Celebrating life at Barchester

 We are very fortunate to live opposite a lovely area of woodland ~ it’s the perfect place for a peaceful morning stroll among the trees. Simple pleasures ...... maximum feel good factor!

We really enjoyed all the different movements, stretches and ball games. Every Friday Morning, here at Hagley Place we are lucky enough to have George's balls come and do a range of movements and exercises ranging from seated, arm movements and vocals too! This is very popular with our residents and is a great way to start the weekend.     

Enjoying time outdoors. We enjoyed a little trip to Wellington garden centre. Our residents loved the cream scones and definitely loved all the scents from the flowers. Amazing what places are so near by to go and explore.      

What a wonderful day out at beautiful Barmouth Beach! Our residents enjoyed a fantastic seaside trip filled with fish & chips, delicious ice cream, and a lovely stroll along the beach taking in the fresh sea air and stunning views. Smiles all around and memories made together! We are excited to share that we will now be holding monthly seaside trips for our residents.      

Here at Hagley Place Care Home, we pride ourselves on providing a vibrant and fulfilling social life, with regular outings, activities, entertainment, and opportunities for residents to make the most of every day.

Our Summer Fate and Dog show was a fantastic success, supported by family, friends and the community. Resident Brenda asked if herself and daughter to run the tombola and said she had a lovely time meeting and talking to new people.      

Resident Peter asked if he could help with the dog show again. He said he thought that we had more visitors than last year and said he really enjoyed talking and watching all the dogs in the show. Such a lovely day, fantastic weather and such an enjoyable afternoon.

Recently our garden was filled with sunshine, laughter, and live music courtesy of singer Caryn for our Lavender & Lemonade Garden Party. 
We enjoyed a relaxing afternoon sipping refreshing lemonade and tucking into delicious lavender cupcakes – the perfect summer treat. 
Thank you to everyone who joined us & also to Caryn for another fantastic performance! 

All the staff and residents at Sherwood Lodge were delighted to celebrate our carer, Shiobhan, ahead of her wedding day. The celebration was marked with cake, gifts, a card full of heartfelt messages from all the team and the residents. 

With decades of marriage experience behind them, our residents each shared a peace of marriage advice for Shiobhan, which can be summed up by loving each other, listening to each other and being patient with each other! We can all agree that that advice is perfect and timeless for any relationship.      

Today, we had the honour of celebrating an extraordinary 74th Wedding Anniversary, a truly remarkable milestone and a beautiful reminder that love deepens and endures with the passing of time.

The happy couple raised a glass of their favourite sherry drink, sharing smiles, laughter, and a heartfelt toast to a lifetime of treasured memories and unwavering devotion.

What made the day even more magical was the presence of four generations of their family, all coming together to celebrate a love story that has stood the test of time. Watching children, parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents united in love was a heart-warming sight that touched everyone in the room.

Every guest was treated to something special, with delicious fruit cake enjoyed by all, while the younger visitors delighted in stickers and sweet treats. The room was filled with music, dancing, love, kisses, warm hugs, endless laughter, and precious moments that will be remembered for years to come.

Surrounded by their loving family, dear friends, fellow residents, and our dedicated staff, the afternoon was a true celebration of love, togetherness, and community.

This was the true Ashlar way of creating moments that matter, bringing generations together, and filling hearts with joy.

Congratulations on 74 incredible years of marriage. Your love story continues to inspire us all, and it was a privilege to share such a magical day with you.