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Orchid Hair Salon gets a little visit from Mr Skeleton

Here is what we have in our Reception

In July 2014 Peggy Stephens chose Birchy Hill to become her new home. She loved the Staff and the Staff loved her. She was telling us all sorts of stories from her life and everybody enjoyed listening to Peggy.

Her early years spent in the Army, being an entertainer for the young and old, whilst dancing, singing and playing the piano. Peggy was also a proud owner of a pig farm, these were just a few of her stepping stones.

Sadly Peggy passed away just before her 94th Birthday in November 2016. Her family and the Staff at Birchy Hill miss her very much.

So today Tuesday 29th November 2016 we opened “Peggy’s Cafe” as a tribute to “Poplars Queen of our Hearts”

All of Peggy’s Family, Friends, Residents and Staff at Birchy Hill listened to Ian Stephens and our Home Manager Mark Yon said some nice words and we all enjoyed a cup of coffee and a lovely slice of cake, after the new signage was revealed for our Cafe.

 

Mabbs Hall provides regular Pet Therapy Sessions and the Residents really enjoy it

From the beginning of November, Residents and Staff here at Birchy Hill Care Home purchased Poppies from the Royal British Legion and wore them to show their respect for all those killed in the Two World Wars and for more than 12,000 Servicemen and Servicewomen killed or injured ever since 1945.

On Armistice Day, on the eleventh hour, of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, we were following the British Tradition to pause for a two minute silence.

Afterwards Reverend John, the Vicar from St Luke’s Church in Sway held a short remembrance service and found the right words for everyone who has lost a loved one in the conflicts. He also gave his blessing to everybody.

Our Home made a poppy wreath (as pictured below) 

At 21:00pm we watched the televised programme from the Royal Albert Hall

For Remembrance Sunday or Veteran’s Day, we had  special Sunday lunch after seeing the Queen and Senior members of the Royal Family at the Cenotaph, in Whitehall, London on television.

Later we then watched an episode of Dad’s Army which put the Residents in a lighter mood.

We then finished the day off with a small tea party.