Celebrating life at Barchester

At Westergate House, we celebrated Mother’s Day with a wonderful afternoon tea prepared by our amazing kitchen team.

Residents were joined by their families for a lovely afternoon filled with tea, delicious treats and special moments together.  A big thank you to our team for preparing such a beautiful spread, and to all the families who came along to make the day so special for our residents.    

Residents and staff had a very enjoyable afternoon exploring the museum and cars! We were given a fascinating tour around and learnt more about the mechanics, design and the history of Aston Martin.

The trip was a great success and we look forward to a future visit!   

We had a fantastic turn out on Easter Sunday for our Easter Fayre! The home was buzzing all afternoon with visitors, live music and pop up stalls. 

It was lovely to see so many getting involved with the Easter egg hunt and enjoying the delicious refreshments, prepared by our talented hospitality team.

Thank you to all of those who joined us and helped make the day so special for residents and community at Oxford Beaumont.   

On Good Friday, Sandra, Liz, Moira and Joan went along to the Good Friday Procession of Witness at South Shields Market Square. 

It was a lovely morning and after our tea and breakfast at the café we watched the various churches with their bands march to the square, and we sang hymns and prayed. We also got a chance to meet the Mayor, Councillor Jay Potts, who was very welcoming and spent time chatting with us.   

Over Easter, we had the Easter Bunny themselves come to Harton Grange to hand out Easter chocolates to the residents and staff. It was a big surprise for the residents, and they loved seeing them and getting pictures of them.    

All the staff were also keen to get their photos taken with the Easter Bunny, but it was probably the chocolate they wanted.   

With the return of the Artemis 2 crew to Earth, our astronomy club has finished their Moon Light. We are very happy with how it turned out. We used papier Mache and wall filler to get a moon texture. We all eagerly awaited the return of the Artemis crew and wished them a safe return to the earth. 

We have all been amazed by the photos and the mission as a whole.   

Our Easter Quiz is a wonderful way for residents to come together, have fun, and enjoy some friendly competition.With light-hearted questions, seasonal themes, and plenty of laughter, it’s a great way to keep minds active and spirits high.
Residents can share memories, test their knowledge, and enjoy the festive atmosphere.

Most importantly, it’s about connection, joy, and making special Easter memories together. Wishing everyone a fun and enjoyable Easter Quiz!    

It’s a chance to enjoy friendly games, share laughter, and celebrate the joy of words. Every round brings smiles, conversation, and a sense of achievement.

Most importantly, it’s about spending time together and making happy memories. Wishing all our residents a fun and engaging Scrabble Week!

He has shown compassion and dedication, building strong connections with residents and colleagues. His support and teamwork have been truly valued by everyone around him. As he moves on to become General Manager of another home, he takes with him the experience and values gained here.

He will be greatly missed, and everyone wishes him success in this next chapter.