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We are building another fabulous new care home

12-03-2024
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We have begun the process in Warminster, Wiltshire, and will post updates on our progress here. Exciting times! It will

Raising Money for The Care Workers’ Charity – 17-23 April 2023

14-04-2023
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All our homes are getting involved in this fund raising event. Any member of staff or resident can raise money

Coronavirus

31-01-2023
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Our primary aim is to keep our residents happy and healthy, and visits from family and friends are a very

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

09-09-2022
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All of us at Angelcare and MNS Care would like to extend our sincere condolences to the Royal Family on

Ready….Steady….

09-11-2021
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We are almost ready to go at our latest purpose built care home in Suffolk. Cavell Manor Care Home in

Swindon Advertiser report – Nearly 50 Orchid Care Home residents receive first dose of Covid Vaccine

29-01-2021
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WORKERS at a Swindon care home spoke of their relief after nearly 50 residents received their first doses of Covid-19

Well Done, Mabbs Hall!

22-12-2020
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At Angel/MNS Care we are proud of all our teams, and Mabbs Hall has recently been recognised as providing outstanding

Chilling at Birchy Hill

29-06-2020
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Just another way to chill out at Birchy Hill, by travelling back in time with reading, writing, and reminiscing while

Another birthday at Birchy Hill

29-06-2020
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We celebrate you, not because it’s courteous, but because we sincerely wish to see you smile on your special day.

Birchy Hill Birthdays

29-06-2020
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Birthday celebrations provide an opportunity to honour our residents and let them know they are appreciated and valued. We want

The Queen’s birthday celebrations at Birchy Hill

23-06-2020
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It is the first time the Queen has celebrated her official birthday at Windsor Castle. As the traditional Trooping the

Indian themed day at Birchy Hill

22-06-2020
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Residents at Birchy Hill dodged the rain and enjoyed an Indian themed day with entertainment by a group of staff

Still singing at Birchy Hill

12-06-2020
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Ella Fitzgerald  said: “The only thing better than singing is more singing.” And this is what we do at Birchy

Yummy days at Birchy Hill

12-06-2020
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Let there be cheese and wine … or cake and wine … or banana and chocolate … or …… We

The reading hour – Birchy Hill

12-06-2020
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For Jane Austen there was “no enjoyment like reading”, and the English writer Joseph Addison said that “reading is to

Birchy Hill – VE Day – Bob Tanner and Rene

10-06-2020
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At Birchy Hill we proudly honoured WWII veteran Group Capt. J.R. TANNER on the 75th VE Day celebrations. We’d dearly

Mark Bussell at Birchy Hill

10-06-2020
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As Birchy Hill’s beautiful grounds allow us social distancing, and the summer days are here, the residents had a delightful

Sensory stimulation at Birchy Hill

10-06-2020
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Activation of the senses such as smell, vision, and touch helps our residents at Birchy Hill recall positive memories and

Birch Hill goings on!

10-06-2020
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Whether they are playing ball games or scrabble, having a relaxing time reading or browsing a magazine, watering the garden

London housebuilder keeps local care home residents connected with tablet donation

22-05-2020
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Barratt London has donated a tablet to Sai Ram Villa Care Home on Headstone Drive, Harrow, to help residents stay

Mr Piddle and his ukulele make a noise in the garden

12-05-2020
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Residents and staff were treated to uplifting tunes when Ukulele Piddle visited our home. He had to stay in the

Birchy Hill activities

12-05-2020
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Keeping our residents happy and safe, enjoying the beautiful weather in the sensory garden, and then a cheese and wine

Homemade bunting donated to residents of Orchid Care Home

11-05-2020
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Eleven year old Harry, took it upon himself to make bunting for each of our residents, in order to brighten

Covid-19 survivor celebrates at Birchy Hill

11-05-2020
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Pictured here, and very pleased to be celebrating VE Day at Birchy Hill is Thomas. Thomas has made a miraculous

Still having fun at Birchy Hill

05-05-2020
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Staff staying safe, but raising a smile with our residents.

PPE donation by Cheltenham Hackspace members

01-05-2020
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Cheltenham Hackspace is a member run community workspace, which provides space and tools for their membership to work on their

Fun Friday at Orchid

01-05-2020
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Dress up Friday for staff at Orchid

Dancing in Poplars

01-05-2020
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Here at Birchy Hill we agree with Martha Graham who said: “nobody cares if you can’t dance well. Just get

Birchy Hill night shift

01-05-2020
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Winding down at the end of the day for residents, here are our lovely night staff settling them for the

Smiles at Cherrytrees

01-05-2020
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Staff received a well deserved boost this week when a kind soul delivered gifts for them all. They each received

Fun at Birchy Hill

29-04-2020
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Dancing at Birchy Hill to keep residents active and happy.

Birchy Hill heroes

28-04-2020
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Birchy Hill staff going about their daily tasks, looking after our lovely residents.

Say it with music

26-04-2020
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Staff at Orchid Care Home were delighted to receive this musical tribute recorded amid the Thursday ‘Clap for Our Carers’

Rainbows of hope for our residents

24-04-2020
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Our residents and staff at Sairam Villa were very pleased and surprised recently to receive letters and pictures from a

Covid-19 Update

20-04-2020
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We are living in extraordinary times, very few of us have ever experienced anything like this virus and the effect

Easter delivery at Orchid Care Home

17-04-2020
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Coronavirus didn’t stop the delivery of chocolate eggs to the residents of Orchid Care Home. Residents and staff alike were

Volunteers needed

07-04-2020
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The Health Secretary recently called for volunteers to help out with the current crisis for a very wide range of

Covid-19 update

27-03-2020
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Covid-19 is impacting the daily lives of everyone at present, and will continue to do so for some time yet.

Sairam Villa in Harrow celebrates our festivals and Asian culture with colour and style, as reported by the BBC

31-01-2020
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We all enjoy a good celebration. At Sairam Villa we love our colourful celebrations and our life.

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HAPPY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM ALL AT BIRCHY HILL

30-12-19

The staff and management at Birchy Hill would like to wish one and all a Happy Christmas and a Happy

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CHRISTMAS DINNER AT BIRCHY HILL

30-12-19

With or without their families, our residents enjoyed a lovely Christmas Dinner, with Turkey and all the trimmings and not

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HAPPY FAMILIES ON CHRISTMAS DAY AT BIRCHY HILL

30-12-19

Many residents were visited by their families on Christmas Day. And I am sure, Father Christmas had them all on

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FATHER CHRISTMAS ARRIVES AT BIRCHY HILL

30-12-19

Waiting for Father Christmas had an end, when all our residents at Birchy Hill received a lovely gift from Father

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THANK YOU ST LUKE’S FROM ALL OF US AT BIRCHY HILL

27-12-19

Tony Devereux , as well as some other ladies and gentlemen from St Luke’s Church in Sway regularly visit Birchy

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OUR VERY LAST PERFORMANCE FOR 2019 AT BICHY HILL..

27-12-19

…. Was from Nigel Revell We kept him to the last day of our performances for this December, this os

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CHRISTMAS SING A LONG AT BIRCHY HILL..

27-12-19

….. with Mike Sidaway In our last week of our Christmas Extravaganza, Mike Sidaway entertained our residents. After performing some

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Father Christmas visits Orchid Care home in Swindon

24-12-19

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

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IMPRESSIONS..

16-12-19

..From this year’s Residents’ Christmas Party Happy faces everywhere. Everybody enjoyed the lovely buffet, everyone had a nice drink whilst

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CALM BEFORE THE STORM

16-12-19

All preparations were being done, and the last finishing touches were carried out. The food and drinks are ready, and

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BUFFET RUN..

16-12-19

..Last but not least the buffet was arranged and the ‘big run’ began. Luckily Sam, our Head Chef and the

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MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE

16-12-19

The photographs speaks for themselves, as they show more happy people enjoying themselves.

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ENTERTAINMENT…

16-12-19

..By Retro Rita and ‘Sing for Fun’ For this year’s Christmas Party, Retro Rita performed her ‘Christmas Crackers’ and our

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FESTIVE VITALITY CARE

16-12-19

As it was the last session for this year, everybody had lots of fun exercising, whilst dressed up with some

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PANTO TIME AT BIRCHY HILL

16-12-19

We joined “Carousel Theatre” from London for an afternoon of fun, music and some good old fashioned ‘He’s behind you!’,

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CHRISTMAS SHOW AND APPLE PUNCH

16-12-19

The Christmas Show continued, along with lots of Apple Punch to drink. The party was in full swing.

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RE-UNITED CHRISTMAS SHOW

16-12-19

From ‘The 12 Days of Christmas’ to ‘Rocking around the Christmas Tree’- Re-United entertained our residents with their wonderful Christmas

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PETS VISITING

12-12-19

Newlands Care Home had little visitors. How would you like to come this close to a snail? – I know

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CHRISTMAS BAZAAR 2019

09-12-19

On Saturday, Birchy Hill held their annual Christmas Bazaar. There were lovely decorated Christmas cakes, Chocolate Reindeers, Sweets Sleighs, Homemade

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WELCOME BACK ‘SING FOR FUN’

05-12-19

The Ladies Choir ‘Sing for Fun’ offered to sing for and with our residents once a month and we happily

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LEST WE FORGET

05-12-19

For many days Birchy Hill has spent preparing themselves for Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day. We put Poppies and flags

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REMEMBER, REMEMBER….

05-12-19

..The 5th of November’ Yes, we did remember, but not with a big bonfire or a spectacular firework, but with

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A PENNY FOR THE GUY

05-12-19

Birchy Hill picked up an old tradition that their residents remember from their childhood – ‘A Penny for the Guy’.

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ARTIST AT WORK

05-12-19

Peter was enjoying Aqua Paint. The pictures he ‘created’ were lovely. He was very proud being able to have these

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LYMINGTON TOWN BAND

05-12-19

This year’s Christmas Spectacular started on Saturday with a performance by the Lymington Town Band. A very big audience listened

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WHO NEEDS A GYM?

05-12-19

The Residents at Birchy Hill have their own way to stay physically fit. Shelley from “Vitality Care” helps them with

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CONGRATULATIONS

03-12-19

Jabin James, Care Coordinator, celebrated 10 years working at Birchy Hill. He is a trained nurse in his country and

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DANCEMANIA IN POPLARS

03-12-19

The Residents at Birchy Hill enjoyed music from the 60s and 70s and they could not sit still when the

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CHARITY PYJAMA DAY

20-11-19

Here 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

20-11-19

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

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MARRIED FOR 44 YEARS

18-11-19

On Saturday, 16th November 2019, Albert and Jennifer celebrated their 44th Wedding Anniversary together with family and friends. Albert was

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CHILDREN IN NEED 2019

18-11-19

Charity Party Mike Sidaway entertained our Residents and guests with his lovely voice on a musical trip through time.  Our

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HAPPY HOUR – LADIE’S CLUB

18-11-19

Our Ladies and also some Gentlemen were thrilled by the “Happy Hour Ladies’ Club”. There were lots of ‘tipples’, cheese,

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DECORATION…

18-11-19

…The decoration looks lovely at Newlands. Just look at this gorgeous wallpaper Also their gallery has a few other new

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HAPPY 105th BIRTHDAY

05-11-19

One 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

05-11-19

Colin (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

05-11-19

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

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IMPRESSIONS…….

05-11-19

From a wonderful Halloween Party in Birchy Hill. The Residents and guests alike enjoyed this lovely afternoon.

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HAPPY HALLOWEEN

05-11-19

Birchy Hill’s Residents, Friends and Families celebrated Halloween with spooky music by the singer duo ‘Reunited’, and they enjoyed having

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LITTLE BOLLYWOOD DANCER…

05-11-19

A Big Applause went to this brave little girl showing confidently her solo dance.

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BOLLYWOOD IN SWAY

05-11-19

The Residents at Birchy Hill had so much fun watching 8 young girls from “Indian Heritage” to perform their dance

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FIT AND FUN

05-11-19

Residents loved Vitality Care’s fun filled time of exercises, ball games and dance. Shelley’s engaging music kept everybody awake and

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RECORDER TUNES IN BIRCHY HILL

05-11-19

Last Monday we welcomed Sway’s Recorder Choir for an afternoon of music.  Our Residents and some Family members enjoyed their

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HARVEST CELEBRATIONS

05-11-19

At Birchy Hull we had a week were we welcomed September with an early Harvest Festival celebrated in the Church

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MUSIC AND CARD TRICKS

05-11-19

The week started with some musical entertainment by the ‘MAC Trio’. The Accordion tunes were the highlight for our Residents.

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NATIONAL BAKING WEEK CONTINUES…

23-10-19

…. National Baking Week – Part 2 The third day of our baking week was dominated by biscuits. We made

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NATIONAL BAKING WEEK

23-10-19

And Birchy Hill celebrates “National Baking Week” in style There was one baking activity on every four days this week.

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FIRST PREPARATIONS FOR “HALLOWEEN”

23-10-19

This week we had a craft session with the motto ‘Halloween Decorations’. Our Residents decided to decorate small paper pumpkins

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A VERY MUSICAL BREAKFAST CLUB ….

23-10-19

What is better to start a new week than having fun and laughter with loud music that you can join

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PIANO TUNES …..

23-10-19

…… And a Saturday High Tea Many of our Residents and guests enjoyed Alastair Hume’s piano tunes to our monthly

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SING FOR FUN

23-10-19

This is the title of a wonderful lively Ladies’ Choir from Brockenhurst. They love to meet and sing, just for

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CONGRATULATIONS

23-10-19

The celebrations at Birchy Hill continued the whole day for Mary and her Husband I would like to say on

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CONGRATULAIONS…

23-10-19

..And celebrations Mary and her Husband Hedley celebrated their 62nd Wedding Anniversary at Birchy Hill. The Residents and the Staff

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FAREWELL, GOODBYE….

23-10-19

We sadly had to say goodbye to a lovely young lady student who observed for 2 weeks of all the

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HIGH FLYER AWARDS – SEPTEMBER 2019

23-10-19

For September two colleagues were awarded the company’s ‘Golden Wing’: Jeannie Wells – “Trainings Facilitator” received the Highflyer Award for

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NATIONAL POETRY DAY

23-10-19

To celebrate “National Poetry Day” the Birchy Hill Residents were reading poems to each other. They also listened to a

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LET’S DO THE HOKEY POKEY…

03-10-19

… that‘s what it’s all about! Residents, Relatives and the Staff were all hooked to Shelley’s engaging exercises and games.

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HIGH TEA AND PIANO MUSIC

03-10-19

Residents and their friends and families spent their Saturday afternoon enjoying a yummy High Tea, prepared by our Head Chef

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LET’S GO TO THE MOVIES – THE AUDIENCE

03-10-19

Birchy Hill’s Residents were singing, whistling, clapping hands, or tapping their feet. Simon had a wonderful audience, who loved his

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LET’S GO TO THE MOVIES – THE SINGER

03-10-19

Simon Gross Productions brought us back to the Movies. We listened to Musical tunes from ‘The Sound of Music’, ‘The

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GOODBYE DOCTOR HELEN

03-10-19

Dr Helen Neuenschwander, one of the GPs visiting our Residents on a regular basis, is leaving Sway surgery to start

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BIRTHDAY GIRL BETTY ..

03-10-19

As you can see, Betty thoroughly enjoyed celebrating her Birthday with her Family and Friends. She had a lovely afternoon

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NEW TO BIRCH HILL..

03-10-19

Residents and Relatives alike were more than happy when they saw the new addition to our existing garden benches. Next

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FISH ‘n’ CHIP SUPPER…..

02-09-19

……with the Families Residents, Families and Friends all came together for a lovely Fish and Chip Supper on Friday. There

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AWARDS GIVEN IN BIRCHY HILL…

02-09-19

Highflyers and a new Dignity Champion Birchy Hill has two new Highflyers. The award for July went to Dana Gotia,

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GENERAL STAFF MEETING

02-09-19

A very big ‘Thank you’ goes to our Manager “Mark”, who arranged our General Staff Meeting in the Sensory Garden.

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NOT JUST FOR THE SCOTTISH..

02-09-19

The 2019 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo celebrated the “Kaleidoscope” which featured a colourful talent from around the world on the

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AN AFTERNOON OF BALLROOM DANCE

27-08-19

Residents and their Families could not sit still when they listened to the “Foxtrot, Waltz and the Tango Rhythms” It

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NATIONAL BURGER DAY..

27-08-19

On Thursday 22nd August 2019, Birchy Hill celebrated “National Burger Day”. For some Residents it was a completely new meal

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ACTIVITIES IN BIRCHY HILL

27-08-19

Some of our Residents still enjoy their weekly Arts and Crafts sessions. Here you can see 2 Gentlemen in Cedars

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6 NEW LADIES ARRIVE AT BIRCHY HILL

27-08-19

Please welcome our “6 New Chicken Ladies” who recently moved into their lovely chicken house in the bottom of Birchy

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AFTERNOON TEA WEEK…

22-08-19

Sometimes the wait for dinner is far too long, and when lunch has passed by too many hours ago, and

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LET THE WIND BLOW……..

22-08-19

Let the wind blow the washing! A new project for all units at Birchy Hill, this was to create stimulating

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MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT WITH NIGEL REVILL

22-08-19

The ladies loved Nigel, and the gentlemen loved his music! Nigel Revill’s voice was accompanied by his guitar tunes and

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SOCIAL CLUB IN ASHLEY

22-08-19

Once a month, the Birchy Hill’s Residents are joining a Social Cub in New Milton-Ashley. This time they were not

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KARAOKE

22-08-19

The Resident’s at Birchy Hill were nicely entertained with an afternoon Karaoke singing session. Some singers even remembered the lyrics

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THIRD YEAR ANNIVERSARY -CONTINUES….

22-08-19

A few ladies enjoying the afternoon

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THIRD YEAR ANNIVERSARY -CONTINUES….

22-08-19

Here is the Managing Director Sandip, looks like it was raffle time, congratulations to the lucky winners

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THIRD YEAR ANNIVERSARY -CONTINUES….

22-08-19

Look at the delightful food produced for this excellent occasion

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THIRD YEAR ANNIVERSARY

22-08-19

Congratulations to Sai Ram Villa on their 3rd Anniversary Sai Ram Villa celebrated in style on the 3rd August 2019

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OUTSTANDING

22-08-19

CONGRATULATIONS to Helen and her Team at Windy Ridge for reaching an “OUTSTANDING” with CQC Congratulations from all at MNS

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OUR TRIP TO THE TEMPLE

08-08-19

The Residents of Sairam Villa are enjoying their blissful time away at our local “Hindu Temple”

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CONGRATULATIONS…..

05-08-19

New Minibus Drivers Congratulations go to “Dana Gotia” and “Jabin James”, who passed their MiDAS training and are now allowed

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IMPRESSIONS FROM BIRCHY HILL………..

05-08-19

Young and old enjoyed the afternoon, playing a game, having a snack or a nice little drink, or buying gifts,

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OUR HELPING HANDS

05-08-19

A very big Thank you goes to everyone who made the Summer Fete such a wonderful success, to the Staff

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SUMMER FETE 2019

05-08-19

Birchy Hill’s Summer Fete 2019 Everybody was invited to join us for this year’s Summer Fete. Therefore, young and old

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PIANO TUNES PLAYED IN THE GARDEN

05-08-19

On a warm summer evening Birchy Hill invited “Alan Poulton” to play the piano for our Residents. He interacted perfectly

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ANOTHER BOAT TRIP…

05-08-19

Another Boat Trip The Residents from Birchy Hill enjoyed another Boat trip on the “Alison MacGregor”. This time we could

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WORK EXPERIENCE AT BIRCHY HILL

05-08-19

Three young students from New Milton and Ringwood joined us in July to get some “work experience” in a care

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REDECORATION CONTINUES……..

01-08-19

Here is another view of the room now turned into a garden

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REDECORATION…….

01-08-19

We have decorated one of the rooms and made it into an inside garden. We are really pleased with it

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CELEBRATING THE ROLE OF ART IN CARE

01-08-19

‘’Care Home Open Day is now in its 7th year. This year’s theme was celebrating the role of “Arts in

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THE LAND GIRLS CAME TO ENTERTAIN US ……..

01-08-19

The party got started when “The Land Girls” arrived. Their musical know-how was a gem for the audience. All our

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RESIDENT’S BBQ

12-07-19

Our Chef “Samantha” and her Team spoiled us with a wonderful BBQ, with a salad buffet and a big choice

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HAPPY WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

11-07-19

Happy 49th Wedding Anniversary to Wendy and Clifford from all of us at Birchy Hill! The couple were quite surprised

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SHIP AHOY

08-07-19

One of our Residents’ most beloved activities are the Boat trips in the summer months. We boarded the “Alison MacGregor”

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THE EARLY BIRD MAY CATCH THE WORM…….

08-07-19

Our Residents enjoyed this week’s lovely weather with some gardening activities. No surprise, that they loved a nice bowl of

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SING – A – LONG….

08-07-19

……….. With The Jingle Ladies ‘You are my Sunshine’, ‘It’s a long way to Tipperary’ and ‘The White Cliffs of

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BIRCHY HILL GOT TALENT

08-07-19

Recently we could witness the many talents that our Indian staff’s children have to offer. Age was not a problem.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY……

08-07-19

Even Managers celebrate birthdays, too. Happy Birthday, Mark Many Happy Returns from everybody at Birchy Hill

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GAME, SET AND MATCH

08-07-19

A small group of Residents trained their Tennis skills and prepared for the big match in July. As a special

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THE WHEELS ON THE BUS GO ROUND AND ROUND

27-06-19

All the Residents like the weekly bus trips and rides and they have lots to talk about when back at

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PATIO – SET FOR AN OUTSIDE GIRL

27-06-19

Patricia one of our Residents was given a lovely present by her Husband Peter. He donated a very nice Patio-Set

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CHINESE RIBBON DANCE

27-06-19

Who says ‘You have to sit to be fit’? Our active ladies in Birchy Hill performed a delightful Chinese Ribbon

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OUR THIRD CELEBRATION

27-06-19

Why not come to see us and join in our “Three Year Celebration” We are having a Vegetarian BBQ, An

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BIRD FEEDERS IN THE MAKING

17-06-19

The Residents of Orchid were happy making bird feeders

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MILK SHAKE OR ICE-CREAM ANYONE

17-06-19

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

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SPIDER PATERSON THE CAT

17-06-19

Lyndsey the Home Manager of Newlands brought her cat into work today for pet therapy:) His name is spider Paterson.

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NEWLANDS PANTOMIME CONTINUED….

17-06-19

Newlands continue their Pantomime…

PANTOMIME TIME

17-06-2019
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Newlands held a Pantomime

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BIRCHY HILL’S HIGHFLYER MAY 2019

17-06-19

Our Congratulations are going to Kamlesh Kaur, Senior Health Care Assistant. She has a kind and caring nature, is always

BACK TO ASHLEY WE GO…..

17-06-2019
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Once a Month the Birchy Hill Residents are meeting up with the Residents from another Care Home to socialise, listen

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RESIDENTS HAVE THEIR SAY….

17-06-19

Every two months the Residents meet at Birchy Hill to say their opinion about activities, express their wishes, or comment

HAPPY FATHER’S DAY GENTLEMEN…..

17-06-2019
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All Gentlemen were invited to celebrate Fathers’ Day in Birchy Hill last Sunday. They received a small gift and card

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BIRCHY HILL’S PYJAMARAMA

17-06-19

We teamed up with a local Pre School, the ‘Little Flyers’, to enjoy reading, playing, and singing for young and

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D-DAY CELEBRATIONS

17-06-19

To commemorate the 75th Anniversary of D-Day, Birchy Hill Residents and Staff celebrated with a remembrance tea party. Singing war

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FIRE SAFETY FIRST

17-06-19

As every year all employees at Birchy Hill are trained to the highest standard of the MRA by Gary Gregg,

FATHER’S DAY AT SAI RAM VILLA 2019

06-06-2019
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Come along to Sai Ram Villa on Sunday 9th July 2019 and celebrate Father’s Day with your loved one

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PHYSICAL EXERCISES AT BIRCHY HILL

28-05-19

Birchy Hill’s Residents love to be active! They enjoy having a fun filled morning with Vitality Care (Photograph), but they

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BELLY DANCERS COME TO BIRCHY HILL

21-05-19

Habibi and the Flowers of the Desert were guests in our Home. They entertained us with their Belly Dance Show

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SOCIAL CLUB IN ASHLEY

21-05-19

Once a month the Birchy Hill Residents go off to meet the Residents in a Care Home in Ashley. These

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HIGH FLYER FOR APRIL 2019

21-05-19

In April the High Flyer Award was given to the Registered Night Nurse Ghiorghe Stefan, in recognition of his availability

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HIGH FLYERS IN MARCH 2019

21-05-19

The High Flyer Award for Mach was given to 2 very valued young ladies: Kate Gilbert – Mental Health Nurse,

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BOLLYWOOD AND BEYOND

21-05-19

BOLLYWOOD – SAI RAM VILLA Please click the link above for a short video This was taken at an event

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INTERNATIONAL NURSES DAY

13-05-19

On the 12th May, Florence Nightingale’s Birthday, Nurses are honoured and celebrated all over the world. In Birchy Hill, we

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SIT AND BE FIT………………..

13-05-19

Next to our regular Vitality Care group sessions, we now offer a new activity class, called “Sit and be Fit”

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SOCIAL CLUB IN ASHLEY

13-05-19

Once a Month our Residents join in with social events in the wider community. Here they visited another Care Home

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IF YOU’RE HAPPY AND YOU KNOW IT…………..

13-05-19

Lesley is definitely very happy, and he shows it. Music and a lovely sing along made him laugh so much.

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BREAKFAST CLUB

13-05-19

Breakfast Club is one more of our Social Clubs. Residents meet for a (second) breakfast with a lovely fresh brewed

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EASTER BONNET PARADE

13-05-19

After hours of decorating the nice bonnets, the best one was selected by a Staff Jury. This year’s first prize

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EASTER BUNNY CAME TO BIRCHY HILL

13-05-19

This year the Easter Bunny did not only bring chocolate eggs to the Residents, he also brought a lovely homemade

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MOTHER’S DAY CELEBRATIONS

13-05-19

Not only Mothers, but all the Ladies at Birchy Hill were celebrated on this Mothering Sunday They all received a

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NUTRITION AND HYDRATION WEEK 2019

13-05-19

As every year Birchy Hill took the chance to inform as well as deliver new food and drinks to our

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OPEN DAYS AT ORCHID CARE HOME

09-05-19

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

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BOLLYWOOD & BEYOND

02-05-19

Friends and Family, please come and join us for our “Bollywood and Beyond” event on Sunday 12th May! Everyone is

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HAPPY VALENTINES DAY CELEBRATIONS FROM BIRCHY HILL

29-04-19

Residents celebrated Valentine’s Day with their partners, families and friends. A light buffet with lovely cake and cupcakes was offered

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FLOWER ARRANGING

29-04-19

We carried out some flower arranging for “Shabbat” Don’t they look beautiful?

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AN AFTERNOON WITH RETRO RITA

29-04-19

Some Residents from Birchy Hill enjoyed a lovely afternoon at Bashley Village Hall where Retro Rita entertained them with songs

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AQUAPAINT

29-04-19

At Birchy Hill one all time favourite daily activity is Aquapaint. This is an easy activity, because only water is

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PAYING OUR LAST RESPECTS

29-04-19

Birchy Hill’s oldest Resident Maria B. wanted to celebrate her 100th birthday this year in April and to receive a

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BAKING AFTERNOONS

29-04-19

At Newlands Care Home, every Wednesday afternoon, we now bake cakes Here is the table set up and already to

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CHICKS HATCHED AT ORCHID CARE HOME

15-04-19

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

GREAT TALENTS AT BIRCHY HILL

27-02-2019
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Fun exercises like ‘Balloon Tennis’ or ‘The Parachute Game’ are the all time favourites with our Residents. It is a

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HOW SHE COULD PLAY THE UKULELE………………….

06-02-19

Even with it being the darkest day in January , it was full of sunshine with the sound of the

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VERY TALENTED STAFF

06-02-19

Our very talented young Members of Staff entertained the Residents and their Guests in between their different dancing acts. They

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THE FIRST HIGH FLYER FOR BIRCHY HILL IN 2019

06-02-19

One 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

06-02-2019
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After a very long break we were very happy to welcome the ‘Dancing Nuns’ back to Birchy Hill. This time

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LIFELONG LEARNING

06-02-19

Congratulations goes to Madalina Costita, who passed her Care Certificate in December 2018 Also too  Marco Antraca, who finished his

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DIGNI-TEA PARTY

04-02-19

As every year Birchy Hill’s Residents and Staff celebrated Dignity Day. As a lovely tradition we gathered together for a

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BRING THE OUTSIDE IN……………….

04-02-19

We do not often have snow in the South, but last week we had enough to make some snow balls.

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HAPPY HOUR AT BIRCHY HILL

15-01-19

Gin and Tonic, Baileys and a choice of wines were on offer for our first Happy Hour in 2019. Many

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TOOL SHOP FOR STIMULATION

08-01-19

Recently ‘Cyril’s Second Hand and Vintage Tool Shop’ opened in Birchy Hill. You can find it on your way to

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NEW YEARS CELEBRATIONS……….

08-01-19

Residents and Staff were celebrating the New Year with drinks and nibbles. Everybody was enjoying themselves and welcomed the New

STAFF AND STELLA……………..

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Staff enjoyed their Christmas Day Dinner and Stella posing with Father Christmas.

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CHRISTMAS IN PINES UNIT

08-01-19

Christmas 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

08-01-2019
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Once again Father Christmas and his Apprentice visited Birchy Hill to find out everybody was in the ‘Good Book’ this

ACTIVITY ASSISTANT SHOWS ONE OF HER CHRISTMAS OUTFITS

03-01-2019
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One of our Activity Assistants wore different Christmas Clothing accessories all the way through December 2018 Here she sits by

ELVES COME TO ORCHID CARE HOME

03-01-2019
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Orchid Care Home Staff dressed up as Elves for “Dress an Elf Day 2018” Here is one of our Nurses

CHILDREN IN NEED AT ORCHID CARE HOME 2018

03-01-2019
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Orchid Care Home Staff dressed up as Pudsey for Children in Need 2018 Here are two of our Nurses and

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NEWSLETTER – DECEMBER 2018

03-01-19

We produced our own newsletter for December 2018

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CHRISTMAS JUMPER DAY 2018 AT SAI RAM VILLA

03-01-19

Sai Ram Villa Staff wore their Christmas Jumpers for the “National Christmas Jumper Day 2018”

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BIGGY IS EXCITED

03-01-19

I think Biggy doesn’t want to go home

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BIGGY CONTINUES TO MEET AND GREET

03-01-19

Biggy is still getting attention from the Clients of Sai Ram Villa

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BIGGY ARRIVES AT SAI RAM VILLA

03-01-19

Sandip Ruparelia brings his Dog “Biggy” in to meet everyone Awwwwwwwwwwwww he is a cutie, I want to adopt him

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NEW BANNER FOR BIRCHY HILL

01-01-19

We are proud to be showing our new addition in the front garden! There is a brand new banner for

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CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS IN BIRCHY HILL DECEMBER 2018

01-01-19

Each unit in Birchy Hill has got their own style of Christmas decorations The Staff and the Residents are decorating

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MIHAIL FLIES FOR DECEMBER 2018

01-01-19

Birchy Hill’s High Flyer Award for December goes to the Health Care Assistant “Mihail Gamarra” He made a great improvement

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RETRO RITA AND HER CHRISTMS CRACKERS

01-01-19

The last but definitely not least show of our 2018 Christmas Extravaganza was Retro Rita and her Christmas Crackers. She

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A BUS TRIP TO THE NORTH POLE………….

01-01-19

We visited Father Christmas and his real Reindeer, but we did not have to go that far! as they resided

NEW MILTON’S JUMPING BEANS ……………………

01-01-2019
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… 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

01-01-2019
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Fee! 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

01-01-2019
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As a highlight for our Christmas Party Santa Claus stopped for a few minutes on his busy trip to say

MORE PARTY IMPRESSIONS

01-01-2019
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Our Chef spoiled our Residents and guests with wonderful festive buffet food, as it seemed an endless amount of different

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PARTY IMPRESSIONS

01-01-19

The Christmas Party was in full flow, when these photographs were taken. Some listened to Alastair’s Piano music, whilst others

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THE CALM BEFORE THE STORM……………….

01-01-19

On the morning of Saturday 15th December 2018, Birchy Hill’s halls were decked for the Annual Residents Christmas Party. The

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STAFF AND THIER CHRISTMAS DINNER

01-01-19

Birchy Hill Staff met for a yummy Pre-Christmas Dinner, unfortunately not everybody could join in due to their duties. It

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JINGLE BELLS, JINGLE BELLS

01-01-19

Jingle Bells at Birchy Hill The Sway Bell Ringers enchanted Birchy Hill with their lovely tunes. A group of Ladies,

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ELEVEN PIPERS PIPING………..OR WAS IT?

01-01-19

We did not have Eleven Pipers Piping, but instead we had recorders being played by a local Recorder Choir. Birchy

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IMPRESSIONS BY NIGHT

01-01-19

Birchy Hill shines bright in these cold Christmas nights. There are twinkly lights, snowmen and there is even a reindeer

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DRO WHO HAS ARRIVED AT CHERRY TREES

19-12-18

One of the Residents at Cherry Trees Keith by name is a big fan of Doctor Who Keith has all

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SONAL IS ALSO A HIGH FLYER

18-12-18

Sonal is also collecting her “High Flyer” Award from Gill Robinson – Operayions Director, accompanied by the Home Manager Azaad

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BHAVNABEN IS A HIGH FLYER

18-12-18

Bhavnaben is collecting her “High Flyer” Award from Gill Robinson – Operayions Director, accompanied by the Home Manager Azaad Saumtally

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CLINICAL LEAD FLIES HIGH AT BIRCHY HILL

18-12-18

Rodalyn Rodriguez – The Clinical Lead and Deputy Manager at Birchy Hill was honoured with the High Flyer Award for

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SHABBAT LIGHTING of CANDLES

18-12-18

This is the “Shabbat Lighting of Candles” with Rabbi Arnold Saunders and the Residents at Newlands Care Home

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CHRISTMAS BAZAAR AT BIRCHY HILL

18-12-18

On Saturday, 1st December we started our Christmas Extravaganza with a well loved Bazaar. Many stalls offered lovely Christmas gifts,

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YOUNG AT WORK

18-12-18

Inspired by some work from the “Ageing and Dementia Research Centre” (Bournemouth University), a few of our Residents enjoyed taking

LYMINGTON TOWN BAND

18-12-2018
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We finished our first Advent week with Christmas songs and carols performed by the “Lymington Town Band”. The wonderful (and

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THE FRIENDSHIP SINGERS

18-12-18

On Friday afternoon all the Birchy Hill’s Residents were very excited to hear the acapella singing of a lovely group

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ABOVE HIS HEAD A LITTLE STAR WAS SHINNING BRIGHT

18-12-18

The singer Mike Sidaway started our musical Christmas journey on Thursday 6th December 2018. The stars were already shining, and

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FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS

18-12-18

This week at Newlands we have been celebrating the “Festival of Chanukkah” – This is also known as the “Festival

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CHRISTMAS JUMPER DAY AT CHERRY TREES

18-12-18

Even the Home Manager – Darren wears his Christmas Jumper for “Christmas Jumper Day 2018”

MISSION CHRISTMAS

17-12-2018
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A local Radio channel supports challenged children in the area at Christmas. We collect Christmas presents on their behalf for

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BINGO TIME

07-12-18

A Resident at Newlands hosted a game of Bingo for everyone As they say “Eyes down look in”

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OCTOBER 2018 – HIGH FLYER

29-11-18

Registered Nurse flies high Registered Nurse Mary Preethi George, from Birchy Hill Care Home, was awarded the Highflyer Wing for

CHILDREN IN NEED

23-11-2018
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The Staff at Cherry Trees all decided to dress up for Children in Need – Don’t they look cute in

CHILDREN IN NEED – PARTY

22-11-2018
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With their yearly appeal the BBC has now raised over £1bn since it began the annual fundraiser in 1980. It

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LEST WE FORGET

22-11-18

Our Residents had the possibility to watch the BBC’s televised programme on both weekend days to mark this year’s Remembrance

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FESTIVAL OF REMEMBRANCE – PART 2

22-11-18

On Saturday, the Land Girls entertained us with their wonderful show. They arrived in military uniforms and finished the entertainment

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FESTIVAL OF REMEMBRANCE – PART 1

22-11-18

This year is a special year to commemorate the fallen, who lost their lives in their fight for freedom. We

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NOT SCARY – BUT NICE……………………….

22-11-18

That was the motto for our Halloween party. Everybody enjoyed the party with Serenity (Jane Parris) and a lovely buffet

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RESIDENTS ENJOYING THE BLACKPOOL ILLUMINATIONS

23-10-18

Here are the Residents enjoying the Blackpool Illuminations  

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FEEDING THE COWS……

23-10-18

As the Residents recently visited “Hare Krishna Temple” in Watford. We went to feed the cows that are kept near

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VISIT TO “HARE KRISHNA TEMPLE”

23-10-18

The Residents recently visited “Hare Krishna Temple” in Watford. The Residents really enjoyed taking part and singing devotional songs and

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HINDU CELEBRATIONS COMTINUE AT SAI RAM VILLA

23-10-18

This is the second picture of their activity. We played Garba with them which they really enjoyed taking part it.

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HINDU CELEBRATIONS AT SAI RAM VILLA

23-10-18

This is one of the pictures from our “Navratri Programme” with the Residents and the Staff.    

BLACKPOOL ILLUMINATIONS 2018

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Some of our Residents went to see the Blackpool Illuminations

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A SOUND OF MUSIC

15-10-18

Music was clearly noticeable on Friday afternoon at Birchy Hill, as Nigel Revill played his acoustic guitar and performed songs

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK………..

15-10-18

Our Residents very much enjoyed an afternoon of seated exercises with Vitality Care. Equipped with bright pink glitter Top Hats,

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SEPTEMBER 2018 – HIGH FLYER

05-10-18

Radu Toma received the Highflyer Award for September 2018. He is a very hard working Housekeeper and very thorough in

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EN GARDE!

05-10-18

Irene was very happy to see her Son bringing her fencing mask and jacket to reminisce the time when she

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CHICKEN RUN…………..

05-10-18

Yvonne caught the cheeky chick when it tried to escape. After some lovely cuddles she brought it back to their

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CREATIVITY TIME

27-09-18

It’s craft time at Newlands, creating different things and having a laugh

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PARACHUTE FUN….

27-09-18

It’s not what you think, we did not jump out of an aeroplane to have a fun activity, but we

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ALPACAS IN BASHLEY

27-09-18

As we couldn’t get any Alpacas into Birchy Hill yet (!!!) We had a little trip to see them in

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OH WHAT JOY IT IS TO BEING PART OF A SOCIAL CLUB….

27-09-18

Living in a Care or a Nursing Home doesn’t mean you can’t be part of the wider community any more.

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UKULELE……………

18-09-18

Everyone was up and dancing to the sound of the Ukulele

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TRIP THE LIGHT FANTASTIC…………..

18-09-18

Newlands Care Home had everyone up and dancing, they were Tripping the Light Fantastically………………… Wouldn’t you agree?

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THE FIRST AID TRAINING CONTINUES

18-09-18

As Gary Peake continued Training the Staff at Birchy Hill – He had put them through yet another session

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BIRCHY HILL GETS FIRST AID TRAINING

18-09-18

Gary Peake, the Trainer from “Acacia Training” showed the necessary skills that every First Aider needs. The Staff were very

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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

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AUGUST 2018 – HIGH FLYER

17-09-18

Above and Beyond! Our Senior Health Care Assistant “Marco Monteiro” received a Birchy Hill’s “Highflyer Award” for August 2018. He

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LAST BOAT TRIP FOR 2018

17-09-18

We started in May this year with the boat trips on the “Alison MacGregor” and went out every single month

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GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

17-09-18

50 Years of Love Pamela and Barry were the Golden Happy Couple. We celebrated with them “50 Years of their

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GYM TIME – NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE

17-09-18

All the Residents who joined the seated exercises group with Vitality Care were surprised how much fun they had. This

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BIRCHY HILL PIRATES WENT ABOARD THE SHIP……

03-09-18

When we docked the port in New Milton. Birchy Hill Pirates boarded the ship – some call it “Ashley Lodge

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SWINGING TEA PARTY…………

28-08-18

Friday afternoon was Party Time at Birchy Hill! This time we invited Graham Bennett to entertain us with “Swing and

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BEAR WITH ME………………….

28-08-18

We seized this lovely morning and visited a nearby Garden Centre. Our Residents liked the big display of plants, but

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RAIN OR SHINE

21-08-18

There is no weather when we wouldn’t enjoy a nice boat trip with the Alison MacGregor. When our boat left

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GUITAR SESSIONS

17-08-18

Guitar Sessions were played at Windy Ridge As the Guitar was played, the dancing commenced

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LET’S PARTY

13-08-18

As we had the most wonderful sunny summer we planned our annual Residents’ BBQ Party to be held in Birchy

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RAISING MONEY FOR DEMENTIA

13-08-18

The Staff and Friends of Birchy Hill raised a staggering amount of £600 which will be donated to the Alzheimer’s

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UNITED WE WALK(ED)

13-08-18

It was a wonderful sunny Saturday morning, when a group of 11 brave people, aged between 0 and 60, left

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FIRST HIGH FLYER AT BIRCHY FOR JULY 2018

13-08-18

The first High Flyer Award for July 2018 went to our  Team Leader Cherry bhe Bejer where she was awarded

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ABOVE AND BEYOND IN JULY 2018

13-08-18

Our 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………….

01-08-2018
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Our Chef Samantha Nash was preparing so many yummy cakes, cupcakes, scones, and sausage rolls for the Summer fete. The

MUSK

01-08-2018
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MUSK played at Birchy Hill’s Annual Summer Fete This year the weather was on our side We enjoyed a wonderful

MEMORY WALK

01-08-2018
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Staff and Friends of Birchy Hill are hosting a Memory Walk for the Alzheimer’s Society on Saturday 4th August 2018.

JUNE’S HIGHFLYER

17-07-2018
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Roscia Grigorva, A Health Care Assistant at Birchy Hill was recognised with the Highflyer Award for June 2018 for her

DANCING IN THE SKY………..

17-07-2018
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Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers could not have done it any better! Our very own dancers loved to show us

SUMMERTIME 2018

17-07-2018
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A summer inviting you to enjoy all activities outside. The Lovely entertainer “Caryn Morant” agreed to sing in our Sensory

PRETTY WOMAN………

17-07-2018
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When Mike Sidaway was singing this well-known hit, the Ladies were fascinated. He earned flirty looks, and lots of ‘kisses’

CREEPY CRAWLIES

17-07-2018
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A small group of Birchy Hill’s Residents enjoyed an amazing day out. We went to the Hampshire Reptile Centre and

DARREN IN THE STOCKS

17-07-2018
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At Cherry Trees Fun Day they got Darren – The Home Manager “In the Stocks” What a good sport you

FUN DAY 2018

17-07-2018
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Cherry Trees held a Fun Day A nice gathering of Residents enjoying the sunshine

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A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM

03-07-18

After having a lovely picnic and taking some walks through Highcliffe Castle’s grounds The Residents were very keen listening to

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HIGHCLIFFE CASTLE – HERE WE COME………

03-07-18

As it is Midsummer and a wonderful sunny day, we decided to visit Highcliffe Castle to have a picnic, take

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TOO HOT FOR THE GIRLS………….

03-07-18

Birchy Hill’s cheeky chicks were bored in their own house and garden. So they went for a little trip into

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RESIDENTS ENJOYING THE WEATHER

02-07-18

The Residents at Cherry Trees were out enjoying the weather

FATHER’S DAY AT WINDY RIDGE

22-06-2018
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Windy Ridge celebrated Father’s Day What a good time was had by all

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………….. AND THE CELEBRATIONS CONTINUE FOR LADIES DAY

22-06-18

Mabbs Hall continued celebrating Ladies Day at Royal Ascot

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MABBS HALL CELEBRATING ROYAL ASCOT DAY………

22-06-18

Mabbs Hall celebrated Ladies Day at Royal Ascot Here is one Lady with a pretty hat – What lovely cakes

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PUT YOUR HANDS UP IN THE AIR…..

20-06-18

Our Residents were asked if they would enjoy doing some physical exercises and many of them loved the idea. We

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PLEASE WELCOME THE NEW ARRIVAL………………………..

20-06-18

We were all very excited when Mark Yon, our Manager, told us that his household will have a new addition

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WELL DONE RODA

20-06-18

You did it, Roda, you did it! Rodalyn Rodriguez, Birchy Hill’s Clinical Lead, took part in the Race for Life

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SURPRISE, SUPRISE

20-06-18

Our Residents just enjoyed a lovely looking Black Forest Gateau when all the Gentlemen got surprised with a lovely little

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FOOTBALL WORLD CUP 2018

20-06-18

On behalf of everyone in Birchy Hill I would like to send a very big Thank You to Debbie Quick

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HYTHE MARINA – HERE WE COME!!

20-06-18

Last Thursday we had another chance to be on board the “Alison MacGregor Motor Vessel”. The Residents enjoyed the trip

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WELCOME TO “THE LAND GIRLS”

20-06-18

First off all the Residents in Birchy Hill watched Her Majesty the Queen’s Birthday Parade and then Trooping the Colour

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CUP CAKE BAKE OFF 2018

18-06-18

Windy Ridge held a Cup Cake Bake Off There were three categories: Best Tasting Best Decorated Not quite nailed it

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CONGRATULATIONS JAYA RHANBHAT

18-06-18

Congratulations from all at Angel Care / MNS Care PLC to Jaya Rhanbhat for receiving his British Citizenship on Monday

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HIGH FLYER OF MAY 2018

13-06-18

Olga Mota is our latest ‘Highflyer’ Olga Mota, A General Assistant at Birchy Hill, was awarded with the Company’s Highflyer

Mark Yon
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HIP, HIP, HOORAY, MANAGER

13-06-18

We celebrated Mark Yon’s Anniversary, being our highly valued Manager in Birchy Hill for 6 years on 28th May 2018.

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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

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MATINEE WITH CARYN MORANT

13-06-18

Friday morning entertainment par excellence delivered by Caryn Morant. Birchy Hill’s Residents and Guests were dancing and clapping their hands

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READY FOR THE WEDDING……..

24-05-18

On Saturday Morning there was hustle and bustle in the all the Units. Everybody wanted to be dressed nicely for

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INTERNATIONAL NURSES DAY 2018

24-05-18

Every year the 12th May is a very special Day in Birchy Hill’s events calendar. It is not only Florence

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NURSE’S TEA PARTY

24-05-18

As a token of appreciation Birchy Hill’s Nurses were spoiled with a little Tea Party and a lovely homemade cake

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NO PAIN – NO GAIN

24-05-18

Before the Nurses could tuck into the lovely cake on International Nurses’ Day, they had to answer 13 Quiz Questions

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WHAT A NICE LADY…………….

24-05-18

Gerald was so fascinated by this nice Lady. He would have liked to be the Bride’s Father, as he said,

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A VERY SPECIAL LADY……………..

24-05-18

Claudia 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

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Florence, the Lady with the lamp Florence and her Nurses greatly improved the conditions in the Crimean War and many

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A VERY ROYAL WEDDING AT BIRCHY HILL

24-05-18

The build up to the Royal Wedding was a lot of fun for the Residents and the Staff at Birchy

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THE WAIT WAS OVER…………..

24-05-18

The wait was finally over, and Prince Harry tied the knot with Meghan Markle. The Residents who watched the fairy-

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WEDDING CAKE

24-05-18

After the ceremony in St George’s Chapel our Chef surprised everybody with a lovely Wedding Cake, a naked lemon and

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ENTERTAINMENT FROM THE NEW FOREST ACADEMY OF DANCE

24-05-18

The Children from the New Forest Academy of Dance surprised us with some sing alongs All Residents could join in.

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BALLET INSPIRED BY PETER PAN”

24-05-18

There were 2 ballet groups and 2 prima ballerinas who danced for us like little elves. They highlighted our day

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EUAN THE SKIPPER………

17-05-18

For years Euan had his own boat and cruised the Mediterranean Sea. Together with his wife Val and he lived

HAPPY FEET

15-05-2018
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The guitarist Nigel Revell put on a good show and everyone was in good spirits when they heard his tunes.

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OUT AND ABOUT

15-05-18

On a hot and sunny Saturday afternoon the Residents from Pines spent their time in the garden. Here they stopped

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CONGRATULATIONS

15-05-18

Congratulations got to Henrique Mota, Healthcare Assistant, who completed his LEVEL 2 Care Diploma. Well done Henrique – Congratulations from

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ROW, ROW, ROW YOUR BOAT……………

15-05-18

Fortunately, we didn’t have to row our boat as it was a vessel powered by a diesel engine. Our first

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THIS IS A MAN’S WORLD……………………..

30-04-18

Euan does not only enjoy polishing his shoes, no, he enjoys even more polishing the car! After he washed the

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SHIP AHOI

30-04-18

Solent Dolphin Boat Trips on the M/V Alison MacGregor. Solent Dolphin was conceived in 1987 by New Forest Rotary Club

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HABIBI AND THE FLOWERS OF THE DESERT

30-04-18

Our Residents enjoyed an afternoon being taken into the fairy tales of Thousand and one Nights. Some of our Gentlemen

ST GEORGE’S DAY CELEBRATIONS

30-04-2018
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A big day for our English Residents as they were very proud to celebrate St George’s Day on Monday, 23rd

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PEDRO THE DONKEY ARRIVES AT BIRCHY HILL

30-04-18

As 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

30-04-2018
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How 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

30-04-2018
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Dancing to the Music As for many years we celebrated National Care Home Day in style. The singer Mike Sidaway

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NAMASTE CHAMPIONS

30-04-18

Namaste – the End of Life Care Programme, developed by Prof Joyce Simard, was introduced to Birchy Hill 2 years

BIG DOG – SMALL GIRL

30-04-2018
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When little Victoria visited us, she liked to go ‘walkies’ with the St Bernard dog. We all wondered who is

HAPPY 99TH BIRTHDAY

30-04-2018
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Happy 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

30-04-2018
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Going Above and Beyond……………..….her duties, that’s Veronica Reig’s motto when it comes to her job. She is a natural caring

TRIP TO NEASDEN SWAMINARAYAN TEMPLE…………

23-04-2018
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What a beautiful view from inside Neasden Swaminarayan temple

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TRIP TO NEASDEN SWAMINARAYAN TEMPLE

23-04-18

Sai Ram Villa Residents on their activities day out

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NEASDEN SWAMINARAYAN TEMPLE

23-04-18

On Friday 20th April 2018 -Sai Ram Villa Residents attended an activities day at Neasden Swaminarayan Temple Our Activities Coordinator;

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HIGH FLYER AT MABBS HALL

20-04-18

Congratulations to Nicky Bowers at Mabbs Hall for her High Flyer Award Nicky received this for her contribution to training

YOUNG AND OLD IN HARMONY

10-04-2018
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Birchy Hill is encouraging their visitors to bring in their children to give them the chance to socialise with elderly

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EASTER BUNNIES CAME TO BIRCHY HILL

10-04-18

As part of our intergenerational activities we invited students from Bournemouth University to join us for our Easter celebrations. On

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GOOD LUCK AND A POT OF GOLD

23-03-18

We enjoyed a lovely Saturday afternoon to celebrate St Patrick’s Day. A Cake decorated with Shamrocks and a Leprechaun’s hat,

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HAPPY ST PATRICK’S DAY

23-03-18

As a tribute to our Irish Service users, we hoisted their flag on St Patrick’s Day. Irish Patrick (alias Paddy)

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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

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GLOBAL TEA PARTY IN PEGGY’S CAFE

23-03-18

On Wednesday, 14th March, the Global Tea Party took place wherever Nutrition and Hydration Week was being supported. Birchy Hill’s

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NUTRITION AND HYDRATION WEEK 2018

23-03-18

This is a global challenge to create a movement to reinforce, focus, energise, create activity and engagement for nutrition and

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MOTHERING SUNDAY AT BIRCHY HILL

12-03-18

While Joyce was waiting for her Sons to come for Mother’s Day, she helped to surprise all the other Ladies

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REMINISCENCE WITH “BABIES”

12-03-18

Eaun enjoyed being a happy Granddad to our lovely dolls. He hugged and cradled them like real babies before he

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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

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FEBRUARY’S HIGHFLYER AT BIRCHY HILL

12-03-18

To his big surprise Kevin Moyce, who is the Gardener and part of the Maintenance team, was awarded the ‘Golden

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VALENTINES TEA DANCE

23-02-18

Birchy Hill had a lovely High Tea and wonderful music played by Nigel Revill. So that Our Residents could celebrate their

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WHERE TO GO IF YOU WANT YOUR HAIR DONE?

23-02-18

The Barbers and Hairdressing Shop in to be found in Cedars Lane The shop is actually open every Tuesday and

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PEDRO’S RESIDENCY

23-02-18

If you want to get hold of Pedro then come to Cedars Lane

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FANCY SOME SWEETS………………

23-02-18

If so, then come to Pines Unit where you will find the Sweet Shop

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QUIET ROOM

23-02-18

As you walk to the Quiet Room the local friendly Cat wants to come in – Who will let him

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LOWER CHERRY COURT……

23-02-18

An impression from Lower Cherry Court

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NEW DOORS

23-02-18

In Lower Cherry Court the Residents have new doors to their rooms

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WELCOME TO LOWER CHERRY COURT

23-02-18

We then arrive in Lower Cherry Court

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WHAT DID WE FIND IN UPPER CHERRY COURT?

23-02-18

We found a Telephone Box

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WALK THROUGH UPPER CHERRY COURT

23-02-18

As we take a little walk through Upper Cherry Court – What will we see?

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ARRIVING IN UPPER CHERRY COURT

23-02-18

  Welcome to Upper Cherry Court  

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ON ROUTE TO UPPER CHERRY COURT

23-02-18

On your way as you go to Upper Cherry Court, you will find the Post office and a big red

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POLARS LANE……

23-02-18

An impression from Poplars Lane

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POPLARS LANE

23-02-18

Welcome to Poplars Lane

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DEMENTIA FRIENDLY INNOVATIONS AT BIRCHY HILL

23-02-18

All Units at Birchy Hill have been undergoing refurbishment and Dementia friendly enhancements. Walking through the corridors you get the sense

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CHERRY TREES CREATES ERIC DRAVEN – THE CARE CROW

23-02-18

Following the feisty crow that keeps attacking the windscreen wipers on cars on the car park at Cherry Tree. Their

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AN ARTICLE FROM “SWINDON LINK MAGAZINE” – NOVEMBER 2017

23-02-18

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

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VALENTINES DAY 2018 WAS CELEBRATED AT MABBS HALL

14-02-18

Mabbs Hall celebrated Valentines Day Is that a cheeky glass of wine I see?

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WHO DO YOU THINK WILL WIN?

14-02-18

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

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FIRST HIGH FLYER OF 2018

12-02-18

Michael Bandonill, A Night Health Care Assistant, received the award for January 2018. His reserved nature and his flexibility were

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AND MORE TEA……..

08-02-18

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

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MORE CUPS OF TEA

08-02-18

A few more Residents and Staff having a cup of tea

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CUP OF TEA……………

08-02-18

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

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REMININSCENE WITH “BUGSY” THE DOG

01-02-18

It was a lovely surprise for many of our Residents. Wendy Hawkes, the Activity Organiser, brought her pet dog ‘Bugsy’

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A FEW RESIDENTS ENJOYING LUNCH AND A TIPPLE

31-01-18

A 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

31-01-18

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

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A GREAT DIGNITY WEEK WAS HAD AT BIRCHY HILL

29-01-18

At this point we would like to say a very big ‘Thank you’ to everyone who helped to make this

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“MISS ANNIE” – ENTERTAINED US

29-01-18

Our Digni-Tea Party was in full swing with “Miss Annie’s” wonderful singing. She entertained us in the style of the

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DIGNITY CHAMPIONS AT BIRCHY HILL

29-01-18

After the Vicar Chris’ gave his very moving speech, our Manager Mark Yon then assembled “Birchy Hill’s Dignity Champions” to

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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

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GATHERING………….

29-01-18

Gathering around our Dignity Tree in our Sensory Garden after the new plaque was mounted

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A NEW PLAQUE FOR OUR “DIGNITY TREE”

29-01-18

Some of you might already know that we have a permanent ‘real’ Dignity -Tree growing in the Sensory Garden outside

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TRAINING

29-01-18

Staff as well as Friends of Birchy Hill were invited to enjoy a training session about ‘Dignity’. Different Nationalities, different

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DIGNITY WEEK AT BIRCHY HILL

29-01-18

We celebrated Dignity with a full week of events, starting with a Crafts morning, where the Residents and the Staff

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THE DIGNITY TREE

29-01-18

A poem by Sheryl Parkman I’m planting my first seed today The seed of dignity In time you’ll see my

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WELCOME TO BIRCHY HILL TO JOIN US FOR DIGNITY DAY

29-01-18

The Dignity in Care campaign was launched in November 2006 and aims to put dignity and respect at the heart

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NEWLANDS CELEBRATING “CHANUKAH”

23-01-18

Newlands Jewish Care Home recently celebrated Chanukah (The Festival of Lights) with the lighting of candles in a Menorah (Candelabra)

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RESIDENT TURNS 105 AT NEWLANDS

23-01-18

Eva Kay celebrated her 105th birthday on 13th January 2018 together with her Family . A party was held in

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ENTERTAINMENT AT ORCHID

23-01-18

Another great afternoon of entertainment at Orchid

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ITS PANTO TIME

23-01-18

Its Panto Time at Orchid

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THE HUNT FOR FATHER CHRISTMAS

23-01-18

Father 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

23-01-18

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

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REINDEERS AT ORCHID

23-01-18

We 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

23-01-18

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

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FIND THE ELF………..

23-01-18

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

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BAGPIPER CAME TO ORCHID

23-01-18

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

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BIRTHDAY BOY

17-01-18

Clive Ashton celebrated his birthday in style. As an addition to the usual celebrations, he enjoyed a musical afternoon in

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BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS AT BIRCHY HILL

17-01-18

Every Birthday at Birchy Hill is celebrated with a proper birthday cake (not always with the right number of candles),

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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

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ANOTHER HIGH FLYER AT BIRCHY HILL

15-01-18

Golden Wing for Mario Mario Bandonill, Kitchen Assistant at Birchy Hill, was awarded with a certificate by Gill Robinson, our Operations

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DECEMBER 2017 HIGH FLYER AT BIRCHY HILL

15-01-18

Very Dedicated to her Job Manju V.Poulose was awarded with the monthly Highflyer Award for December 2017. She is not

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WELCOMING THE NEW YEAR IN ………….

02-01-18

Some of our Residents here at Birchy Hill started the New Year with another gathering. They welcomed 2018 with a

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“SHOULD OLD ACQUAINTANCE BE FORGOT?..”

02-01-18

New Year’s Eve at Birchy Hill was full of memories and celebrations. Each community of Residents had their own little party

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JUST LIKE A BIG FAMILY CHRISTMAS IN CEDARS

28-12-17

Residents and Guests enjoyed their Christmas dinner after having fun with the Christmas crackers, hats and crowns were proudly worn.

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CHRISTMAS PRESENTS IN PINES

28-12-17

Getting up early to find your presents under the Christmas tree – many of the Residents in Pines found presents

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CHRISTMAS DINNER IN PEGGY’S CAFE

28-12-17

The Residents and the Guests in Poplars enjoyed their Christmas Dinner in the lovely setting of Peggy’s Café. Everybody enjoyed

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CHRISTMAS DAY IN UPPER CHERRY TREE COURT

28-12-17

A Peaceful reflection in Upper Cherry Court – Residents and Visitors alike enjoyed their Christmas Dinner and were invited to

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CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS IN LOWER CHERRY COURT

28-12-17

Christmas was celebrated in each of Birchy Hill’s 5 Residents’ Communities. Ladies and Gentlemen in the Lower Cherry Court are waiting

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FATHER CHRISTMAS SENT HIS ELF

28-12-17

This year an Elf brought the Christmas presents to all the Residents at Birchy Hill. They loved their little gifts and

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MERRY CHRISTMAS…………

28-12-17

Birchy Hill’s Manager Mark Yon and his little boy Joshua on their round on Christmas Day to wish all the

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OUR DOLLS HAVE A NEW BABYSITTER…………..

27-12-17

Living in Birchy Hill only for a few days, Terrie fell in love with our lifelike dolls Aiden and Adina.

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CARYN MORANT RETURNED TO BIRCHY HILL

27-12-17

The singer Caryn Morant was already missed by our Residents. As she recently gave birth to a Baby-boy (Louie) just

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MUSICAL ADVENT CELEBRATION

27-12-17

Birchy Hill’s Residents enjoyed a wonderful afternoon with entertainment by Caryn Morant. We were spoiled with a potpourri of old

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LOTS OF RAFFLE PRIZES TO BE WON

27-12-17

As for all of our “Grand Parties” we had lots of raffle prizes to be won. The prizes are donated

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WELCOME TO OUR GRAND RESIDENTS CHRISTMAS PARTY

27-12-17

Everybody looked forward to this big day in our December Calendar- the “Christmas Party” Alastair Hume and his Jazz Trio

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FATHER CHRISTMAS AND HIS ELF VISITED

27-12-17

Without warning Father Christmas and one of his Elves suddenly appeared when the party was in full swing. It was

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A WONDERFUL ATMOSPHERE

27-12-17

Not only our Residents enjoyed this year’s Christmas Party. Relatives, Friends, and Staff joined in and made it a great

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“TIS THE SEASON TO BE JOLLY……………”

27-12-17

What would a Christmas Party be without the wonderful food and drinks? I can’t tell you, because our Chef Sam

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“STRIKE THE HARP AND JOIN THE CHORUS……….”

27-12-17

It was Luis playing the piano and Joselito singing until the party came to an end. It was wonderful entertainment

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PUDDINGS GALORE………….

27-12-17

At Birchy Hill we had a big choice of puddings and gateaus for the sweet toothed kind. We were served these at

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“THE JUMPING FLEAS”

27-12-17

That’s what Ukulele translates literally from the Hawaiian language to describe the rapid motion of the fingers in playing it,

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“GOOD BYE MARIE – WE WILL MISS YOU”

27-12-17

For the first time Birchy Hill offered a practical placement for a Student Nurse. Marie Drayton, Student Nurse who is

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CHRISTMAS CAROL SERVICE

27-12-17

To round up our Pre- Christmas celebrations we had the honour to be visited by “Reverend John Pawson and the

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“VENITE ADOREMUS IN BETHLEMHEM….”

27-12-17

This was only one of the lovely carols that “Sway Church Choir” was singing with the Residents and their Families.

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CHRISTMAS CAROL SERVICE AT BIRCHY HILL 2017

27-12-17

Friends and Families joined the Residents for the last Church service in 2017. All those present enjoyed the singing, the

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“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

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STAFF CHRISTMAS GET TOGETHER AT BIRCHY HILL 2017

27-12-17

Our Manager Mark Yon said some nice words to show his Staff at Birchy Hill how much everybody is respected and

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NO I DIDN’T ……….. YES YOU DID

11-12-17

Friday was Panto time at Birchy Hill. The Residents, some Friends and Families were thrilled by the performance that the London

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WINTER NIGHTS

11-12-17

In December the nights come early and are very dark in the Hampshire country side. But not at Birchy Hill –

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SNOWMAN ARRIVES AT BIRCHY HILL

11-12-17

Birchy Hill have a new Resident, although he lives outside in the garden

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BROCKENHURST COLLEGE PERFORMS

08-12-17

Young Performers welcome in Birchy Hill Brockenhurst College Performing Arts Group gave us a nice morning singing Christmas Carols and

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RETRO RITA

08-12-17

Retro Rita presents her Christmas Crackers Retro Rita engaged her audience with lovely Christmas tunes everybody could remember. She brought

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FRIENDSHIP WITH THE COMMUNITY

08-12-17

The Catholic Church in Lymington established their very own choir to sing for the elderly – The Friendship Singers! This

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SWAY BELL RINGER’S

08-12-17

Four Ladies from the Sway Bell Ringers visited Birchy Hill to perform in front of our Residents. Everybody enjoyed the

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BIRCHY HILL’S CHRISTMAS BAZAAR

08-12-17

Homemade delicacies, Christmas decorations, and gifts were offered. Friends and Families of our Residents loved to buy them. A raffle

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SAM’S CHRISTMAS CAKES

08-12-17

Our Chef Samantha Nash had out done herself with this year’s Christmas cakes. They were on offer in our Café,

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MAN IN BLACK

08-12-17

Our very own very talented pianist Luis Andrade spoiled the Residents, Guests and the Staff alike with his lovely music.

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OH, COME YE FAITHFUL…

08-12-17

35 young voices from Sway Primary School sang like little angels. They were accompanied by their teacher who played the

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NOVEMBER HIGH FLYERS

07-12-17

Ana Matos (Health Care Assistant) and Ranjit Kaur (Senior Health Care Assistant) were both awarded with the Golden High Flyer

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NEWLANDS NEW DINING ROOM

01-12-17

Newlands has a new dining room

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CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA AT BIRCHY HILL

27-11-17

To start our 2017 Christmas Extravaganza the dancers “Light-Hearted” (previously known as “The Dancing Nuns”) pleased their audience with the

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FATHER CHRISTMAS – DEBUT DANCE

27-11-17

The Residents enjoyed their afternoon dancing with Father Christmas. The Residents and the Staff joined in and had a wonderful

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FATHER CHRISTMAS, HIS REINDEER AND HIS ELVES

27-11-17

On Saturday Morning a few Residents had the chance to see Father Christmas moving into his Grotto at Stewart’s Garden Centre.

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LYMINGTON TOWN BAND

27-11-17

As many times before “Lymington Town Band” played Christmas Carols for Residents and their Families in Birchy Hill. Distracted by

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ORCHID CARE HOME OPENS ITS DEMENTIA SUITE

22-11-17

On 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

17-11-17

Here 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

17-11-17

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

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BIRCHY HILL’S TRIBUTE

13-11-17

To commemorate the fallen and honour the many service men and women who have risked and for those who still

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ANOTHER GOLDEN WING AWARD

13-11-17

Golden Wings in Birchy Hill Marco Antraca received October’s Highflyer Award for being a hardworking Senior Health Care Assistant who

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ARMISTICE DAY

13-11-17

The Residents and Staff in Birchy Hill gathered together to pay their respects to remember the fallen and to salute

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“We will remember them” in Birchy Hill

13-11-17

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years

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CORONATION STREET COMES TO CHERRY TREES

13-11-17

The scene voted for the most at Cherry Trees ………… is Coronation Street

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REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY PARADE

13-11-17

Mabbs Hall Residents joined the Community on Remembrance Sunday in Milden Hall Town and submitted their Wreath

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TEA PARTY

13-11-17

Mabbs Hall held a tea party on Friday 10th November. The Residents had a lovely time

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2017 UK Dementia congress

13-11-17

Here is Helen – Windy Ridge’s Home Manager having a sneaky glass of wine

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2017 UK Dementia congress

13-11-17

Held in Doncaster at the Race course on the 7th 8th and 9th November 2017 Gillian Robinson Operations Director for

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REMEMBER, REMEMBER – BIRCHY HILL

10-11-17

Remember, remember……. ….the 5th of November! That’s what Birchy Hill do every year since we were children. Our Residents here at Birchy

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THE LAST POST – PLAYED FOR REMBRANCE

10-11-17

A 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

06-11-17

Here 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

02-11-17

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

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MacMILLAN COFFEE MORNING AT ORCHID 2017

02-11-17

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

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DID THEY FIND WHAT THEY WERE SEARCHING FOR?

01-11-17

I wonder what they were searching for in this bowl

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SPOOKY AFTERNOON

30-10-17

It was a “Spooky afternoon” at Birchy Hill with a “Lady in Red” Last weekend Residents, Families and Friends celebrated Halloween

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BEWARE SPIDER ALERT

27-10-17

Are you brave to sit under this spider?

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SPOOKY CAFE

27-10-17

Come for a tea or a coffee if you dare

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HALLOWEEN DARKENS ORCHID

27-10-17

Table spookily decorated

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HALLOWEEN ARRIVES AT ORCHID

27-10-17

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

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ENTERTAINMENT FOR EMILY AND OTHER RESIDENTS

26-10-17

Emilys Granddaughter Carol  kindly paid for entertainment on the day for all the Residents to enjoy and help Emily celebrate

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HIGH FLYER AT NEWLANDS

26-10-17

Joanne awarded John Marshall a High Flyer Award for Caring in and above his role Well done John from all

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SARAH THE ENTERTAINER

19-10-17

Here is our very own Sarah entertaining the Residents

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ARTWORK

19-10-17

The Children even joined in and made a poster

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MAIN PRIZE

19-10-17

Here is our Resident (DW) winning the main prize Well done

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BBQ FUN DAY – SEPTEMBER 2017

19-10-17

A BBQ Fun day event was held at Cherrytrees Care Home in Salford on the 2nd September. it proved a success with

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A HARPIST ENTERTAINS AT NEWLANDS

19-10-17

Newlands Care Home had a visit from a Harpist, they are from the “Booths Charity” it was lovely we all

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THE BIG KNIT AT CHERRY TREES

19-10-17

We would like to say a huge thanks to all those that donated their time to the Big Knit. Us at Cherrytrees are very grateful for the kind offering of

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OCTOBER TEA PARTY AT BIRCHY HILL

19-10-17

On Friday, 13th October, Birchy Hill’s Residents and some visitors enjoyed an afternoon Tea Party with musical entertainment by Luis Andrade.

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SEPTEMBER 2017 HIGHFLYER FOR BIRCHY HILL

19-10-17

Birchy Hill are pleased to award another “Highflyer Award”with the Golden Wing, the Company’s Logo. This time to Joselito Lintag,

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ADMINISTRATOR OF THE NORTH

13-10-17

Congratulations go to Hazel – Newlands Administrator, who won Admin of the North yesterday Congratulations to you Hazel on behalf

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McMILLAN COFFEE MORNING 2017

02-10-17

Mabbs Hall held a Coffee Morrning in aid of McMillan September 2017 – A good time was had by all

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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

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OWLS AND FALCONS COME TO BIRCHY HILL

29-09-17

Liberty’s Owl and Raptor Centre was visiting Birchy Hill and informed Residents and Staff about the differences in owls, their

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SEPTEMBER 2017 – HIGH FLYER

29-09-17

Once again a member of staff was awarded a Highflyer Award for working above and beyond his duties: Luis Andrade

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SAM’S WALK 2017

21-09-17

Memory Walk 2017 in Southampton Once again our Chef Samantha Nash walked to fight Dementia organised by the Alzheimer’s Society.

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NEWLANDS CANARIES

15-09-17

Newlands had a surprise visitor yesterday in the form of a Canary outside, whilst we were being entertained by one

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JINSY POULOSE RECIEVES A “HIGH FLYER AWARD”

04-09-17

Jinsy Poulose – The Clinical Lead Nurse at Mabbs Hall has been awarded the Company “High Flyer Award” for managing

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RESIDENTS CELEBRATING SUMMER 2017 AT BIRCHY HILL

04-09-17

The annual Residents’ BBQ was a great success. With the wonderful sunshine, lovely guests, yummy food, and cheerful entertainment by

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GO WEST AT BIRCHY HILL

04-09-17

Birchy Hill’s “Cowboys and Cowgirls” welcomed the Country and Western Singer Danny Stone with a loud “Yee Haw” to start

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“THE BOYS” PLAYING A FRIENDLY MATCH

24-08-17

On Wednesday night in New Milton at the Recreation Centre: Birchy Hill’s Male Care Staff built two teams to play

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HIGH FLYER FOR BIRCHY HILL AUGUST 2017

23-08-17

Once again Birchy Hill awarded the Highflyer Wings to one staff, who went above and beyond their normal duties. Zina

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ALL ABOARD

21-08-17

On Sunday Morning a few Residents from Birchy Hill went on a Boat Trip. We boarded the M/V “Alison MacGregor”

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WE RAISED A STAGGERING £620

21-08-17

At 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

21-08-17

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

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TEA PARTY WITH NIGEL REVILL

21-08-17

The other Friday Afternoon it was Party time at Birchy Hill. Many Residents and Relatives were listening to Nigel Revill playing his

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LADIES CLUB VISITING THE REPTILE CENTER

08-08-17

Following up reading some interesting stories about reptiles, the ladies decided to have a trip to the New Forest Reptile

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HAPPY ANNIVERSARY MR and MRS JOSE

08-08-17

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

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HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY

28-07-17

  Our always friendly “Michael Ingram” celebrated his 90th Birthday surrounded by his Family. He had a lovely little party.

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SUMMER FETE AT BIRCHY HILL 2017

28-07-17

Birchy Hill was determined to hold their Annual Summer Fete in any kind of weather so we had to bring the outside

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ROMEO RECIEVES HIS HIGH FLYER AWARD

28-07-17

Romeo Solivas, Housekeeper and Artist at Birchy Hill, received this month’s High Flyer Award. His artwork is going above and beyond

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ORCHID LUNCH DATE NUMBER TWO

21-07-17

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

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LUNCH DATE FOR ORCHID RESIDENTS

21-07-17

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

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AN AFTERNOON OF STRICTLY COME DANCING

21-07-17

Windy Ridge got into the Dancing Mood

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CUPCAKE DAY 2017

21-07-17

Windy Ridge Celebrated Cup Cake day 2017

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HAPPY 101TH BIRTHDAY

21-07-17

Windy Ridge celebrated one of their Residents 101 Birthday last week Congratulations from all at MNS Care PLC and Angel

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ALL ABOARD

14-07-17

Our “Captain” John Leonard was taking us out on a bus trip to the sea side in Barton-on Sea. He

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CHERRY TREES INTRODUCES THEIR NEW ARRIVAL

14-07-17

Let’s meet and welcome Cherry Trees new arrival of a Chick – they have named the chick “Nugget”

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AN AFTERNOON FULL OF MUSIC

10-07-17

On Friday afternoon at Birchy Hill, Luis Andrade spoiled us with his lovely Piano Music. His repertoire goes from Classic

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A MORNING STROLL BEFORE THE SCORCHING SUN

10-07-17

A 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

29-06-17

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

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HALLWAY MAKEOVER AT NEWLANDS

29-06-17

Please see our make over in our Hallway

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THE ORIENT VISIT TO SWAY

27-06-17

We would like to say a very big “Thank you” to Habibi and the Flowers of the Desert, presenting their

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PLAQUE TO REMEMBER THE PEOPLE FROM THE MANCHESTER ARENA BOMBING

27-06-17

Here one of Our Residents is holding the plaque of the Manchester Bee “We Love You”

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TREE TO COMMEMORATE THE MANCHESTER ARENA BOMBING

27-06-17

The Residents from Cherry Trees brought a tree and planted it in the garden, with a plaque of the Manchester

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WEDDING BELLS AT BIRCHY HILL

19-06-17

Our lovely Evelyn is all dressed up nicely to join her Grandson’s Wedding. She was looking forward so much to

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JUNE’S HIGH FLYERS AT BIRCHY HILL

19-06-17

Last Friday our Manager Mark Yon announced the “High Flyers” for June. Eileen Tindle, the Administrator, and Sibi Vengattil, a

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GUESS THE WEIGHT OF THE CAKE

19-06-17

One giant cup cake was the prize for the “Guess the weight of the Cake”- game on Cup Cake Day.

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CUP CAKE DAY – JUNE 2017

19-06-17

Our Chef Sam put a lot of effort into preparing wonderful tasty cup cakes, which made this Charity event on

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ISMAEL CORDAU RECIEVED HIS CARE CERTIFICATE

19-06-17

Ismael receiving his Care Certifcate

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CECILA TREVERS – HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT RECIEIVING HER AWARD

19-06-17

Cecila received her Care Certificate

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SARA SMITH RECEIVING HER CARE CERTIFICATE

19-06-17

Sara received her Care Certificate

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SARA SMITH RECEIVED HER HIGH FLYER AWARD

19-06-17

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

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ANNUAL NATIONAL CARE HOME DAY 2017

19-06-17

The Annual National Care Home Open Day celebrations took place at Birchy Hill on Friday 16th June 2017 We started

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FATHER’S DAY CELEBRATIONS AT BIRCHY HILL

19-06-17

On one of the hottest days so far this Summer. We celebrated all our Gentlemen at Birchy Hill. They enjoyed

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A TRIP TO FEED THE DUCKS

19-06-17

We had a lovely trip to Ballard Lake in New Milton. It was being enjoyed by a small group of

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SANDRA SMITH HAS COMPLETED HER CARE CERTIFICATE

18-06-17

Sandra received her Care Certificate

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DAWN WARNER – SENIOR HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT

18-06-17

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

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SUSANNA CHAMBERS – SENIOR HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT

18-06-17

Susanna receiving her Care Certificate

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SARAH DUNCAN- SENIOR HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT

18-06-17

Sarah received her award for completing her Care Certificate

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LINDA REDMAN – CARE ASSISTANT

18-06-17

Linda received her Care Certificate

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JEMMA PORTER – CARE ASSISTANT

18-06-17

Jemma receiving her Care Certificate

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ROSE DOWLEY RECIEVING HER AWARD

18-06-17

Rose received her Award for completing her Care Certificate

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MADZ GOLAGER – CARE ASSISTANT RECIEVING AN AWARD

18-06-17

Madz 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

18-06-17

Dawn 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

18-06-17

Debbie 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

18-06-17

Lyn 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

18-06-17

Dawn 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

18-06-17

Donna 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

18-06-17

Christian 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

16-06-17

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

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CUPCAKE DAY AT NEWLANDS 2017

16-06-17

We held a cupcake day at Newlands to raise Money for Alzheimer’s Society, it was a huge success Well done

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BOAT TRIP FOR ORCHID RESIDENTS

16-06-17

A 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

16-06-17

A 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

09-06-17

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

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PIANO AFTERNOON

05-06-17

Birchy Hill is celebrating Spring Time Last Friday we were celebrating spring time with a very sunny Garden Party. Alastair

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A LOVELY DAY OUT

05-06-17

To enjoy the lovely sunshine, a small group of Residents had their morning coffee on the patio of a very

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DEBBIE PENFOLD SOON TO BE DAWN’S DAUGHTER IN LAW

18-05-17

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

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THE FIRST HIGH FLYER AWARD AT NEWLANDS

18-05-17

Here Angela Pawlak is awarded with her “High Flyer Award”

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OUR VERY OWN ARTIST

17-05-17

At Birchy Hill we have our very “own” artist Romeo Solivas, here he is creating a lovely piece of art

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SAM NASH AND HER HIGH FLYER AWARD

17-05-17

ANOTHER HIGH FLYER AWARD WINNER AT BIRCHY HILL FOR HER HARD WORK AND EFFORTS IN MANAGING A GOOD FOOD SERVICE

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GORDON MANLEY GETS HIS AWARD

17-05-17

MARK WAS DELIGHTED TO AWARD GORDON MANLEY HIS HIGH FLYER AWARD FOR: HARDWORKING IN THE PROVISIONS OF MAINTENANCE HIS LOYALTY

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HIGHFLYER AWARDS CONTINUE AT BIRCHY HILL

17-05-17

MARK AWARDED MARIA SOLIVAS HER “HIGH FLYER AWARD” FOR: DEDICATION AS A NIGHT NURSE DEDICATION AS A DIGNITY NURSE RELIABLE

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INTERNATIONAL NURSES DAY 2017 – CAKE

17-05-17

This is the wonderful cake made for International Nurses Day 2017 by our Chef Sam Well done

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INTERNATIONAL NURSES DAY 2017

17-05-17

Birchy Hill honoured their Nurses throughout the National Nurses Week 2017. They held a big celebration on Friday 12th May

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MR GARETH THOMAS JOINING THE SERVICE USERS FOR LUNCH

10-05-17

Labour MP for Harrow Mr Gareth Thomas visiting the service users at Sai Ram Villa, ensuring our service users have

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ANOTHER SERVICE USER MEETS THE LOCAL LABOUR MP

10-05-17

Labour MP for Harrow Mr Gareth Thomas visiting the service users at Sai Ram Villa, ensuring our service users have

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LABOUR MP MEETS WITH THE SERVICE USERS OF SAI RAM VILLA

10-05-17

Labour MP for Harrow Mr Gareth Thomas visiting the Service users at Sai Ram Villa, ensuring our Service users have

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LABOUR MP FROM HARROW GETS A HIGH FLYER AWARD

10-05-17

Sandip Ruparelia presented Gareth Thomas Labour MP for Harrow with a High Flyers Award. Mr Thomas played a key role

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OUR OPERATIONS DIRECTOR GETS A HIGH FLYER AWARD

10-05-17

Gareth Thomas, Labour MP for Harrow, here presenting Gillian Robinson – Operations Director for the Company with a High Flyers

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GRADUATION

05-05-17

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

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HELP THE HEROES BEAR

02-05-17

The Help the Heroes Bear meeting with Residents

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HELP THE HEROES CAKE

02-05-17

Here 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

02-05-17

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

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DEMENTIA

02-05-17

On Monday 24th April 2017, Birchy Hill’s Leisure and Lifestyle Organiser Pia Zuchhold was invited to inform the members of

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THE EASTER BUNNY ARRIVED AT BIRCHY HILL

02-05-17

After decorating bonnets and having an Easter Bonnet Parade to show of the wonderful bonnets. We then went on to

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HELP THE HEROES AT ORCHID CARE HOME

27-04-17

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

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TIME FOR A BIT OF FRESH AIR

26-04-17

We decided to make the most of the gorgeous weather and we went for a walk with these two lovely

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CELEBRATIONS AT SAI RAM CONTINUE

25-04-17

More cake anyone

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CELEBRATION AT SAI RAM VILLA – APRIL 2017

25-04-17

Happy Birthday Sai Ram Congratulations on your first year What a lovely cake

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EASTER AT MABBS HALL 2017

20-04-17

Mabbs Hall Residents had an Easter Tea Party on Thursday. Then for a week the Residents created crafts for the Easter

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BIRCHY HILL’S FIRST “HIGH FLYERS”

20-04-17

We have always had Unit Awards and various other awards to acknowledge the contribution made by our staff. But now

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DONATION OF EASTER EGGS FROM COVENTRY BUILDING SOCIETY

13-04-17

I 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

13-04-17

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

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EASTER BONNET PARADE AT BIRCHY HILL

13-04-17

For a whole week the Residents at Birchy Hill were crafting to create the nicest Easter Bonnets for this year’s competition,

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MOTHER’S DAY 2017 CELEBRATIONS AT BIRCHY HILL

03-04-17

With Love – on Mother’s Day It was a lovely sunny Sunday morning, peacefully and quiet, you could hear the birds

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The Jumping Fleas or A Gift from Afar

24-03-17

The Residents at Birchy Hill today learned what Ukulele means in Hawaiian – Do you know? – because I didn’t

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A Few More Visitors to Orchid Care Home

24-03-17

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

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Nutrition and Hydration Week 2017 – A Success at Birchy Hill

24-03-17

Every year all Staff put in lots of effort to make Nutrition and Hydration Week a success. At Birchy Hill

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Namaste at Birchy Hill

22-03-17

Namaste and The Whole Home Approach From Birchy Hill “NAPA has always promoted the Whole Home Approach which advocates for

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Smoothie or Milkshake at Windy Ridge

22-03-17

Do you fancy a Milkshake or a Smoothie?, if so why not try Windy Ridge’s home version  

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Hydrate Event at Windy Ridge

22-03-17

Windyridge Care Home has made a commitment to the hydration charter. The Clients are all enjoying exploring the new and

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Twiddle Muffs at Birchy Hill

22-03-17

On Wednesday 1st March 2017, Pam Smith, the President of Sway Women’s Institute, visited Birchy Hill together with the members Jo

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HIGH FLYER AWARD

16-03-17

We are proud to announce the introduction to our “HIGH FLYERS AWARD”, this award is to recognise the contribution our

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Chocolates Galore

09-03-17

At 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

09-03-17

We 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

09-03-17

At 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

08-03-17

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

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LOVE WAS IN THE AIR AT BIRCHY HILL

08-03-17

Every year on the 14th February people celebrate Valentine’s Day by sending messages of love and affection to their partners, family

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Orchid’s Newest Resident Animal

08-03-17

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

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A Vegan Valentine’s at Newlands Care Home

27-02-17

A vegan Valentine’s at Newlands Care Home | Vegetarian for Life ­ On a gloriously sunny Valentine’s Day, I made

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Heart of the Matter

22-02-17

Not one heart, but two hearts – together forever

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Happy Valentines from Orchid Care Home

22-02-17

Love was certainly in the air at Orchid Care Home

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Dignity Champions at Birchy Hill

08-02-17

Our Manager announced the new Dignity Champions, who received their new badges and certificates.

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Dignity Action Day at Birchy Hill in 2017

08-02-17

Wednesday 1st February 2017 saw a day full of celebrations. We started this wonderful day with a Church Service to

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Fundraising for a Reindeer at Orchid Care Home

02-02-17

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

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Dignity Action Day Celebration at Mabbs Hall

02-02-17

Residents at Mabbs Hall had a tea party on Wednesday 1st February 2017 for Dignity Action Day. Residents enjoyed it

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Becoming a Dignity Champion

02-02-17

Orchid 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

02-02-17

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

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Newlands Dignity Day 2017

02-02-17

The Residents at Newlands Care Home joined in celebrating Dignity Day 2017. They made paper mache and enjoyed all songs

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Double Trouble at Birchy Hill – Part 2

01-02-17

Here is one of our Residents enjoying cuddles with the latest editions

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Double Trouble at Birchy Hill

01-02-17

On Friday 27th January 2017, Birchy Hill Care Home finally introduced their new arrivals. The lifelike twin baby dolls which

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Singing and Dancing at Windy Ridge

27-01-17

We were all entertained by this lovely singer, a good time was had by all

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Administrator’s Little Helper

27-01-17

Our Resident Cat decided to try some Administration work

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Come and see our Animals at Windy Ridge

27-01-17

Zebra’s, Elephants, Rhino’s and Giraffes are among the new editions to Windy Ridge

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DOES ANYONE FANCY A MOCKTAIL?

27-01-17

If so then Windy Ridge is the place to be with their new and exciting Mocktail Bar

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Chinese New Year 2017 continues at Orchid Care Home

27-01-17

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

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Orchid Welcomes the Chinese New Year 2017

27-01-17

At 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”

19-01-17

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

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Panto Time at Birchy Hill

09-01-17

We invited London’s Carousel Theatre to visit Birchy Hill Care Home and entertain us with their Pantomime “Little Red Riding

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Birchy Hill celebrated the New Year

09-01-17

On Friday 6th January, Residents, Families and Staff celebrated the New Year in with a swinging tea party. Caryn Morant

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Happy New Year

30-12-16

  News from the Directors: 2016 turned out to be a very busy yet productive year. With the opening of

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

23-12-16

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

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Trip to see Father Christmas and his Reindeer

20-12-16

The Residents had a lovely tip to see father Christmas and his real reindeer in Stewarts Garden Centre in Christchurch.

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Recorder Choir

20-12-16

The guys from “Sway recorder Choir” brought another kind of Christmas tunes to Birchy Hill. Many of us remembered our

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The Town Band

20-12-16

Another goody in our Christmas extravaganza was the Lymington Town Band, playing their tunes with all kinds of brass instruments.

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Brockenhurst College

20-12-16

A visit from Brockenhurst College Performing Arts Group cheered every one up at Birchy Hill. They were singing well known

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Sway Primary School

20-12-16

Every year the youngsters from “Sway Primary School” visit us and entertain us with their lovely angelic voices Thank you

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Bell Ringers at Birchy Hill

20-12-16

Birchy Hill Care Home had a visit from the “Sway Bell Ringers” and gave us a lovely performance, which we

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A Great Find At Newlands

20-12-16

Hazel has been busy finding this book for one of their Residents. Alfred now has a big smile on his

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Beautiful Patchwork Quilt

20-12-16

One 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

13-12-16

Here 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 NEW SIGN FOR NEWLANDS

06-12-16

At Newlands we now have our new Sign out front

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BIRCHY HILL ENJOYS THE FIRST CHRISTMAS CRACKERS

06-12-16

On Saturday 3rd December 2016, here at Birchy Hill started the December extravaganza with our annual “Christmas Bazaar”. The highlight

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Orchid Visitor Number 2

30-11-16

Orchid’s cafe has a visitor

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A visitor to the Hair Salon at Orchid Care Home

30-11-16

Orchid Hair Salon gets a little visit from Mr Skeleton

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Remembrance at Orchid 2016 – Part 2

30-11-16

Here is what we have in our Reception

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Grand Opening of Peggy’s Cafe

30-11-16

In July 2014 Peggy Stephens chose Birchy Hill to become her new home. She loved the Staff and the Staff

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Pet Therapy at Mabbs Hall

22-11-16

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

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We Will Remember Them!!

22-11-16

From the beginning of November, Residents and Staff here at Birchy Hill Care Home purchased Poppies from the Royal British

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Mabbs Hall Remembering the fallen

22-11-16

The Residents from Mabbs Hall joined in the local Community on Remembrance Sunday in the town of Mildenhall and submitted

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Orchid Care Home in the local Swindon Advertiser

22-11-16

Care 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

22-11-16

To 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

22-11-16

Carrying 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

22-11-16

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

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Congratulations to our “Diamond Couple”

07-11-16

Birchy Hill Resident Joyce Foot and her Husband Derek celebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniversary on Thursday 3rd November 2016, with

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A Penny for the Guy

07-11-16

Remember, Remember the 5th of November……… Who of us would ever forget this poem? Guy Fawkes and the failed “Gunpowder

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Bundle of Joy

06-11-16

All the Staff at Hanbury Court would like to congratulate Staff Nurse Elsida Hoxha ans her Partner Marc  on the

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Remembrance at Orchid 2016

04-11-16

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

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End of Life Blanket

02-11-16

We wish to send a huge heartfelt thank you to Queens Court Knitters, a local craft group in Marple for

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Musical Instruments for Diwali

01-11-16

Here the Residents of Sai Ram play instruments for Diwali

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Halloween Swinging at Birchy Hill 2016

01-11-16

After a week of crafting, carving and decorating for Halloween, we celebrated with a scary party on Monday 31st October

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Macmillan Coffee morning at Birchy Hill

01-11-16

Birchy Hill hosted a Macmillan Coffee Morning on Friday 30th September 2016. Three Staff members baked and donated lots of

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A Very Happy Sam

01-11-16

After her 10 miles sponsored Memory Walk to support the Alzheimer Society. Our Head Chef at Birchy Hill, Samantha Nash

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Cherrytrees Halloween 2016 Pumpkin Carving

01-11-16

Here at Cherrytrees we got into carving our pumpkins – “Scary faces”

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Hettie and her Daughter dressed up for Halloween 2016

01-11-16

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

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Spooky Tables for Halloween 2016 at Orchid Care Home

31-10-16

Orchid’s cafe area looking spooky      

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Raising awareness for Breast cancer 2016

31-10-16

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

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The spooky corner at Mabbs Hall for Halloween 2016

31-10-16

Here is a Halloween decorated corner at Mabbs Hall

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Spooky Staff at Windy Ridge for Halloween 2016

31-10-16

Here are the Staff at Windy Ridge, all dressed up for Halloween – Don’t they look spooky?

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8oth Birthday Celebration

28-10-16

Mr Kenneth Bent celebrating his 80th Birthday with all his Family at Mabbs Hall on 27th October 2016 I would

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Chickens at Cherrytrees

28-10-16

The Residents enjoy feeding the chickens and having them free roaming in the garden, “it brings the garden to life”

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Sairam Villa – Wishes a Happy Diwali & a Prosperous New Year

28-10-16

WISHING YOU ALL A VERY HAPPY DIWALI & A PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR FROM THE RESIDENTS & STAFF OF SAIRAM VILLA

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Sukkot

21-10-16

This photo shows a Sukkot, this word means “Booths” and refers to the temporary dwellings that we are commanded to

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Sairam Villa – Resident’s Temple Visit

21-10-16

OUR RESIDENTS VISITED THE HINDU SANATHAN TEMPLE IN WEMBLEY ON 20TH OCTOBER 2016 FOR PRAYERS.

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Sairam Villa – Sewa Day Performance

19-10-16

ASIANA DISABLED CHILDREN PERFORMING SINGING AND DANCING HELD ON 16TH OCTOBER 2016 AT SAIRAM VILLA

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Poppy Painted Glasses

07-10-16

This 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

05-10-16

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

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Birchy Hill – ‘Namaste’ in Action

23-09-16

After an intensive 3 day training for all staff in Birchy Hill we could finally see Namaste in action. Prof

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Birchy Hill – 4 Lovely New Residents

21-09-16

Last weekend four young ladies moved into their own residence in Birchy Hill’s back garden. Myrtle, Lucy, Nancy, and Maggie

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Birchy Hill – Residents marveling Wolseley 75

21-09-16

Residents in Birchy Hill marvel and try the Wolseley 75 in the purpose built “Wally’s Garage”. The automobile was purchased

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Summer BBQ Party at Mabbs Hall

21-09-16

We had a nice bbq party at Mabbs Hall on 1st September from 2pm till 4pm.All the residents and most

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Sairam Villa ‘Walk for Sai’ – Charity Walk

18-09-16

Our maintenance staff at Sairam Villa completed 11 miles charity walk for ‘Shirdisai’ charity

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Cherrytrees ENRICH programme

24-08-16

As part of the ENRICH programme (Enabling Research in Care Homes). Cherrytrees have been supporting a student from Manchester University

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Feeding time at Windy Ridge!

06-06-16

4 kittens become part of the family at Windy Ridge! Ella our ‘house’ cat gives birth to four adorable kittens.

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Wedding at Mabbs Hall

06-06-16

A couple lives in a double room has got married on 9th July 2016.They have been together for 8 years

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Mabbs Hall Activities Plan 2016

06-06-16

Below are the planned activities for Mabbs Hall for 2016. Coffee morning on 18th August 11 am Residents and Relatives

Sai Ram Launches Summer 2016

06-06-2016
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The eagerly anticipated launch for Sai Ram is under way. The care home opens it ‘s doors Summer 2016. Possibly

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