Activities at Orchard House Care Home
Our home is always full of life, and we can thank our wonderful Activities Coordinators for this. Dedication to creating a unique and interesting activities programme is what sets us apart from other homes. We always take into consideration that some people would prefer to pursue their own interests, which is why our team strive to incorporative activities that cater to a wide range of tastes and hobbies. Our trips out are always fun and exciting as well, and residents are guaranteed to return with stories to tell their loved ones!
Katalin Schlepp
Hello, I’m Katie Schlepp, and my job as the Head of Lifestyle is more than a career; it’s my passion. Every day, I have the pleasure of enhancing lives and creating moments of joy for our residents. It’s a privilege to be a part of this community where we celebrate life in all its richness, from organizing engaging activities to fostering connections and ensuring our residents well-being, I’m dedicated to making every day extraordinary. Our residents happiness and comfort are what drive me, and I’m committed to ensuring that your time at Orchard House is nothing short of wonderful.
Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
Read our brochure
Activities and Events Partnerships
As part of our bespoke life-enrichment programmes, we host a number of live virtual events in the home on a regular basis through a number of partnerships with places of interest and world class performance companies
Life at Orchard House Care Home
Armistice Day at Orchard House
Orchard House care home in Newport, opened their patio doors to hear the sound of the cannons for the 2 minute silence for Armistice Day.
We heard the cannon at County Hall Newport at 11am on the 11th Day of the 11th Month to pay tribute to the moment in 1918 when the guns of Europe fell silent at the end of the Great War in 1918.
We watched the event in London live on television. This was to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the burial of the “Unknown Warrior” for an morning of commemorations seeing the Royals and Dignitaries at Westminster Abbey in London. Residents were able to enjoy the beautiful music, with teas, coffees and cakes, organised by the hospitality and activities Team.
Staff & residents alike were active this year in the Fundraising Poppy Appeal and had our very own handcrafted Poppy display in the main Reception to raise money for Shanklin British Legion. General Manager of the home Kim Flemming said “ Things are very different this year and we are very proud to raise money for our local British Legion, and giving them our continuing support”
Angela Harding Head of Lifestyle said “For those who have never been to London and Westminster Abbey, today was the next best thing. Being able to watch the Event unfold on the big screen here in the home altogether was very heartening and uplifting for all our residents”.
Free colouring poster for Remembrance Day
Orchard House care home have created a lovely colouring page for Remembrance Day. It could be coloured in and put in a window or displayed at your children's school or nursery. Great for after school activities and Cubs, Brownies, Scout groups etc. Please feel free share our post on Facebook, @barchesterorchardhouse, with schools and groups that may be interested, for a jpeg copy please email: alison.titheridge@barchester.com or call us for more details.
Residents would love to see your creations so do email us a photo!
Halloween festivities
Orchard House was certainly dressed to impress on Saturday with residents joining in the fun, the café and reception had a full makeover with staff and residents fully entertained with spooky games and laughter
We Love the 1970s
Orchard House got disco gever when Angela Harding, Head of Lifestyle, organised a 1970s-themed party and dance competition. Angela and Debbie, the Activities Assistants, decorated the residents' lounge, creating a really '70s atmosphere. Staff paid homage to the disco era by dancing in full 70's costumes, with the rotating mirror ball flashing lights to the absolute delight of the residents!
The disco was followed by a really enjoyable showing of the movie 'Mamma Mia'. Residents enjoyed a singalong to the soundtrack of the movie.
Pamper Week Treats
Residents recently enjoyed a Special Pamper Week. Dedicated qualified staff treated both men and women to hairstyling services in their very own Hairdressing Salon. Services offered were hair washing, cutting, head massage, setting and blow-drying. Those who were unable to go to the Hairdressing Salon had the caring staff carrying out the treatment in their bedrooms.
Angela Harding Head of Lifestyle said “Relaxation and rejuvenation, is so important to a person wellbeing, we worked hard to give individuals soothing sessions to provide peace and spiritual ambience the Pamper days also included a make over and manicure. “
Competition Time!
Carve your best ‘scary face’ into a pumpkin and your photo could win you a £25 voucher! Here at Orchard House our residents will be judging all the pictures sent in by 6pm on Thursday 5th November and awarding the winning entry a great prize. UNDER 10’s only please.
Please email your winning photo to orchard@barchester.com or DM us on Facebook @barchesterorchardhouse
Upcoming events
Countdown to Christmas
Take a look at all of the wonderful festive events and activities throughout December. Please feel free to join our celebrations. Contacts us for more information.
