Celebrating life at Barchester

This Easter, we truly went all out and created a magical day filled with fun, laughter, and togetherness. We invited family members to join us, and everyone came together to take part in an exciting Easter egg hunt, a piñata, and a raffle—there was something for everyone to enjoy. 

Duncan especially loved the piñata. Although he found it a little tricky at first, he didn’t give up. He kept going with determination and was delighted when he finally broke it open and won some sweet treats—it was a lovely moment to see. Sheena had a couple of goes on the raffle and ended up winning twice! In a truly kind and thoughtful gesture, she chose to keep just one prize and let one of the children pick another instead. It was a beautiful act of generosity that didn’t go unnoticed.

Amanda really enjoyed seeing all the children. Having previously been a teacher, it clearly meant a lot to her, and you could see from the smile on her face just how much it made her day. We were even lucky enough to have visits from the Easter Bunny and some special guests, which brought so much excitement. Both the residents and the children were laughing and smiling throughout—it was such a joyful atmosphere.

The aim of the day was to celebrate Easter, but more importantly, to bring families together, create happy memories, and share in some fun. It was a truly special day that everyone will remember fondly.      

In celebration of the Grand National, our lovely administrators, Sue and Lynn, came in and decorated the home for this special event; banners, wall hangings, and much more. 

Our big screen was up in action, residents had their betting slips at the ready, and beers & snacks were given out to our lovely residents. This was a special day all around with lots of laughter and joy all around.    

We’ve been making the most of the recent spell of beautiful weather by spending plenty of time out in our garden, enjoying the fresh air and sunshine together.

Residents have been keeping their minds active with a series of fun and engaging quizzes, sparking lots of laughter, friendly competition and great conversation. It’s been wonderful to see everyone getting involved and sharing their knowledge. Marta has also been busy, with residents coming together to make a delicious homemade apple crumble. From peeling and preparing the apples to adding the finishing touches, it was a lovely group activity—and even better when it came time to enjoy it!

We’ve also been continuing our much-loved doll house project with Marta in the garden. This creative activity has been a real highlight, with residents taking great pride in adding new details and bringing the house to life piece by piece.

Spending time outdoors, staying active and sharing these moments together has made the most of the lovely weather. We’re looking forward to many more sunny days in the garden.        

We were delighted to welcome residents, families and members of our local community to a joyful Easter celebration here at Henford House. The day was filled with laughter, togetherness and plenty of seasonal fun for all ages. Our Easter egg hunt was a fantastic success, bringing smiles to children as they searched high and low for hidden treats. It was wonderful to see the home full of excitement and energy as everyone joined in the fun.

Alongside the hunt, we hosted a raffle and cake sale, both of which were very well-supported. A huge thank you to everyone who donated prizes, baked delicious treats, and took part—your generosity helped make the day even more special. The Warminster Air Cadets also helped to set up the event as well as host their own stall with very fun games!

In the afternoon, we were treated to a truly memorable musical performance by Sophie Eden. With her piano and accordion, Sophie created a lively and uplifting atmosphere that had everyone singing along and even dancing. It was a joy to see residents joining in and enjoying the music together. Overall, it was a fantastic day that brought our community closer together. We are so grateful to everyone who attended and helped make our Easter celebrations such a success.    

We hope you all have an egg-cellent day!   

We kicked off our bank holiday celebrations with some fantastic entertainment from Beth, who had everyone singing along to some good old classic songs, a few Easter favourites, and even some rock & roll!  There was plenty of dancing, lots of laughter, and a wonderful atmosphere all around.

A big thank you to all the families who came along and helped make the afternoon such a special one. After the performance, some of our families stayed to enjoy a lovely afternoon tea, which went down egg-stremely well!   

We heard so many lovely compliments about the food and the team. A huge well done to everyone involved for making it such a memorable afternoon!  

Today the sun was gleaming, so our residents enjoyed a lovely trip to our local, The Larchwood. They certainly didn’t disappoint! The food was delicious, and the staff provided such efficient and friendly service.
We enjoyed some food inside and then sat outside to soak up some well-needed vitamin D in the sunshine.  

Moments like these are the ones we should truly cherish—getting our older generation out, enjoying fresh air, good food, and making the most of life together.      

We would like to introduce Pip, our wonderful Residents’ Ambassador, who has taken on this role so well.
Pip previously worked as a qualified carpenter, and in his spare time he enjoys writing poems. He is also very interested in learning more about dementia, showing great care and understanding for those around him.

Pip engages with residents on a daily basis, always checking in to make sure everyone is okay and offering assistance if anyone needs help. His kindness, friendly nature, and willingness to support others make him a fantastic ambassador for our community.

If you see Pip around, please feel free to stop and have a chat and get to know him.                

Our fortnightly community mixer was full of smiles and creativity.

We had a wonderful time flower arranging with our residents, visitors, and our amazing volunteers.

There’s nothing quite like a chat over refreshments while creating something beautiful to bring spring in to our home. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us.           

We had a wonderful time on our latest minibus outing to Upton Country Park. 

It was a joy to explore the gardens and admire all the vibrant flowers, with the wild primroses being a particular favourite for everyone! 

We topped off the afternoon by soaking up the glorious sunshine with some delicious ice creams in the café’s courtyard. 

A perfect day filled with fresh air, nature, and great company.