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International Pineapple Day

International Pineapple Day is celebrated annually on June 27th. This day is dedicated to celebrating the pineapple, a tropical fruit known for its sweet and tangy taste, nutritional value, and symbolic representation of hospitality. The day was originally started in 2011 by Andrew and James at Shortwave.

The pineapple’s history and symbolism are rich, spanning from its origins in tropical forests to its association with hospitality and luxury. In colonial America, pineapples were often featured on innkeepers’ signs and used to denote generosity. The fruit’s connection to the concept of hospitality continues to this day.

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January Newsletter

Congratulations to Leeann, PA to the Directors who celebrated 1 year’s service on 23rd January.  Thank you for everything you do for us all.
We have recently taken over supported living in 2 locations and would like to welcome both staff and residents to Pineapple Care.
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Wednesday 26th March 2025 11am-1pm
Grand Re Branding
“The Valerie Oakley Training Suite”
In loving memory of Pineapple Care’s MD, Lavena’s Auntie Valerie.
Auntie Valerie was a loving Mum, Grandmother and Auntie who gave her time to the local church until she became another victim of “Dementia”.
In honour of her, Lavena has re branded her training suite.
We currently offer family and friends of Dementia sufferers to come in and experience our virtual dementia experience so please contact us if you would like to attend.
Valerie’s daughter, Lana is also giving her own time to support
Coming soon………………………….
Dementia drop in coffee mornings
Pineapple Care is running a ‘Dementia Drop-in coffee morning’.  We will have Dementia Professionals and members of the public who have firsthand experience or family members who have or had Dementia. We would like to invite you to come along and chat with the professionals, gain some tips and knowledge or even just to release some steam. Have a mingle, a cup of tea and a biscuit. Please keep an eye on our Facebook page Pineapple Care Services Ltd
for further details.
Friday 7th February Club Pineapple is welcoming a singer, please call the number above to book your space
Exciting news – we are currently in talks with a dance teacher to start classes for people with a disability. Watch this space
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Bike2Work Scheme is a free employee benefit approved by the government, designed to get more people cycling to work and living healthier lives.
Government Cycle To Work Scheme – Bike 2 Work Scheme
If you are interest please let us know
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Introducing a new brand of golf attire and accessories brought to you by the Green Keeper of a local golf course and son of Pineapple Care’s Managing Director.
Please support a local business bringing-zest-to-golf-soft-lemons-golf (softlemonsgolf.com)
Some great new items, so please take a look
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Wednesday 12th February 2025
4pm-7pm
Recruitment Fayre
Come along for an informal chat to find out more about what we provide, our benefits and what vacancies we have available
location
Pineapple Care
Orsett Hall, Prince Charles Avenue, Orsett, RM16 3HS
No appointment needed
Thank you as always
Lavena, Nicola & Lisa
& our Pineapple Team

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December Newsletter

Congratulations to our carers, Amy and Lauren on the births of their beautiful daughter’s
Dottie-Sue and Mandy-Jean
Well done to Pineapple’s carer Teresa Spence, on winning a prize in Thurrock’s Christmas competition for going above beyond by making and delivering Christmas dinners for our service users who are alone at Christmas
Congratulations to Sam Maffey, Pineapple Care’s Quality Control Administrator who celebrates 2 years service this month
Our LD team have been running a Christmas card competition for our service users, please check out our socials as the winner will be announced shortly
Throughout December prizes of Turkey and Gammon are given out to our carers for the best Christmas photos
In November, Team Pineapple had the pleasure of taking part in a Christmas Wellbeing Market at Civic Hall, Grays
While there we raised £73 for St Lukes in memory of a special friend of Pineapple Care, Dave Carey
Pineapple Care’s service users made cakes and biscuits and sold them in the office in aid of St Lukes
They raised £106, a big well done to everyone involved
This weekend the office team and directors had the pleasure of hosting our carers Christmas party, carers went home with a Pineapple Christmas present
Thanks once again to all our carers – we couldn’t do it without you all!
Big thank you to our internal team for giving up their time to serve and entertain for the day and evening.
Coming soon…………………………………………………
The Valerie Oakley Dementia Suite
In loving memory of Pineapple Care’s Managing Director, Lavena’s Aunt Valerie, we will shortly be unveiling a training suite dedicated to her
Wishing all our staff, service users and their families a Merry Christmas
Lavena, Nicola & Lisa & our Pineapple Team
Please look on our website www.pineapple.care for our current vacancies

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November Newsletter

Congratulations to Hayley Gray Pineapple Care’s Deputy Manager and Medication Officer who celebrated 3 years of service on 21st October 2024.
Well done Hayley and thank you for everything you do
Well done to Naomi our Learning Disabilities Coordinator who completed NCFE Cache Level 2, Certificate in understanding mental health first aid and metal health advocacy in the workplace
Introducing Bazil who joined the Pineapple team in February 2021. He is a support dog for our clients and wellbeing support for the internal and care staff.  He regularly joins in charity walks and events and is a valuable and very much loved member of our team.
As promised in last month’s newsletter……………………
Pineapple Care and everyone that supported our coffee morning on 4th October raised a total of £127.
Thank you
Picture below are some service users that took part and Club Pineapple attendee’s
PINEAPPLE CARE INVITES YOU TO
Club Pineapple is a social hub for elderly residents of Thurrock. We run fortnightly from 10am – 2pm at our offices at the Orsett Hall, Orsett, Essex. Our fortnightly social hub is a great opportunity to meet other local people and enjoy a light lunch, tea/coffee and biscuits and a good old natter!
If you would like to attend the free social inclusion hub, please contact the office on 01375 808303 and ask to book your place. Pineapple Care are offering a safe environment to enjoy refreshments and the opportunity to order a fish & chip lunch at a reduced OAP cost.
We will have playing cards and board games available, family films being shown, music and lovely company.
Halloween Winners
Well done to Nicola & Sarah, for going out dressed up on Halloween and putting a smile on our service users faces by getting them involved.
They were our best dressed and are pictured here with Pineapple Care’s Branch Manager Lisa and their prizes of a massage each.
Enjoy and thank you for all your hard work x
Introducing Pineapple Care’s new Senior Carers uniform
Mama’s Cabin Corringham is supplying dinner, treats & entertainment for free for any lonely and elderly people.  Dinner will be served at 1pm on Christmas Day at the café.
Please call 07301898973 to book
A BIG thank you to PPG Knitting Club who have knitted lots of lovely blankets that we have had the pleasure of delivering to our service users to keep them warm this winter.
Pineapple Care’s own carer Ange has also been busy knitting blankets to give to service users.
A BIG thank you to Ange x
We are looking for people to donate wool or knit squares for Team Pineapple to make blankets to keep our service users warm during winter.
Please drop them into the local office.
This years Carers Christmas Party will be held on Sunday 15th December 4-10pm
Please look on our website www.pineapple.care for our current vacancies
Thank you as always
Lavena & Nicola
& our Pineapple Team