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…

Tewkesbury Fields Care Home

Tree Festival

We had a great afternoon visiting the Christmas Tree Festival at St Nicholas Church, Ashchurch.

This year the theme is "Christmas through the years" and we had been invited to challenge our creative side and have our own tree on display.

Each picture on the tree was chosen by the residents, following a reminiscing session on what Christmas means to them and their memories.

During the visit, residents enjoyed admiring their work on display and seeing the other trees from varied groups in the community. And how creative and varied

One resident even had the chance to play the organ.

Tewkesbury Fields Care Home

Elf Day!

Elf day at Tewkesbury Fields Care Home was certainly full of fun.

Along with the dressing up, we welcomed Rob who played the piano beautifully and got us dancing and singing to the Christmas favourites. We certainly got into the festive spirit

Well done all to all the Elves around the home

Tewkesbury Fields Care Home

Willow Workshop

We were delighted to welcome Vicky from Dovecote Willow for another Willow workshop.

Using sustainably harvested natural willow, green foliage and berries materials, residents created a unique decoration to keep - a beautiful Willow Christmas tree!

It was a relaxing and enjoyable session that celebrates sustainable crafting and the timeless beauty handmade holiday decoration.

Chacombe Park Care Home

Vintage Ruby Rocks Christmas

Christmas spirit was in full swing here at Chacombe Park Car Home as Vintage Ruby lit up our Wednesday afternoon with her wonderful Christmas Performance!

Chacombe Park Care Home

Christmas Rhythm Time Festive Fun

We have had a lovely morning here at Chacombe Park Care Home. We were joined for our Christmas Toddler Group run by Phillipa from Rhythm Time Banbury, Buckingham and The Cotswolds.

What a wonderful and energetic start to the Christmas season!

Resident, Jean, said she really enjoys toddler group because she enjoys watching the little ones running around and chatting to their parents.

Chacombe Park Care Home

Happy Birthday Marvelous Maureen

A very happy birthday to one of our lovely residents Maureen!

Her daughters came in to celebrate and spend some quality time with her. The staff sang the traditional 'Happy Birthday' to her as she was presented with a wonderful cake, created by our head Chef John.

Chacombe Park Care Home

What a Choc'tastic Afternoon

The residents and their families enjoyed chocolate tasting this afternoon!

They had a wonderful time nattering amongst themselves while sampling a huge selection of chocolates including milk, dark and flavoured.

Chacombe Park Care Home

Intergenerational Dementia Choir

It was our weekly visit to the Dementia friendly choir today.

The children from Winchester house school treated our residents to some beautiful Christmas carols, a real seasonal treat!

After performing for them the children joined our residents in some creative arts and crafts

Claremont Parkway Care Home

Salvationa Army Brings Joy

Tuesday afternoon we started our Christmas Cheer by welcoming the Wellingborough Salvation Army to our beautiful home who entertained us with musical renditions of Christmas Carols which had our residents singing along.

It was an extra special treat for our resident Vera as along with her husband they had a very strong connection with the group and some of the players remembered her and they had a look back over some photos she had in her room.