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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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Birds of Prey experience
Residents were treated to a Birds of Prey Experience, and were pleasantly surprised to see the birds flying around their garden as SMJ Falconry paid a visit.
General Manager Rebekka said: “Our residents have really enjoyed their unusual visitors today. We knew that having the birds here would be a bit of fun for all our residents, especially as some find it difficult to go on many outings in our minibus. We are always looking for new activities for the residents and today we have seen the seen the enjoyment and the therapeutic influence animals can have on people.”
A fond farewell to retiring colleague
After 12 years of continuous service, much-loved senior nurse Dawn Sharp has decided to retire. Dawn had worked for the company since 1995 across many of Barchester’s services before spending her last 12 years at Strachan House. The home couldn’t have been happier to have Dawn with us throughout the years providing a steady hand and a calm approach.
Staff and residents at the home sent Dawn off in style with flowers, cards and a huge hug of course. Everyone at the home has very fond memories of Dawn and she will be sadly missed. During her time at Strachan House Dawn has been a wonderful nurse, someone dependable with Gladys one of the residents saying Dawns wonderful nature was the reason she was her favourite.
Dawn said: “Strachan House is like a family to me and though I’m looking forward to retirement, I’m really going to miss everyone here so much!”
VE Day Celebrations
The team at Mortain Place and residents celebrated V E Day anniversary
Victory in Europe Day was celebrated this week at Mortain Place. Cream Teas and nostalgic music were the order of the day, joy filled our home and our lovely residents enjoyed waving their flags to celebrate the anniversary on this momentous Day in history.
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VE Day Celebrations with the RBL
Our home marked the 81st anniversary of Victory in Europe Day in style by welcoming the Royal British Legion, Wisbech for their VE Day service and celebration.
Led by the Vice Chair of the Royal British Legion, Wisbech Branch, Andrew Sharp, the company led the community commemoration with the lowering of the standard and the bugle, before Betty, a resident at the home and Paula Melerski, Home General Manager laid a wreath to remember our fallen heroes.
The home was also joined by members of the local community, including the Wisbech air cadets, the council, Emneth over 60’s club and Bailey & Son Funeral Directors in Wisbech
Family Time for Betty and Eddie
How lovely that Eddie joined his mum, Betty on our visit to Hilliers' garden centre enjoying quality family time together and creating special memories. "It brings me great pleasure to see resident's families join us on outings or at our home. Betty was thrilled that Eddie joined us and thoroughly enjoyed herself" Jodie Lunnon, General Manager.
