Celebrating life at Barchester

We had a truly inspiring day as our residents took part in a wonderful community art project coordinated by Bright Shadow, Whitstable

It was a joy to see everyone getting creative, expressing themselves, and feeling part of something bigger within the local community.

We are also proud to have supported this meaningful initiative by making a donation to Bright Shadow, helping them continue their fantastic work in promoting inclusion, creativity, and wellbeing through art.

A big thank you to Bright Shadow, Whitstable for welcoming us so warmly and creating such a positive and memorable experience for our residents

An Afternoon at home was filled with smiles, music, and beautiful voices as we enjoyed a lovely singing session with Laura. From familiar favourites to joyful sing-alongs, our residents truly shone, sharing laughter, memories, and plenty of toe-tapping moments. A wonderful way to lift spirits and bring everyone together through the power of music.

We had a fantastic session with Inclusive Sports, bringing energy, laughter, and lots of smiles into our home

Residents enjoyed a range of interactive and fun games designed so everyone could take part at their own pace. It was wonderful to see such enthusiasm, teamwork, and pure joy throughout the session.

Thank you to Inclusive Sports for making physical activity so inclusive, enjoyable, and uplifting for all

Today residents from both communities enjoyed a trip down into Much Wenlock for Much Wenlock Parish Church monthly charity soup lunch. Theres nothing better than enjoying a steaming bowl of delicious homemade soup in the company of friends and family in our beautiful church steeped in history.

Here at Wheatlands Care Home our residents love nothing more than having guest speakers and learning about there hobbies and interests. 

We welcomed Michael Cull to the Wheatlands on Tuesday morning, to tell us about his time doing re-enactment. His wife carol was managing wardrobe! 

He arrived in a Navy coloured jacket, the uniform of an Engineer. Changing into red that of an infantry soldier in the 2nd (Queens) Royal Regiment of foot. We also saw a change of hats.

A demonstration of his imitation musket,  as a license is required for real musket and for black powder
They enjoyed re-enactments in Belgium (Waterloo), Tower of London, Arundel Castle, Blenheim Palace, Eastnor Castle, Newstead Abbey…to name but a few.

Residents and visitors alike enjoyed this informative talk, ending with questions and answers.

On the last Friday of every month we hold Wheatlands Care HomeHigh Tea Society in our café which has beautiful views of the Shropshire Hills. 

Last week we were delighted to welcome our special guest Claire Brentnall DL (Deputy Lieutenant), town and community link for Much Wenlock; along with family, visitors and guests from the local community. 

Anna Turner is His Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of Shropshire, she has a Vice Lieutenant and 30 Deputies. The Lord Lieutenant acts as the County’s link to the Royal Family.

Claire was appointed in 2020, she is and has been a serving magistrate. She gave us a short insightful talk about the role of Lord Lieutenant and her role as Deputy Lieutenant.

Claire presents the Kings medals and awards and attends events when the Lord Lieutenant or Vice are not able to attend. She is always observing or listening out for people or organisations, that may be nominated for awards.

Claire passed around the very beautiful brooch she wears when attending events, and a much smaller one for when she is attending with the Lord Lieutenant. 

After the talk Claire took the time to meet and chat with our residents and guests whilst enjoying a freshly brewed pot of tea and some delicious homemade cake.

We love to receive feedback from friends and family here at Wheatlands Care Home it always means so much that we are not only enriching the lives of all our residents but we also help make those special moments and magical memories for families as well which will last a lifetime. I was delighted to receive the below email after our monthly High Tea Society which is held on the last Friday of the month.

'Hi Katie, Thank you so much for all the effort you always put into the residents’ activities. At a time when mum is struggling and I can’t reach her very often today was wonderful and made me very happy. Mum was well enough to enjoy the high tea and said it made a nice change'. 

The competitive spirit was in full swing yesterday as residents, staff, and visitors gathered to celebrate Shrove Tuesday with a high-energy pancake flipping competition.

The home’s communal dining room was transformed into a pop-up pancake station, where the talented kitchen team served up golden pancakes. However, the real excitement began when the "Great Glebefields Flip-Off" got underway.

Residents took turns testing their wrist action, with many showing the staff exactly how it’s done. The event quickly turned into a cross-generational challenge as visiting family members and staff joined in, attempting to break the record for the highest flip of the day. Residents, staff and friends enjoyed fun filled day with deliciousness which included pancake decorating with a variety of toppings.

A live pancake-making demonstration allowed everyone to enjoy the sights, sounds, and smells of freshly cooked pancakes, creating a warm and homely atmosphere.

Benazir, General Manager at Glebefields Care Home, commented "Pancake Day is always a firm favourite here, but this year the energy was incredible. It was wonderful to see our residents, their families, and our staff all laughing together and getting stuck into the competition. Whether the pancakes landed back in the pan or provided a bit of a laugh on the floor, the smiles on everyone's faces were the real highlight."