Celebrating life at Barchester

At Hilton Park we celebrate birthdays not just as a mark of ageing another year but as a celebration of life, achievements, and personal growth. It's a time for reflection, gratitude, and looking forward to future possibilities. Birthdays provide a special opportunity for us to help residents to gather with loved ones and create lasting memories.

It Beryl one of residents birthdays this week and she celebrated in style with a homemade cake, entertainments and a party to remember.

Creating special memories while our residents are with us is an essential part of our life enrichment programme.

Our Activities Team is dedicated to ensuring that we organise events that encourage our residents to host their families and friends at Hilton Park. Our home is always to open to loved ones who wish to take part in our life enrichment program. 

Our Residents, family and friends enjoyed a visit from Evie's Owls. Not only did they enjoy a hands on experience the talk from Evie's Owls was very informative and there was a great turnout in the home atrium.

By taking regular feedback and requests from our residents we can enhance our life enrichment program to suit the interests of the residents.

Undeterred by the recent rainfall, our residents got busy creating some wonderfully elegant floral displays for their bedrooms and around the home. This week, we opted for a whimsical wild flower theme to remind us of sunnier days as we shared memories of our favourite Spring times past. 

National celebrations and family-friendly events are just some of the ways that we ensure the residents at Hilton park remain connected with their loved ones and the wider community. 

Our Residents were entertained by Alex who performed some Burns Nights classics including  "Auld Lang Syne," "Ae Fond Kiss," "A Red, Red Rose," and "A Man's A Man for A' That". Hands were clapping and feet a tapping and wee tipple was enjoyed by all.

At Hilton Park that's what we like to do - create memories, and ensure our residents are leading full enriched lives.

What a fantastic Musical Bingo session!  Songs sparked memories, voices filled the room, and everyone—from residents to visitors—joined in for a truly special sing-along.

We are all looking forward to the next one!

Our residents enjoyed another delicious Pudding Club, sampling a wonderful selection of cakes and sweet treats. From classic favourites to new creations, there was something for everyone to enjoy!
After much tasting and discussion, we’re delighted to announce that the winning pudding was… Chocolate Gateau! A rich and indulgent favourite that went down a treat with everyone.
Pudding Club is a regular monthly event here at Ashchurch View and is always a highlight in our calendar, bringing residents together to share laughs, memories, and of course, plenty of cake! We often invite guests from the community who play a role of a judge- if you wanted to become one, let us know! Everyone's welcome!

We were delighted to welcome JB Steelpan Music to Ashchurch View for a truly uplifting and memorable visit. The vibrant sounds of the steel pans filled our home with energy, creating a fantastic atmosphere that our residents absolutely loved. From the very first song, there were smiles all around, with residents clapping along, singing familiar tunes and even joining in with the rhythm by drumming and tapping their feet. The music encouraged interaction, movement and laughter, making it a wonderful shared experience for everyone involved. Moments like these are so important in enriching daily life at Ashchurch View, bringing people together and creating lasting memories. We are incredibly grateful for the happiness and positivity this visit brought to our community and look forward to welcoming them back again in the future.

Mount Vale Care Home was filled with joy, colour and community spirit as resident Nancy celebrated her remarkable 101st birthday, surrounded by love from staff, fellow residents, family and the wider local community.

In the lead-up to the celebration, staff at Mount Vale invited the local community to help mark Nancy’s milestone by sending birthday cards. The response was overwhelming, with forty-one cards arriving to help make the day extra special.

A particularly touching moment came when children from Rosedene Nursery visited Nancy, bringing with them a birthday cake, a handmade card, colourful pictures created especially for her and some beautiful tulips for which she gave a fabulous tip for making them last longer. The visit brought smiles, laughter and a wonderful intergenerational atmosphere to the home.

The celebrations were made even sweeter thanks to local cake baker Olivia Wilkinson, from Olivia’s Cakes, who created a selection of beautiful cupcakes, to go alongside her main cake a classic Victoria sponge cake. Nancy’s favourite colour, blue, was thoughtfully woven into the day through decorations and cake details, adding a personal touch.