Celebrating life at Barchester

Staff and residents at Weystone Manor Care Home threw a spectacular canine celebration last week, rolling out the red carpet to host a lavish 7th birthday party for a very special four-legged VIP. The guest of honour was Mr Darcy, a beloved dog belonging to the daughter of Viv, a resident at Weystone Manor. As a frequent and adored visitor to the home, the residents decided his milestone birthday deserved a grand celebration to thank him for the joy he brings to the community. To make the day truly special, Weystone Manor's Activities Coordinator, Megan, teamed up with some of the residents to decorate the home's bistro for the occasion. General Manager Abdul Rifai joined in the festive fun as the birthday boy was presented with a selection of tasty meat treats, followed by a lively, enthusiastic group sing-along of "Happy Birthday" by the residents, Viv’s daughter Debbie and staff. "Mr Darcy brings immense joy to everyone here during his visits with our resident's daughter," said Abdul Rifai, General Manager at Weystone Manor. "Animal companionship provides incredible comfort and mental stimulation for our residents. Helping his family celebrate his 7th birthday with Megan's wonderful activities was the perfect way to show him how much he means to our entire Weystone Manor family." The event highlights Weystone Manor's dedication to creating vibrant, unique, and family-inclusive experiences that keep residents actively involved in creating joyful community memories. Weystone Manor care home is run by Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK’s largest care providers, which is committed to delivering personalised care across its care homes and hospitals. Weystone Manor provides residential and dementia care and care for 62 residents from respite breaks to longer term stays.

Our residents hopped in the minibus for a wonderful afternoon out exploring the beautiful wetlands and walkways on Horsell Common followed by the obligatory delicious coffee and cake in the Heather Farm café. Enriching the lives of our residents is at the heart of everything we do!

We had a fantastic day here on Tuesday as we welcomed the wonderful Surrey Classic Vehicle Club to our home for our Classics In The Courtyard event. Our residents and guests loved chatting to the owners and going outside to outside to admire the beautiful classic cars and reliving some amazing memories. And of course in true Weystone Manor style, our head chef and hospitality team, did us proud with some delicious cakes to enjoy in our lovely, air-conditioned bistro! A huge thank you to the club for visiting us and putting on such a spectacular show!

Thanks also to the lovey Diane M Watson for putting on a superb display of birthday cards and delightful gifts in our bistro for guests to browse...we look forward to seeing you soon Diane!

We are thrilled to announce that Weystone Manor has received a 5-Star Hospitality Rating! ?This award celebrates our team's commitment to delivering luxury hospitality, exceptional dining, and a first-class service. A massive thank you to our incredible team and wonderful community. 

Our residents loved browsing the shelves for their favourite books, discovering new stories, and exploring the beautiful Woking Photographic Society annual exhibition. It was fantastic looking at all the impressive pictures on display and chatting about their favourite photos.

A huge thank you to the library team and the talented local photographers for making our visit so memorable!

Weystone Manor Care Home in Woking helped resident Jean celebrate her 101st birthday with a super celebration this week, honouring a truly remarkable and active member of their community. The home was filled with joy and laughter as everyone gathered to mark the milestone. Attended by Jean's children and grandchildren, as well as fellow residents and staff, the party brought together her closest family and friends to toast her incredible life. After everyone heartily sang Happy Birthday, guests enjoyed a delicious cake prepared by the head chef while sharing fond stories from Jean’s life.

Jean, who previously lived in Wonersh, is well-known at the home for her happy, thoughtful and selfless nature. She knits beautiful blankets for premature babies at the nearby Royal Surrey hospital in Guildford, ensuring the area's youngest patients are kept warm. She is also a passionate individual who never misses an activity at the home and loves the outings in the minibus to nearby places such as the Woking Library, Newlands Corner, the garden centres and Horsell Common. In particular, Jean loves gardening, which she regularly enjoys as part of a group or on a one-to-one basis with a carer.

General Manager Abdul Rifai said: “We have had a wonderful time celebrating Jean’s special day. She is a true inspiration to everyone here, always eager to get stuck into group activities or enjoy dedicated one-to-one gardening sessions tailored completely to her passions.”

Living so close to the beach trips there are a huge benefit of Wimborne life.

Our 'Cycling without Age' participants happened to bump into a family who'd taken their Mum out for a ride too!

We have a monthly or more visit from volunteers, our residents do love a ride around wonderful (flat) Hayling!