Celebrating life at Barchester

Residents at Cheverton Lodge Care Home embraced their creative side during an arts and crafts session inspired by the vibrant colours of summer flowers.

The activity was designed to encourage self-expression, stimulate creativity, and promote wellbeing through art. Residents painted beautiful floral pictures while chatting with friends and supporting one another throughout the session. One resident proudly shared that painting helped them relax and reminded them of their love of flowers.

At the end of the session, everyone enjoyed displaying and admiring each other's artwork, celebrating every individual's creativity. Activities like this help build confidence, encourage social connections, and provide residents with a rewarding sense of achievement.

Residents at Cheverton Lodge Care Home enjoyed spending time outdoors watering the garden and helping to care for the colourful flowers that brighten the home's outdoor spaces.

Gardening activities provide gentle physical exercise, encourage independence, and give residents a sense of purpose while enjoying the fresh air. Several residents shared their gardening knowledge with staff, while others reminisced about tending their own gardens over the years.

Working together to care for the garden created a wonderful opportunity for conversation, teamwork, and enjoying the sunshine. The beautiful outdoor space is a source of pride for everyone at Cheverton Lodge, and residents always enjoy helping it flourish throughout the summer.    

Residents on the first floor at Cheverton Lodge Care Home were treated to a relaxing pamper session designed to promote wellbeing, confidence, and self-care.

Each resident enjoyed a soothing hand massage before choosing a favourite nail polish colour, allowing them to express their own style and personality. One resident commented that having her nails done made her "feel glamorous again," while others enjoyed chatting, laughing, and complimenting one another's colourful nails.

The session encouraged social interaction, relaxation, and positive self-esteem while providing valuable one-to-one time with staff. At Cheverton Lodge, creating meaningful experiences like these helps residents feel valued, cared for, and truly at home.

Residents from Cheverton Lodge Care Home enjoyed a wonderful trip to Clissold Park, spending the day surrounded by nature, fresh air, and beautiful scenery.

The outing was organised to encourage residents to stay active, enjoy a change of scenery, and promote physical and emotional wellbeing through time spent outdoors. Residents enjoyed a leisurely stroll through the park, taking in the colourful gardens and peaceful surroundings before visiting the animal area, where they delighted in seeing a variety of birds and even reindeer. The visit sparked conversations and happy memories, with several residents reminiscing about family days spent in parks and the countryside.

The trip provided a fantastic opportunity for residents and staff to spend quality time together while enjoying the summer weather. At Cheverton Lodge, regular community outings help residents remain connected with the local area, create meaningful experiences, and support an active and fulfilling lifestyle.

There was lots of fun around the table at Moors Manor as our residents enjoyed a lively game of “What’s in My Box?”.
Activities like these are about so much more than just playing a game-they’re an opportunity to laugh together, spark conversations, build friendships and enjoy meaningful moments. We believe that staying active, socially connected and having fun every day is an important part of living well.
Seeing our residents smiling, encouraging one another and sharing so many laughs is what makes days like these so special. 

There was plenty of laughter, friendly competition, and lots of fun as our residents enjoyed a game of balloon tennis. Using balloons instead of tennis balls makes the game accessible for everyone, while encouraging gentle exercise, improving hand-eye coordination, and keeping everyone active in a fun and engaging way.   

Residents cheered each other on, shared plenty of laughs, and showed off some impressive tennis skills. It was wonderful to see everyone getting involved and enjoying a little healthy competition.

At Cedars, we believe staying active should always be enjoyable, and activities like balloon tennis are a fantastic way to promote physical wellbeing while creating smiles and making memories together.