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…

Leonard Lodge Care Home

Veterans Tea Party Event

A fabulous afternoon at Leonard Lodge paying tribute to our veterans. Mayor of Brentwood, Cllr Jay Laplain also paid us a visit and was a huge hit with our local community & residents, he even treated us by singing a song! Thanks again to everyone that attended and making it a special afternoon.

Moreton Hill Care Home

International Men’s Day Celebrations at Moreton Hill

At Moreton Hill, we were delighted to mark International Men’s Day with a special afternoon dedicated to our wonderful gents. To celebrate, the team hosted a relaxed pub-themed event in our TV lounge, creating the perfect setting for conversation, laughter and reminiscing. Residents enjoyed a friendly pub quiz, shared their favourite stories, and even rounded off the afternoon with a well-earned pint. It was lovely to see everyone engaging and enjoying the occasion together.

November is also International Men’s Health Month, an important time to recognise the value of supporting men’s wellbeing—physically, mentally and socially. Events like these not only bring joy but also encourage connection, friendship and a sense of community, all of which are essential to maintaining good health.

We look forward to hosting more meaningful and enjoyable activities throughout the month and beyond.

Bere Grove Care Home

A Lovely Visit to Stansted

Residents woke up to flurries of snow this morning, but despite the chilly weather our wonderful ladies wrapped up warm and braved the elements for a trip to Stansted Park Garden Centre.

They all enjoyed a comforting cup of tea while taking in all the fun and festive Christmas decorations and with only 36 days to go, we’re definitely starting to feel the festive spirit creeping in!

A special delivery

We received a very special delivery today courtesy of Steph from Wild About Huntingdon.

She has so kindly donated a beautiful range of wildlife homes — including bird houses, bird feeders, a hedgehog home, and even cosy habitats for bees and ladybirds.

We’ll be placing them around the garden over the next few days and can’t wait to see which visitors arrive to enjoy their new spaces.

Thank you so much, Steph!

What a pawsitively wonderful afternoon at our very first Bark & Brew doggy café yesterday! 🐾☕️

A huge thank you to the fabulous owners - and of course our star pups Honey, Dora, Polly, Monty, Fred & Joey - for bringing their waggy charm to Farley Gardens.
Between the puppycinos, doggy “masterpieces,” and delicious homemade biscuits baked by our talented residents, the day was nothing short of fur-tastic! 🎨🍪🐶
We were thrilled to be joined by the lovely ladies from Diana Brimblecombe Animal Rescue Centre, who we are proud to support through our fundraising. Although our dog café is free, donations are always warmly welcomed. 💛
We can’t wait to make this a monthly event… because good times are always better when they’re shared with furry friends! 🐕💕

Braeburn Lodge Care Home

U3A Ukulele Performance

Residents and guests at the home enjoyed a morning filled with singing and laughter with a live music performance that took place at the home.

Local band, The Stamford U3A Ukulele Club performed a selection of classic hits including John Denver’s ‘Country Roads’ and Roger Miller’s ‘King of the Road’

The hospitality team at the home also provided a pie and ale event following the ukulele performance.

Lotus Manor Care Home

Lotus Manor Receives 5* Review

We are pleased to share that we recently received a lovely review from one of our families of our residents at Lotus Manor.

Feedback like this means a great deal to us, as it reflects the trust families place in our home and our ongoing commitment to providing a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment.

We are especially happy to hear that she has seen an improvement in her Grandy. Knowing that our care, warmth, and dedication help residents feel secure, loved, and able to truly thrive is the greatest reward for our team.

Creating a family-feel home for everyone who steps through our doors will always be at the heart of what we do.

Remembrance Day commemorations shared with community

Residents of Snowdrop Place were honoured to be invited by The Hamble School to join their heartfelt Remembrance Service. The students delivered a touching assembly, with beautiful readings from the Student Leadership Team, followed by a moving performance of The Last Post by students and staff. Everyone then came together to observe a respectful two-minute silence in remembrance.

After the service, we enjoyed lovely refreshments and had the pleasure of chatting with the students about their hopes and plans for the future.

Snowdrop Place Care Home

Special Celebrations of 4 generations shared

Family Celebrations shared at Snowdrop Place

We were absolutely delighted to welcome the family of our lovely resident to the home this afternoon.

Whenever family and relatives share time with their loved ones at Snowdrop there are memories made, however these felt particularly special

Margaret was joined to include 4 generations of her family, with 2 beautiful new great granddaughters to hold and cherish. And that she did! The smiles were priceless and something were sure will be cherished by all for years to come.

Margaret's daughter shared "It was perfect. Thank you so much. They say that even though people living with dementia may not remember you, they remember how you made them feel. Thank you for making mum feel loved, valued and special".