Celebrating life at Barchester

What a truly special afternoon we had at Glebefields! We organised a surprise tea party for our lovely resident Beryl, welcoming her dear friends from the Crafts and Laughs Ladies Group in Tysoe Village. Beryl was a much-loved member of the group, and since moving to Glebefields, her friends have missed her greatly.

The reunion was full of smiles, laughter, and happy memories as the group surprised Beryl with beautiful flowers from her very own garden many of which she planted and lovingly cared for herself.

The joy on Beryl’s face was priceless as she spent time catching up with friends and sharing stories over beautiful scones and snacks prepared by Glebefields own hospitality team.

We’re also delighted to say that arrangements have been made for Beryl to re-join the group every month, helping her stay connected with the friendships and activities she loves so much.

A huge thank you to everyone who helped make this heart-warming reunion possible. It was a wonderful reminder that friendships can continue to flourish, no matter where life takes us.

We had a great time celebrating Beer Day Britain today with a little toast, lots of laughs, and some good company! Our beer lovers were happy to raise a glass together and share a few stories.

It was also a chance for everyone to meet our new Activities Assistant, Ellie, who joined in the fun and got to know some of our residents.

Don’t worry – Ellie was sticking to the soft drinks while on shift!

What a lovely afternoon full of smiles, laughter, and cheers all around!

Thursday mornings are always reserved for Scrabble at Glebefields, and it’s one of the highlights of the week! This is when you’ll often find Sheila enjoying quality time with the other ladies, friendly competition, and plenty of laughs.

Our Scrabble clubs are a wonderful way to keep minds active, encourage social connections, and create meaningful moments together. It’s not just about the words on the board, it’s about friendship, companionship, and having fun.

Well done, ladies, for another enjoyable morning of teamwork and wordplay! 

Tensions were high as residents and colleagues came together to watch the FA cup final, there were cheers and a little friendly banter between team supports within the home.

Residents were delighted to see Manchester City win their 2nd trophy of the season.  It was a great atmosphere in the lounge.

We had the most incredible day out for some horse therapy! We loved meeting the horses and hearing all about their life histories. The amazing team in Wilton do a truly fabulous job giving these beautiful horses their forever home. The lovely Betty said - “I have had a fabulous day, thank you for giving us the opportunity and looking after us so well."

Here at our home we love celebrating cultural days, and we decided to add a Francophile feel to our cheese and wine day. We enjoyed a lovely morning with our activity books learning all about France, its history, culture and food. 

Then we enjoyed some fine French food for lunch with a menu including French onion soup and Boeuf Bourguignon. 

Later that afternoon there was more delicious French fare as we gathered for a cheese and wine afternoon, tasting a variety of French cheese accompanied by a glass of red wine. Sante! 

Thank you to our hospitality team for your support.    

We came together to celebrate and recognise the dedication, compassion, and hard work of our incredible care team during Carers week. The celebration was made even more meaningful as our residents and family members shared heartfelt words of appreciation for the wonderful care and support our carers provide every day. It was truly touching to hear their kind feedback and recognition.

We were also delighted to hear from our Resident Ambassador Fiona  and Margarete, who spoke warmly about the positive impact our carers have on residents’ lives and wellbeing.

To all our carers – thank you for your kindness, patience, commitment, and the difference you make every single day. We are proud to celebrate you and all that you do. 

What is not to love about this day! residents enjoyed taste testing a variety of cocktails and mocktails from pina colada’s to strawberry mojitos with our very own cocktail master Anna followed by a quiz as part of our international cocktail day celebrations.