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…

Tewkesbury Fields Care Home

Residents enjoy a day on the canal

Our residents and staff enjoyed a wonderful day out along the beautiful sharpness canal. They had the chance to take in the lovely scenery, enjoy the fresh air, and connect with nature. The highlight of the day was that everyone even got the opportunity to have a go at steering the boat.

It was a fantastic day full of smiles, new experiences, and lovely memories.

Many thanks to the Willow Boat Trust for inviting us and organising yet another fabulous day. And many thanks to our wonderful staff for ensuring the day went so well for al

Port Manor Care Home

Cooking up something special for our four-legged friends!

Cooking has become one of our residents favourite activities lately, and Sharon, our wonderful Head Chef, and Fiona, our fabulous Hostess, were back in the kitchen with a very special mission… making homemade dog biscuits!

Our residents had a fantastic time getting involved, preparing and shaping the biscuits, all while enjoying plenty of laughter and teamwork along the way.

And these aren’t just any biscuits… they’re being made especially for our upcoming Dog Show!

We’ll be selling the freshly made treats at the event, so our furry visitors can enjoy a little something special while supporting our activities.

We can’t wait to see all the wonderful dogs at our Dog Show!

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The Spires Care Home

Ole! 🇪🇸. We had a truly magnificent time celebrating Fiesta Nacional de España

Our wonderful General Manager, Eva, who is originally from Spain, took us on an unforgettable cultural journey to celebrate Spain’s rich history, national identity, and heritage.

The activities room was beautifully decorated with traditional Spanish flags as Eva brought along an incredible collection of Spanish treasures, including beautiful fans, castanets, and stunning traditional dresses adorned with intricately embroidered flowers.

Staff and Eva dressed up in gorgeous traditional outfits to set the perfect festive mood!

Residents learnt about the fascinating history of the traditional Spanish fan (abanico). We discovered how it was historically used as a clever form of non-verbal communication even to send discreet, secret messages to potential suitors! Everyone enjoyed their creative side during a fan-making session. Residents and staff had a wonderful time painting and decorating their own plain fans in their unique styles.

Later in the afternoon, Eva took to the floor to showcase and perform several traditional dances, including the Malagueñas (from the Málaga region of Andalusia), Sevillanas (associated with Seville), and the expressive, passionate art of Flamenco.

Residents and guests wrapped up the celebrations with delicious selection of traditional Spanish foods to try and taste.

Resident Jane. said "I loved watching Eva dance and thought it was amazing to see her perform traditional dances while using her fan," while Florence commented on "how lovely it was to see Eva dance, enjoying the opportunity to experience Spanish culture."

A huge thank you to Eva and all the staff for bringing the vibrant spirit, warmth, and joy of Spain straight to our home!

Making the most of the sunshine at Port Manor!

What better way to enjoy a beautiful sunny day than getting outside and having some fun together? Our residents had a wonderful time enjoying a selection of garden games in the sunshine, with plenty of laughter, friendly competition and fantastic team spirit!

Our garden was filled with smiles as residents got involved, cheered each other on and enjoyed spending quality time together in the fresh air. Whether taking part in the games or simply enjoying watching the fun unfold, everyone had a lovely afternoon making the most of the warmer weather.

Spending time outdoors is such a wonderful way to support wellbeing, encourage social interaction and create opportunities for our residents to enjoy activities together. It was especially lovely to see everyone relaxing, chatting and enjoying the sunshine in our beautiful garden.

Port Manor Care Home

Harvest for All

Our residents had a wonderful morning attending the Harvest for All service at St Peter’s Church in East Blatchington.

It was such a beautiful and welcoming gathering, filled with story, song and community spirit, with some very special guest singers from Seaford Primary School.

Our residents thoroughly enjoyed joining in with the service and spending time together in such a warm and inclusive setting. The morning was made even more enjoyable with refreshments kindly provided by the Forget-me-knot Café.

A huge thank you to everyone who helped make the morning so special and welcoming. It was wonderful to see our residents enjoying the music, atmosphere and sense of community.

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A Lovely Afternoon at South Hill Barn!

We enjoyed a lovely outing to South Hill Barn, taking in a peaceful walk surrounded by beautiful countryside and enjoying the stunning views along the way.

Of course, no outing is complete without a nice cup of tea and a little time to relax and enjoy the scenery!

A wonderful afternoon filled with fresh air, beautiful views and happy moments together.

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Darts, teamwork and plenty of fun at Port Manor!

At Port Manor, we believe that Life Enrichment is all about making sure our residents have the opportunity to enjoy the things they love, whatever their individual abilities or mobility needs.

Today, some of our residents who simply love playing darts enjoyed a team darts session, with our amazing Activities Helper, Nick, going above and beyond to make sure everyone could get involved and enjoy the game together.

It was wonderful to see the concentration, laughter and team spirit in action. The smiles in these pictures really do say it all!

Thank you, Nick, for always thinking creatively and finding ways to ensure our residents remain at the heart of everything we do. At Port Manor, it’s all about creating meaningful moments, encouraging participation and enriching the lives of those we care for.

And, of course, once the darts were flying, the competitive side soon came out!

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Welcome to the Port Manor family!

We are absolutely delighted to welcome our lovely new resident, Jennifer, to Port Manor. What better way to start making special memories than by enjoying the sunshine and beautiful Seaford seafront with a wonderful bicycle ride alongside our friends from Cycling Without Age - Seaford Chapter group

At Port Manor, we believe that life enrichment is all about creating meaningful experiences, building friendships and helping our residents continue to enjoy the things they love.
Jennifer certainly enjoyed the fresh sea air and beautiful views along the way! We look forward to sharing many more happy adventures and special moments with Jennifer as she settles into our Port Manor family!

A huge thank you to our friends at Cycling Without Age for helping us keep our residents connected with our wonderful local community.

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Chitter Chatter Coffee Club

What a hive of activity our Bistro has been this week! It was wonderful to welcome so many of our lovely Seaford community guests, alongside our wonderful residents, for another morning of coffee, cake, conversation and friendship.

Our weekly Chitter Chatter Coffee Club is becoming a real highlight, bringing people together to enjoy a friendly chat, play games, make new connections and share some lovely moments with us here at Port Manor.

Every Tuesday | 10.30am–12pm
No booking needed, just come along and join us!
We’d love to see you there!

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