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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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Bere Grove Christmas Sing-a-long!
Bere Grove Big Christmas Light Switch On!
A trip to Charlies
Recently, we hopped onto our minibus and headed into Carmarthen for a lovely day out. Our first stop was Charlies, where we were all captivated by the beautiful Christmas decorations—especially the singing yetis, which truly mesmerised everyone! It was wonderful reminiscing about past Christmases while browsing through all the festive displays and gifts.
Colin smiled and said it had taken him back years, and that even at 93, the Christmas magic made him feel much younger! Next, we stopped at The Range, where we continued to enjoy the festive atmosphere and even managed to find a few bargains to help us decorate our home for the coming season.
After all that browsing and shopping, we made our way to Tafarn Tanerdy for a well-deserved lunch—and, of course, a cheeky pudding to finish!
What a fun-filled day we all had, full of laughter, memories, and festive spirit.
Magic table
Our residents absolutely love spending time with the Magic Table. They enjoy all the different games and activities, and many of them like simply sitting beside the table, watching the lights, interacting with the images, and having fun at their own pace.
The wide variety of choices means there is something for everyone. These activities bring many benefits, including: Stimulation of memory and imagination, gentle physical movement, social interaction, relaxation and emotional comfort, increased engagement.
It’s amazing to see how something so simple can create so much joy.
Pudding club delight
This month we hosted our very own Pudding Club, bringing residents together for an afternoon of sweet treats and good company. Our Senior General Manager, Sharon, and Activities Co-ordinator, Lisa, created a wonderful selection of desserts, including black cherry trifle, lemon posset, cheesecake, Eton mess, banoffee pie, and sticky date pudding with warm caramel sauce.
The event was a huge hit, with everyone enjoying the chance to sample the different puddings and share the experience together. A truly delicious way to brighten the month!
Blue Light Breakfast
This month, we continued our Blue Light Breakfast initiative with a visit to the Carmarthen Veterinary Centre and Hospital.
Over the past few months, we’ve delivered breakfasts to the hospital, the ambulance service, and the fire service. This time, we wanted to thank the veterinary team for the important work they do for our pets and the wider community. Our chef prepared 30 bacon baps, along with plenty of fresh fruit. When we first arrived it was quiet, but once the news spread, staff came out quickly to enjoy a warm breakfast.
It was a small gesture, but a meaningful one. Our vets are a vital emergency service, and we were glad to show our appreciation for everything they do.
