WORKERS at a Swindon care home spoke of their relief after nearly 50 residents received their first doses of Covid-19

Residents and staff were treated to uplifting tunes when Ukulele Piddle visited our home. He had to stay in the

Father Christmas visits Orchid Care home in Swindon

Father Christmas has visited Orchid Care Home in Swindon. As a result, he spread cheer and merriment as he went.

CHARITY PYJAMA DAY

Here at Orchid Care Home, we held a Charity Pyjama Day Here are a selection of our Team all dressed

HIGH FLYERS COMING THROUGH FROM ORCHID

Our Team here at Orchid Care Home have been recognised by Colleagues, Residents and Relatives for their hard work, support

HAPPY 105th BIRTHDAY

One of our long term Residents turned 105 in October The home and her family decided to throw here a

HARVEST FESTIVAL

Colin (Activity Assistant) from Orchid Care Home, made this wonderful bread to go along with the Residents Harvest display. This

FLOWER ARRANGING

One Friday Morning on Rose Unit at Orchid Care Home, the ladies choose to do some flower arranging with the

BIRD FEEDERS IN THE MAKING

The Residents of Orchid were happy making bird feeders

MILK SHAKE OR ICE-CREAM ANYONE

The Residents of Orchid, were out in the back garden enjoying milk shakes and ice-creams in the lovely sunshine of

OPEN DAYS AT ORCHID CARE HOME

Orchid Care Home invite you to an Open day – In fact we are having two open days Wednesday 29th

CHICKS HATCHED AT ORCHID CARE HOME

Orchid Care Home in Swindon unleashed their early Easter Surprise for their Residents this week. We had 8 eggs delivered

One of our Activity Assistants wore different Christmas Clothing accessories all the way through December 2018 Here she sits by

Orchid Care Home Staff dressed up as Elves for “Dress an Elf Day 2018” Here is one of our Nurses

Orchid Care Home Staff dressed up as Pudsey for Children in Need 2018 Here are two of our Nurses and

AN ARTICLE FROM “SWINDON LINK MAGAZINE” – NOVEMBER 2017

As part of an exciting new venture, The Orchid Care Home will be unveiling a brand new dementia suite next

WHO DO YOU THINK WILL WIN?

Orchid care Home had their own Pancake Race. Here are two residents taking part – Who do you think will

AND MORE TEA……..

Orchid’s Deputy Manager and Training Co-ordinator went to tea with the Residents

MORE CUPS OF TEA

A few more Residents and Staff having a cup of tea

CUP OF TEA……………

A few Residents enjoying a cup of tea with the Staff in the newly opened Dementia Suite

A FEW RESIDENTS ENJOYING LUNCH AND A TIPPLE

A few Residents went out to lunch at a local Pub near us Here they are enjoying their food and

TAKE A BREAK MAGAZINE

Orchid care Home has been featured in the Take a Break Magazine with a two page spread on two of

ENTERTAINMENT AT ORCHID

Another great afternoon of entertainment at Orchid

ITS PANTO TIME

Its Panto Time at Orchid

THE HUNT FOR FATHER CHRISTMAS

Father Christmas was hidden in amongst the trees in our Grotto – but he couldn’t hide for long

CHRISTMAS CAROL SANG IN POLISH

Together we sang to our friends and fellow Residents a Polish Christmas Carol Thank you both

REINDEERS AT ORCHID

We began to fundraise at the beginning of 2017 in the hope we could celebrate Christmas with Reindeers visiting the

BELL RINGERS VISITED ORCHID

The Bell Ringers from Christchurch came to serenade us with Christmas carols

FIND THE ELF………..

Orchid hid the Christmas Elf everyday and the one who found him won a prize

BAGPIPER CAME TO ORCHID

The Bagpiper came to celebrate Christmas again in December 2017 and he was a massive hit with our Scottish Residents

ORCHID CARE HOME OPENS ITS DEMENTIA SUITE

On Friday 1st December Orchid will be opening their very own Dementia suite. It will be opened by Dr Simon

ORCHID CARE HOME SUPPORTS CHILDREN IN NEED

Here is a selection of Staff and Residents wearing their onesies / Pyjamas in aid of Children in Need 2017

DEBBIE QUICK’S BIRTHDAY

I would like to thank Dawn and Jackie from Orchid Care Home for my flowers and having a cake with

THE LAST POST – PLAYED FOR REMBRANCE

A message from Debbie -PA to Gill Robinson I was invited to attend the Service for this years Remembrance. It

FIREWORKS AT ORCHID

Here at Orchid we celebrated Fire work night on Friday 4th November 2017 with a few Fireworks, whilst the Residents

REMEMBRANCE 2017

Orchid’s Residents decorated this mannequin in Poppies for Remembrance Sunday

MacMILLAN COFFEE MORNING AT ORCHID 2017

Orchid joined in and held a MacMillian Coffee Morning in September 2017 They raised around £80 Well done

BEWARE SPIDER ALERT

Are you brave to sit under this spider?

SPOOKY CAFE

Come for a tea or a coffee if you dare

HALLOWEEN DARKENS ORCHID

Table spookily decorated

HALLOWEEN ARRIVES AT ORCHID

Orchid Care Home gets in to the spirit of Halloween 2017. This table in the Café area is a true

WE RAISED A STAGGERING £620

At our Summer Fete, we raised a staggering £620 Well done to everyone and thank you all for your support

ORCHID’S SUMMER FETE – 2017

Orchid had a visiting Choir in to entertain all Staff, Residents and Relatives

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY MR and MRS JOSE

Here at Orchid we celebrated with Mr and Mrs Jose – who were celebrating 41 years of marriage Congratulations to you

ORCHID LUNCH DATE NUMBER TWO

Here are a few more Residents out for lunch at Manor Farm

LUNCH DATE FOR ORCHID RESIDENTS

Orchid care Home Activity Ladies took a few Residents out for Lunch the other day at the Local Manor Farm

A MORNING STROLL BEFORE THE SCORCHING SUN

A group of Residents took a Morning Stroll through the local park before the sun took hold near Orchid Care

LOVE AND DEVOTION GOES ALONG WAY

A LOVING and devoted couple who ‘did everything together’ during their blissful 65 year marriage died within a day of

ISMAEL CORDAU RECIEVED HIS CARE CERTIFICATE

Ismael receiving his Care Certifcate

CECILA TREVERS – HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT RECIEIVING HER AWARD

Cecila received her Care Certificate

SARA SMITH RECEIVING HER CARE CERTIFICATE

Sara received her Care Certificate

SARA SMITH RECEIVED HER HIGH FLYER AWARD

Sara received her High Flyer Award, for coming in to work to escort a Resident to a garment fitting in

SANDRA SMITH HAS COMPLETED HER CARE CERTIFICATE

Sandra received her Care Certificate

DAWN WARNER – SENIOR HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT

Dawn Warner received another award, this time her Certificate for completing her Care Certificate

SUSANNA CHAMBERS – SENIOR HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT

Susanna receiving her Care Certificate

SARAH DUNCAN- SENIOR HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT

Sarah received her award for completing her Care Certificate

LINDA REDMAN – CARE ASSISTANT

Linda received her Care Certificate

JEMMA PORTER – CARE ASSISTANT

Jemma receiving her Care Certificate

ROSE DOWLEY RECIEVING HER AWARD

Rose received her Award for completing her Care Certificate

MADZ GOLAGER – CARE ASSISTANT RECIEVING AN AWARD

Madz receiving an award for completing her Care Certificate Also Madz has just been made into a Senior Carer

DAWN DREW – HOME MANAGER RECEIVING HER AWARD

Dawn receiving her High Flyer Award from Gill and Roney for her commitment to Orchid Care Home

DEBBIE QUICK – GILL’S PA RECIEVING AN AWARD

Debbie was presented with a High Flyer Award by Gill (Operations Director) and Roney (Managing Director) for her success in

LYN ELLISON – SENIOR HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT RECIEVING HER AWARD

Lyn receiving her High Flyer Award for her commitment to and passing her Passport “End of Life” which took her

DAWN WARNER – SENIOR HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT RECIEVING HER HIGH FLYER AWARD

Dawn receiving her High Flyer Award for her commitment to and passing her Passport “End of Life” which took her

DONNA BARTHOLOMEW – TRAINING CO-ORDINATOR RECIEVES A HIGH FLYER AWARD

Donna receiving her High Flyer Award for her commitment to and passing her Passport “End of Life” which took her

CHRISTIAN VASILE – CARE ASSISTANT – RECEIVES A HIGH FLYER AWARD

Christian has been with the Company for over a year and works Nights. The feedback I received from Residents on

ALZHEIMER’S CUPCAKE DAY 2017

Here at Orchid, we joined in the Cupcake day Don’t they look great – well done to the Residents

BOAT TRIP FOR ORCHID RESIDENTS

A great day out for some Residents of Orchid Care Home, as they floated down the River on a barge

A WONDERFUL SPREAD

A wonderful spread was laid on for Roney as he attended Orchid Care Home on Thursday 15th June 2017 for

ORCHID RAISED A STAGGERING AMOUNT

At Orchid they had a cake sale to raise funds for “Help the Heroes” They did great raising over £200.

DEBBIE PENFOLD SOON TO BE DAWN’S DAUGHTER IN LAW

All the Staff at Orchid Care Home, would like to wish Debbie Penfold and Ryan Drew (Dawn Drew’s Son) all

GRADUATION

Here are Staff from Orchid care Home who have just graduated at Prospect Hospice Congratulations to them all

HELP THE HEROES BEAR

The Help the Heroes Bear meeting with Residents

HELP THE HEROES CAKE

Here is our “Help the Heroes cake” made by one of our chefs Hasn’t she done well Well done Tracey

HELP THE HEROES BAKE OFF

RESIDENTS, staff and friends at the Orchid Care Home in Haydon End had a fantastic time on Friday as a

HELP THE HEROES AT ORCHID CARE HOME

Here is Dawn the Manger at Orchid Care Home with one of the “Help the Heroes” bears

DONATION OF EASTER EGGS FROM COVENTRY BUILDING SOCIETY

I would like to express to you once again our sincere thanks for the generous gift of Easter Eggs collected

CARE HOME STAFF BACK BAKE FOR HEROES IN SWINDON

  A HOST of sweet treats will spring from the oven later this month as staff at a Swindon care

A Few More Visitors to Orchid Care Home

Orchid Care Home had another type of visitor at their Home this week. I bet you cannot guess what it

Chocolates Galore

At Orchid Care Home, they were given a box of chocolates and not just a normal size What can one

Easter Chick

We would like to thank our Administrator Ruth for her wonderful hand made little Easter Chicks with a little surprise in

Easter is just around the corner

At Orchid Care Home, the Residents are preparing for Easter, so they made these chocolate buckets, all funds are for

A FOND FAREWELL TO OUR ADMINISTRATOR

Today, Wednesday 8th March 2017, we say a fond farewell to our Administrator Brenda.   Brenda has been the Administrator

Orchid’s Newest Resident Animal

Come and meet Orchid’s newest Resident animal – “Charlie the Canary” Ain’t he cute

Heart of the Matter

Not one heart, but two hearts – together forever

Happy Valentines from Orchid Care Home

Love was certainly in the air at Orchid Care Home

Fundraising for a Reindeer at Orchid Care Home

Orchid Care Home are fundraising to bring a reindeer into the Home at Christmas. Here is their fundraising status at

Becoming a Dignity Champion

Orchid Care Home have signed up to The Dignity Pledge and many staff have signed up to become a Dignity

Orchid Care Home Celebrating Dignity Day 2017

Our Team of Senior Carers did a presentation and talk on Dignity and Respect for the Residents. Cream Tea was

Chinese New Year 2017 continues at Orchid Care Home

Not only was there banners made, they made a Chinese Dragon

Orchid Welcomes the Chinese New Year 2017

At Orchid Care Home, the Residents have been busy making things and decorating the Cafe area with Chinese banners

Residents at Orchid meet “DISCO”

Orchid were introduced to “DISCO” on Thursday 19th January 2017, all the Residents love him

Charlie the Donkey comes to visit the Residents at Orchid Care Home

The Residents had a visit from Charlie, he walked around the whole home in and out of Residents rooms, being

Beautiful Patchwork Quilt

One of our Carers – Linda Redman at Orchid Care Home has made this beautiful quilt which is being raffled

PATCH SHOWS OFF HIS NEW JUMPER

Here at Orchid we couldn’t allow our Rabbit not joining in with the Tradition, here he is posing in his

Orchid Visitor Number 2

Orchid’s cafe has a visitor

A visitor to the Hair Salon at Orchid Care Home

Orchid Hair Salon gets a little visit from Mr Skeleton

Remembrance at Orchid 2016 – Part 2

Here is what we have in our Reception

Orchid Care Home in the local Swindon Advertiser

Care home residents craft poppies to remember fallen soldiers (From Swindon Advertiser) Care home residents craft poppies to remember fallen

Orchid Remembers

To conclude our Remembrance activities for this year, we had school children dressed up in WWI and WWII clothes singing,

Lest we forget at Orchid

Carrying on our Remembrance activities at Orchid, we arranged crosses in a flower bed which was decorated around the edge with lanterns.

Orchid’s latest Residents

Her at Orchid, we have a variety of animals, from Patch – our Rabbit, too Bill and Ben – our

Remembrance at Orchid 2016

Our Remembrance Tree here at Orchid, Residents have written on the poppies of people they remember from the war  

Hettie and her Daughter dressed up for Halloween 2016

Here is Hettie Dixon from Orchid Care Home with her Daughter dressed up for Halloween – Don’t they look great?

Spooky Tables for Halloween 2016 at Orchid Care Home

Orchid’s cafe area looking spooky      

Raising awareness for Breast cancer 2016

Here is the Manager and a few Staff and a couple of Residents dressed in pink to support Breast Cancer 2016

Poppy Painted Glasses

This is an event taken place at Orchid Care Home, Residents and the Activity Staff have painted glass jars with

MACMILLAN COFFEE MORNING 2016

ORCHID CARE HOME Held a coffee afternoon in aid of Macmillan Cancer ON FRIDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER 2016 DAWN AND HER