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Celebrating life at Barchester
We celebrate life through everything we do, from our thoughtful experiences and activities to our delicious food. We offer the latest technology as well as sensory engagement to nurture the wellbeing of our residents. With a wide variety of tailored activities and events we make sure our residents have the best physical, mental, spiritual and social stimulation, all bespoke to them. Take a look at what we’ve been up to…
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Making Exercise Festive Fun
The residents had their last weekly exercise session of the year with the wonderful Allyson. She taught them some great moves accompanied by some classic Christmas music. It was great fun for all the residents who enjoyed challenging themselves!
Festive Thank You's
Employee of the Month - November
Congratulations to our lovely Manivel, for winning our 'Employee of the month' award!
This award is voted for by our staff at Chacombe, he was chosen because he is consistently hard working and always on hand to help his colleagues at all times. The residents adore him because of the banter he enjoys with them.
Well done Manivel, greatly deserved!
Christmas Bell Ringers
The residents had a musical treat this afternoon with a visit from the Chacombe Handbell Ringers. They skillfully performed Christmas music to the delight of our residents and some of their visitng family members, a great way to get into the festive spirit!
The Cedars Christmas Party
Alan Jackson was dressed in his finest, singing us our favourite Christmas Classics for the annual party this year. The Rowan Dining room was decorated for a feast of salmon fillet or roast lamb with roasted vegetables, with crackers, individual favours and warmed mulled wine. We played a round of Christmas's "Guess Who" with a lot of frivolity and finished with a rendition of a favourite carol from last night – Away In A Manger.
It is so much fun to see everybody, residents, staff, family and visitors coming together, dressed in their Christmas best!
Go Carolling
We enjoyed a very special afternoon of music for Go Carolling Day with live music. Local group, Bourne Treble Makers, performed a selection of Christmas songs and traditional carols, which was followed by a special performance by 10-year-old Carter Moult, who performed a range of songs on the piano that he had just started learning.
He was joined by his cousin, Isobel Atkinson, who sang some songs for the residents to complete the afternoon. Carter is the grandson of resident Alan, who watched with such pride as he performed!
Bourne Abbey School Spread Some Christmas Cheer
Thank you so much to the amazing staff and children of Bourne Abbey C of E Primary Academy for visiting us and bringing some extra Christmas cheer. The children were marvellous at helping to make beautiful Christingles to keep, and we made some new friends too.
Joy said 'it’s been lovely' whilst Romy commented that she 'loved every minute'. We are really looking forward to seeing them again in the New Year.
Pyjama Day at Hall Park Care Home
We had a lovely Pyjama Day here at Hall Park! Our staff swapped their uniforms for cosy pyjamas and dressing gowns, staying comfortable, warm, and ready for the day.
Our residents absolutely loved seeing everyone dressed up, and it brought lots of smiles, laughter, and great conversation throughout the day. It was a fun, relaxed atmosphere and a reminder that sometimes it’s the simple things that make the biggest difference.
Thank you to our amazing team for joining in and helping make today so special!
Wreath making
The residents got creative with a festive Christmas wreath making session.
The talented residents created wonderful wreaths that now adorn the home, making it smell wonderful.