Celebrating life at Barchester

We recently spent a wonderful morning at one of our local favourites. The residents were enjoying a morning full of laughter & some seriously good coffee and cakes! Our Activities Assistant shared photos and videos with our residents, much to their enjoyment, with lots of questions and reminiscing to follow.

It really was a giggle a minute and was thoroughly enjoyed by all! Other recent outings have included, Barrowden duck pond, Rutland Water Garden Centre and Mulberry Café, Elton; truly a highlight of many of our resident’s weeks, to be out and about in sunshine, fresh air and the community surrounding our home.

These wonderful children came into our home, having rehearsed at home a short puppet show to share with our residents. They then matched our residents' hobbies and interests. For example, we both sat in a room for the best part of an hour with our resident's sketch pad, pencils and colouring pencils, drawing pictures for our resident, chatting merrily throughout and leaving the signed artwork. 

Our residents didn't stop smiling throughout, asking questions and being super engaged.   

A Mother’s Love is always putting her babies first. 

A mother’s bond can never be broken and the skills of raising children are never forgotten. A mother’s happiness is watching their babies grow into children growing into adulthood and having children of their own. Many of our ladies continue to nurture and care. Beautiful moments.   

The Groove Sax concert was much enjoyed last Saturday the 12th of September, by residents and their visitors at Atfield House. Residents and staff members got up to dance, residents and visitors rocked in their chairs and residents even invented a completely new percussion instrument that could play along with the beat to Kevin’s groovy Saxophone music. Residents played along with spoons that gave a lovely tiny sound, coconut shakers and African seashell shakers. Our resident drummer kept the beat on a hand drum perfectly. Residents and visitors sang along on top of their voices to songs by Tom Jones, Neil Diamond, the Beatles and more. Kevin kept the audience well entertained with informative chats about the songs in between.

We had such a lovely and a joyful afternoon together with refreshments, cupcakes, freshly baked in the oven and beautifully decorated by our chef.    

Residents from Atfield House enjoyed two outings to Osterley Park on the 10th and 11th September, due to high demand. Each time, residents and their family members shared their memories of this lovely place and everyone enjoyed revisiting this lovely place and awakening their memories. 

We walked  through the grounds and enjoyed refreshments in the stable café. One resident has even done her Christmas card shopping already, so her cards can be posted well in time! 

We also enjoyed exploring the walled gardens, marvelling at the white and black cows, the elegant horse and the old stones, while chatting and exploring the changes that time and seasons may have left here.

We talked about its past history over tea, coffee and cake and enjoyed the windy and at times sunny weather on Thursday, and the cloudy and mild air on Friday ! Each time we were welcomed by the kind and helpful team at Osterley and enjoyed the hospitality provided in the stable café. We loved and admired the old and marvellous trees, the open space with views into the distance. 
What a peaceful haven in the midst of quite busy surroundings!           

And they called it puppy love...
Oh, we guess they’ll always know!
Simon fixes things around the home,
But Nova stole the whole darn show!

Getting creative and a little one to one time. We got creative painting rocks today and even got competitive with a little competition.

Well done to our Tish with her strawberry stone which came first place.    

Our residents had a wonderful trip visiting the water, feeding the ducks, and soaking in the serene countryside scenery. We wrapped up the outing by enjoying a warm cup of coffee and some delicious biscuits by the lakeside.

Getting outdoors and into nature works wonders for the well-being of our care home residents. The fresh air, gentle sunshine, and peaceful surroundings offer a fantastic boost to both mental and physical health, bringing back fond memories while creating lovely new ones.

We can't wait for our next adventure in the great outdoors!  

We have crammed so much in already this week from exercise, arts and crafts and an evening quiz with Kerry's Nostalgic Music. 
We love to create so many different types of activities here at Hagley Place.