Swindon Advertiser report – Nearly 50 Orchid Care Home residents receive first dose of Covid Vaccine
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Father Christmas visits Orchid Care home in Swindon
24-12-19Father Christmas has visited Orchid Care Home in Swindon. As a result, he spread cheer and merriment as he went.
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CHARITY PYJAMA DAY
20-11-19Here at Orchid Care Home, we held a Charity Pyjama Day Here are a selection of our Team all dressed
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HIGH FLYERS COMING THROUGH FROM ORCHID
20-11-19Our Team here at Orchid Care Home have been recognised by Colleagues, Residents and Relatives for their hard work, support
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HAPPY 105th BIRTHDAY
05-11-19One of our long term Residents turned 105 in October The home and her family decided to throw here a
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HARVEST FESTIVAL
05-11-19Colin (Activity Assistant) from Orchid Care Home, made this wonderful bread to go along with the Residents Harvest display. This
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FLOWER ARRANGING
05-11-19One Friday Morning on Rose Unit at Orchid Care Home, the ladies choose to do some flower arranging with the
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MILK SHAKE OR ICE-CREAM ANYONE
17-06-19The Residents of Orchid, were out in the back garden enjoying milk shakes and ice-creams in the lovely sunshine of
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OPEN DAYS AT ORCHID CARE HOME
09-05-19Orchid Care Home invite you to an Open day – In fact we are having two open days Wednesday 29th
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CHICKS HATCHED AT ORCHID CARE HOME
15-04-19Orchid Care Home in Swindon unleashed their early Easter Surprise for their Residents this week. We had 8 eggs delivered
ELVES COME TO ORCHID CARE HOME
CHILDREN IN NEED AT ORCHID CARE HOME 2018
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AN ARTICLE FROM “SWINDON LINK MAGAZINE” – NOVEMBER 2017
23-02-18As part of an exciting new venture, The Orchid Care Home will be unveiling a brand new dementia suite next
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WHO DO YOU THINK WILL WIN?
14-02-18Orchid care Home had their own Pancake Race. Here are two residents taking part – Who do you think will
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AND MORE TEA……..
08-02-18Orchid’s Deputy Manager and Training Co-ordinator went to tea with the Residents
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CUP OF TEA……………
08-02-18A few Residents enjoying a cup of tea with the Staff in the newly opened Dementia Suite
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A FEW RESIDENTS ENJOYING LUNCH AND A TIPPLE
31-01-18A few Residents went out to lunch at a local Pub near us Here they are enjoying their food and
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TAKE A BREAK MAGAZINE
31-01-18Orchid care Home has been featured in the Take a Break Magazine with a two page spread on two of
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THE HUNT FOR FATHER CHRISTMAS
23-01-18Father Christmas was hidden in amongst the trees in our Grotto – but he couldn’t hide for long
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CHRISTMAS CAROL SANG IN POLISH
23-01-18Together we sang to our friends and fellow Residents a Polish Christmas Carol Thank you both
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REINDEERS AT ORCHID
23-01-18We began to fundraise at the beginning of 2017 in the hope we could celebrate Christmas with Reindeers visiting the
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BELL RINGERS VISITED ORCHID
23-01-18The Bell Ringers from Christchurch came to serenade us with Christmas carols
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FIND THE ELF………..
23-01-18Orchid hid the Christmas Elf everyday and the one who found him won a prize
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BAGPIPER CAME TO ORCHID
23-01-18The Bagpiper came to celebrate Christmas again in December 2017 and he was a massive hit with our Scottish Residents
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ORCHID CARE HOME OPENS ITS DEMENTIA SUITE
22-11-17On Friday 1st December Orchid will be opening their very own Dementia suite. It will be opened by Dr Simon
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ORCHID CARE HOME SUPPORTS CHILDREN IN NEED
17-11-17Here is a selection of Staff and Residents wearing their onesies / Pyjamas in aid of Children in Need 2017
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DEBBIE QUICK’S BIRTHDAY
17-11-17I would like to thank Dawn and Jackie from Orchid Care Home for my flowers and having a cake with
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THE LAST POST – PLAYED FOR REMBRANCE
10-11-17A message from Debbie -PA to Gill Robinson I was invited to attend the Service for this years Remembrance. It
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FIREWORKS AT ORCHID
06-11-17Here at Orchid we celebrated Fire work night on Friday 4th November 2017 with a few Fireworks, whilst the Residents
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REMEMBRANCE 2017
02-11-17Orchid’s Residents decorated this mannequin in Poppies for Remembrance Sunday
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MacMILLAN COFFEE MORNING AT ORCHID 2017
02-11-17Orchid joined in and held a MacMillian Coffee Morning in September 2017 They raised around £80 Well done
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HALLOWEEN ARRIVES AT ORCHID
27-10-17Orchid Care Home gets in to the spirit of Halloween 2017. This table in the Café area is a true
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WE RAISED A STAGGERING £620
21-08-17At our Summer Fete, we raised a staggering £620 Well done to everyone and thank you all for your support
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ORCHID’S SUMMER FETE – 2017
21-08-17Orchid had a visiting Choir in to entertain all Staff, Residents and Relatives
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HAPPY ANNIVERSARY MR and MRS JOSE
08-08-17Here at Orchid we celebrated with Mr and Mrs Jose – who were celebrating 41 years of marriage Congratulations to you
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LUNCH DATE FOR ORCHID RESIDENTS
21-07-17Orchid care Home Activity Ladies took a few Residents out for Lunch the other day at the Local Manor Farm
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A MORNING STROLL BEFORE THE SCORCHING SUN
10-07-17A group of Residents took a Morning Stroll through the local park before the sun took hold near Orchid Care
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LOVE AND DEVOTION GOES ALONG WAY
29-06-17A LOVING and devoted couple who ‘did everything together’ during their blissful 65 year marriage died within a day of
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CECILA TREVERS – HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT RECIEIVING HER AWARD
19-06-17Cecila received her Care Certificate
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SARA SMITH RECEIVED HER HIGH FLYER AWARD
19-06-17Sara received her High Flyer Award, for coming in to work to escort a Resident to a garment fitting in
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DAWN WARNER – SENIOR HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT
18-06-17Dawn Warner received another award, this time her Certificate for completing her Care Certificate
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SARAH DUNCAN- SENIOR HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT
18-06-17Sarah received her award for completing her Care Certificate
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ROSE DOWLEY RECIEVING HER AWARD
18-06-17Rose received her Award for completing her Care Certificate
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MADZ GOLAGER – CARE ASSISTANT RECIEVING AN AWARD
18-06-17Madz receiving an award for completing her Care Certificate Also Madz has just been made into a Senior Carer
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DAWN DREW – HOME MANAGER RECEIVING HER AWARD
18-06-17Dawn receiving her High Flyer Award from Gill and Roney for her commitment to Orchid Care Home
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DEBBIE QUICK – GILL’S PA RECIEVING AN AWARD
18-06-17Debbie was presented with a High Flyer Award by Gill (Operations Director) and Roney (Managing Director) for her success in
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LYN ELLISON – SENIOR HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT RECIEVING HER AWARD
18-06-17Lyn receiving her High Flyer Award for her commitment to and passing her Passport “End of Life” which took her
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DAWN WARNER – SENIOR HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT RECIEVING HER HIGH FLYER AWARD
18-06-17Dawn receiving her High Flyer Award for her commitment to and passing her Passport “End of Life” which took her
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DONNA BARTHOLOMEW – TRAINING CO-ORDINATOR RECIEVES A HIGH FLYER AWARD
18-06-17Donna receiving her High Flyer Award for her commitment to and passing her Passport “End of Life” which took her
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CHRISTIAN VASILE – CARE ASSISTANT – RECEIVES A HIGH FLYER AWARD
18-06-17Christian has been with the Company for over a year and works Nights. The feedback I received from Residents on
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ALZHEIMER’S CUPCAKE DAY 2017
16-06-17Here at Orchid, we joined in the Cupcake day Don’t they look great – well done to the Residents
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BOAT TRIP FOR ORCHID RESIDENTS
16-06-17A great day out for some Residents of Orchid Care Home, as they floated down the River on a barge
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A WONDERFUL SPREAD
16-06-17A wonderful spread was laid on for Roney as he attended Orchid Care Home on Thursday 15th June 2017 for
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ORCHID RAISED A STAGGERING AMOUNT
09-06-17At Orchid they had a cake sale to raise funds for “Help the Heroes” They did great raising over £200.
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DEBBIE PENFOLD SOON TO BE DAWN’S DAUGHTER IN LAW
18-05-17All the Staff at Orchid Care Home, would like to wish Debbie Penfold and Ryan Drew (Dawn Drew’s Son) all
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GRADUATION
05-05-17Here are Staff from Orchid care Home who have just graduated at Prospect Hospice Congratulations to them all
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HELP THE HEROES CAKE
02-05-17Here is our “Help the Heroes cake” made by one of our chefs Hasn’t she done well Well done Tracey
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HELP THE HEROES BAKE OFF
02-05-17RESIDENTS, staff and friends at the Orchid Care Home in Haydon End had a fantastic time on Friday as a
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HELP THE HEROES AT ORCHID CARE HOME
27-04-17Here is Dawn the Manger at Orchid Care Home with one of the “Help the Heroes” bears
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DONATION OF EASTER EGGS FROM COVENTRY BUILDING SOCIETY
13-04-17I would like to express to you once again our sincere thanks for the generous gift of Easter Eggs collected
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CARE HOME STAFF BACK BAKE FOR HEROES IN SWINDON
13-04-17A HOST of sweet treats will spring from the oven later this month as staff at a Swindon care
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A Few More Visitors to Orchid Care Home
24-03-17Orchid Care Home had another type of visitor at their Home this week. I bet you cannot guess what it
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Chocolates Galore
09-03-17At Orchid Care Home, they were given a box of chocolates and not just a normal size What can one
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Easter Chick
09-03-17We would like to thank our Administrator Ruth for her wonderful hand made little Easter Chicks with a little surprise in
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Easter is just around the corner
09-03-17At Orchid Care Home, the Residents are preparing for Easter, so they made these chocolate buckets, all funds are for
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A FOND FAREWELL TO OUR ADMINISTRATOR
08-03-17Today, Wednesday 8th March 2017, we say a fond farewell to our Administrator Brenda. Brenda has been the Administrator
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Orchid’s Newest Resident Animal
08-03-17Come and meet Orchid’s newest Resident animal – “Charlie the Canary” Ain’t he cute
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Fundraising for a Reindeer at Orchid Care Home
02-02-17Orchid Care Home are fundraising to bring a reindeer into the Home at Christmas. Here is their fundraising status at
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Becoming a Dignity Champion
02-02-17Orchid Care Home have signed up to The Dignity Pledge and many staff have signed up to become a Dignity
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Orchid Care Home Celebrating Dignity Day 2017
02-02-17Our Team of Senior Carers did a presentation and talk on Dignity and Respect for the Residents. Cream Tea was
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Chinese New Year 2017 continues at Orchid Care Home
27-01-17Not only was there banners made, they made a Chinese Dragon
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Orchid Welcomes the Chinese New Year 2017
27-01-17At Orchid Care Home, the Residents have been busy making things and decorating the Cafe area with Chinese banners
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Residents at Orchid meet “DISCO”
19-01-17Orchid were introduced to “DISCO” on Thursday 19th January 2017, all the Residents love him
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Charlie the Donkey comes to visit the Residents at Orchid Care Home
23-12-16The Residents had a visit from Charlie, he walked around the whole home in and out of Residents rooms, being
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Beautiful Patchwork Quilt
20-12-16One of our Carers – Linda Redman at Orchid Care Home has made this beautiful quilt which is being raffled
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PATCH SHOWS OFF HIS NEW JUMPER
13-12-16Here at Orchid we couldn’t allow our Rabbit not joining in with the Tradition, here he is posing in his
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A visitor to the Hair Salon at Orchid Care Home
30-11-16Orchid Hair Salon gets a little visit from Mr Skeleton
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Orchid Care Home in the local Swindon Advertiser
22-11-16Care home residents craft poppies to remember fallen soldiers (From Swindon Advertiser) Care home residents craft poppies to remember fallen
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Orchid Remembers
22-11-16To conclude our Remembrance activities for this year, we had school children dressed up in WWI and WWII clothes singing,
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Lest we forget at Orchid
22-11-16Carrying on our Remembrance activities at Orchid, we arranged crosses in a flower bed which was decorated around the edge with lanterns.
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Orchid’s latest Residents
22-11-16Her at Orchid, we have a variety of animals, from Patch – our Rabbit, too Bill and Ben – our
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Remembrance at Orchid 2016
04-11-16Our Remembrance Tree here at Orchid, Residents have written on the poppies of people they remember from the war
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Hettie and her Daughter dressed up for Halloween 2016
01-11-16Here is Hettie Dixon from Orchid Care Home with her Daughter dressed up for Halloween – Don’t they look great?
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Raising awareness for Breast cancer 2016
31-10-16Here is the Manager and a few Staff and a couple of Residents dressed in pink to support Breast Cancer 2016
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Poppy Painted Glasses
07-10-16This is an event taken place at Orchid Care Home, Residents and the Activity Staff have painted glass jars with
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MACMILLAN COFFEE MORNING 2016
05-10-16ORCHID CARE HOME Held a coffee afternoon in aid of Macmillan Cancer ON FRIDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER 2016 DAWN AND HER
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