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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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Spice and a splash of tequila
We brought a taste of Mexico to Drayton today! To celebrate Cinco de Mayo, our residents ditched the wine into some zesty Paloma cocktails. Zoe, activities coordinator mixed up a storm for the resident whilst sharing stories, laughed, we toasted, and we definitely found our new house special. Perfect drinks, even better company. Just the right amount of fiesta spirit!
Resident Margaret shared "This is a very nice surprise, and its tastes very good too, cheers"
Gentlemen's Club Outing
Gardening Weather is Here!
The Importance of Church Worship
St George's Day
In honour of England’s patron saint, our staff and residents enjoyed a lovely Afternoon Tea Party .
Our Chef added a gourmet touch with delicious classic English-themed cakes in beautiful red and white . A wonderful celebration filled with joy, smiles, and community spirit.
Celebrating International Firefighters’ Day
For International Firefighters’ Day, our residents enjoyed a visit to the Falmouth Fire Station. They brought along some homemade cakes to share as a thank you to the crew. It was a warm visit, with time to chat and learn a little about their work. A simple but meaningful way to show our appreciation
Scam Prevention Talk
Thanks to everyone who attended our insightful Scam Prevention Talk! Thank you to #Natwest who came and did the talk and the MS Society community in Harrogate for joining us. Knowledge is our best defence against scams.
Dog Show!
Today Strachan house hosted the annual dog show and whilst there were less dogs than last year it didn’t mean less fun! There were tails wagging, happy faces and even a few fights between contestants- I know, hard to believe any of these cuties could be grumpy!
Community Spirit with Drayton Coffee Morning
Glebefields continue to build relationships with the local community, opening their doors for a heart-warming Coffee Morning, this regular get together was part of the home's ongoing commitment to building strong links with its neighbours and providing a welcoming social hub for all.
The event saw residents and members of the Drayton community come together for a cup of fresh coffee, homemade treats, and lively conversation and were joined by some of the homes staff team. The residents also venture out on the home’s minibus to the local Drayton Community Hall to join the community for their coffee mornings on a reguals basis.
The atmosphere was filled with laughter and stories as visitors and residents swapped stories and caught up on local news in the home’s comfortable dining room. The hospitality team provided a range of homemade cakes and biscuits, which proved to be a highlight of the morning.
Activities Coordinator, Zoe Terry said "It was fantastic to see everyone coming together and maintaining the formed connections in such a warm and welcoming space,"
General Manager, Benazir Shakkir stated "We are so grateful to everyone who joined us and helped make the morning so special. These events are a wonderful way for our residents to stay connected with the village they call home."