Celebrating life at Barchester

In August The Cedars was filled with magic moments, the fondest of memories and of inspiration for new chapters.

From individual visits to large group activities, these special moments, that often start with reminiscence, allow us to spend quality time together, finding out little nuggets of life experiences and then focusing on each residents interests, hobbies and person centred wellbeing.

Whether its sharing a conversation about what they did for a job, looking at photographs of holidays, family, our most famous moment, our most infamous moment.... 

We believe every resident deserves their moment.      

Chater Lodge activities and meaningful one-to-one engagement, provide opportunities for personalised relaxation, salon experiences and therapeutic wellbeing sessions, ensuring each day is purposeful and enriching. Our whole-home approach means that life enrichment is everyone's responsibility.

Drawing on the skills, expertise and compassion of every department including our housekeeping team, Lesley our head housekeeper took time out of her busy workday to do our ladies hairs. 

We work together to create meaningful moments that enhance quality of life and make a positive difference to every resident, every day.

Thank you Lesley, our ladies look beautiful.      

Our residents enjoyed a wonderful relaxing afternoon indulging in some of their favourite cheeses and a glass of wine of their choice. 

There’s nothing quite like a little weekend treat! Our residents enjoyed sitting back, relaxing and spending quality time together, enjoying good food, good company and plenty of smiles. 

Sometimes it’s the simple pleasures in life that create the best memories! 

Today, our residents embarked on a delightful trip to France without leaving the comfort of our community!

Morning Delights: They started their day with a traditional French breakfast, savouring buttery croissants and fresh café au lait.

Fun & Games: After breakfast, they put their knowledge to the test with a French quiz, diving into the rich culture and history of this beautiful country.

Afternoon Vibes: The afternoon was filled with the enchanting sounds of French music, creating a perfect ambiance for relaxation and conversation.

Cheese & Wine: As the day progressed, our residents indulged in a delightful selection of French cheeses paired with exquisite wines—a true taste of France!

Final Challenge: To cap off the day, they participated in a fun “Beauty and the Beast” quiz, testing their knowledge of this beloved classic.

What a fantastic way to explore the wonders of France from our very own armchairs! 

Every month we enjoy other professional people joining us at home with our manager, Zoe Postgate, for lunch.

Today we enjoyed the company of Hayley Grossi, community engagement officer from Radfield Home, and also Paula Finch from LEF & Co.

Thank you for all joining us today and having lively and caring discussions.  

Our residents at Park View enjoyed a fantastic day out exploring the wonders of London Zoo! From majestic lions to playful penguins, they experienced a variety of incredible animals up close.

One of the highlights was definitely feeding the goats! The smiles on their faces were priceless as they interacted with these friendly creatures. It was a day filled with laughter, learning, and great company.

Thank you to everyone who made this outing possible! We can’t wait for our next adventure!