Celebrating life at Barchester

A ladies morning activity today for Clay Creations and Painting. Everyone enjoyed a morning Clay Creating and painting with chats and laughter throughout. The Clay Creations are being left to dry and will be painted next week. A relaxing morning for all.

Residents were treated to a Birds of Prey Experience, and were pleasantly surprised to see the birds flying around their garden as SMJ Falconry paid a visit.

General Manager Rebekka said: “Our residents have really enjoyed their unusual visitors today.  We knew that having the birds here would be a bit of fun for all our residents, especially as some find it difficult to go on many outings in our minibus.  We are always looking for new activities for the residents and today we have seen the seen the enjoyment and the therapeutic influence animals can have on people.”

After 12 years of continuous service, much-loved senior nurse Dawn Sharp has decided to retire. Dawn had worked for the company since 1995 across many of Barchester’s services before spending her last 12 years at Strachan House. The home couldn’t have been happier to have Dawn with us throughout the years providing a steady hand and a calm approach.

Staff and residents at the home sent Dawn off in style with flowers, cards and a huge hug of course. Everyone at the home has very fond memories of Dawn and she will be sadly missed. During her time at Strachan House Dawn has been a wonderful nurse, someone dependable with Gladys one of the residents saying Dawns wonderful nature was the reason she was her favourite. 

Dawn said: “Strachan House is like a family to me and though I’m looking forward to retirement, I’m really going to miss everyone here so much!”

Victory in Europe Day was celebrated this week at Mortain Place. Cream Teas and nostalgic music were the order of the day, joy filled our home and our lovely residents enjoyed waving their flags to celebrate the anniversary on this momentous Day in history.