Celebrating life at Barchester

We were lucky enough to have four duck eggs from the company Incredible Eggs come to us and hatch on their first night with us! We spent 10 wonderful days caring for the ducklings. During that time, we watched them grow stronger and into their individual personalities. 

They enjoyed exploring their surroundings, and we took great pleasure in watching them take their first swim. It was a lovely experience, not only for the residents but for the staff, families and visitors too.

Staff at Tandridge Heights celebrated World Culture Day with a wonderful afternoon filled with food tasting, music, and dancing! 
We enjoyed a fantastic variety of cuisines from around the world, with some dishes lovingly homemade by our talented staff members. It was lovely to see colleagues embracing the occasion, with some wearing traditional dress representing their cultures and heritage.

We were also delighted to be joined by our Managing Director, Michelle Macadangdang, who celebrated alongside us and helped make the day even more special.        

Members of our Knit and Natter Club recently enjoyed a trip to Hobbycraft to choose some more wool for the blanket they are currently making together. Residents had great fun browsing the different colours and textures, carefully selecting the wool they wanted to use. After successfully finding the perfect wool, the group enjoyed a well-earned cup of coffee at Costa. 

Residents took the opportunity to relax, chat, and reflect on their purchases while spending quality time together. There was plenty of laughter and conversation, making the outing as much about socialising as it was about shopping for supplies. The blanket project continues to be a wonderful activity, promoting creativity, friendship, and a sense of achievement, and we look forward to seeing the finished result.      

Residents went out for a visit to Mosshayne Farm this morning in the beautiful sunshine. Residents enjoyed stepping back in time at the farm browsing in the Honesty Shop, enjoyed seeing the chicks and had an ice cream in the sun.          

We enjoyed a lovely selection of drinks, including a zesty Limoncello Spritz, fruity Vodka Cranberry, and a refreshing Orange & Cranberry mocktail. 

A little treat, a little chatter, and a little cocktail magic to brighten the day.           

Our residents have been busy planting tomatoes, cucumber plants and salad leaves for the vegetable patch. Our residents take such pride in their garden, and we are lucky to have such beautiful outside spaces that everyone can enjoy.          

Kath was so happy today she been sworn in as a member of the local church.

At woodside we have a religious activities, visit from faith leaders, and shared worship this activity create opportunities for social interaction and reduce isolation maintaining connections with a faith community and this has done exactly for our Kath.             

Our residents loved looking through some old annuals recently, kindly donated by one of our resident's sons, sparking lovely conversations over a coffee.

Our residents and staff had a wonderful day at London Zoo, filled with learning and excitement. The day began with an engaging presentation from the zookeepers, who emphasised the importance of hoof care, introducing us to the fascinating okapi, an unusual animal that many hadn’t seen before. After the presentation, we explored the zoo, encountering a variety of animals such as ostriches, giraffes, and capybaras. 

The highlight was watching the lively gorillas, swinging on ropes and interacting during their feeding time, especially the adorable baby gorillas. To cap off our adventure, we visited the penguin exhibit, where the penguins were particularly active, providing a delightful end to a memorable day.