Orchard House Newsletter SEPTEMBER 2015

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1 Orchard House Newsletter SEPTEMBER 2015 Glam Sparrow, who played here in August

2 MONDAY MORNING CRAFTS SESSIONS RETURN Many residents have been eager to take part in Arts and Crafts, but want to know in advance what the session will be. This months timetable has listings for sessions. Here are two suggested projects: 1. The Trust Annual Christmas Card Competition. As in previous years, designs will be judged by representatives from across the Trust. One winner per region will be selected. From these four designs, one will be used for the Trust Christmas card. Card designs must be original, drawn or painted on a sheet of plain white paper. Designs may be produced by an individual or a group of residents 2. Handbook For New Arrivals. The residents of Orchard House have decided to produce an introduction to the home for new residents and their families. Straight from the horse s mouth. This handbook needs enriching by your experiences, and begins this month. All ideas and willing hands for projects are welcome! In Memoriam Mr. ROY HERBERT 30th July nd August 2015 Mr. Herbert came to stay with us in August. Our condolences go to Mrs. Herbert, and our best wishes. Mr. ERIC CHALLENOR 25th August th August 2015 Mr. Challenor took a room here for a brief time. Our thoughts are with his family. Mrs. PATRICIA FISHER 16th March th August 2015 Pat was well known and will be missed at Orchard House.

3 RESIDENTS AND FAMILIES MEETINGS Headlines from the recent meetings (minutes to follow on week commencing 7th September) Requests for Activities will be taken on Mondays and Thursdays following. The committee will gather requests from residents who don t do. Requests include: Membership of local video shop we have an account; requests for films can be taken to Fergus. More songs for the Singalongs (not Christmas songs) - new songs are currently being introduced. Requests for Tuck Shop items are collected by Julie at the start of the month and given to Fergus. August requests were successfully done this way. Advertising for events, meetings etc should be more visible in the home. Fergus is to distribute more flyers and posters. Reminders from staff would be appreciated. Minibus capacity for wheelchairs could be improved. Fergus will investigate removing the foremost passenger seat to make another wheelchair space available. Chairlady: Joyce Newman Secretary: Paul Wynne ORCHARD HOUSE RESIDENTS COMMITTEE: Assistant Chairlady: Peggy Harrington-Stewart Assistant Secretary: Lilian Boreham Supporting Committee Members: Lynn Tombs and Bill Ballinger Minutes of the meetings are available from your Committee Secretaries Paul and Lilian. Please ask staff if you need help to contact them.

4 FOCUS ON CRAFTS The Robert Crowley lounge has become the centre of creative activity for Orchard House projects. Keenly supported by family and friends, residents have worked hard and produced a wide range of items in Arts and Crafts sessions. Here are some of the highlights. Pauline and Winnie decorating kites for the Dementia Week collage in May David and Peggy trying out Picture Framing John Holmen working on last months front door display Here are some items made in Sue and Judy s Arts and Crafts sessions for our Summer Fayre. Monday morning craft sessions return on 7th September, with more helping hands and some interesting new projects. ABOVE: Welcome cards for new arrivals are being made, and Birthday cards, all designed by residents. Teamwork and Tea, with Kathleen sticking, David lettering and Anne cutting out. Mary and Bob supervise. The Trust Christmas Card Competition is this month, so we ll get cracking with that on 9th September!

5 CONCERT REVIEW: Glam Sparrow Glam Sparrow were something a bit different from the usual acts that play here. Some people enjoyed the music, others found it a bit too different. Musicians Russ and Andrea have been playing at festivals and specialise in providing an intimate, unique live performance at Care and Residential Homes in the Worcestershire, West Midlands and surrounding areas. Their songs range from the 1950s to present day. This suited some musical tastes, but not others. Some people felt that the singalong element was lacking. Others said they enjoyed the more modern tunes for a change, and liked Glam Sparrow s treatment of old standards. Conclusion: Glam Sparrow are not favourites. WATCH FOR THE RETURN OF SINGER/POET NEIL PATTERSON THIS MONTH!

6 PROFILE: Julie Burton, Unsung Heroine Julie is married to Graham Burton, ands most of the time they will be found together in his room on the ground floor. Graham and Julie met through their work with computers in 1990; they married in 1993.He has two daughters in Yorkshire, Samantha and Marcelle. Julie helps out a lot at Orchard House with trips, activities, and takes the residents Tuck Shop requests to Fergus. Julie (left) with good friend and former resident Sylvia Trotman, on the notorious Weston trip of Some of you may know that Julie runs a pub called The Odessa. I asked her for an anecdote from the pub and she told me about a gentleman nicknamed Chicken Tony. Chicken Tony is easily recognised by his remarkable hat. At Christmas, Easter, and often on Sunday he decorates it with all sorts of trinkets birds, badges, key rings, even a miniature Eiffel Tower. Oh, and some chicken feathers.

7 - INVITATION SUNDAY 13th SEPTEMBER 12-3pm PRESENTED BY NATWEST GREVILL HOUSE 279 LONDON ROAD, CHARLTON KINGS FUN FOR ALL THE FAMILY EVERYONE WELCOME LIVE MUSIC HOG ROAST STALLS & GAMES CAKE SALE RAFFLE 1ST PRIZE IS A LUXURY HAMPER TRIVIA QUIZ WITH PRIZES As the advert says, everyone is welcome. If you can get up to Charlton Kings with family or friends, Grevill House will be glad to receive you. Fergus is looking into transport options for a small group to attend this event. Please speak with him, or your carers if you are interested.

8 Dates to keep in Mind for September Church Service Wednesday 2nd September at 2.30pm Grevil House Wild West Party Sunday 13th September Neil Patterson in concert Wednesday 16th September at 3pm Cheese and Wine Sunday 20th September at 3pm Flower Arranging Saturday 26th September at 10:30am Reminiscence Tea Party Sunday 27th September at 3pm SEPTEMBER 15 GLADYS LAMBERT 21 GRAHAM BURTON

9 SEPTEMBER ACTIVITIES Tuesday 1st Hairdresser Tuck Shop Wednesday 2nd T ai Chi and Qi Gong Church Service 2.30pm Thursday 3rd Radio Show: Round The Horne Friday 4th News Review Singalong Saturday 5th DVD Show: Torville and Dean Quiz with Mark Sunday 6th One to One Sessions Script Reading Monday 7th Monday Morning Crafts Club Tuesday 8th Hairdresser Quiz with Carers Wednesday 9th Word Games Making Christmas Card for Trust competition Thursday 10th Friday 11th Mobile Library (and DVD requests) Reminiscence: The Womens Institute Singalong Saturday 12th Recreation Table Skittles with Mark Sunday 13th Rest and Relaxation Sunday Matinee: Gene Kelly Monday 14th Tuesday 15th Monday Morning Crafts Club Hairdresser and/or Trust Christmas Card Profile: Agatha Christie

10 Wednesday 16th History: The Mayflower Concert: 3pm Neil Patterson Thursday 17th Choice of games, films, music Friday 18th Rest and Relaxation Radio Show: Round The Horne Saturday 19th Themed Quiz: British Foods Script Readings Sunday 20th One to One Sessions Cheese and Wine with Friends and Family Monday 21st Tuesday 22nd Wednesday 23rd Thursday 24th Friday 25th Monday Morning Crafts Club Hairdresser and/or Handbook Project Poetry for Autumn Equinox Radio Show: Round The Horne Listening to Music, Reading Script Reading Singalong Music Quiz with Carers Saturday 26th Flower arranging Card Games with Fergus and Mark Sunday 27th News Review Reminiscence Tea Party Monday 28th One to One Sessions Tuesday 29th Hairdresser and/or Handbook Project Arts and Crafts: Dried Flower Pressing Wednesday 30th Singalong T ai Chi and Chi Gong