Celebrating life at Barchester

We welcomed back the little movers and Stanley nursery for some intergenerational dance and fun. We danced along to the music with the children with scarfs and pom poms.

Our residents look forward to this monthly session, which brings so much enjoyment and excitement, as the residents look forward to the visit. There were smiles on everyone’s faces, which was so lovely to see.

Some of our residents went into the dance circle for the dance off at the end.  

What a busy and fun day we all celebrated the Chinese New Year as well as Shrove Tuesday.

We started the day with creative colouring before enjoying a delicious lunch of spring rolls, prawn crackers and sweet & sour chicken. It was thumbs up all round and thanks to our hospitality team for such a tasty lunch. A big thank you also to China Garden in Wisbech for donating the fortune cookies.

The afternoon was spent making and flipping pancakes and there was plenty of competition among residents and staff to see who could flip the highest and the most! We all had such a lot of fun before, the best bit of all, eating them for tea with lots of different toppings. Delicious!       

West Oak residents and staff had a very special afternoon at South Hill Park Arts Centre watching the classical movie The King and I.
South Hill Park offers a monthly, Monday afternoon Dementia Friendly movie for families and friends.

We had the most relaxing, precious and quality time together, in a warm, hospitable room. With a half-hour interval, we had time for a much-loved ice cream and chat with other people. 

One of our residents, Linda, said ‘ she had the best afternoon, and it was one of her favourite films of all time, especially with one of her favourite actors, Yul Brynner’ What a star he was.       

West Oak Residents and staff had a very special afternoon at South Hill Park Arts Centre watching the classical movie The King and I.
South Hill Park offers a monthly, Monday afternoon Dementia Friendly movie for families and friends.

We had the most relaxing, precious and quality time together, in a warm, hospitable room. With an half hour interval we had time for a much loved ice cream and chat with other people. 

One of our resident’s Linda said ‘ she had the best afternoon and it was one of her most favourite films of all time, especially with one her favourite actors Yul Brynner’ What a star he was.     

Residents from Peony Court enjoyed a delightful trip to Coombe Lodge a Grade II listed Georgian Mansion now converted to a pub and restaurant.  Residents enjoyed a cuppa in beautiful surroundings with friendly conversation and plenty of laughter. The outing offered a great opportunity for our ladies to enjoy quality time together while taking in a refreshing change of scenery.

Moments like these are an important part of life at Peony Court, helping residents stay connected with the local community while creating new memories with friends.

The day was filled with smiles, companionship and a sense of togetherness, everything that makes our outings so special.

A dash of warmth and a sprinkle of sugar was how residents at Peony Court celebrated Valentines day. Supported by our talented new Chef, Kerry, the kitchen became the heart of the home for the day as everyone joined in to create a delightful selection of Valentine’s biscuits.

There’s something truly special about the comforting smell of freshly baked goods drifting through the home and this Valentine’s celebration was no exception. Chef Kerry, helped residents bring their ideas to life and ensured that the experience was both fun and rewarding. The highlight of the day was, of course, tasting the warm, crumbly biscuits straight from the oven, proof that nothing says “I love you” quite like a homemade treat.