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…

Farley Gardens Care Home

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!

Port Manor Care Home

Bloom exhibition

Our residents enjoyed a visit to The BN9 Gallery in Newhaven for the "Say It With Flowers, Newhaven in Bloom exhibition"

The display celebrated the beauty of flowers, flora and plants, all created by talented local artists, and the vibrant colours truly lifted everyone’s spirits. It was a joyful reminder that spring is finally on its way!

At Port Manor, we know how important it is for our residents to stay connected to their community and enjoy meaningful experiences. Outings like this help boost wellbeing, encourage social interaction and inspire creativity, supporting both emotional and mental health!

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Valentine’s Afternoon Tea

We were delighted to welcome guests from the Seaford community to our Valentine’s Afternoon Tea, filled with delicious refreshments, warm conversations, as well as live music.

A huge thank you to the talented Stephen Dunnett, who treated us to a compilation of classic love songs, creating the perfect atmosphere for a special celebration.

It was so nice to welcome back some of our respite returners, who enjoyed being back at Port Manor and reconnecting with familiar faces. Respite breaks play such an important role in supporting both individuals and their loved ones, offering a chance to relax, recharge, and enjoy high-quality care in a welcoming environment.

We are proud to continue providing meaningful experiences that bring connection to everyone in our community.

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Finding Calm, Comfort & Confidence Through Armchair Yoga

Some of our residents took part in a relaxing and uplifting armchair yoga session.

Armchair yoga is a fantastic way to support both physical and emotional wellbeing. It helps to improve flexibility, strength and balance, while also encouraging relaxation, focus and positive mood.

Here at Barchester Healthcare, we believe in creating meaningful moments every day, supporting our residents to stay active, independent and engaged in a way that suits them best!

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Hannah, our wonderful Activities Coordinator, and some of the residents made the most of the lovely sunshine and went out for a peaceful walk.

Surrounded by fresh air and open views, everyone enjoyed conversation, gentle exercise, and a real sense of wellbeing. Moments like these are at the heart of Barchester’s Life Enrichment programme, supporting mind, body, and soul through person centred, meaningful experiences

There was plenty of time to take in the scenery. A perfect reminder that it’s the simple pleasures that often bring the greatest joy!

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Poetry

Our talented resident Peter treated fellow residents to a beautiful series of poetry readings, sharing his own published work inspired by the rich social history of Sussex.

Peter has written an incredible six published poetry books and is soon to celebrate the release of his seventh, a delightful collection of children’s poems. He is well known and admired in the Seaford community for his remarkable writing, and we are so proud to have him as part of our Port Manor family.

His readings were heartfelt, inspiring, and moving, reminding us all of the power of creativity and storytelling at any age. Thank you, Peter, for sharing your passion and talent with us!

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Kernow House Care Home

Valentine's Day

We have celebrated Valentine's Day with our Valentine's Tree on the concourse where people have written messages for their loved ones on their hearts or angels. There are some very heartfelt and personal messages.

On Valentine’s Day, all residents received a crystal shaped like a heart. Mandy Anderson has donated cuddly toys and there are enough for everyone to have something to hold and cherish, if they would like to. Roses are red, violets are blue, sugar is sweet and so are you!

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Teddy the Peke-a-Chon

Our resident Brian, warmly welcomed, Teddy the Peke-a-Chon. Teddy regularly visits to spend time with our residents, and his gentle, affectionate nature makes him the perfect companion.

Teddys breed is well known for being calm, loving and intuitive, helping to bring comfort, reassurance and joyful moments, especially those who benefit from familiar, soothing interactions. Brian’s was so pleased to see Teddy, and his warm welcome to him, reminded us just how powerful these special connections can be.

Moments like these mean so much to our residents and team, and we’re already looking forward to Teddy’s next visit!

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Sing your favourite song

A wonderful afternoon at Port Manor today, as the lovely Julie Terry joined us to sing some favourite tunes,

There was plenty of toe-tapping, smiling and singing along, and our resident, Vernon couldn’t resist getting up to do a turn on the mic. Even Saffi our gentle Great Dane visitor joined in the fun, bringing even more smiles to everyone’s faces!

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