Celebrating life at Barchester

We celebrate life through everything we do, from our thoughtful experiences and activities to our delicious food. We offer the latest technology as well as sensory engagement to nurture the wellbeing of our residents. With a wide variety of tailored activities and events we make sure our residents have the best physical, mental, spiritual and social stimulation, all bespoke to them. Take a look at what we’ve been up to…

Bayleaf Care Home

Chas takes on the pool table

Chas has been enjoying some time at the pool table, showing us that he’s certainly not afraid of a challenge.

With plenty of concentration, a steady hand and maybe just a little bit of tactical thinking, Chas was lining up his shots and hoping to pot a few balls.

There’s nothing better than seeing our residents enjoying a bit of friendly competition and having fun along the way.

Coffee, Cake And Connection

It was fantastic hosting our monthly business brunch. A huge thank you to all the local businesses and care professionals who joined us. We loved sharing ideas and strengthening our community ties! Thank you also to Simon Moore from WinGate Financial Partners, LLC for his presentation on Later Life Planning and Care Annuities.

Weystone Manor Care Home

Our Resident Champion steals the show!

Morocco Day at Church of the Good Shepherd was a truly wonderful and beautifully hosted afternoon!

A huge thank you to Graham, our incredible Resident Champion and residents Jean and Graeme also for being such good sports and making the day so memorable. We also want to give a special shout-out to Home Instead Guildford & Woking - Home Care & Live-In Care and all of the volunteers at the church for hosting such a wonderful event.

Parley Place Care Home

Trip To The Theatre

We had a fabulous afternoon The Barrington Arts Centre watching a show by our favourite entertainers, Mark and Tracey as Serenade.

The music, stage and atmosphere was beautiful and we had ice creams at the interval.

Thank you for a lovely afternoon.

Parley Place Care Home

September Sun

We had a trip out today to enjoy the sunshine and views from Ham Common viewpoint.

The weather was glorious and certainly still feels like summer is with us!

Fountains Care Home

Meet The Manager - Cheese & Wine Evening

We were delighted to welcome residents, relatives and guests to our Meet the Manager Cheese & Wine Evening at Fountains.

The evening was a wonderful opportunity to meet Sara, our General Manager, and learn a little more about the person leading our home. With her warm, approachable and friendly personality, Sara is passionate about creating a welcoming environment where residents feel at home, families feel involved and everyone's voice is valued.

Over a delicious selection of cheese and wine, guests had the chance to chat with Sara in a relaxed and informal setting.

It was a lovely evening filled with conversation, laughter and new connections. A big thank you to everyone who joined us and made it such an enjoyable occasion!

Celebrating Irene's 100th Birthday

We had the absolute pleasure of celebrating a very special milestone with our wonderful resident, Irene, who turned 100!

Our team were delighted to help Irene and her family prepare and decorate for her special birthday celebration. It was such a lovely day filled with smiles, music, laughter, family, and lots of wonderful memories.

And to make the occasion even more special, Irene received a very special birthday card from His Majesty The King!

What an incredible way to celebrate 100 amazing years!

We feel so lucky and honoured to have been part of such a memorable day for Irene and her family.

Happy 100th Birthday, Irene!

Businesses That Brunch

Yesterday we were delighted to host our very first Business Brunch at Hazleton Gardens.

A huge thank you to all the amazing local professionals and wonderful organisations who attended and helped make the event such a success. It was fantastic to see so many people coming together, sharing ideas, building connections, and supporting one another within our community.

A big thank you to those who came:

Laura Ellis - O'Hara Properties & Estates

Lynn Osborne - Care Consultancy (Independent Care Advisor)

Nicola Grant - Acorn Community Centre, Wecock Farm

Levi & Thomas - Papa's Fish and Chips - Clarence Pier

Elliot Campbell & Saliha Smail - Cubitt & West Estate Agents / Cubitt & West

Shvet, Samrat, Rumen - Cowplain Pharmacy

It's a fantastic opportunity to make valuable connections, build relationships, and strengthen your presence within the local community.

Ashlar House Care Home

An afternoon of music, laughter and a little bit of craziness!

An afternoon of music, laughter and a little bit of craziness!

Several acts, all brought together for one wonderful afternoon!

The pictures below really do speak for residents, families and staff, all under one roof, singing, laughing, dancing and enjoying the joy that music brings. There were smiles all around, plenty of laughter, and perhaps a little bit of craziness too!

What a beautiful afternoon filled with music, togetherness and memories that will last long after the music stops.

Music truly has a wonderful way of bringing everyone together!