The Orchard

Residents at The Orchard took a very active part in the G-Fit session. As you can see, they were happy to try most of the exercises and especially enjoyed the ball activities. It was a fun experience, which also helped to improve the residents’ core strength and stamina. The fitness activities at The Orchard continue…

There was a special kind of magic in the air at The Orchard when we hosted our annual Christmas party. We welcomed family and friends who joined us for the festivities and enjoyed a wonderful musical performance by Howard, our popular Welsh singer.Our cooks produced a magnificent Christmas buffet, which included a variety of foods…

Judith really enjoyed making Christmas cards in the run up to the big day. She was particularly good at sticking and assembling her snowman to make a wonderful festive design. Well done, Judith – her beautiful card was displayed for all to enjoy during the Christmas season. Christmas festivities started at The Orchard with the…

The Orchard enjoyed an hour of song and merriment with their favourite Welsh singer, Howard. They laughed (and cried) at Howard’s jokes and marvelled at his tremendous singing voice. He certainly was on fine form when he visited us. Howard’s visits are always full of fun and he continues to be a firm favourite with…

Special birthday celebrations were held for our lovely resident, Muriel, who turned 100 years young in November. Family and friends gathered together to help her celebrate this special occasion. A lovely buffet and cake was served to commemorate her milestone birthday, and she received many beautiful flowers, which Muriel loved. It was a wonderful afternoon…

A day at Chepstow Racecourse was enjoyed by staff, residents and family one gloomy November afternoon. Despite the unpredictable weather, The Orchard braved the elements and made their way to the famous racecourse. We are glad we did, as we all had a great time. We settled in the restaurant and watched the racing on…

Residents, staff and family members at The Orchard enjoyed a sparkling afternoon together to mark November 5th!There was music and lots of singing, a wonderful buffet provided by Kay, our cook, and of course, some rather loud fireworks!Glow sticks, fizzy drinks, a fire pit and toasted (sometimes overly toasted) marshmallows were also available to add…

Brian was happy to get on board his bike for ‘Cycling Without Age’ this month. He throughly enjoyed his ride around Monmouth, accompanied by Alan and Marianne, who are both volunteers for this great project. Brian enjoyed an hour of good company, lots of lovely fresh air and beautiful scenery whilst out on his bike…

Residents and staff paid their respects to Queen Elizabeth II and marked her funeral with a dignified celebration of her life. At The Orchard, we watched the funeral together and reminisced about her life and time on the throne. We all agreed that she was an extraordinary woman who served our country very well. Our…

Brian was happy to get on board his bike for ‘Cycling Without Age’ this month. He throughly enjoyed his ride around Monmouth, accompanied by Alan and Marianne, who are both volunteers for this great project. Brian enjoyed an hour of good company, lots of lovely fresh air and beautiful scenery whilst out on his bike…