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Burns Night Capers At Newport's Orchard House

Orchard House care home in Newport prepared a traditional Burns Night lunch to the tune of bagpipes.

Staff and residents at the home were involved in a number of activities such as crafting Scottish kilts from tartan ribbon, decorating kilt shaped shortbread with icing pens.

It also included listening to a bagpipe player to mark the Scottish institution, including giving the time-honoured address to the ‘Great chieftain O’ the pudding’ race’ – the Haggis.

General Manager, Kim Fleming, a true Scotswoman at Orchard House, thought it was a perfect occasion to celebrate an evening steeped in age-old tradition.

She said:

“Our residents have enjoyed a hearty meal of Scotch broth, Haggis with neeps and tatties all prepared by our stellar Chef, Claire Daffern."

Orchard House care home is run by Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK’s largest care providers, which is committed to delivering personalised care across its care homes and hospitals. 

Orchard House provides residential care, nursing care and dementia care for 60 residents from respite care to long term stays.

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