Celebrating life at Barchester

Residents and staff gathered for another Barchester Healthcare goes gaming but this month there was a little twist it was Corris staff and residents verses  Ellis staff and residents.

Everyone took their seats for four intensive rounds it was so lovely to see everyone come together and have so much fun. Ellis pipped Corris at the post by just 1 point it was so close !!

What a wonderful day we had! 

We enjoyed a lovely afternoon playing BINGO together, accompanied by a delicious afternoon tea and some homemade cake. 
The competition was great fun and very exciting! Everyone enjoyed taking part, but a special congratulation to Winnie, who was the first person to complete a full house!      

Thank you to everyone for joining in and making the afternoon so enjoyable. We can’t wait for our next Bingo session!  

We were so happy to join Winchester Mobility to celebrate their wonderful 2-year anniversary! Our residents had a fantastic time enjoying the celebrations and were so lucky to be greeted by the Mayor of Winchester. 

It was a lovely celebration, and we’re delighted to have been part of such a special occasion. Congratulations to Winchester Mobility on two fantastic years!    

Our residents had a fantastic time celebrating Italian & Prosecco Day! We enjoyed a fun Prosecco tasting and got creative in the kitchen by making our very own pizzas with all our favourite toppings.

It was a lovely day filled with delicious food, good company, and plenty of fun. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed getting involved and having a taste of Italy right here at Flowerdown!  

We had a wonderful time  meeting some very special visitors! Our residents had the opportunity to experience the alpacas up close, spend time with them, and enjoy such a memorable and fun-filled visit.

A huge thank you to Alpaca Adventure by Wendy Williams for kindly bringing these lovely alpacas to Flowerdown. Our residents absolutely loved the experience, and it brought so many smiles!      

We had a wonderful trip to Myddelton House Gardens, a beautiful and historic place with a fascinating connection to the name of our care home.

The gardens were once home to Edward Augustus Bowles, one of Britain’s most famous self-taught gardeners, artists and expert botanists. Following the death of his wife, Bowles built the new house in the fashionable white brick of the time, using bricks from Suffolk, and named it Myddelton House in honour of Sir Hugh Myddelton, the engineering genius behind the creation of the New River.

Our care home is also named in honour of Sir Hugh Myddelton, so visiting Myddelton House and its beautiful gardens gave us a wonderful feeling of connection. It was lovely to learn more about the history behind a name that is so special to us. 

It was lovely to explore the gardens, enjoy the beautiful weather and discover more about the history behind the name that is so special to us. We also had the pleasure of joining “Diana Laurie Still Life an Exhibition of New Paintings and Drawings”, enjoying the wonderful artwork and taking in the creativity and inspiration around us. 

A lovely day filled with nature, art, history, sunshine and happy memories!  

Residents from Badgeworth Court Care Home enjoyed a truly special day out when they visited the beautiful and historic Gloucester Cathedral.

As we arrived, there was a wonderful sense of excitement. Residents took their time admiring the magnificent architecture, beautiful stained-glass windows and peaceful surroundings. 

There were plenty of smiles throughout the visit, and our residents particularly enjoyed taking in the peaceful atmosphere of the cathedral. Some took a quiet moment for reflection, while others enjoyed chatting with staff and fellow residents about the history and beauty surrounding them.

At Badgeworth Court, we believe that life enrichment means continuing to explore, discover and enjoy the world around us, whatever our age or abilities. Days like this remind us how important it is to provide opportunities for our residents to experience something special, connect with others and simply enjoy being together.   

We celebrated Housekeeping Week this month, we are proud to recognise and celebrate our dedicated Housekeeping Team. Thank you for your continued hard work, professionalism and commitment to maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment for our residents, visitors and colleagues. 

A special thank you to our Housekeeping Team for joining us for a lovely lunch and for everything you do for our home each day. Thank you for making a difference every day.