Celebrating life at Barchester

Our residents thoroughly enjoyed singing along to their favourite classics, sharing smiles, and dancing the afternoon away,

We all enjoyed looking at the plants and stocking up on seeds for gardening club all the shopping was finished off with a cup of coffee and a giant slice of cake.

Atfield House residents and staff members celebrated the Wimbledon Tennis Games along with the Champions at Wimbledon in their very own way. We kickstarted the season with lots of strawberries and cream that everyone could enjoy while watching the games on TV or also joining in with some special tennis games, played with our handmade cardboard rackets and balloons for easy lifting and safe passing. Residents enjoyed these games from room to room, in our lounges and corridors. 

We had a season of tennis – fun and keeping active, while we followed the games at Wimbledon. We enjoyed it so much, that we may just carry on!   

Residents, family members, friends and staff members enjoyed a lovely outing to the Royal Oak Pub on Friday afternoon. The walk along the Duke of Northumberland river was so lovely and tranquil in the afternoon sun with a gentle breeze. A group of ducks rested on logs in the river and enjoyed a refreshing splash in the water. We all wondered if these were our family of ducks we recently brought back to the river.

What a lovely time we spent together, chatting and ordering cold drinks. With a reserved table in the garden overlooking the river, enjoying our refreshing drinks under a canopy, life seemed to trickle by with the same ease as the flowing water.

Everyone really enjoyed this outing, and it was a birthday treat for one of our residents too. The walk made everything so relaxed and we even felt a hint of an adventure, as we navigated the river to and fro. We are looking forward to more enjoyable afternoons and outings to local areas of beauty.      

Recently our residents enjoyed a fantastic morning cycling in the New Forest thanks to the amazing team at PEDALL. 
With their fleet of specially adapted bikes, PEDALL makes it possible for everyone to experience the joy of cycling, whatever their age or ability. 
A huge thank you to the PEDALL team for such a memorable adventure.

Bastille Day is the 14th of July. We celebrated with croissants, pan au chocolate and an amazing French cheese and baguette. 

A nice glass of red wine to complement the cheese all on our lovely patio in the sunshine overlooking the paddock.     

Our new Magic Table has quickly become a favourite in our home and has settled in perfectly. Packed with interactive games, quizzes, videos, and our residents' favourite—Bingo—it provides endless fun while encouraging cognitive stimulation and social interaction. 

One of the biggest benefits is how inclusive it is for residents with visual impairments, as they can move closer to the table and fully join in. It's been wonderful to see so many smiles, laughter, and friendly competition as everyone enjoys this exciting new addition to our home.         

With excitement building, we've been showing our support for England by creating colourful flags ready to cheer on the team.

Painting is a fantastic activity for improving dexterity, coordination, and creativity, and it was especially lovely to see so many of our gentlemen getting involved. The room was filled with conversation, laughter, and team spirit, making it a brilliant social activity that everyone enjoyed.