Celebrating life at Barchester

Our residents recently enjoyed a wonderful visit from Karen at Rise, who led an engaging session of gentle exercise and interactive games designed to keep everyone active, smiling and involved.

The session encouraged movement, laughter and plenty of conversation, with residents taking part at their own pace. They particularly loved the friendly competition throughout the games, cheering one another on and sharing plenty of smiles along the way. It created a fantastic atmosphere, with everyone enjoying the opportunity to socialise while keeping active.

At Elderwood, we believe that staying active plays an important role in both physical and emotional wellbeing. We’d like to thank Karen and the team at Rise for such an enjoyable visit, and we look forward to welcoming them back for another fun-filled session soon.

What an unforgettable two weeks it’s been here at Chalfont Lodge as we’ve celebrated all the excitement, tradition, and fun of Wimbledon!
Our residents have loved watching some truly fantastic matches, cheering on their favourites, and embracing the Wimbledon spirit with a variety of tennis-themed activities. From refreshing glasses of Pimm’s to delicious strawberries, scrumptious cakes, and classic Eton mess, there have been plenty of treats enjoyed alongside great company and lots of smiles.
It’s been wonderful to see everyone coming together to celebrate one of Britain’s most iconic sporting events. At Chalfont Lodge, we know how to make every occasion special, creating meaningful moments, lasting memories, and plenty of laughter along the way.
Thank you to everyone who made our Wimbledon celebrations such a success. Until next year… game, set and match!

Our residents have been making the most of the glorious sunshine while staying cool and, most importantly, keeping hydrated.
They enjoyed a wonderful selection of refreshing fruit juices and delicious fruit kebabs, which were absolutely mouth-watering! Smiles, sunshine, and healthy treats made for the perfect summer day in our beautiful gardens at Chalfont Lodge, plenty of shady spots to relax in! We are definitely making the most of the glorious British summer!

As part of Nutrition and Hydration Month, and especially during this recent warm weather, staying hydrated has been particularly important for everyone in our home.

We have hydration stations located around the home and regularly offer drinks to our residents throughout the day to encourage everyone to keep refreshed and hydrated.

To make hydration a little more fun, our residents have enjoyed making delicious smoothies together, choosing their favourite fruits and flavours. We have also been treating everyone to our ice cream trolley, which has been a lovely way to cool down and enjoy the sunshine.

Phew!! It’s been HOT!! 

We’ve been doing our best to keep cool with plenty of ice creams and refreshing iced drinks 

And a couple of lucky gentlemen residents enjoyed deliciously cold beers in The Bullfinch pub 

Here’s hoping for a little breeze soon… but until then, we’ll keep the cold treats coming! 

Our residents celebrated National Kitten Day with three very special guests at Glebefields! These adorable four-week-old kittens enjoyed their very first trip away from home and spent the morning bringing smiles, laughter, and plenty of cuddles to everyone. Our residents loved stroking, cuddling, and watching the adorable kittens explore their surroundings. Animal therapy is a wonderful way to encourage conversation, reduce stress, evoke happy memories, and promote wellbeing, and today certainly filled our home with warmth and joy. A truly purr-fect way to celebrate National Kitten Day!

Last week, as part of Get Barchester Moving Week 2026, our residents took part in a Pilates class from the wonderful Heather Thomas. We enjoyed a fun-filled week of movement and fundraising in support of Barchester's Charitable Foundation.

Residents and guests enjoyed a night of grins with a live dance performance that took place at the home. Local group Nova School of Dance performed a selection of dances all off different genres. 

Residents watched with excitement as the girls all performed their best routines. The hospitality team at the home also provided a spread of sweet and savoury treats for guests to enjoy during the show.