Celebrating life at Barchester

Today was a particularly special afternoon at Waterside Court as we celebrated the birthdays of John and Jane in true Waterside style.

Our elegant afternoon tea was the perfect setting for the occasion, with freshly served scones, clotted cream, delicious jams and plenty of time to enjoy wonderful company and conversation.

Most importantly, it was lovely to see Joan and Jane enjoying their special day, surrounded by friends and the Waterside team. Their smiles and excitement made the afternoon one to remember. Happy Birthday, John and Jane! 

Wishing you both a wonderful year ahead, filled with happiness, beautiful moments and many more celebrations. Here’s to making every birthday feel truly special at Waterside Court.       

We’re delighted to share that Park View has achieved Platinum accreditation in the Gold Standards Framework!

Our Manager, Renata, End-of-Life Facilitator, Ruth, and Care Practitioner, Alice, were proud to attend and accept this fantastic award on behalf of the whole team.

A huge thank you to everyone who has contributed to this achievement and helped make it possible. Your dedication, compassion and commitment to providing excellent end-of-life care are truly appreciated.    

Our residents enjoyed a rather special trip to the Midlands Art Centre (MAC) in Birmingham to explore the Solihull Exhibition, where they had the added excitement of seeing a piece of artwork created by our very own Activities Coordinator, Richard, on display!

The visit gave the residents the opportunity to admire a wonderful collection of artwork, discover local creativity and, of course, seek out Richard's contribution to the exhibition.

At Fountains we love finding new experiences for our residents, and this outing was made all the more meaningful by having such a personal connection to the exhibition. 

A huge congratulations to Richard from everyone at Fountains.  We're incredibly proud of his achievement, and it was lovely for our residents to share in this special moment!   

There were wagging tails and some very excited residents at Fountains Care Home as we welcomed our local community and their four-legged friends for the launch of our brand-new Community Dog Cafe! 

Our first gathering brought together residents, visitors and their canine companions, conversation and plenty of fuss for our furry guests.

The cafe is a lovely way to bring our residents and local community together, particularly those who have owned dogs themselves and enjoy spending time around animals.

Our team are looking forward to welcoming more familiar faces, both human and canine, as our Dog Cafe becomes a regular fixture in the Fountains calendar. 

With our first cafe off to a lovely start, we can't wait to see who comes through the doors next time - especially those arriving on four paws! 

Another wonderful review from a residents family!

🧶 Knit, Natter & a Little Glass of Wine! 🍷

Another lovely time at Knit & Natter, with lots of chatting, laughter and creativity! 

So many different projects on the go, from adorable knitted teddies 🧸 to gorgeous little gift pouches 🎁 and colourful pom poms! 🌈🧶

And of course, a glass of wine makes the nattering even better! 

It’s not just about the knitting, it’s about friendship, fun and enjoying time together. 

 

We had a wonderful afternoon welcoming the very talented Rachel Best back to Falmouth Court! She filled the café with beautiful renditions of everyone's favourite old classics, and the energy was truly magical. 

Our residents enjoyed a wonderful autumn outing to Garsons - Titchfield, where they enjoyed exploring the fantastic pumpkin displays! 
From giant pumpkins to beautifully arranged seasonal exhibits, there was so much to admire. The colourful displays provided the perfect backdrop for a leisurely stroll, plenty of conversation, and a chance to embrace the autumn spirit.
After exploring the displays, residents enjoyed browsing the garden centre, sharing memories, and spending quality time together. Outings like these are a fantastic way to stay connected with the local community while celebrating the changing seasons.
A special thank you to the amazing team at Garsons - Titchfield.