Celebrating life at Barchester

Here at Wheatlands, our residents enjoy regular guest speakers. Bridget, our resident ambassador, asked if we could have an ear health talk. We invited Specsavers along for our coffee morning. 

The residents enjoyed an informative talk about the importance of good ear health, how to prevent common ear health issues. Everyone had the chance to learn more about hearing health, receive advice and ask plenty of questions. Jackie was delighted to find out that Specsavers home visits can help, and provide continued support here at Wheatlands without her having to travel.

Residents were even more delighted with the delicious cakes our guest speaker brought along and their new bags that Barbara kindly modelled for us!               

Residents at Lydfords were pleasantly surprised to see animals such as Kittens and Guinea Pigs roaming around their lounge as Bex from Pet Pals Therapy recently paid a visit.

Residents love to welcome our smallest of friends. The youngest little one is just 9 weeks old. Jiggy Wrigglers Kidderminster, Ludlow and Bridgnorth runs a special vintage session designed especially for care settings. The bond our residents and the children have made is really magical, and we can't wait to see how much they have grown when we welcome them back in July.

Music and interaction with others can stimulate positive memories associated with happy moments in a person's life. Upbeat music promotes physical movement and general mobility along with the release of endorphins, leading to laughter, happiness and a feeling of positivity. 

Intergenerational activities bring together people from different generations and have a positive impact on both our residents and also the children. The room was filled with joy, happiness and lots of bubbles! It was truly a magical morning for everyone.       

We were delighted to welcome Penryn Camera Club for an afternoon of photography and conversation. Residents enjoyed viewing a collection of images from Uganda, South Africa and a flower market in Paris, which sparked plenty of discussion and happy memories.

Residents enjoyed a lovely relaxing afternoon with Debbie from Deb's Mindful Movement. We all joined in with various gentle movements designed to increase mobility and relieve tension and anxiety. 

Yoga in a care home, particularly chair-based yoga, provides a safe, accessible way to improve residents' physical and mental health and regular sessions help maintain flexibility, decrease depression, and boost their mood.     

Our lounge was filled with music, laughter, and pure joy as we gathered for another wonderful community choir session! With the ever-talented Liz from Liz Latta's Music Matters at the keys, everyone sang along enthusiastically to some of their favourite uplifting classics. From toe-tapping tunes to heartfelt melodies; the magic of music filled the home!

Not only is singing incredibly enjoyable, it provides a meaningful opportunity to connect deeply with one another. The fondly known melodies evoke spirited memories, promoting reminiscence, movement, and some of the biggest smiles you could ever witness!

Our monthly community choir is open to all ages and abilities. Please do let us know if you would like more information on joining. A huge thank you to lovely Liz and to all who came along to join in the fun!       

What a heart-warming visit we had from the wonderful little ones from Little Bear Tiney Nursery. The residents and the children loved spending time-sharing stories, song, creativity, play, and, of course, enjoying plenty of little bear hugs together!

The wonderful little ones gifted beautiful little handmade clay flowers to residents as a special keepsake; such a thoughtful gesture that brought so many smiles!

A huge thank you to the team and little ones from Little Bear Nursery for bringing so much joy, laughter, and happiness to the home; we can’t wait to welcome you back again soon!         

The home was all a glow at our neon silent disco hosted by the ever wonderful Pete Goldup – The Silent Disco DJ.

Everyone had their glowsticks and tutus at the ready as we danced like nobody was watching, and sang like nobody was listening; especially with our headphones on! These special Bluetooth headphones mean everyone can enjoy the music in a way that’s meaningful to them; whether that’s showcasing moves on the dance floor, having a bedroom boogie, or taking a musical stroll through the home.

The smiles were glowing brighter than the neon lights; as always, it's glow big or glow home at Leeming! A HUGE thank you to DJ Pete for bringing musical magic once again!                 

We had a flippin' fantastic time during our Pancakes & PJs afternoon, all in support of Barchester's Charitable Foundation.

The team really whisked up a storm with delicious freshly made pancakes with a range of traditional and indulgent toppings.

Residents were thrilled to be invited to decide on a winner, sampling each of the creations. A huge thank you to our egg-cellent head judges, Doreen, Nina, and Maud, who made sure every pancake got the recognition it deserved.

The biggest well done to our Senior Carer Clare, who took the top spot with her flippin' delicious creation! Thank you to everyone who came along, donated, and made the day so sweet; we couldn’t have done it without you. You batter believe we’ll be doing it again!