Celebrating life at Barchester

Getting Creative with Wreath Making

Our residents enjoyed a wonderfully creative afternoon at Fountains making their very own decorative wreaths.

With plenty of materials to choose from, everyone was able to create something personal, with each finished wreath looking completely different from the next.

The session was a lovely opportunity to get creative, spend time together and enjoy seeing everyone's individual ideas come to life. We think the finished wreaths look fantastic – our residents certainly have an eye for design!

There’s nothing quite like the smell of home baking on a Sunday!

Our residents rolled up their sleeves for another Sunday Baking Club, spending time together mixing, decorating and, of course, sampling their creations.

Baking is a lovely way for residents to continue enjoying familiar skills and traditions while sharing memories and favourite recipes along the way.

The best part came at the end when everyone could sit back with a well-earned cup of tea and enjoy the results!

Music & Memories at Fountains

There was music, singing and plenty of smiles at Fountains when our residents enjoyed another fantastic Music & Memories performance.

Residents were treated to a wonderful selection of familiar songs, with plenty joining in, singing along and even having a little dance.

Music has an amazing ability to bring people together and spark special memories, and it was lovely to see residents enjoying songs they know and love. The room was filled with laughter, conversation and some brilliant voices – a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon for everyone!

We love dogs at Wimborne.

Those staff and residents who do too have a monthly chance for 'Dog Therapy'. 

Cuddles and gentle excitement from Billy, our own Therapy supporter. He and his owner Sharon pop by on the first Friday afternoon of every month.

An Afternoon with Marilyn Monroe

Residents at Fountains enjoyed taking a step back into the golden age of Hollywood with a fascinating talk all about the life and career of Marilyn Monroe.

From her rise to fame and iconic films to the woman behind one of Hollywood’s most recognizable faces, residents enjoyed discovering more about her remarkable life.

The afternoon prompted lots of conversation and memories, with residents sharing their recollections of Marilyn, her films and the Hollywood stars of the era. It was a fascinating afternoon and a wonderful opportunity to reminisce together.

Our Senior Carer and a valued member of our night team James has been named Employee of the Month for September! James works quietly behind the scenes throughout the night, always making sure our residents are cared for with kindness, patience and dignity. His commitment and hard work don’t go unnoticed. What makes this recognition even more special is that James was nominated by not just colleague’s but relatives of our residents, who wanted to share just how much they appreciate him. Well done, James! We are so proud to have you as part of our Hampton Grove team.

Word Play at Fountains

Our residents put their vocabulary to the test at our latest Scrabble Club!

There was plenty of friendly competition as everyone got their thinking caps on and searched for those all-important high-scoring words. Scrabble is always a favourite at Fountains and is a great opportunity for residents to spend time together, have a chat and enjoy a little healthy competition.

There were some impressive words on the board – and, as always, plenty of debate over whether a few of them should really count!

On Hayling we are surrounded by waters teeming with life. The seals in Chichester Harbour are a perhaps little known highlight of an boat trip around our northern coast.

Sailing Therapy Charity, thanks to funding by Hayling Lions offered residents an exceptional experience. We took several minibus trips of residents down and a delightful blue skies afternoon was loved by all.

Families were invited to an afternoon tea from our kitchen to enjoy with their Grandparent/s. At Hampton Grove, we love bringing everyone together for our group events, creating lots of laughter, memories and moments to treasure. But we also understand that sometimes it’s the simple, homely moments that mean the most. A quiet afternoon together, sitting with a cup of tea, enjoying some lovely food, chatting, laughing and simply spending time with the people we love. That’s what we want Hampton Grove to feel like a home from home, where our residents can enjoy those everyday family moments and where loved ones always feel welcome. Thank you to all the families who joined us today and helped make Grandparents Day so special. We hope you enjoyed your afternoon together!