Celebrating life at Barchester

What an absolutely wonderful time on our first official monthly walk here at Glebefields! 
Eight of our lovely visitors and team members laced up their walking shoes for a fantastic adventure around Banbury. Our special guest star was our Deputy Manager’s 8-year-old daughter, Amy! She kept everyone on their toes, putting our walkers through their paces while chattering away the entire time. It was simply adorable! Our Head of Maintenance, Simon, acted as our expert tour guide, sharing some amazing local history and stories with Amy and the group as we explored.  

Amy gave us a rundown on her adventure "We passed a massive tree that was struck by lightning a few years ago. The Kissing Gate, We learned the funny story behind the fence it is said a farmer once trapped his girlfriend there until she gave him a kiss before leaving! The Dovecote its an ancient building that looks just like a miniature castle. Simon explained it was built long ago to feed birds and store food for the nearby estate. The Prince's Carving on a tall stone building block featuring carving in a foreign language by a prince".

We even braved a sudden downpour of rain, thunder, and lightning by sheltering safely under a big tree together which just added to the adventure!  Amy had so much fun learning all about the area, and our visitors had an absolute blast sharing the day with her. 

On return to the home our lovely visitors and staff were treated to sandwiches, crisps, tea, coffee and of course cake all complimentary from the homes dedicated hospitality team.
We are already looking forward to next month's walk! Hope you can Join us.

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Glebefields Care Home has achieved a 5-star food hygiene rating consecutively! 

Huge congratulations to our incredible hospitality and kitchen team. This top rating reflects their unwavering dedication, hard work, and commitment to maintaining the absolute highest standards of cleanliness and safety.

Thank you for always serving up delicious, high-quality, and safely prepared meals for our wonderful residents! 

Residents enjoyed a wonderful selection of cheeses prepared by our amazing Chef Bose. This was also paired with delicious crisp white  wine while sharing stories, laughter, and great company. It was heart-warming to see everyone coming together, enjoying the cosy atmosphere, and making special memories.
A big thank you to everyone who helped make the evening so enjoyable we’re already looking forward to the next one! 

What an incredible day of connection, flavour, and community at Glebefields

Staff from all backgrounds came together to share dishes that represent their heritage from rich spices to sweet treats, every bite told a story. Laughter filled the room as we celebrated not just food, but friendship, tradition, and togetherness.

Thank you to everyone who brought a dish, a smile, and a piece of their culture to share. Moments like these remind us of the joy in diversity and the power of community.

We all had a truly magical time as we welcomed the incredibly talented ventriloquist, Tony Puppets, and his amazing cast of characters for their very first visit! 

Tony absolutely blew us all away with his incredible speaking, singing, and ability to bring his puppets to life. From the moment the show started, the room was filled with the brightest smiles, wonder and giggles. 
The puppets didn’t just perform they engaged directly with our residents, making everyone feel like part of the act. Residents met the whole gang: Charlie the Chimp, Ollie, Grandad Nigel, Richard Rat, Francesca, and even a hilarious giant ostrich whose name slipped our minds because we were laughing so hard! 

Resident Barry said “they look so much like the real characters they were representing!" Thank you so much on behalf of all the residents, Tony. It was a truly brilliant show!" – Fiona, Residents. 
Benazir Shakkir, General Manager said “ you, Tony, for making the day so incredibly special. We are already counting down the days until your next visit! 

We had the absolute best time celebrating Cherry’s special day with a delicious family meal, surrounded by her friends and our staff.    
The incredible feast was prepared completely fresh right here in our home by our dedicated Head Chef, Jon, and his amazing team. 

To top off the celebrations, Jon and the team also baked a beautiful, bespoke birthday cake! We love making these individual cakes for each and every one of our residents to celebrate their special days. We hope you had a fantastic birthday, Cherry!

At Ashchurch View Care home we celebrate birthdays not just as a mark of ageing another year but as a celebration of life, achievements, and personal growth. It's a time for reflection, gratitude, and looking forward to future possibilities. Birthdays provide a special opportunity for us to help residents to gather with loved ones and create lasting memories.