their little gifts and

MERRY CHRISTMAS…………

Birchy Hill’s Manager Mark Yon and his little boy Joshua on their round on Christmas Day to wish all the

OUR DOLLS HAVE A NEW BABYSITTER…………..

Living in Birchy Hill only for a few days, Terrie fell in love with our lifelike dolls Aiden and Adina.

CARYN MORANT RETURNED TO BIRCHY HILL

The singer Caryn Morant was already missed by our Residents. As she recently gave birth to a Baby-boy (Louie) just

MUSICAL ADVENT CELEBRATION

Birchy Hill’s Residents enjoyed a wonderful afternoon with entertainment by Caryn Morant. We were spoiled with a potpourri of old

LOTS OF RAFFLE PRIZES TO BE WON

As for all of our “Grand Parties” we had lots of raffle prizes to be won. The prizes are donated

WELCOME TO OUR GRAND RESIDENTS CHRISTMAS PARTY

Everybody looked forward to this big day in our December Calendar- the “Christmas Party” Alastair Hume and his Jazz Trio

FATHER CHRISTMAS AND HIS ELF VISITED

Without warning Father Christmas and one of his Elves suddenly appeared when the party was in full swing. It was

A WONDERFUL ATMOSPHERE

Not only our Residents enjoyed this year’s Christmas Party. Relatives, Friends, and Staff joined in and made it a great

“TIS THE SEASON TO BE JOLLY……………”

What would a Christmas Party be without the wonderful food and drinks? I can’t tell you, because our Chef Sam

“STRIKE THE HARP AND JOIN THE CHORUS……….”

It was Luis playing the piano and Joselito singing until the party came to an end. It was wonderful entertainment

PUDDINGS GALORE………….

At Birchy Hill we had a big choice of puddings and gateaus for the sweet toothed kind. We were served these at

“THE JUMPING FLEAS”

That’s what Ukulele translates literally from the Hawaiian language to describe the rapid motion of the fingers in playing it,

“GOOD BYE MARIE – WE WILL MISS YOU”

For the first time Birchy Hill offered a practical placement for a Student Nurse. Marie Drayton, Student Nurse who is

CHRISTMAS CAROL SERVICE

To round up our Pre- Christmas celebrations we had the honour to be visited by “Reverend John Pawson and the

“VENITE ADOREMUS IN BETHLEMHEM….”

This was only one of the lovely carols that “Sway Church Choir” was singing with the Residents and their Families.

CHRISTMAS CAROL SERVICE AT BIRCHY HILL 2017

Friends and Families joined the Residents for the last Church service in 2017. All those present enjoyed the singing, the

“FELIZ NAVIDAD, FELIZ NATAL ………………..”

“Feliz Navidad, Feliz Natal, we wish you a merry Christmas…” Supplied with a special “Music Gen”, our Portuguese and Spanish

STAFF CHRISTMAS GET TOGETHER AT BIRCHY HILL 2017

Our Manager Mark Yon said some nice words to show his Staff at Birchy Hill how much everybody is respected and

NO I DIDN’T ……….. YES YOU DID

Friday was Panto time at Birchy Hill. The Residents, some Friends and Families were thrilled by the performance that the London

WINTER NIGHTS

In December the nights come early and are very dark in the Hampshire country side. But not at Birchy Hill –

SNOWMAN ARRIVES AT BIRCHY HILL

Birchy Hill have a new Resident, although he lives outside in the garden

BROCKENHURST COLLEGE PERFORMS

Young Performers welcome in Birchy Hill Brockenhurst College Performing Arts Group gave us a nice morning singing Christmas Carols and

RETRO RITA

Retro Rita presents her Christmas Crackers Retro Rita engaged her audience with lovely Christmas tunes everybody could remember. She brought

FRIENDSHIP WITH THE COMMUNITY

The Catholic Church in Lymington established their very own choir to sing for the elderly – The Friendship Singers! This

SWAY BELL RINGER’S

Four Ladies from the Sway Bell Ringers visited Birchy Hill to perform in front of our Residents. Everybody enjoyed the

BIRCHY HILL’S CHRISTMAS BAZAAR

Homemade delicacies, Christmas decorations, and gifts were offered. Friends and Families of our Residents loved to buy them. A raffle

SAM’S CHRISTMAS CAKES

Our Chef Samantha Nash had out done herself with this year’s Christmas cakes. They were on offer in our Café,

MAN IN BLACK

Our very own very talented pianist Luis Andrade spoiled the Residents, Guests and the Staff alike with his lovely music.

OH, COME YE FAITHFUL…

35 young voices from Sway Primary School sang like little angels. They were accompanied by their teacher who played the

NOVEMBER HIGH FLYERS

Ana Matos (Health Care Assistant) and Ranjit Kaur (Senior Health Care Assistant) were both awarded with the Golden High Flyer

CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA AT BIRCHY HILL

To start our 2017 Christmas Extravaganza the dancers “Light-Hearted” (previously known as “The Dancing Nuns”) pleased their audience with the

FATHER CHRISTMAS – DEBUT DANCE

The Residents enjoyed their afternoon dancing with Father Christmas. The Residents and the Staff joined in and had a wonderful

FATHER CHRISTMAS, HIS REINDEER AND HIS ELVES

On Saturday Morning a few Residents had the chance to see Father Christmas moving into his Grotto at Stewart’s Garden Centre.

LYMINGTON TOWN BAND

As many times before “Lymington Town Band” played Christmas Carols for Residents and their Families in Birchy Hill. Distracted by

BIRCHY HILL’S TRIBUTE

To commemorate the fallen and honour the many service men and women who have risked and for those who still

ANOTHER GOLDEN WING AWARD

Golden Wings in Birchy Hill Marco Antraca received October’s Highflyer Award for being a hardworking Senior Health Care Assistant who

ARMISTICE DAY

The Residents and Staff in Birchy Hill gathered together to pay their respects to remember the fallen and to salute

“We will remember them” in Birchy Hill

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years

REMEMBER, REMEMBER – BIRCHY HILL

Remember, remember……. ….the 5th of November! That’s what Birchy Hill do every year since we were children. Our Residents here at Birchy

SPOOKY AFTERNOON

It was a “Spooky afternoon” at Birchy Hill with a “Lady in Red” Last weekend Residents, Families and Friends celebrated Halloween

OCTOBER TEA PARTY AT BIRCHY HILL

On Friday, 13th October, Birchy Hill’s Residents and some visitors enjoyed an afternoon Tea Party with musical entertainment by Luis Andrade.

SEPTEMBER 2017 HIGHFLYER FOR BIRCHY HILL

Birchy Hill are pleased to award another “Highflyer Award”with the Golden Wing, the Company’s Logo. This time to Joselito Lintag,

BIRCHY HILL JOINED IN THE MACMILLIAN COFFEE MORNING 2017

“We are Macmillan”…… On Friday 29th September, Birchy Hill hosted a MacMillan Coffee Morning. Staff donated homemade cake, chocolate brownies, and

OWLS AND FALCONS COME TO BIRCHY HILL

Liberty’s Owl and Raptor Centre was visiting Birchy Hill and informed Residents and Staff about the differences in owls, their

SEPTEMBER 2017 – HIGH FLYER

Once again a member of staff was awarded a Highflyer Award for working above and beyond his duties: Luis Andrade

SAM’S WALK 2017

Memory Walk 2017 in Southampton Once again our Chef Samantha Nash walked to fight Dementia organised by the Alzheimer’s Society.

RESIDENTS CELEBRATING SUMMER 2017 AT BIRCHY HILL

The annual Residents’ BBQ was a great success. With the wonderful sunshine, lovely guests, yummy food, and cheerful entertainment by

GO WEST AT BIRCHY HILL

Birchy Hill’s “Cowboys and Cowgirls” welcomed the Country and Western Singer Danny Stone with a loud “Yee Haw” to start

“THE BOYS” PLAYING A FRIENDLY MATCH

On Wednesday night in New Milton at the Recreation Centre: Birchy Hill’s Male Care Staff built two teams to play

HIGH FLYER FOR BIRCHY HILL AUGUST 2017

Once again Birchy Hill awarded the Highflyer Wings to one staff, who went above and beyond their normal duties. Zina

ALL ABOARD

On Sunday Morning a few Residents from Birchy Hill went on a Boat Trip. We boarded the M/V “Alison MacGregor”

TEA PARTY WITH NIGEL REVILL

The other Friday Afternoon it was Party time at Birchy Hill. Many Residents and Relatives were listening to Nigel Revill playing his

LADIES CLUB VISITING THE REPTILE CENTER

Following up reading some interesting stories about reptiles, the ladies decided to have a trip to the New Forest Reptile

HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY

  Our always friendly “Michael Ingram” celebrated his 90th Birthday surrounded by his Family. He had a lovely little party.

SUMMER FETE AT BIRCHY HILL 2017

Birchy Hill was determined to hold their Annual Summer Fete in any kind of weather so we had to bring the outside

ROMEO RECIEVES HIS HIGH FLYER AWARD

Romeo Solivas, Housekeeper and Artist at Birchy Hill, received this month’s High Flyer Award. His artwork is going above and beyond

ALL ABOARD

Our “Captain” John Leonard was taking us out on a bus trip to the sea side in Barton-on Sea. He

AN AFTERNOON FULL OF MUSIC

On Friday afternoon at Birchy Hill, Luis Andrade spoiled us with his lovely Piano Music. His repertoire goes from Classic

THE ORIENT VISIT TO SWAY

We would like to say a very big “Thank you” to Habibi and the Flowers of the Desert, presenting their

WEDDING BELLS AT BIRCHY HILL

Our lovely Evelyn is all dressed up nicely to join her Grandson’s Wedding. She was looking forward so much to

JUNE’S HIGH FLYERS AT BIRCHY HILL

Last Friday our Manager Mark Yon announced the “High Flyers” for June. Eileen Tindle, the Administrator, and Sibi Vengattil, a

GUESS THE WEIGHT OF THE CAKE

One giant cup cake was the prize for the “Guess the weight of the Cake”- game on Cup Cake Day.

CUP CAKE DAY – JUNE 2017

Our Chef Sam put a lot of effort into preparing wonderful tasty cup cakes, which made this Charity event on

ANNUAL NATIONAL CARE HOME DAY 2017

The Annual National Care Home Open Day celebrations took place at Birchy Hill on Friday 16th June 2017 We started

FATHER’S DAY CELEBRATIONS AT BIRCHY HILL

On one of the hottest days so far this Summer. We celebrated all our Gentlemen at Birchy Hill. They enjoyed

A TRIP TO FEED THE DUCKS

We had a lovely trip to Ballard Lake in New Milton. It was being enjoyed by a small group of

PIANO AFTERNOON

Birchy Hill is celebrating Spring Time Last Friday we were celebrating spring time with a very sunny Garden Party. Alastair

A LOVELY DAY OUT

To enjoy the lovely sunshine, a small group of Residents had their morning coffee on the patio of a very

OUR VERY OWN ARTIST

At Birchy Hill we have our very “own” artist Romeo Solivas, here he is creating a lovely piece of art

SAM NASH AND HER HIGH FLYER AWARD

ANOTHER HIGH FLYER AWARD WINNER AT BIRCHY HILL FOR HER HARD WORK AND EFFORTS IN MANAGING A GOOD FOOD SERVICE

GORDON MANLEY GETS HIS AWARD

MARK WAS DELIGHTED TO AWARD GORDON MANLEY HIS HIGH FLYER AWARD FOR: HARDWORKING IN THE PROVISIONS OF MAINTENANCE HIS LOYALTY

HIGHFLYER AWARDS CONTINUE AT BIRCHY HILL

MARK AWARDED MARIA SOLIVAS HER “HIGH FLYER AWARD” FOR: DEDICATION AS A NIGHT NURSE DEDICATION AS A DIGNITY NURSE RELIABLE

INTERNATIONAL NURSES DAY 2017 – CAKE

This is the wonderful cake made for International Nurses Day 2017 by our Chef Sam Well done

INTERNATIONAL NURSES DAY 2017

Birchy Hill honoured their Nurses throughout the National Nurses Week 2017. They held a big celebration on Friday 12th May

DEMENTIA

On Monday 24th April 2017, Birchy Hill’s Leisure and Lifestyle Organiser Pia Zuchhold was invited to inform the members of

THE EASTER BUNNY ARRIVED AT BIRCHY HILL

After decorating bonnets and having an Easter Bonnet Parade to show of the wonderful bonnets. We then went on to

BIRCHY HILL’S FIRST “HIGH FLYERS”

We have always had Unit Awards and various other awards to acknowledge the contribution made by our staff. But now

EASTER BONNET PARADE AT BIRCHY HILL

For a whole week the Residents at Birchy Hill were crafting to create the nicest Easter Bonnets for this year’s competition,

MOTHER’S DAY 2017 CELEBRATIONS AT BIRCHY HILL

With Love – on Mother’s Day It was a lovely sunny Sunday morning, peacefully and quiet, you could hear the birds

The Jumping Fleas or A Gift from Afar

The Residents at Birchy Hill today learned what Ukulele means in Hawaiian – Do you know? – because I didn’t

Nutrition and Hydration Week 2017 – A Success at Birchy Hill

Every year all Staff put in lots of effort to make Nutrition and Hydration Week a success. At Birchy Hill

Namaste at Birchy Hill

Namaste and The Whole Home Approach From Birchy Hill “NAPA has always promoted the Whole Home Approach which advocates for

Twiddle Muffs at Birchy Hill

On Wednesday 1st March 2017, Pam Smith, the President of Sway Women’s Institute, visited Birchy Hill together with the members Jo

LOVE WAS IN THE AIR AT BIRCHY HILL

Every year on the 14th February people celebrate Valentine’s Day by sending messages of love and affection to their partners, family

Dignity Champions at Birchy Hill

Our Manager announced the new Dignity Champions, who received their new badges and certificates.

Dignity Action Day at Birchy Hill in 2017

Wednesday 1st February 2017 saw a day full of celebrations. We started this wonderful day with a Church Service to

Double Trouble at Birchy Hill – Part 2

Here is one of our Residents enjoying cuddles with the latest editions

Double Trouble at Birchy Hill

On Friday 27th January 2017, Birchy Hill Care Home finally introduced their new arrivals. The lifelike twin baby dolls which

Panto Time at Birchy Hill

We invited London’s Carousel Theatre to visit Birchy Hill Care Home and entertain us with their Pantomime “Little Red Riding

Birchy Hill celebrated the New Year

On Friday 6th January, Residents, Families and Staff celebrated the New Year in with a swinging tea party. Caryn Morant

Trip to see Father Christmas and his Reindeer

The Residents had a lovely tip to see father Christmas and his real reindeer in Stewarts Garden Centre in Christchurch.

Recorder Choir

The guys from “Sway recorder Choir” brought another kind of Christmas tunes to Birchy Hill. Many of us remembered our

The Town Band

Another goody in our Christmas extravaganza was the Lymington Town Band, playing their tunes with all kinds of brass instruments.

Brockenhurst College

A visit from Brockenhurst College Performing Arts Group cheered every one up at Birchy Hill. They were singing well known

Sway Primary School

Every year the youngsters from “Sway Primary School” visit us and entertain us with their lovely angelic voices Thank you

Bell Ringers at Birchy Hill

Birchy Hill Care Home had a visit from the “Sway Bell Ringers” and gave us a lovely performance, which we

BIRCHY HILL ENJOYS THE FIRST CHRISTMAS CRACKERS

On Saturday 3rd December 2016, here at Birchy Hill started the December extravaganza with our annual “Christmas Bazaar”. The highlight

Grand Opening of Peggy’s Cafe

In July 2014 Peggy Stephens chose Birchy Hill to become her new home. She loved the Staff and the Staff

We Will Remember Them!!

From the beginning of November, Residents and Staff here at Birchy Hill Care Home purchased Poppies from the Royal British

Congratulations to our “Diamond Couple”

Birchy Hill Resident Joyce Foot and her Husband Derek celebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniversary on Thursday 3rd November 2016, with

A Penny for the Guy

Remember, Remember the 5th of November……… Who of us would ever forget this poem? Guy Fawkes and the failed “Gunpowder

Halloween Swinging at Birchy Hill 2016

After a week of crafting, carving and decorating for Halloween, we celebrated with a scary party on Monday 31st October

Macmillan Coffee morning at Birchy Hill

Birchy Hill hosted a Macmillan Coffee Morning on Friday 30th September 2016. Three Staff members baked and donated lots of

A Very Happy Sam

After her 10 miles sponsored Memory Walk to support the Alzheimer Society. Our Head Chef at Birchy Hill, Samantha Nash

Birchy Hill – 4 Lovely New Residents

Last weekend four young ladies moved into their own residence in Birchy Hill’s back garden. Myrtle, Lucy, Nancy, and Maggie

Birchy Hill – Residents marveling Wolseley 75

Residents in Birchy Hill marvel and try the Wolseley 75 in the purpose built “Wally’s Garage”. The automobile was purchased