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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The 'King' was in the building!

Residents, guests and staff enjoyed a fabulous afternoon of live musical entertainment.

The performance was a live musical tribute to the King of Rock & Roll, Elvis Presley, that took place at the home. Local singer Ian Deakin performed a selection of classic Elvis’s Rock & Rolls hits and romantic ballads and Ian interacted really well with the audience.
 

Autumn Creativity In Full Bloom

Our residents have been making the most of the crisp autumn days out in the garden, gathering beautiful flowers and leaves to inspire a wonderful cardboard flower creation! 


A huge thank you to Molly, our fab Activities Coordinator, for coming up with such a lovely, hands-on idea that brought smiles (and a splash of colour!) to everyone’s day.  The residents loved it. 


It’s amazing what a bit of fresh air, and creativity can do! 
 

Trip to the Park

We recently enjoyed a pleasant outing to Johnston Gardens, which provided a welcome opportunity to enjoy some fresh air and appreciate the tranquil surroundings. 

The gardens were particularly peaceful, and it was lovely to spend time observing the ducks as they glided across the water. The visit offered a refreshing change of pace and a chance to reconnect with nature in a beautifully maintained setting.

Halloween Fun

It was all treats and no tricks at our community Halloween party! From the mummy wrap game to dance statues and an array of fantastic costumes, the day was packed with fun and laughter.

We were especially delighted to welcome the children from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints — thank you for joining us and adding to the festive spirit.

A huge thank you to everyone who took part and helped make our Halloween celebrations such a spooktacular success!

Falmouth Court Welcomes Visitors to a Fantastic Open Day!

We had a wonderful time welcoming visitors to our recent Open Day at Falmouth Court! Guests were able to explore our beautiful home, meet our caring and friendly team, and experience the warm, welcoming atmosphere that makes life here so special.

Many took the opportunity to meet our manager, who was on hand to discuss individual care needs and answer any questions about life at Falmouth Court, ensuring everyone felt supported and informed.

If you missed the Open Day, don’t worry – you can still discover what makes Falmouth Court so special. Call us on 01326 332 420 to arrange a tour, or simply pop by our reception – we would be delighted to show you around!

Our Open Day Was a Huge Success!

We had a wonderful time welcoming visitors to our recent Open Day! On the day, guests had the chance to explore our beautiful home, meet our caring and friendly team, and experience the warm, lively atmosphere that makes life at The Manor so special. The lounge was buzzing with energy, with activities taking place throughout the day – from a lively game of bingo in the morning to other fun and engaging activities our residents enjoy every day.

If you missed the Open Day, don’t worry – you can still discover what makes The Manor so special. Call us on 01823 336633 to arrange a tour, or simply pop by our reception – we would be delighted to show you around!

A Wonderful Open Day at Kenwyn

We were thrilled to welcome so many visitors to our recent Open Day at Kenwyn! It was a fantastic opportunity for families and friends to explore our home, meet our wonderful team, and see first-hand the warm, welcoming environment our residents enjoy every day. From the cosy lounges to our beautifully maintained gardens, everyone had the chance to experience the heart of life at Kenwyn.

If you missed the event, don’t worry - you can still see what makes Kenwyn so special. Call us on 01872 223399 to arrange a tour. We can’t wait to show you around!

Spotlight on Silverbirch Stars

We are going to be 'shining the spotlight' on our Silverbirch stars each week.

Today is the spotlight turn of Sylvia one of our beloved residents

Sylvia is a delight to be around and has been well travelled having lived in Spain for many years. 

She also used to be a choir master and so knowing of her love of music we have now partnered with St Mary's Church choir to start our own Silverbirch Choir with Sylvia as the master!

Wessex Rotary Shoebox Scheme

This year the residents, families and staff at Kings Park have taken part in this scheme to support disadvantaged children.
' The scheme collects and sends shoeboxes filled with gifts to disadvantaged children in Moldova, Montenegro, Romania, and Ukraine (via Poland), ensuring they receive them in time for Christmas. These special packages are prepared using specific card boxes provided by Wessex Rotary, with guidelines available to support people in assembling and filling the boxes.
The scheme categorises the contents of the boxes based on the gender and age of the child recipient.
Last year, 18,000 boxes were sent from their warehouse in Christchurch, spreading joy among children, including refugees from Ukraine in Poland.'
We have been delighted to help this year. Thank you so much to Alison from Ferndown & Parley Rotary who helped us to set this up and came to collect the boxes last week! Also a huge thank you to all who donated a box!