Celebrating life at Barchester

We were delighted to welcome our staff, residents, friends, families, MP Mark Francois and Cllr Danielle Belton to Pinetree for our fundraising event. This is a cause that is very close to so many of our hearts.

We are absolutely delighted to announce that we raised an amazing £301!

A huge thank you to everyone who attended, donated and supported us. Your kindness and generosity mean so much to us all. A special thank you to Kinder Essex for the beautiful crocheted blue tit, which was a wonderful addition to our event.

We also had a very special memorial tree where everyone could leave a message in memory of their loved ones. This was an incredibly touching part of the morning and truly touched many hearts.

Thank you once again to everyone who helped make our Breast Cancer Awareness Morning so meaningful and memorable. Together, we can raise awareness, remember those we love and support those affected by cancer.     

We had a wonderful morning welcoming Barney to visit us! Many of our residents remember his dad, Bonzo, so it was especially lovely to have Barney here and bring back some happy memories.      

Animal therapy is one of the best activities for the soul — it brings so much joy, comfort, and smiles to everyone. 

We’re very lucky to have the opportunity to meet and enjoy visits from a variety of wonderful animals through Performing Pets. Every visit is something special! 

What a wonderful day we had celebrating World Food Day together! Our staff, residents and relatives came together and brought delicious homemade dishes from their own cultures, sharing the flavours and traditions that make our community so special. 

We enjoyed an amazing variety of cuisines, including Greek, Albanian, Romanian, Azerbaijani, Italian, Filipino, Nepalese, Mauritian and many more! There was so much delicious food to try that we simply couldn’t stop tasting! And, of course, we finished on a sweet note with a delicious dessert lovingly prepared by our talented Housekeeping Assistant. It was a beautiful celebration of diversity, culture, sharing and togetherness. A big thank you to everyone who contributed their wonderful dishes and helped make the day so special!   

At Hugh Myddelton House, we celebrate not only food, but also the cultures, stories and people that bring us together.

A Wonderful Day Out for Hugh Myddelton House! Everyone from Hugh Myddelton House had a fantastic trip to Southgate Rotary Club, filled with fun, music, dancing and lots of smiles! 

We were delighted to welcome our very special guest, the Mayor of Enfield, Councillor Emma Supple. She took the time to chat with everyone and thanked them for their valuable support of the Enfield community. We also enjoyed a wonderful singing performance with a singer from Chicken Shed Theatre, and everyone had a lovely time joining in with the music and dancing! 

A big thank you to Rotary Club of Southgate, London Councillor Emma Supple and Chicken Shed Theatre for making our day so special. We had a fantastic time and made some beautiful memories together!    

Overslade House residents enjoyed a lovely trip with us. The Hargreaves Narrowboat Trust canal trips from Nuneaton to Atherstone. Everybody enjoyed a packed lunch onboard and, despite a drizzly day, it didn’t dampen their spirits. The crew and facilities on board were amazing and made for a well-organised and relaxed day.  

John, a resident, said, “This is my first outing with you and I shall be doing many more now!” 

Evelyn, a resident at Overslade House, said, “Oh, it’s been absolutely wonderful, thank you.”

Resident Roley reminisced about when he was a lock keeper in France. He said, “I used to race ahead on my bicycle and open all the locks for the boats!” 

Rain couldn’t stop us from having a wonderful day here at Vecta House!

This morning, we hopped into the minibus and took a lovely trip over to Forest View Nursery. It’s one of our resident Ann’s absolute favourite places to visit! Ann loved seeing the staff, catching up for a chat, and sharing how being there felt just like home and brought back so many great memories. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed admiring all the beautiful, colourful flowers before warming up with delicious hot drinks and freshly served scones topped with cream and jam!

The fun didn't stop there—this afternoon, we welcomed Mark for an energetic session of Boxercise! Everyone pulled out their absolute best punches, filling the room with so much laughter and excitement while staying active and fit.

What a fantastic day spent together!    

What a wonderful, action-packed day our residents had! This morning, we loaded up the minibus and took a trip to the Donkey Sanctuary. Everyone loved getting to meet and stroke the sweet donkeys, followed by a cosy stop at the café for some delicious tea and cake!

The fun didn't stop there—this afternoon, we received a extra special visit from the talented children of Summerfield’s Primary School! They sang beautiful Harvest Festival songs for us, and our residents had the absolute best time joining in and singing along.

Thank you to the Donkey Sanctuary and the wonderful staff and pupils at Summerfield’s Primary School for making today so memorable!       

It's always a pleasure to welcome our wonderful Saxophonist, Carole Baker to the home.  

The residents enjoy listening to the smooth sound of the saxophone and engaging in good conversation with Carol.   

Our garden centre trips are always enjoyed by the residents.  

Seeing the seasonal changes throughout the year. These trips are a great opportunity for some plant searching (for our Gardening Club), a little retail therapy and a well-earned treat at the fabulous café.