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For Jane Austen there was “no enjoyment like reading”, and the English writer Joseph Addison said that “reading is to mind what the exercise is to the body”. Residents at Birchy Hill enjoy reading the Daily Sparkle. Stories as “On This Day” and Quizzes or an album about places where they grew are bringing up lots of memories to share afterwards.

At Birchy Hill we proudly honoured WWII veteran Group Capt. J.R. TANNER on the 75th VE Day celebrations.

We’d dearly like to thank the families who shared these interesting and moving stories, and photos of their loved ones.

As Birchy Hill’s beautiful grounds allow us social distancing, and the summer days are here, the residents had a delightful time in the garden with pre-lunch drinks along with piano entertainment by Mark Bussell.  Mark will be playing weekly for our residents. Welcome back!

Activation of the senses such as smell, vision, and touch helps our residents at Birchy Hill recall positive memories and emotions, and encourages them to communicate and engage with the people around them.

Whether they are playing ball games or scrabble, having a relaxing time reading or browsing a magazine, watering the garden or stimulating the senses, residents at Birchy Hill are busy and happy.

“Stay active, stay independent” is part of our residents’ lifestyle at Birchy Hill.
We acknowledge the importance to health of regular exercise, therefore we organise a mix of moderate and vigorous-intensity physical activities every week, such as exercising to music as well as a variety of games.