Celebrating life at Barchester

We kicked off Carers Week with an early breakfast for our amazing care team. We served delicious sausage and egg buns bright and early so we could catch both our hardworking night staff finishing their shifts and our day staff just starting theirs.

This was a small token of appreciation for the dedication, compassion, and commitment our carers show every single day. Whether working through the night or caring throughout the day, your kindness and support make a real difference to the lives of those we care for.

Thank you to each and every member of our care team for everything you do. We are incredibly grateful for your hard work, professionalism, and the genuine care you bring to your role every day.
Wishing all carers a wonderful Carers Week 

Activities Coordinator, Becky took Helen to the Gordon Boswell Romany Museum, a wish fulfilled for her, and what a fascinating day it was.

We spent time exploring the beautiful gypsy caravans and carts, learning about the history behind each one and gaining an insight into the lives of the travelling people and how they lived through the years.
A special thank you to Margaret, who kindly showed us around and shared so many wonderful stories. She told us about the famous pop duo Chas and Dave, and how Dave Peacock did much of the decorative painting on some of the carts. 

Margaret also shared stories of the incredible 280 mile round trip to Appleby Horse Fair, telling us about the caravan that was hers and the many treasured memories it holds.

Margaret’s late husband, Gordon, sadly passed away in 2016, but through the museum his passion, knowledge and dedication continue to live on. It was clear to see how much love, history and craftsmanship are preserved there.

After our visit, Helen and I headed to Springfields for a spot of shopping and a lovely lunch, which rounded off a wonderful day together.

A truly memorable day, full of history, heritage, friendship and happy memories. Thank you, Margaret, for making it such a special experience for us both, and I’m so pleased that Helen’s wish was fulfilled.

June is all about celebrating good nutrition and positive dining experiences in our care home! Good food not only nourishes the body but also brings people together, creating moments of joy, conversation, and connection.

Today, we marked National Cheese Day by exploring some interesting cheese facts and learning about the nutritional benefits of cheese, including its calcium, protein, and vitamin content.

There were plenty of smiles and laughter throughout the session, especially when Sylvia encouraged our manager, Stefan, to try some blue cheese. Sylvia was thoroughly entertained as she watched him take a bite, and was even more shocked when he admitted that he actually really liked it!

It’s wonderful to see our residents sharing experiences, encouraging one another to try new things, and enjoying positive dining moments together.

This Carers Week, we paused to celebrate the incredible, hard-working team that makes Ashchurch View such a special place to live and work. This is a snapshot of just a few of our dedicated carers.

Our General Manager, Samantia De Florimonte-Rose, gave a heartfelt thank you to all of our carers for "coming on the journey" with us. She praised their daily dedication, their wonderful care, and the massive contribution they make to our Ashchurch family every single day.

Sam also shared a special thank you to the team for their amazing patience during our ongoing home transformation. We are nearly there now, and our team will soon have a truly beautiful environment to work in.

The countdown is officially on for our grand opening day on 2nd July, where we will finally cut the ribbon and celebrate this exciting new chapter together!

Thank you, team Ashchurch View. You are appreciated this week, and every week!

Our lounge was packed to the rafters this week for a very special visit from Guide Dogs Ledbury & Malvern! Residents turned out in force to meet the incredible guide dog mum and her adorable puppy, Oakley who proudly wore a jacket saying, "I'm a life changer."

He certainly changed our day! The room was filled with smiles, cuddles, and so much joy. One of our residents even declared it "the best talk we have ever had!"

A massive thank you to the wonderful volunteers Rod Arthur, Lorraine Lumsden, and Debbie Pitts for giving up their time to visit us. You brought so much happiness to our home! 

Resident Betty Hardie had always wanted to learn how to pull a pint, so staff at the home made her wish come true. The amazing staff at the Scottish Engineer were more than happy to welcome Betty and teach her everything she needed to know to get the perfect pour!

Betty is at Strachan House on a respite stay and couldn’t believe that we had made her wish come true. Staff at the home were delighted to be a part of making Betty’s dream come true, as they knew how much it meant to her.

Staff first found out about Betty’s dream after having a chat with her on her admission, ever since then, they have been dedicated to helping Betty achieve it. Christine, a fellow resident and Betty’s friend was also there to offer moral support and enjoy a beautiful pub lunch.

In response to this wonderful surprise, Betty, said: “It was such a wonderful day, I can’t believe that the home was able to make this happen”.