Celebrating life at Barchester

Our residents enjoyed a wonderful trip to Italy without leaving Crandon Springs during our themed dining experience.

As part of our commitment to providing both excellent nutrition and meaningful life enrichment, residents were invited to choose their favourite international cuisine for a special food event, and they chose Italian. They were treated to a delicious menu created by our Head Chef Simon and his team, including lasagne and tiramisu, accompanied by Italian music, themed table decorations, and a choice of wines.  

It was a wonderful afternoon of great food, conversation and memories, especially for resident Magda, who is originally from Italy, to see her home country's cuisine celebrated.

At Elderwood House, we believe in being an active part of the Hextable community. That’s why we’re proud to be sponsoring Hextable Primary School’s Summer Fair.

We’re looking forward to joining pupils, families and local residents for what promises to be a fantastic afternoon of fun and celebration. Supporting local schools and community events is just one of the ways we help residents stay connected to the community they know and love.

As we continue to grow, we warmly welcome opportunities to work alongside local schools, charities, businesses and community groups. Together, we’re creating meaningful partnerships that enrich the lives of our residents and help make Elderwood House a welcoming hub at the heart of the local community.

On Sunday our residents had an amazing time travelling in our mini bus to Marks and Spencers at Biggleswade to enjoy some well deserved retail therapy!

We had a fantastic time and returned to the home in time for a roast dinner!

Recently we enjoyed a visit from a local ice cream van. Everyone had an ice cream of their choice. With many opting for a traditional 99 flake to really take us back through the years. 

We spent time in our air conditioned cafe sharing memories of eating ice cream on the beach and hearing the classic music coming along our streets.

During the heat wave we have reduced activities, made the most of our shaded areas and our hosts have been serving plenty of cold drinks. Fresh fruit and ice cream have been in high demand.

Happy Dorset Day! Yesterday we celebrated everything we love about our beautiful country, the countryside, the coast, and our wonderful local community.

We are very Proud to call Dorset home!