Orchard House Care Centre

22/11/2025

🎄✨ Counting Down to Christmas at Orchard House! ✨🎄

This December, we’re delighted to share a wonderful line-up of festive events for our residents, families, colleagues and our lovely local community.
From our Christmas Light Switch-On, cosy candlelit harp concert, Christmas Jumper Day and Elf Day, to our Nativity Play, Professionals’ Breakfast, festive trips and fun virtual events there’s something for everyone to enjoy!

We warmly invite you to join us as we celebrate the season together, spreading joy, laughter and Christmas cheer throughout Orchard House 💛

📅 Have a look at our December programme in the images below!
🎅✨ Orchard House Care Centre where Christmas truly comes to life.

20/11/2025

Orchard House Residents Thursday outings!

We have had a lovely time taking in the festive atmosphere and eating and drinking our weight in tea cake!

We shopped till we drop, well until the staff dropped🤣

14/11/2025

🌟 Act of Kindness Award 🌟

A huge congratulations to Lauren Cooper, our Act of Kindness Award winner this week! 💛

Lauren is always ready to go the extra mile, supporting her colleagues with patience, positivity and a truly caring heart. Her kindness shines through in everything she does, and it makes a real difference to both our residents and our team.

Well done, Lauren and thank you for being such a bright light at Orchard House! 👏✨

13/11/2025

🌟 A big thank you to Mark for a fantastic morning! 🌟

We were delighted to welcome Mark, a qualified Dementia and Parkinson’s personal trainer, who led a wonderful exercise session for our residents. 💪🧘‍♂️

The morning was filled with gentle, personalised exercises designed to suit everyone’s abilities and it was truly heart-warming to see even our 103 year old resident enjoying the movement and smiling throughout! 💚

A huge thank you to Mark for his patience, expertise, and the positive energy he brought to Orchard House Care Home. 🌞

12/11/2025

🌟 Employee of the Month 🌟

A huge congratulations to Donna Smith, our Employee of the Month here at Orchard House Care Home! 🎉

Donna’s hard work, compassion, and dedication shine through in everything she does. She always goes the extra mile to support our residents and team, and her positive attitude makes Orchard House a brighter place every day. 💚

Thank you, Donna, for your outstanding contribution we’re so proud to have you on our team! 👏💐

09/11/2025

What a truly meaningful Remembrance Sunday ❤️

This morning our residents watched the Remembrance service on TV with great respect and heartfelt silence. Later in the afternoon, Peter joined us and filled the home with beautiful music we sang together, creating a warm and touching atmosphere. 🎶🌺

As visitors arrived, they were greeted by our beautiful Remembrance installation at the entrance a heartfelt tribute to all the heroes we honour today. 🌺✨

Our residents proudly wore the handmade poppies crafted by our amazing team.
Thank you so much for these gorgeous poppies you made today even more special. ❤️

Thank you Independent Arts ✨

08/11/2025

🌟 Act of Kindness Award 🌟

This week’s Bag of Kindness goes to Kirsty Allan, as voted by her colleagues! 💛

Kirsty always puts our residents at the heart of everything she does, showing care, warmth, and creativity in all she takes on. And we can’t forget her amazing Halloween cupcakes they were a real treat for everyone! 🧁🎃

Well done, Kirsty you truly deserve this recognition! 👏✨

05/11/2025

🎶 What an afternoon at Orchard House! 🎶

We’re so happy to have discovered this little gem on the island the Sea Gels Shanty Band! 🌊💙
The ladies brought such an incredible atmosphere with their sea shanties, laughter and energy. Our residents absolutely loved it and even joined in singing along with the band! 🎤✨

Thank you, Sea Gels, for filling our home with joy, music and smiles we can’t wait to have you back! 💕

Sea Gels Shanty Band

05/11/2025

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Thank you Island Echo :)

Residents and staff at Orchard House Care Home celebrated Halloween with a fun-filled afternoon of music, dancing and festive treats. The home was transformed with decorations, creating a warm and cheerful atmosphere for all to enjoy. The highlight of the event was a Halloween dress competition, whi...

04/11/2025

🎃 Halloween Celebrations 🎃

Residents, patients and colleagues got into the Halloween spirit of things by creating beautiful autumnal displays with painted and carved pumpkins, flowers and wreaths.

Many of our care homes and hospitals hosted fun-filled Halloween events with delicious treats, mocktails, live music entertainment, costume competitions and community celebrations.

It's safe to say that everyone had a spooktacular time. 👻

Here are some of our favourite moments.

03/11/2025

✨ A Magical November Ahead at Orchard House! ✨

We have a truly exciting month planned for our residents, families and community here at Orchard House Care Centre. From cosy bonfire treats to beautiful remembrance moments and uplifting live entertainment, November is packed with wonderful events! 🍂🎵🎇

Here’s a preview of what’s coming up

🎶 4th November
Sea Gels Shanty Band
We’re delighted to welcome this fantastic group for their first performance with us!

🔥 5th November
Bonfire Night & Virtual History Talk
Marshmallow toasting, sparklers and the story behind Remember, Remember the 5th of November!

🌺 9th November
Remembrance Day Service
Join us as we honour and remember together, followed by live music and afternoon tea.

🎼 Every Second Sunday
Dementia Musical Moments
A warm, relaxed session for those living with dementia and their loved ones celebrating the joy and power of music.

29th November
St Andrew’s Day
Art, crafts, refreshments and Scottish spirit!

💛 Everyone is welcome family, friends, and our wonderful community.
We can’t wait to share these special moments with you.

📍 Orchard House Care Centre, Newport

01/11/2025

🌟 This Week’s Act of Kindness Award 🌟

A huge congratulations to Pavel Juricek for receiving this month’s Act of Kindness Award! 💛
Pavel is always there to lend a hand, showing kindness, patience and dedication in everything he does. His caring attitude truly makes a difference every single day.

Well done Pavel, and thank you for everything you do for our residents and for the whole team. 👏💫

31/10/2025

👻🎃 Bewitching Tricks and Spooky Treats 👻🎃

Springvale Court Care Home, in Wrekenton, , was a den of ghoulish activity as the home’s spooky Halloween Adams Family got into full swing.

Colleagues embraced the spirit of Halloween by dressing up as The Addams Family. Morticia, Gomez, Pugsley, Wednesday, Uncle Fester, Cousin Itt and Lurch all visited Trinity Square in Gateshead town centre to hand out goodie bags for children and adults, and everyone had the opportunity to have their photo taken with the Addams Family.

General Manager, Gemma Rooney, shared: “Our staff love any excuse for fancy dress day! – we’ve all had a brilliant time.”

The team at Springvale Court commented: “It has been such a fun day. It was wonderful to see everyone go to so much effort to get into the Halloween spirit. And seeing the smiles on everyone’s faces’’.

31/10/2025

🎃 We had such an amazing Halloween party today! 👻
A huge thank you to Kirsty and our brilliant kitchen team for the fantastic cupcakes lthey looked and tasted incredible. 🧁🧡
We also had children visiting, and everyone sang and danced together. The residents had a wonderful time, full of smiles, laughter and great energy. 💃🕺🎶
What a lovely way to celebrate Halloween together! 🎉

30/10/2025

🔍 Thursday Night Murder Club at Caldy Manor 🕵️‍♀️

It was an evening to remember at Caldy Manor Care Home on the as residents, colleagues and friends from Heswall & District Ladies Circle turned detectives, suspects and stars in the home’s very own Thursday Murder Club-themed evening.

Inspired by Richard Osman’s much-loved mystery novels, there were hilarious plot twists and some truly Oscar-worthy performances, the night was packed with laughs and fantastic acting from everyone involved.

A huge thank you to all, the experience was a roaring success.

Safe to say… no one saw the ending coming! 😉

29/10/2025

🏅 Silver Success for Hugh Myddelton at Enfield in Bloom 2025 🌸

We’re happy to share that Hugh Myddelton House Care Home in won Silver in the Best Communal Gardens category at the Enfield in Bloom 2025.

The team proudly received their certificate from the Mayor of Enfield, Margaret Greer, at the Chickenshed Theatre – a joyful moment for everyone involved.

A big thank you to all who helped make the gardens so beautiful this year, especially volunteer Pat and Resident Ambassador Rosa.

Jade Shea, General Manager at the home, said: “Our garden is not just a beautiful space it’s a source of comfort, activity and pride for everyone here. This award belongs to our entire community who have worked so hard to make it flourish.”

The Enfield in Bloom competition, held annually, honours the best in gardening and environmental efforts across the borough.

Congratulations! 👏

28/10/2025

🎉 Rose Water Place Supports Local Fishing Charity 🎉

Rose Water Place Care Home in recently presented Cast A Thought charity with a cheque for £1,260 in support of their Fish and Chat project, which promotes mental health and wellbeing through the therapeutic benefits of angling.

Cast A Thought CIC empowers children, young people and adults through accessible and inclusive fishing activities that encourage mental wellness and connection with nature.

Colleagues and residents welcomed Dave and Helen from Cast A Thought to a small gathering at the home to celebrate and hand over the cheque, awarded on behalf of Barchester's Charitable Foundation.

Hadrian Rodriguez, General Manager at Rose Water Place, shared: “We are always keen to show as much support as we can to local charities and Cast A Thought ensures that every cast of the line brings hope, healing and togetherness in the community.”

23/10/2025

Huge congratulations to all the National Winners! 👏

23/10/2025

⭐ It’s the last award of the day, the Carer of the Year award, presented by Sue Sheath, Director of Regulation and Quality Improvement, and Ross Joannides, Deputy Director of Nursing.

And we’re thrilled to share that the award goes to… Yvonne Smith from Falmouth Court. Congratulations! ⭐

23/10/2025

⭐ Julia Atherton, Director of Nursing and Dementia, now presents the Registered Nurse of the Year award for 2025. And the winner is… Michaela Hallett from Castle Lodge. Congratulations! ⭐

23/10/2025

⭐ The Team of the Year award is presented by Genevieve Glover, Chief People Officer. And the winning Team of the Year is… Hall Park. Congratulations! ⭐

23/10/2025

⭐ It’s now time for the General Manager or Hospital Director of the Year award, presented by Dr Pete Calveley, CEO of Barchester. This year’s deserving winner is Subin Sebastian from Atfield House. Congratulations! ⭐

23/10/2025

⭐ After a short break, Anna Shirley, Chief Customer Officer, is back on stage to present the Lifetime Achievement award. And the winner in this category is… Ahmet Akkur from Archview Lodge. Congratulations! ⭐

23/10/2025

⭐ Sally Turton, Head of Life Enrichment, presents the award for Activities Coordinator of the Year 2025. And the winner is… Agata Prendota from Glenroyd. Congratulations! ⭐