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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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A Heartwarming Family Reunion!
A Trip Through History
We recently enjoyed a lovely outing to the Treasury Museum at Winchester College.
It really is a hidden gem, with a fascinating collection of treasures to discover, including beautiful Greek vases, intricate Chinese pottery and stunning stained glass.
We had a wonderful time exploring the collection, soaking up a little history and enjoying a fantastic afternoon out together.
International Owl Awareness Day
We recently celebrated International Owl Awareness Day and started the day in our lovely cool cinema with a fascinating documentary all about these amazing birds. We then had a very special visit from 1066 Falconry and their beautiful feathered and furry friends. It was wonderful to be able to see them up close and to feel how soft their feathers are , although Ghost was keeping a very beady eye on 'Steven' the Seagull to make sure he didn't crash the party .
Prosecco to Picasso
We had such a beautiful afternoon in the garden for our resident's Paint & Sip . After the initial and very modest 'Oh , I can't draw/paint !' everyone enjoyed a few sips of cold fizz and found their own creative style . From Prosecco to Picasso in just an hour!.... and in Shirley's case a lovely chance for a little nap in the sunshine.
Ice Cream Alfresco
Ice Cream in the Sunshine! Our residents enjoyed a lovely trip out on the minibus during the heatwave for a delicious alfresco ice cream at a local restaurant! Lots of smiles, sunshine and sweet treats - the perfect way to cool down and enjoy a summer’s day!
Dementia Disco
It was fantastic to see so many smiles, singing, dancing, and happy memories being shared.
A huge thank you to our amazing staff for all their hard work in making the day so special. Your care and dedication are truly appreciated.
What activity to choose?
Something for everyone is always available in the home. Residents enjoy working with the team to plan the weekly/daily activities to ensure that their is always a broad selection of choice.
Some of the activities this week was residents playing whist and dominoes, for some it was a new
experience and fellow residents enjoyed teaching them the rules.
The weekly craft club created a beautiful handmade felt wreath.
And there is always time for one to one walks in the beautiful gardens.
Flower Club
Visiting friends
Field House residents joined our sister home, The Wheatlands Care Home - Barchester Healthcare at the Priory Hall for the monthly carers connect event.
Where the fabulous Sal Tonge Storyteller entertained us with an afternoon of music and storytelling and took us all on a trip down memory lane.