The Orchard – Page 15 – Milkwood Care Limited

Miniature Christmas Tree

Freda received a miniature Christmas tree from her family to brighten up her bedroom. She was very happy with her bright and sparkly gift.

Bug bingo at The Orchard

We’ve been showcasing our bug knowledge with a game of bug bingo. How many do you know?

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…

The 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

Judith’s Festive Pamper

Judith had a wonderful time being pampered, firstly with a hand massage and then she had a little trim in the hairdressing room. Judith was a hairdresser herself, she had many clients who was she very fond of, many of whom stayed with her for many years.

Blog 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…

New 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

A 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.

Blog 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…

Pet 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!