Celebrating life at Barchester

Our residents, families, staff and local guests came together for a wonderful Disco Down Memory Lane event during Dementia Action Week. With music, dancing, glow sticks and even hula hoops, the afternoon was full of laughter, fun, and community spirit.

Residents enjoyed dancing alongside visitors and staff, while chair dancing ensured everyone joined in. Gillian said: “I haven’t had such a great time dancing like this in years,” while Wendy added, “We all had such a good time.”

The event highlighted the power of music to bring people together to share and create happy memories and celebrate life.

What a fantastic week it has been for everyone here!  Our very own Hull City have secured promotion to the Premier League after a brilliant 1-0 victory over Middlesbrough!

Residents and staff have spent the week preparing for the big match, making posters, decorations and getting into the true Tigers spirit.

With the sun shining and excitement in the air, it was a wonderful atmosphere enjoyed by all.

We had a lovely afternoon when our sister home, Castle Park, kindly arranged for an ice cream van to pay us a visit.

Despite the unpredictable British weather with heavy rain one moment and glorious sunshine the next, we were fortunate to enjoy an hour of sunshine while our residents treated themselves to a delicious ice cream.

There were smiles all around as happy memories of childhood summers came flooding back, making it a truly special occasion for everyone.

Residents across our homes recently joined the team from the Scotch Whisky Experience, a five-star visitor attraction at the top of Edinburgh's Royal Mile, for a fascinating live virtual event.

The session explored the history of distilling whisky in Scotland, the production process and the regional characteristics of single malts.

Residents participating were also able to enjoy a dram of whisky and take part in a Q&A. 

We are proud to continue supporting Unity in Community with another food bank donation drop-off.  Their wonderful team provides valuable training, support, and services to local residents in our community.

A huge thank you to everyone who continues to donate and support this ongoing effort.  Your kindness really makes a difference to so many people

Did you know the famous Cooper's Hill cheese rolling has been a tradition for over 600 years? Competitors from all over the world race down the steep hill to catch the wheel of cheese and claim it as their prize! 

Our residents had a wonderful time discovering the history behind this iconic event. It sparked fantastic conversations as many reminisced about their own walks on the hill and past visits to the event. Of course, we couldn't just talk about it we had to try it ourselves! We hosted our very own (and much safer!) cheese rolling competition right here at the home which everyone enjoyed.

Our beautiful home refurbishment is almost complete, and we just couldn't wait to share a sneak peek with you! Take a look at these lovely photos of our residents already enjoying some social time  our newly decorated lounge. 

While we are still awaiting the arrival of our new furniture and those final decorative touches to make the space truly grand and comfortable, the transformation is already incredible. 

We want to say a massive THANK YOU to our wonderful staff, residents, and visitors. Your ongoing patience, support, and understanding throughout this journey have meant the world to us. 
To celebrate, we will be hosting a special celebration in July for everyone to come along and view our beautiful new home! Watch this space for more details coming soon.