Celebrating life at Barchester

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that our incredible Care Assistant Mercy has been named Glebefields Employee of the Month for June!

This recognition is so incredibly well deserved. Mercy is the heart and soul of our home, constantly going above and beyond to create warmth and happiness for our residents.

General Manager Benazir and everyone who nominated you want to say a massive thank you for everything you do.

Huge congratulations, Mercy!!!We are so lucky to have you on our team! 

What a fantastic afternoon at our Get Barchester Moving event! Our residents had a wonderful time taking part in a friendly egg and spoon race, competing against staff and fellow residents in lots of laughter-filled, light-hearted fun.

A special thank you to our wonderful Resident Ambassador, Fiona who proudly flagged off the race and cheered everyone on throughout the event. It was amazing to see everyone getting involved, encouraging one another, and enjoying the friendly competition.

Events like these are a great way to keep active, promote wellbeing, and bring our home together—all while supporting Get Barchester Moving for a great cause. Thank you to everyone who participated and raised finds also helped make the afternoon such a memorable success! 

With the beautiful sunshine, our residents enjoyed a wonderful walk from Glebefields to the Village Hall, taking in the scenic small trail, fresh air, and beautiful surroundings along the way. Our General Manager, Benazir, Administrator, Dinesh, Snobia and our wonderful Activity Assistant, Camryn, were delighted to join residents on the walk.

The walk was a fantastic way to stretch our legs, enjoy some gentle exercise, and make the most of the beautiful weather. It was also a wonderful opportunity to chat with members of the local community, share plenty of smiles and laughter over a cup of coffee, and spend quality time together also we have invited to join us at Glebefields for next coffee morning.

Outings like these support physical wellbeing, encourage residents to stay active, promote independence, and strengthen our connections with the local community while creating meaningful memories.

We’re already looking forward to next month’s coffee morning! 

Our residents had a wonderful morning getting creative by making and decorating colourful paper tennis balls, which are now proudly displayed in our main lounge, bringing a touch of Wimbledon spirit to Glebefields! 

This afternoon, everyone enjoyed watching the Wimbledon action together while treating themselves to refreshing fizzy strawberry drinks and the timeless classic of strawberries and cream. It was a lovely day filled with creativity, laughter, great company, and sporting excitement.

Our residents enjoyed a fun and energising exercise session with Alfie from G Fitness. Everyone joined in at their own pace, keeping active while having lots of smiles and laughter along the way.

With the warm weather, we made sure to stay cool with plenty of refreshing drinks, tasty ice lollies, and good company. A wonderful afternoon of exercise, fun, and lots of laugh enjoyed by all! 

Resident’s decided that this month’s themed tea party should centre around Alice in Wonderland, so that’s what we did. The room was decorated in the theme, staff and residents joined the fun by dressing up in costumes and wearing our mad hats. 

Our queen of hearts brushed up on her science skills and showed the residents some illusion tricks. We played guess how many jelly babies in the jar, while we enjoyed some bubbles or a cup of tea if preferred, along with lots of delicious cakes and sandwiches. We were delighted to welcome in so many family members to join us and share in the magical day, spending quality time together.   

Residents and nursery children have come together through a gardening club, creating a special bond across generations. There is something especially joyful about watching little hands and experienced hands work side by side in the soil, planting seeds, watering plants, and caring for what will grow next. Laughter and curiosity fill the garden as gentle guidance is shared between the age groups. 

Together, they have been planting flowers for our beautiful garden for everyone to enjoy. The children ask endless questions, with the residents answering them patiently.

The emotional impact of the club reaches far beyond the garden beds. The children bring energy and wonder, while the residents offer wisdom, patience, and a steady sense of care. Both groups benefit in different ways: the children learn about nature, responsibility, and respect for elders, while residents feel valued, purposeful, and uplifted by the young company. The gardening club has become more than just an activity. It is a place where friendships bloom alongside the plants, where generations connect through shared purpose,