Celebrating life at Barchester

We kicked off the festive season with a trip to Bournemouth to see the beautiful Christmas lights. Getting out in that winter air was lovely and the lights are so amazing to see each year!

What a fantastic day we had celebrating Elvis Presley’s birthday here at Chalfont Lodge Care Centre! 
A huge thank you to Gary Roman, who had everyone smiling as he sang all the classic Elvis songs we know and love. From toe-tapping tunes to singalong favourites, the room was filled with music, laughter, and memories.

It was wonderful to see our residents and their families singing, clapping, and dancing away together in such a joyful atmosphere and a truly special celebration.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make it such a memorable Elvis birthday celebration.  

This week, residents Chalfont Lodge Care Centre enjoyed a truly meaningful activity led by Sarah from our Activities Team, exploring Family History and how to trace our ancestors.

Together, we reminisced about treasured family stories that have been passed down through generations, sparking wonderful conversations and shared memories. Using the 1921 census, we were able to look back at some of our residents’ family histories and even traced one resident’s family five generations back to Ireland!

It was a formative and heart-warming session that not only awakened memories but also inspired a real desire to discover more and delve further into the rich history of our families. Moments like these remind us just how powerful stories and shared heritage can be.    

At Chalfont Lodge we’re delighted to share the success of our much-loved evening activities, where our residents come together to relax, socialise, and enjoy meaningful experiences.

Our cheese and wine nights have become a real highlight, paired with engaging talks on historical and present-day topics all carefully chosen by our residents themselves. From fascinating stories of the past to discussions that spark memories and conversation, these evenings are filled with laughter, learning, and connection.

It’s wonderful to see our residents taking the lead, sharing ideas, and enjoying evenings that truly reflect their interests. Moments like these are what make our community so special.      

We were delighted to celebrate the grand opening of our beautiful new nail salon, Chalfont Lodge Care Centre, a truly special occasion for everyone involved.

The salon was officially opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by one of our residents, making the moment even more meaningful.

Residents were absolutely delighted to have this wonderful new salon available, bringing relaxation, pampering, and a lovely sense of luxury to the day.

We can’t wait to see many happy, relaxed moments shared in our new salon.  

Today, we celebrated our incredible life enrichment activities team! A huge shout out to Kirsty, Sarah, and Sally for their hard work and dedication. They truly shine in everything they do!

Our General Manager, Raj, and Deputy Manager, Ovi, presented heartfelt recognition to all our life enrichment staff, along with certificates for their outstanding dedication from the National Activity Providers Association (NAPA) and Barchester Healthcare. And of course, who doesn’t love a little chocolate treat?

We celebrated the birthday of the King of Rock and Roll in style! Our favourite Pete joined us dressed as Elvis and sang his favourite songs for everyone to enjoy.

We had a wonderful time and created unforgettable memories as we remembered Elvis and his amazing music.