BIRCHY HILL’S HIGHFLYER MAY 2019
17-06-19Our Congratulations are going to Kamlesh Kaur, Senior Health Care Assistant. She has a kind and caring nature, is always
BACK TO ASHLEY WE GO…..
17-06-19Once a Month the Birchy Hill Residents are meeting up with the Residents from another Care Home to socialise, listen
RESIDENTS HAVE THEIR SAY….
17-06-19Every two months the Residents meet at Birchy Hill to say their opinion about activities, express their wishes, or comment
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY GENTLEMEN…..
17-06-19All Gentlemen were invited to celebrate Fathers’ Day in Birchy Hill last Sunday. They received a small gift and card
BIRCHY HILL’S PYJAMARAMA
17-06-19We teamed up with a local Pre School, the ‘Little Flyers’, to enjoy reading, playing, and singing for young and
D-DAY CELEBRATIONS
17-06-19To commemorate the 75th Anniversary of D-Day, Birchy Hill Residents and Staff celebrated with a remembrance tea party. Singing war
FIRE SAFETY FIRST
17-06-19As every year all employees at Birchy Hill are trained to the highest standard of the MRA by Gary Gregg,
PHYSICAL EXERCISES AT BIRCHY HILL
28-05-19Birchy 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
21-05-19Habibi and the Flowers of the Desert were guests in our Home. They entertained us with their Belly Dance Show
SOCIAL CLUB IN ASHLEY
21-05-19Once a month the Birchy Hill Residents go off to meet the Residents in a Care Home in Ashley. These
HIGH FLYER FOR APRIL 2019
21-05-19In April the High Flyer Award was given to the Registered Night Nurse Ghiorghe Stefan, in recognition of his availability
HIGH FLYERS IN MARCH 2019
21-05-19The High Flyer Award for Mach was given to 2 very valued young ladies: Kate Gilbert – Mental Health Nurse,
INTERNATIONAL NURSES DAY
13-05-19On the 12th May, Florence Nightingale’s Birthday, Nurses are honoured and celebrated all over the world. In Birchy Hill, we
SIT AND BE FIT………………..
13-05-19Next to our regular Vitality Care group sessions, we now offer a new activity class, called “Sit and be Fit”
SOCIAL CLUB IN ASHLEY
13-05-19Once 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…………..
13-05-19Lesley is definitely very happy, and he shows it. Music and a lovely sing along made him laugh so much.
BREAKFAST CLUB
13-05-19Breakfast Club is one more of our Social Clubs. Residents meet for a (second) breakfast with a lovely fresh brewed
EASTER BONNET PARADE
13-05-19After 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
13-05-19This year the Easter Bunny did not only bring chocolate eggs to the Residents, he also brought a lovely homemade
MOTHER’S DAY CELEBRATIONS
13-05-19Not only Mothers, but all the Ladies at Birchy Hill were celebrated on this Mothering Sunday They all received a
NUTRITION AND HYDRATION WEEK 2019
13-05-19As 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
29-04-19Residents celebrated Valentine’s Day with their partners, families and friends. A light buffet with lovely cake and cupcakes was offered
ERIC FLIES HIGH
29-04-19Birchy Hill has a new Highflyer! Eric Amado-Begines was awarded the ‘Golden Wing’ for being a very keen and proactive
AN AFTERNOON WITH RETRO RITA
29-04-19Some Residents from Birchy Hill enjoyed a lovely afternoon at Bashley Village Hall where Retro Rita entertained them with songs
AQUAPAINT
29-04-19At Birchy Hill one all time favourite daily activity is Aquapaint. This is an easy activity, because only water is
PAYING OUR LAST RESPECTS
29-04-19Birchy Hill’s oldest Resident Maria B. wanted to celebrate her 100th birthday this year in April and to receive a
GREAT TALENTS AT BIRCHY HILL
27-02-19Fun 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………………….
06-02-19Even with it being the darkest day in January , it was full of sunshine with the sound of the
VERY TALENTED STAFF
06-02-19Our 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
06-02-19One of our youngest Health Care Assistants “Alxandra Valverde Garayar”showed great progress in her job role. She is very kind,
A TOUR AROUND THE WORLD
06-02-19After a very long break we were very happy to welcome the ‘Dancing Nuns’ back to Birchy Hill. This time
LIFELONG LEARNING
06-02-19Congratulations goes to Madalina Costita, who passed her Care Certificate in December 2018 Also too Marco Antraca, who finished his
DIGNI-TEA PARTY
04-02-19As every year Birchy Hill’s Residents and Staff celebrated Dignity Day. As a lovely tradition we gathered together for a
BRING THE OUTSIDE IN……………….
04-02-19We do not often have snow in the South, but last week we had enough to make some snow balls.
HAPPY HOUR AT BIRCHY HILL
15-01-19Gin and Tonic, Baileys and a choice of wines were on offer for our first Happy Hour in 2019. Many
TOOL SHOP FOR STIMULATION
08-01-19Recently ‘Cyril’s Second Hand and Vintage Tool Shop’ opened in Birchy Hill. You can find it on your way to
NEW YEARS CELEBRATIONS……….
08-01-19Residents and Staff were celebrating the New Year with drinks and nibbles. Everybody was enjoying themselves and welcomed the New
STAFF AND STELLA……………..
08-01-19Staff enjoyed their Christmas Day Dinner and Stella posing with Father Christmas.
CHRISTMAS IN PINES UNIT
08-01-19Christmas impressions from Birchy Hill’s Pines unit: Residents, their Families and their Staff gathered around the festive table to enjoy
FATHER CHRISTMAS CAME TO BIRCHY HILL
08-01-19Once again Father Christmas and his Apprentice visited Birchy Hill to find out everybody was in the ‘Good Book’ this
NEW BANNER FOR BIRCHY HILL
01-01-19We 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
01-01-19Each unit in Birchy Hill has got their own style of Christmas decorations The Staff and the Residents are decorating
MIHAIL FLIES FOR DECEMBER 2018
01-01-19Birchy 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
01-01-19The 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………….
01-01-19We visited Father Christmas and his real Reindeer, but we did not have to go that far! as they resided
NEW MILTON’S JUMPING BEANS ……………………
01-01-19… Or better known as MUSK, the “Milton Ukulele Strummers Klub”, who entertained us with their special edition of Christmas
JACK AND THE BEAN STALK COME TO BIRCHY HILL
01-01-19Fee! Fie! Foe! Fum! It was Panto Time with laughter and fun. Professional actors from “London’s Carousel Theatre” showed us
SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO SWAY
01-01-19As a highlight for our Christmas Party Santa Claus stopped for a few minutes on his busy trip to say
MORE PARTY IMPRESSIONS
01-01-19Our Chef spoiled our Residents and guests with wonderful festive buffet food, as it seemed an endless amount of different
PARTY IMPRESSIONS
01-01-19The 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……………….
01-01-19On 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
01-01-19Birchy Hill Staff met for a yummy Pre-Christmas Dinner, unfortunately not everybody could join in due to their duties. It
JINGLE BELLS, JINGLE BELLS
01-01-19Jingle 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?
01-01-19We did not have Eleven Pipers Piping, but instead we had recorders being played by a local Recorder Choir. Birchy
IMPRESSIONS BY NIGHT
01-01-19Birchy 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
18-12-18Rodalyn Rodriguez – The Clinical Lead and Deputy Manager at Birchy Hill was honoured with the High Flyer Award for
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR AT BIRCHY HILL
18-12-18On Saturday, 1st December we started our Christmas Extravaganza with a well loved Bazaar. Many stalls offered lovely Christmas gifts,
YOUNG AT WORK
18-12-18Inspired by some work from the “Ageing and Dementia Research Centre” (Bournemouth University), a few of our Residents enjoyed taking
LYMINGTON TOWN BAND
18-12-18We finished our first Advent week with Christmas songs and carols performed by the “Lymington Town Band”. The wonderful (and
THE FRIENDSHIP SINGERS
18-12-18On 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
18-12-18The singer Mike Sidaway started our musical Christmas journey on Thursday 6th December 2018. The stars were already shining, and
MISSION CHRISTMAS
17-12-18A local Radio channel supports challenged children in the area at Christmas. We collect Christmas presents on their behalf for
OCTOBER 2018 – HIGH FLYER
29-11-18Registered Nurse flies high Registered Nurse Mary Preethi George, from Birchy Hill Care Home, was awarded the Highflyer Wing for
CHILDREN IN NEED – PARTY
22-11-18With their yearly appeal the BBC has now raised over £1bn since it began the annual fundraiser in 1980. It
LEST WE FORGET
22-11-18Our 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
22-11-18On Saturday, the Land Girls entertained us with their wonderful show. They arrived in military uniforms and finished the entertainment
FESTIVAL OF REMEMBRANCE – PART 1
22-11-18This year is a special year to commemorate the fallen, who lost their lives in their fight for freedom. We
NOT SCARY – BUT NICE……………………….
22-11-18That was the motto for our Halloween party. Everybody enjoyed the party with Serenity (Jane Parris) and a lovely buffet
A SOUND OF MUSIC
15-10-18Music was clearly noticeable on Friday afternoon at Birchy Hill, as Nigel Revill played his acoustic guitar and performed songs
NEW YORK, NEW YORK………..
15-10-18Our Residents very much enjoyed an afternoon of seated exercises with Vitality Care. Equipped with bright pink glitter Top Hats,
SEPTEMBER 2018 – HIGH FLYER
05-10-18Radu Toma received the Highflyer Award for September 2018. He is a very hard working Housekeeper and very thorough in
EN GARDE!
05-10-18Irene was very happy to see her Son bringing her fencing mask and jacket to reminisce the time when she
CHICKEN RUN…………..
05-10-18Yvonne caught the cheeky chick when it tried to escape. After some lovely cuddles she brought it back to their
PARACHUTE FUN….
27-09-18It’s not what you think, we did not jump out of an aeroplane to have a fun activity, but we
ALPACAS IN BASHLEY
27-09-18As 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….
27-09-18Living 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
18-09-18As Gary Peake continued Training the Staff at Birchy Hill – He had put them through yet another session
BIRCHY HILL GETS FIRST AID TRAINING
18-09-18Gary Peake, the Trainer from “Acacia Training” showed the necessary skills that every First Aider needs. The Staff were very
YOU ARE MY SUNSHINE………………….
17-09-18“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
17-09-18Above 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
17-09-18We started in May this year with the boat trips on the “Alison MacGregor” and went out every single month
GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
17-09-1850 Years of Love Pamela and Barry were the Golden Happy Couple. We celebrated with them “50 Years of their
GYM TIME – NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE
17-09-18All 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……
03-09-18When we docked the port in New Milton. Birchy Hill Pirates boarded the ship – some call it “Ashley Lodge
SWINGING TEA PARTY…………
28-08-18Friday afternoon was Party Time at Birchy Hill! This time we invited Graham Bennett to entertain us with “Swing and
BEAR WITH ME………………….
28-08-18We seized this lovely morning and visited a nearby Garden Centre. Our Residents liked the big display of plants, but
RAIN OR SHINE
21-08-18There is no weather when we wouldn’t enjoy a nice boat trip with the Alison MacGregor. When our boat left
LET’S PARTY
13-08-18As we had the most wonderful sunny summer we planned our annual Residents’ BBQ Party to be held in Birchy
RAISING MONEY FOR DEMENTIA
13-08-18The Staff and Friends of Birchy Hill raised a staggering amount of £600 which will be donated to the Alzheimer’s
UNITED WE WALK(ED)
13-08-18It 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
13-08-18The 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
13-08-18Our Night Health Care Assistant Alex Costtita received the second Highflyer Award for July 2018. He is hard working, reliable
GUESS THE WEIGHT OF THE CAKE………….
01-08-18Our Chef Samantha Nash was preparing so many yummy cakes, cupcakes, scones, and sausage rolls for the Summer fete. The
MUSK
01-08-18MUSK played at Birchy Hill’s Annual Summer Fete This year the weather was on our side We enjoyed a wonderful
MEMORY WALK
01-08-18Staff and Friends of Birchy Hill are hosting a Memory Walk for the Alzheimer’s Society on Saturday 4th August 2018.
JUNE’S HIGHFLYER
17-07-18Roscia Grigorva, A Health Care Assistant at Birchy Hill was recognised with the Highflyer Award for June 2018 for her
DANCING IN THE SKY………..
17-07-18Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers could not have done it any better! Our very own dancers loved to show us
SUMMERTIME 2018
17-07-18A summer inviting you to enjoy all activities outside. The Lovely entertainer “Caryn Morant” agreed to sing in our Sensory
PRETTY WOMAN………
17-07-18When Mike Sidaway was singing this well-known hit, the Ladies were fascinated. He earned flirty looks, and lots of ‘kisses’
CREEPY CRAWLIES
17-07-18A 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
03-07-18After 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………
03-07-18As it is Midsummer and a wonderful sunny day, we decided to visit Highcliffe Castle to have a picnic, take
TOO HOT FOR THE GIRLS………….
03-07-18Birchy 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…..
20-06-18Our Residents were asked if they would enjoy doing some physical exercises and many of them loved the idea. We
PLEASE WELCOME THE NEW ARRIVAL………………………..
20-06-18We were all very excited when Mark Yon, our Manager, told us that his household will have a new addition
WELL DONE RODA
20-06-18You did it, Roda, you did it! Rodalyn Rodriguez, Birchy Hill’s Clinical Lead, took part in the Race for Life
SURPRISE, SUPRISE
20-06-18Our Residents just enjoyed a lovely looking Black Forest Gateau when all the Gentlemen got surprised with a lovely little
FOOTBALL WORLD CUP 2018
20-06-18On behalf of everyone in Birchy Hill I would like to send a very big Thank You to Debbie Quick
HYTHE MARINA – HERE WE COME!!
20-06-18Last Thursday we had another chance to be on board the “Alison MacGregor Motor Vessel”. The Residents enjoyed the trip
WELCOME TO “THE LAND GIRLS”
20-06-18First 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
13-06-18Olga Mota is our latest ‘Highflyer’ Olga Mota, A General Assistant at Birchy Hill, was awarded with the Company’s Highflyer
HIP, HIP, HOORAY, MANAGER
13-06-18We 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………….
13-06-18… so pretty in the sky … When Jane Parris started to sing Louis Armstrong’s ‘What a wonderful world’ the
MATINEE WITH CARYN MORANT
13-06-18Friday morning entertainment par excellence delivered by Caryn Morant. Birchy Hill’s Residents and Guests were dancing and clapping their hands
READY FOR THE WEDDING……..
24-05-18On Saturday Morning there was hustle and bustle in the all the Units. Everybody wanted to be dressed nicely for
INTERNATIONAL NURSES DAY 2018
24-05-18Every year the 12th May is a very special Day in Birchy Hill’s events calendar. It is not only Florence
NURSE’S TEA PARTY
24-05-18As a token of appreciation Birchy Hill’s Nurses were spoiled with a little Tea Party and a lovely homemade cake
NO PAIN – NO GAIN
24-05-18Before the Nurses could tuck into the lovely cake on International Nurses’ Day, they had to answer 13 Quiz Questions
WHAT A NICE LADY…………….
24-05-18Gerald was so fascinated by this nice Lady. He would have liked to be the Bride’s Father, as he said,
A VERY SPECIAL LADY……………..
24-05-18Claudia 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
24-05-18Florence, 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
24-05-18The build up to the Royal Wedding was a lot of fun for the Residents and the Staff at Birchy
THE WAIT WAS OVER…………..
24-05-18The wait was finally over, and Prince Harry tied the knot with Meghan Markle. The Residents who watched the fairy-
WEDDING CAKE
24-05-18After 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
24-05-18The Children from the New Forest Academy of Dance surprised us with some sing alongs All Residents could join in.
BALLET INSPIRED BY PETER PAN”
24-05-18There were 2 ballet groups and 2 prima ballerinas who danced for us like little elves. They highlighted our day
EUAN THE SKIPPER………
17-05-18For years Euan had his own boat and cruised the Mediterranean Sea. Together with his wife Val and he lived
HAPPY FEET
15-05-18The guitarist Nigel Revell put on a good show and everyone was in good spirits when they heard his tunes.
OUT AND ABOUT
15-05-18On a hot and sunny Saturday afternoon the Residents from Pines spent their time in the garden. Here they stopped
CONGRATULATIONS
15-05-18Congratulations got to Henrique Mota, Healthcare Assistant, who completed his LEVEL 2 Care Diploma. Well done Henrique – Congratulations from
ROW, ROW, ROW YOUR BOAT……………
15-05-18Fortunately, 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……………………..
30-04-18Euan does not only enjoy polishing his shoes, no, he enjoys even more polishing the car! After he washed the
SHIP AHOI
30-04-18Solent 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
30-04-18Our Residents enjoyed an afternoon being taken into the fairy tales of Thousand and one Nights. Some of our Gentlemen
ST GEORGE’S DAY CELEBRATIONS
30-04-18A 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
30-04-18As part of our animal therapy sessions we invited Pedro the Donkey and his handler Ron from the Animal Sanctuary
THE FRIENDSHIP SINGERS CAME TO BIRCHY HILL
30-04-18How much is that doggie in the window? Last week ‘The Friendship Singers’ entertained our Residents with well-known songs like
NATIONAL CARE HOME DAY 2018
30-04-18Dancing to the Music As for many years we celebrated National Care Home Day in style. The singer Mike Sidaway
NAMASTE CHAMPIONS
30-04-18Namaste – the End of Life Care Programme, developed by Prof Joyce Simard, was introduced to Birchy Hill 2 years
BIG DOG – SMALL GIRL
30-04-18When little Victoria visited us, she liked to go ‘walkies’ with the St Bernard dog. We all wondered who is
HAPPY 99TH BIRTHDAY
30-04-18Happy Birthday Maria! Maria celebrated her 99th Birthday and is already looking forward to receiving a telegram sent by the
MARCH 2018 HIGHFLYER AT BIRCHY HILL
30-04-18Going Above and Beyond……………..….her duties, that’s Veronica Reig’s motto when it comes to her job. She is a natural caring
YOUNG AND OLD IN HARMONY
10-04-18Birchy 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
10-04-18As 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
23-03-18We 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
23-03-18As a tribute to our Irish Service users, we hoisted their flag on St Patrick’s Day. Irish Patrick (alias Paddy)
POLISHING MY SHOES………………….
23-03-18…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
23-03-18On 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
23-03-18This is a global challenge to create a movement to reinforce, focus, energise, create activity and engagement for nutrition and
MOTHERING SUNDAY AT BIRCHY HILL
12-03-18While Joyce was waiting for her Sons to come for Mother’s Day, she helped to surprise all the other Ladies
REMINISCENCE WITH “BABIES”
12-03-18Eaun enjoyed being a happy Granddad to our lovely dolls. He hugged and cradled them like real babies before he
THE BEAST FROM THE EAST ………………………
12-03-18………….… 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
12-03-18To his big surprise Kevin Moyce, who is the Gardener and part of the Maintenance team, was awarded the ‘Golden
VALENTINES TEA DANCE
23-02-18Birchy 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?
23-02-18The Barbers and Hairdressing Shop in to be found in Cedars Lane The shop is actually open every Tuesday and
QUIET ROOM
23-02-18As you walk to the Quiet Room the local friendly Cat wants to come in – Who will let him
WALK THROUGH UPPER CHERRY COURT
23-02-18As we take a little walk through Upper Cherry Court – What will we see?
ON ROUTE TO UPPER CHERRY COURT
23-02-18On your way as you go to Upper Cherry Court, you will find the Post office and a big red
DEMENTIA FRIENDLY INNOVATIONS AT BIRCHY HILL
23-02-18All 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
12-02-18Michael Bandonill, A Night Health Care Assistant, received the award for January 2018. His reserved nature and his flexibility were
REMININSCENE WITH “BUGSY” THE DOG
01-02-18It 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
29-01-18At this point we would like to say a very big ‘Thank you’ to everyone who helped to make this
“MISS ANNIE” – ENTERTAINED US
29-01-18Our 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
29-01-18After 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?
29-01-18…we asked our Visitors, Family members, Staff, and Residents, and then invited them all to our Digni-Tea Party to highlight
GATHERING………….
29-01-18Gathering around our Dignity Tree in our Sensory Garden after the new plaque was mounted
A NEW PLAQUE FOR OUR “DIGNITY TREE”
29-01-18Some of you might already know that we have a permanent ‘real’ Dignity -Tree growing in the Sensory Garden outside
TRAINING
29-01-18Staff as well as Friends of Birchy Hill were invited to enjoy a training session about ‘Dignity’. Different Nationalities, different
DIGNITY WEEK AT BIRCHY HILL
29-01-18We celebrated Dignity with a full week of events, starting with a Crafts morning, where the Residents and the Staff
THE DIGNITY TREE
29-01-18A 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
29-01-18The Dignity in Care campaign was launched in November 2006 and aims to put dignity and respect at the heart
BIRTHDAY BOY
17-01-18Clive Ashton celebrated his birthday in style. As an addition to the usual celebrations, he enjoyed a musical afternoon in
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS AT BIRCHY HILL
17-01-18Every Birthday at Birchy Hill is celebrated with a proper birthday cake (not always with the right number of candles),
MEMORIES………….
17-01-18“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
15-01-18Golden 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
15-01-18Very 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 ………….
02-01-18Some of our Residents here at Birchy Hill started the New Year with another gathering. They welcomed 2018 with a
“SHOULD OLD ACQUAINTANCE BE FORGOT?..”
02-01-18New 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
28-12-17Residents and Guests enjoyed their Christmas dinner after having fun with the Christmas crackers, hats and crowns were proudly worn.
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS IN PINES
28-12-17Getting up early to find your presents under the Christmas tree – many of the Residents in Pines found presents
CHRISTMAS DINNER IN PEGGY’S CAFE
28-12-17The 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
28-12-17A Peaceful reflection in Upper Cherry Court – Residents and Visitors alike enjoyed their Christmas Dinner and were invited to
CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS IN LOWER CHERRY COURT
28-12-17Christmas 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
28-12-17This year an Elf brought the Christmas presents to all the Residents at Birchy Hill. They loved their little gifts and
MERRY CHRISTMAS…………
28-12-17Birchy 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…………..
27-12-17Living 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
27-12-17The singer Caryn Morant was already missed by our Residents. As she recently gave birth to a Baby-boy (Louie) just
MUSICAL ADVENT CELEBRATION
27-12-17Birchy 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
27-12-17As 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
27-12-17Everybody 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
27-12-17Without warning Father Christmas and one of his Elves suddenly appeared when the party was in full swing. It was
A WONDERFUL ATMOSPHERE
27-12-17Not 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……………”
27-12-17What 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……….”
27-12-17It was Luis playing the piano and Joselito singing until the party came to an end. It was wonderful entertainment
PUDDINGS GALORE………….
27-12-17At Birchy Hill we had a big choice of puddings and gateaus for the sweet toothed kind. We were served these at
“THE JUMPING FLEAS”
27-12-17That’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”
27-12-17For the first time Birchy Hill offered a practical placement for a Student Nurse. Marie Drayton, Student Nurse who is
CHRISTMAS CAROL SERVICE
27-12-17To round up our Pre- Christmas celebrations we had the honour to be visited by “Reverend John Pawson and the
“VENITE ADOREMUS IN BETHLEMHEM….”
27-12-17This 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
27-12-17Friends and Families joined the Residents for the last Church service in 2017. All those present enjoyed the singing, the
“FELIZ NAVIDAD, FELIZ NATAL ………………..”
27-12-17“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
27-12-17Our 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
11-12-17Friday was Panto time at Birchy Hill. The Residents, some Friends and Families were thrilled by the performance that the London
WINTER NIGHTS
11-12-17In December the nights come early and are very dark in the Hampshire country side. But not at Birchy Hill –
SNOWMAN ARRIVES AT BIRCHY HILL
11-12-17Birchy Hill have a new Resident, although he lives outside in the garden
BROCKENHURST COLLEGE PERFORMS
08-12-17Young Performers welcome in Birchy Hill Brockenhurst College Performing Arts Group gave us a nice morning singing Christmas Carols and
RETRO RITA
08-12-17Retro Rita presents her Christmas Crackers Retro Rita engaged her audience with lovely Christmas tunes everybody could remember. She brought
FRIENDSHIP WITH THE COMMUNITY
08-12-17The Catholic Church in Lymington established their very own choir to sing for the elderly – The Friendship Singers! This
SWAY BELL RINGER’S
08-12-17Four Ladies from the Sway Bell Ringers visited Birchy Hill to perform in front of our Residents. Everybody enjoyed the
BIRCHY HILL’S CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
08-12-17Homemade delicacies, Christmas decorations, and gifts were offered. Friends and Families of our Residents loved to buy them. A raffle
SAM’S CHRISTMAS CAKES
08-12-17Our Chef Samantha Nash had out done herself with this year’s Christmas cakes. They were on offer in our Café,
MAN IN BLACK
08-12-17Our very own very talented pianist Luis Andrade spoiled the Residents, Guests and the Staff alike with his lovely music.
OH, COME YE FAITHFUL…
08-12-1735 young voices from Sway Primary School sang like little angels. They were accompanied by their teacher who played the
NOVEMBER HIGH FLYERS
07-12-17Ana Matos (Health Care Assistant) and Ranjit Kaur (Senior Health Care Assistant) were both awarded with the Golden High Flyer
CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA AT BIRCHY HILL
27-11-17To start our 2017 Christmas Extravaganza the dancers “Light-Hearted” (previously known as “The Dancing Nuns”) pleased their audience with the
FATHER CHRISTMAS – DEBUT DANCE
27-11-17The 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
27-11-17On Saturday Morning a few Residents had the chance to see Father Christmas moving into his Grotto at Stewart’s Garden Centre.
LYMINGTON TOWN BAND
27-11-17As many times before “Lymington Town Band” played Christmas Carols for Residents and their Families in Birchy Hill. Distracted by
BIRCHY HILL’S TRIBUTE
13-11-17To commemorate the fallen and honour the many service men and women who have risked and for those who still
ANOTHER GOLDEN WING AWARD
13-11-17Golden Wings in Birchy Hill Marco Antraca received October’s Highflyer Award for being a hardworking Senior Health Care Assistant who
ARMISTICE DAY
13-11-17The 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
13-11-17They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years
REMEMBER, REMEMBER – BIRCHY HILL
10-11-17Remember, remember……. ….the 5th of November! That’s what Birchy Hill do every year since we were children. Our Residents here at Birchy
SPOOKY AFTERNOON
30-10-17It 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
19-10-17On 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
19-10-17Birchy 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
02-10-17“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
29-09-17Liberty’s Owl and Raptor Centre was visiting Birchy Hill and informed Residents and Staff about the differences in owls, their
SEPTEMBER 2017 – HIGH FLYER
29-09-17Once again a member of staff was awarded a Highflyer Award for working above and beyond his duties: Luis Andrade
SAM’S WALK 2017
21-09-17Memory 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
04-09-17The annual Residents’ BBQ was a great success. With the wonderful sunshine, lovely guests, yummy food, and cheerful entertainment by
GO WEST AT BIRCHY HILL
04-09-17Birchy 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
24-08-17On 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
23-08-17Once again Birchy Hill awarded the Highflyer Wings to one staff, who went above and beyond their normal duties. Zina
ALL ABOARD
21-08-17On 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
21-08-17The 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
08-08-17Following up reading some interesting stories about reptiles, the ladies decided to have a trip to the New Forest Reptile
HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY
28-07-17Our always friendly Michael Ingram celebrated his 90th Birthday surrounded by his Family. He had a lovely little party.
SUMMER FETE AT BIRCHY HILL 2017
28-07-17Birchy 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
28-07-17Romeo Solivas, Housekeeper and Artist at Birchy Hill, received this month’s High Flyer Award. His artwork is going above and beyond
ALL ABOARD
14-07-17Our “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
10-07-17On Friday afternoon Luis Andrade spoiled us with his lovely Piano Music. His repertoire goes from Classic to Modern, from
THE ORIENT VISIT TO SWAY
27-06-17We would like to say a very big “Thank you” to Habibi and the Flowers of the Desert, presenting their
WEDDING BELLS AT BIRCHY HILL
19-06-17Our 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
19-06-17Last 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
19-06-17One giant cup cake was the prize for the “Guess the weight of the Cake”- game on Cup Cake Day.
CUP CAKE DAY – JUNE 2017
19-06-17Our 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
19-06-17The 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
19-06-17On 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
19-06-17We had a lovely trip to Ballard Lake in New Milton. It was being enjoyed by a small group of
PIANO AFTERNOON
05-06-17Birchy Hill is celebrating Spring Time Last Friday we were celebrating spring time with a very sunny Garden Party. Alastair
A LOVELY DAY OUT
05-06-17To enjoy the lovely sunshine, a small group of Residents had their morning coffee on the patio of a very
OUR VERY OWN ARTIST
17-05-17At 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
17-05-17ANOTHER HIGH FLYER AWARD WINNER AT BIRCHY HILL FOR HER HARD WORK AND EFFORTS IN MANAGING A GOOD FOOD SERVICE
GORDON MANLEY GETS HIS AWARD
17-05-17MARK 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
17-05-17MARK AWARDED MARIA SOLIVAS HER “HIGH FLYER AWARD” FOR: DEDICATION AS A NIGHT NURSE DEDICATION AS A DIGNITY NURSE RELIABLE
INTERNATIONAL NURSES DAY 2017 – CAKE
17-05-17This is the wonderful cake made for International Nurses Day 2017 by our Chef Sam Well done
INTERNATIONAL NURSES DAY 2017
17-05-17Birchy Hill honoured their Nurses throughout the National Nurses Week 2017. They held a big celebration on Friday 12th May
DEMENTIA
02-05-17On 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
02-05-17After 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”
20-04-17We 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
13-04-17For 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
03-04-17With 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
24-03-17The 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
24-03-17Every year all Staff put in lots of effort to make Nutrition and Hydration Week a success. At Birchy Hill
Namaste at Birchy Hill
22-03-17Namaste and The Whole Home Approach From Birchy Hill “NAPA has always promoted the Whole Home Approach which advocates for
Twiddle Muffs at Birchy Hill
22-03-17On 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
08-03-17Every 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
08-02-17Our Manager announced the new Dignity Champions, who received their new badges and certificates.
Dignity Action Day at Birchy Hill in 2017
08-02-17Wednesday 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
01-02-17Here is one of our Residents enjoying cuddles with the latest editions
Double Trouble at Birchy Hill
01-02-17On Friday 27th January 2017, Birchy Hill Care Home finally introduced their new arrivals. The lifelike twin baby dolls which
Panto Time at Birchy Hill
09-01-17We 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
09-01-17On 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
20-12-16The Residents had a lovely tip to see father Christmas and his real reindeer in Stewarts Garden Centre in Christchurch.
Recorder Choir
20-12-16The guys from “Sway recorder Choir” brought another kind of Christmas tunes to Birchy Hill. Many of us remembered our
The Town Band
20-12-16Another goody in our Christmas extravaganza was the Lymington Town Band, playing their tunes with all kinds of brass instruments.
Brockenhurst College
20-12-16A visit from Brockenhurst College Performing Arts Group cheered every one up at Birchy Hill. They were singing well known
Sway Primary School
20-12-16Every year the youngsters from “Sway Primary School” visit us and entertain us with their lovely angelic voices Thank you
Bell Ringers at Birchy Hill
20-12-16Birchy 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
06-12-16On 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
30-11-16In July 2014 Peggy Stephens chose Birchy Hill to become her new home. She loved the Staff and the Staff
We Will Remember Them!!
22-11-16From the beginning of November, Residents and Staff here at Birchy Hill Care Home purchased Poppies from the Royal British
Congratulations to our “Diamond Couple”
07-11-16Birchy Hill Resident Joyce Foot and her Husband Derek celebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniversary on Thursday 3rd November 2016, with
A Penny for the Guy
07-11-16Remember, 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
01-11-16After 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
01-11-16Birchy Hill hosted a Macmillan Coffee Morning on Friday 30th September 2016. Three Staff members baked and donated lots of
A Very Happy Sam
01-11-16After 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
21-09-16Last 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
21-09-16Residents in Birchy Hill marvel and try the Wolseley 75 in the purpose built “Wally’s Garage”. The automobile was purchased
