Celebrating life at Barchester

Rose Lodge was full celebrations for one of their staff who celebrated 10 years of service. Beccy Worlding started at Rose Lodge in May 2016 as Administration Assistant and was promoted to Administrator in September 2022. Beccy supports the home, her colleagues, visitors and residents and is a huge source of information and support each day. 

General Manager Meg Jones said: “Beccy is always the calm smiling face you see when you come through the door each day. Beccy is dedicated, dependable and shows kindness each day to everyone she meets. Beccy supports so many of us we would all be truly lost without her so it was amazing to be able to celebrate her today and acknowledge her loyalty and dedication- big well done and thank you Beccy”  

What a wonderful afternoon we had at Falmouth Court celebrating VE Day. Kayleigh led a fantastic singalong of wartime classics and treated everyone  to some wonderful flute and guitar playing.

One of the most touching moments when one of our residents, Sylvia shared something she had written when she was just nine years old.  

A truly special afternoon that reminded us all of the importance of VE Day.

We had a fantastic day out with one of our residents, John, who is a huge football fan, at Reading Football Stadium. We enjoyed a wonderful community event in such an exciting setting. There was plenty to see and do, with stalls to browse, refreshments to enjoy, classic songs performed by a talented singer, and fun games to join in with throughout the day.

It was also lovely to see the academy footballers and, of course, spend time soaking up the atmosphere and views around the stadium itself. It was a truly enjoyable outing filled with music, entertainment, and smiles all around. ???

West Oak celebrated in style today as we marked VE Day.  With Vera Lynn music playing in the background, a glass of fizz, union Jack flags, with war time memorabilia, our Residents had a  great time reminiscing together, to share memories and reflect on this important moment in history.  It was a fabulous day enjoyed by all , and everyone said how important this day was.

Glebefields brought residents, families, and staff together today to celebrate International Nurses Day, shining a spotlight on generations of nursing dedication.

The event focused on the incredible compassion, professionalism, and hard work demonstrated daily by the home's nursing team thanking the home’s frontline clinical team for going above and beyond to provide comfort, kindness, and support to residents and their families.

As a token of appreciation for their patience and genuine compassion, gift bags were presented to nurses Jeni, Beena, Sheela, Parulben, and Home Manager Benazir Shakkir. The afternoon event also looked back at the history of the profession by giving an honourable mention to two Glebefields residents, Betty and Rhona. Both women spent their working lives as dedicated career nurses, bringing a deep sense of shared history to the day's celebrations.

There was a delicious celebratory buffet for staff, residents, and visiting families, prepared by the homes head chef Vincent, with a celebration cake with both Betty and Rhona had the honour of the first cut.

Benazir Shakkir, General Manager said "Every single day, our nurses go above and beyond to provide comfort, care, kindness, and support to our residents and their families. Their patience, professionalism, and genuine compassion make such a difference. We are truly grateful for everything they do, and it was equally wonderful to celebrate the incredible residents, Betty and Rhona."
 

A cocktail corner was set up. The garnishes were colourful and the beautifully prepared drinks gave residents the chance to enjoy responsibly. From the fruity favourites ( Chambourd spritz to Watermelon cooler to timeless favourites ‘Snowball anyone?’) residents had a chance to mix, shake and sample a variety of drinks whilst reminiscing about holidays, celebrations and favourite nights out from years gone by.