Celebrating life at Barchester

There’s nothing quite like a morning spent doing puzzles, sharing smiles and enjoying each other’s company. Whether it’s a helping hand or a little moment of achievement, we believe everyone deserves to feel included, valued and happy.

The 5 main benefits of yoga are improved flexibility, increased muscular strength, better stress management, enhanced balance and higher sleep quality.

Our fortnightly class lead by Jane is part of our wellbeing management that brings our residents the opportunity to enhance Mind, Body and Soul.              

The wonderful Sophie came in this afternoon to entertain us with her Abba tribute.

Residents thoroughly enjoyed taking part with tambourines and shakers. Sophie always puts a smile on everyone's face with her boundless energy and sunny personality.  

Our residents enjoyed baking some delicious cinnamon cookies, and they certainly got creative with the decorating!

From a whole tray of golden, freshly baked cookies to some fantastic spooky pumpkin faces.       

They look absolutely delicious… although we’re not sure how long they lasted!       

Today at Claremont, family, friends and team members joined together to wish Torsten a very happy birthday!
Birthdays are so much more than just another day, they are an opportunity to celebrate each resident, their life, and the memories they have created. Here at the home we ensure every resident receives their very own personalised birthday cake, making their day special and as unique and meaningful as they are. Please enjoy the photos below, that have captured the smiles, laughter and joy making every birthday a truly memorable occasion here at the home.

At Claremont our lovely residents look forward to having their hair done every week by our super hairdresser, Debbie.
Debbie goes above and beyond to make sure everyone feels pampered and looking their best, whether they choose to visit the salon or prefer to have their hair done in the comfort of their own rooms. 
Having their hair styled is about so much more than appearance; it helps boost confidence, promotes self-esteem, encourages social interaction and brings a sense of normality and routine to their lives. For residents who are less mobile or prefer a quieter environment, Debbie ensures they receive the same care, attention and friendly chat. Her visits bring smiles, laughter and a little extra sparkle to the week, helping our residents feel special, valued and wonderful.

Recently our beautiful garden was filled with smiles as we welcomed the adorable mini donkeys, Fern and Pepper, along with their lovely owner, Helen. Even though it rained, the parasols were up and residents, family and friends loved watching these little gentle visitors, enjoying their company and sharing a special moment together. 

The visit created so much joy in the simple pleasure of being close to animals, with plenty of smiles, laughter and heart warming memories created along the way. Helen shared her knowledge of these beautiful animals and created an afternoon of learning as well as fun. We want to say a huge thankyou to Helen for bringing Fern and Pepper to see us, they certainly made our wet drizzly afternoon extra special.