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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…
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Five Star Food Hygiene Rating
Four the fourth year in a row, we are incredibly proud to share that we have once again been awarded a 5 star Very Good rating following our recent Environmental Health Inspection (EHO)!
A huge thank you to our amazing kitchen team. Your hard work, commitment and high standards behind the scenes make achievements like this possible every single day.
Exercise session
We enjoyed a trial exercise fun game session, from an outside company. The residents engaged well with the games. Following instructions and being competitive.
The Long Mynd Archers Group
The Long Mynd Archers come to Field House for the afternoon to do some archery in the garden and also talk about the family’s events at the Olympic Games and show silver and bronze medals. They also brought along an Olympic torch, so residents could have a hold.
They couldn’t wait to have a go themselves at Archery. Mary enjoyed it so much. She was so sad when it was time to finish and joe asked if we could save up and buy our own Archery set. It was such a fun afternoon and it’s a definite activity the residents would like to do again.
Keep Fit Fridays!
It's always a joy to welcome Tammi back to our home, where her exercise sessions bring energy, laughter, and plenty of smiles to our residents.
The session was filled with fun and movement as residents took part in a range of activities designed to support their health and wellbeing. From strength and stretching exercises that helped improve mobility and confidence, to an exciting game of inflatable volleyball that sparked friendly competition and lots of laughter, everyone had the opportunity to get involved and enjoy themselves.
Keeping active plays an important role in maintaining independence and enhancing overall wellbeing, and Tammi's enthusiasm, encouragement, and positive spirit make every session something our residents eagerly anticipate. Her ability to create an inclusive and enjoyable environment ensures that exercise feels less like a workout and more like a social event shared with friends.
A huge thank you to Tammi for her continued dedication and support. We are grateful for the difference she makes in helping our residents stay active, engaged, and independent while having so much fun along the way.
Car Show
What an unforgettable afternoon at Vecta House!
Today we hosted our much-anticipated Annual Classic Car Show, and it was a roaring success. Our grounds were filled with a fantastic array of beautiful vintage vehicles, ranging from classic Morris Minors to sleek Jaguars.
Our residents had a wonderful time taking a stroll down memory lane, admiring the cars, and sharing stories about their own motoring memories. The atmosphere was buzzing all afternoon, complete with gorgeous face painting thanks to Tracy's Faces, sweet treats from the candy floss stall, and fantastic live music from the talented Paolo, who had everyone singing along!
A huge, heartfelt thank you to the Vectis Historic Vehicle Club Ltd for supporting us for another year and making this event so special for our residents, staff, and visitors. We are already looking forward to the next one!
A Special Birthday Celebration for Lucilla
Lucilla enjoyed a wonderful birthday celebration at Magnolia Court Care Home, surrounded by her children, grandchildren and close family.
The afternoon was filled with music and laughter as her family performed songs and danced together, creating a lovely atmosphere that was enjoyed by residents and relatives alike. Everyone then came together to celebrate with a delicious birthday cake.
It was a privilege to host such a special family occasion, and we were delighted to help Lucilla create memories that she and her loved ones will treasure.
"Curiouser and curiouser!"
Today, the garden at Vecta House Care Home was transformed into a whimsical wonderland for our very own Alice in Wonderland Tea Party!
The garden felt like a page straight out of a storybook, with beautiful decorations hanging from the trees. As the King of Hearts would say, "Begin at the beginning,"—so we did, with tables laid out with absolutely delicious treats and plenty of tea!
Our wonderful staff dressed up for the occasion, and our residents joined in the fun with some wonderfully wacky hats. With incredible live music filling the afternoon air, it wasn’t long before everyone was smiling and dancing. After all, "Alice: How long is forever? White Rabbit: Sometimes, just one second."—but the joy we shared this afternoon will stay with us much longer.
It was a truly lovely, magical afternoon filled with laughter, music, and wonderful memories.
"Where paths with a heart can take you, there you will find the most beautiful stories."
Cruising along the Great River Ouse
Nursery sports day
Our residents were invited to Little Acorns Nursery, sports day, to say thank you to the residents for the monthly visits to the field house. The children enjoy visiting the children every month and wanted some of the residents to be a part of the end-of-year sports day and party.
The ladies enjoyed watching the children doing their races, running, egg and spoon and a bean bag race. It was so lovely as so many parents came up to us to thank us for making the children’s visits to Field House so special.