Celebrating life at Barchester

We were delighted to host a wonderful Head Chef Showcase here at Chacombe Park. Our newly appointed Head Chef, Sarah, opened up her kitchen to residents and members of the local community, demonstrating how to create simple, delicious and nutritious meals.

This free event welcomed guests from our community, and it was fantastic to see the dining area full of warmth and positivity, with everyone enjoying the experience and sharing such wonderful feedback.

The menu was thoughtfully designed to showcase both flavour and nutrition

This special event was organised in line with our company’s June CLEF pillar: Good Nutrition and Positive Dining Experience, and it truly delivered on both.

A huge thank you to Chef Sarah and everyone who attended — we look forward to many more events like this! 

It turned into quite the competitive afternoon, with David showing us all how it’s done and taking home the crown as our clear winner!  

Meanwhile, the day held an extra special surprise for Maureen as she ran into her old friend, Betty, just outside the venue and the pair enjoyed a wonderful, unexpected catch-up.

It was a day full of laughter, high scores, and beautiful reconnections. We are already looking forward to our next trip out!

Cream tea was on the menu this afternoon! We loved welcoming our wonderful residents and members of the local community into our home.

It was an absolute pleasure to have Lesley and her husband, Jim, join us for the occasion. Everyone tucked into a batch of fresh, delicious scones baked by our talented Head Chef, Sarah!

The afternoon was filled with warm smiles, sweet treats, and great conversation. Thank you to everyone who joined us for such a relaxing and lovely day! 

Chacombe parks employee of the month award goes to Anjitha. She is fantastic in her role as a carer, very engaging with the residents and is always on hand to support her colleagues. Well done Anjitha, well deserved!

Anjitha was presented with flowers from General Manager Shaju Paul who thanked her for her ongoing commitment and dedication in the home. 

Residents and staff at Queens Manor Care Home in Barnton had a wonderful experience when Team Udaan hosted a dance session within the Home recently.  

The session was led by Sharanya Nair, Swarna Chonappally and Anand Narayanan NS dance accompanied by a selection of music.  The wonderfully choreographed experience was further enhanced by the opportunity to enjoy a range of beautiful fabric texture and colour.  

Today, we want to give a massive, heartfelt shout-out to our incredible Gardener, Brendan! For over nine years, Brendan has been an invaluable part of the Ashchurch View family, dedicating his time, heart, and soul to making our gardens absolutely beautiful.

With an award-winning passion Brendan’s love for plants goes back to his college days, where he completed three years of intensive horticulture studies. During that time, he was part of a select team that participated in the prestigious Chelsea Flower Show and they won Silver! Brendan is incredibly proud of this achievement, and that same award-winning dedication shines through at our home every single day.

Brendan designs our gardens to be a feast for the senses. From the vibrant colours to the rich textures and beautiful scents of English lavender and scented roses, there is always something to experience. 
Right now, during this heatwave, his hard work is a lifesaver our garden's natural shade brings the temperature down by a good few degrees, offering a cool, refreshing retreat for everyone.

Many of our residents have rooms with doors leading straight out into the gardens, complete with their own collections of plants and pots. With a little helping hand from Brendan, residents maintain their own patches, keeping their lifelong passions and independence alive right here at the home.

Thank you, Brendan, for your unwavering dedication and for making Ashchurch View bloom. We are super proud to have you on our team!