The Orchard
Helpful paws at The Orchard
Our lovely cat missy couldn’t wait to get in on the action assisting with her helpful paws!
Read MoreGlitter balls tinsel and sparkle at the Orchard
We’ve been busy with group activities decorating the Christmas tree and lighting up our home making it look cosy and warm, each resident chose there own baubles to hang on the tree with Christmas carols playing we had a jolly time.
Read MoreBug bingo at The Orchard
We’ve been showcasing our bug knowledge with a game of bug bingo. How many do you know?
Read MoreJoyful Blooms
This activity is all about choices, starting at choosing the size and shape of the vase. The residents carefully select flowers, giving the stems a little trim and begin to create a wonderful display for us all to enjoy around our home. A few of our residents know the names of all the flowers and…
Read MoreThe final total of Robin’s Movember Challenge 2020
I’m delighted to share with you all that the final total for my bike ride was a massive £2338.00!!!!! Thank you all so very much. Here I am at the end of my 183 mile! Robin CheesmanDirector, Milkwood Care To donate please go to https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Robin-Cheesman
Read MoreBlog 4. The last blog of Robin’s Movember Challenge 2020
Peddling progress update – a very big thank you As November, or should I say Movember, comes to an end, I’m pleased to report that the final leg of my 183 mile bike ride has been completed. I have been lucky during the course of the ride to have had reasonably good weather, a good…
Read MoreNew Reclining Chair
Everyone loves a comfy chair! There was a special delivery for Ron this month – he received his posh new reclining chair. We think it’s fair to say that Ron is very happy about his delivery and is smiling a lot more in his new throne
Read MoreA Surprise for Iris
Iris received a gift in the post from her lovely granddaughters who wanted to let her know that they are thinking of her. Iris was very pleased with the canvas print. She said, “What a wonderful and kind idea!” It’s a gift that she will dearly cherish.
Read MoreBlog 3. Robin’s Movember Challenge 2020
Peddling progress update – a week of ups and downs It was great to see donations and pledges go past that raised last year, and at the time of writing the total has just gone past £1500. I started the week with a hard, hilly virtual ride into Marlborough, which in reality was a hard…
Read MorePet Therapy
We have regular visits from our furry friend, Brisa.Angie, our senior carer, adopted her from a small rescue centre and all the residents have fallen under her spell!Our residents love to have a cuddle and stroke her beautiful coat. Brisa is more than happy to accept all the fuss and love given to her!
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