Celebrating life at Barchester

There is nothing quite like a change of scenery and a warm welcome! Our residents had a wonderful morning out at the monthly Drayton Village Hall Community Coffee Morning.

It was a delight to step out into the heart of the village and soak up such a friendly, welcoming environment. Our residents loved the chance to engage with friends old and new from beyond the home, sharing stories over plenty of tea and delicious biscuits.

Building these local links is so important to us, and the lively chatter and smiles certainly showed how much everyone enjoyed being part of the village buzz!

A huge thank you to the organisers at Drayton Village Hall for having us we already can’t wait for next month! 
 

The mouth-watering aroma of melting cheese and Italian herbs filled the air as residents and staff joined forces to celebrate National Pizza Day.

In a true team effort, the home’s talented Chef and the Life Enrichment activities team hosted an interactive "Pizza Party," inviting residents to become chefs for the afternoon. From kneading the dough to spreading rich tomato sauce, the dining room was a hive of activity and laughter.

Residents were treated to a colourful array of fresh toppings, ranging from classic chicken and peppers to the more controversial pineapple, sparking a lively "Hawaiian" debate among the amateur pizzaiolos! Once the bespoke creations were prepped, the Chef took over the baking duties, returning them bubbling and golden.  The afternoon concluded with a communal tasting session that received a unanimous "big thumbs up" from everyone involved.

Benazir, General Manager shared "National Pizza Day was the perfect excuse to get everyone together for some sensory fun. It wasn't just about the tasty bites; it was about the social chatter and the joy of creating something from scratch. Our Chef did a brilliant job, and seeing the residents so engaged and happy is exactly what life at Glebefields is all about."

We are delighted to share that we’ve granted another wonderful Post A Wish! Phil told us that Chinese was her absolute favourite type of takeaway, so we decided to do one better and treat her to an authentic dining experience at a superb local restaurant.

The fantastic team at Oriental Palace in West Winch were more than happy to host us for lunch, providing five-star service and a truly delicious selection of dishes. We enjoyed a wonderful spread including beef chop suey, king prawn Thai curry, plum sauce chicken, chicken balls and of course chow mein.

Phil had a wonderful time and it was lovely to see her enjoying her favourite cuisine in such a beautiful setting with friends.

We recently welcomed Emily from Zoo Lab, and what am amazing experience it was! Residents had the opportunity to get up close and interactive with a variety of fascinating creatures.

Some studies show that these type of experiences can help lower blood pressure, encourage gentle movement and reduce stress levels.

What a fantastic session we had with Mark from Moveball! Residents were fully engaged, smiling and cheering each other on throughout an activity-packed session focused on building confidence, improving dexterity, encouraging friendly competition, and working on balance. 

It was wonderful to see everyone getting involved at their own pace, supporting each other. 

Great job gang and thank you Mark!

We recently celebrated a very special resident's birthday! The day was filled with smiles, laughter, delicious cake, and lots of warm wishes from family, friends and staff.

At Mill Court, we understand how important faith and reflection are to many of our residents. We were recently delighted to host a special Holy Communion service within our home - a meaningful and uplifting occasion for all who attended.

Everyone had their game faces on recently with a fun and competitive afternoon! And of course we made some fantastic memories along the way. A friendly game of monopoly always manages to bring smiles and laughter between us.