Celebrating life at Barchester

What a great fun-filled afternoon everyone was. Families enjoyed spending time together, making wonderful memories, and enjoying the BBQ. It was a lovely day filled with laughter, fun, and good company. 

Our residents thoroughly enjoyed being part of the day, helping out with the games, tombola, lucky dip, and cake sale the guess the weight of the cake competition. It was wonderful to see everyone getting involved and having such a fantastic time together.

We raised £279:00 and split the proceeds between the Barchester's Charitable Foundation and the residents’ fund. We’re grateful  to everyone who came along and supported the event and the staff who made it all possible.

Residents enjoyed a lovely afternoon celebrating National Beer Day in the garden. The weather was wonderful so we seized the opportunity to get outside. With the sun shining, there was no better way to spend the day than relaxing with a beer, enjoying some tasty snacks prepared by our amazing kitchen staff and sharing good conversation with friends. 

It was wonderful to see everyone socialising, laughing, and making the most of the beautiful weather together.         

Our residents loved a recent trip to view the beautiful flowers at Elton Garden Centre. 

Our residents always love this location, saying it does the best coffee! We loved going up and down the garden centre, looking at flowers (many of which we hadn't seen before or for some time).     

Residents had a wonderful afternoon visiting the beautiful garden in Midsomer Norton on Silver Street. Owners Kevin and Andrew took part in the National Garden Scheme and gave Bloomfield Residents their own private viewing.

Everyone thoroughly enjoyed spending time in the lovely surroundings, relaxing in the sunshine, and taking in the stunning flowers and displays. The afternoon was made even more special with tea and delicious homemade cakes, which were enjoyed by all. 

A big thank you to everyone involved for making the visit so welcoming and memorable. It was a fantastic day out and greatly appreciated by our residents.   

Our Activities Team enjoyed a truly special outing this week as they accompanied two of our residents, David and George, to the Perth Classic Car Festival, a trip far more than a day out.

Both gentlemen have been passionate about classic cars throughout their lives and being back among the polished engines, gleaming bodywork and timeless designs brought those memories rushing back. 

As they wandered through the displays, their faces lit up with recognition and joy. They shared stories from their younger days, pointed out their favourite models and reminisced about the cars that once played apart of their lives. It was a day filled wth nostalgia, laughter and genuine happiness which is a reminder of how powerful it can be to reconnect with the things that shaped us!      

Thank you to Stone Streets Sounds for a fabulous music through the ages production during our Dementia Action Week, a fantastic afternoon for all those involved. 

It was especially lovely to see the interactions between residents and residents and staff and residents.  

Our residents enjoyed a new location for an outing, as we went to New Lodge Farm recently. It is such a beautiful cafe and farm shop which we enjoyed exploring. 

We really loved looking at the beautiful floral and art work on display as well as taking a walk looking at gifts and produce to buy. Where to next? Let us know your favourite local places to visit..