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Celebrating life at Barchester
We celebrate life through everything we do, from our thoughtful experiences and activities to our delicious food. We offer the latest technology as well as sensory engagement to nurture the wellbeing of our residents. With a wide variety of tailored activities and events we make sure our residents have the best physical, mental, spiritual and social stimulation, all bespoke to them. Take a look at what we’ve been up to…
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Animal Magic at Bayleaf
We spent a wonderful morning with Michelle's Animal Therapy & Petting Party where we got to spend some time with the most adorable cats, dogs, rabbits, gerbils and even a tortoise.
Our residents were absolutely transfixed with the animals and all took turns in carefully holding the animals.
There is something so therapeutic about animals and it is always very well received when we receive these visits.
Lotus Manor Celebrates Chinese New Year!
This week, Lotus Manor was filled with colour, culture, and celebration as we marked Chinese New Year together. The home came alive with the wonderful sights, sounds, and flavours of this special occasion, creating a joyful atmosphere enjoyed by residents and team members alike.
Everyone was treated to a selection of delicious traditional foods, which brought a real taste of celebration to the day. The sound of traditional Chinese music added to the festive spirit, creating a lively backdrop that had many of our residents smiling, tapping along, and reminiscing.
A highlight of the day was an engaging and informative talk from our very own General Manager, Candy. She shared personal insights and stories about Chinese New Year traditions, offering a deeper understanding of the customs and meanings behind the celebration. Her warmth and enthusiasm made the experience even more memorable for everyone who joined.
Love is in the air!
Our home was filled with flowers, cards and sweets in celebration of St Valentine’s Day. Staff and residents celebrated the day of love by showing love and kindness to their carers with handmade chocolate truffles and heart decorations. They held a practical ‘Heart Healthy’ presentation giving residents handy hints for better sleep, reducing stress and gentle exercises. Residents were excited to play a special edition of Valentine’s bingo, raised £70 in a raffle and finally enjoyed a medley of love songs performed by Clearer Productions.
June, a resident said: “It has been a lovely day. It was wonderful to see everyone go to so much effort to get involved with the day’s festivities. I really enjoyed the raffle and bingo, I won two prizes!
Flippin' Fun Pancake Day
The staff and residents have been mixing up batter and flipping pancakes all morning in preparation for their annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Day celebrations. We marked this year’s Pancake Day with a pancake tossing competition and of course, lots of pancakes! The home chef, flipped more than 50 pancakes, serving them up with sweet and savoury fillings for all the eager staff and residents.
He said: “My secret to the best pancakes is all in the whipping. Give it some elbow grease when mixing the batter and you’ll get perfect pancakes every time. I like experimenting with the fillings – the residents’ favourites are honey, chocolate spread and banana and of course, good old-fashioned lemon and sugar!”
Home deliver on Resident wish
Resident, Norman had always wanted to return to St John’s University where he taught in the early 1950s Norman wanted to go back and see a photo of himself from that time which is displayed proudly in the entrance to the original part of the university and is also the place where he met his wife Anne at one of the many dances held there they have been married to for over seventy years! so staff at the home made his wish a reality proving the old adage, it’s never too late.
Norman has lived at Mulberry Court for nearly two years with his wife Anne and is beloved by staff and residents alike. Staff at the home were delighted to be a part of making his dream come true, as they knew how much it meant to him, and they all wanted to be there to see the smile on Norman’s face when his dream was realised.
And they call it Puppy Love: February's Bark & Brew!
Our latest community dog café welcomed an impressive TWELVE dogs to Farley Gardens to meet our residents for an afternoon of fun!
Resident, Gill, was on hand to masterfully make the puppycinos while we enjoyed a tricky quiz for dog lovers! We had an impressive tie breaker where 4 dogs competed with their best trick, resulting in Jack taking home his winning dog toy! Well done Jack and thank you to all those who joined us, as we build this wonderful community of dog lovers!
