Celebrating life at Barchester

 We took a trip out on a bus to visit Squires Garden Centre.   Our residents enjoyed the retail therapy and a cheeky cake and coffee afterwards!  

We received this wonderful feedback from a residents family.

Making the residents and families feel special is what the team here strive for day after day

What a wonderful day we had here at the home as we all came together for  Macmillan's 'Worlds Biggest Coffee Morning'  filled with delicious treats, live entertainment and plenty of smiles. We want to say a huge thank you to everyone who came along and supported us. Your generosity and company mad the day truly special. 
We also enjoyed wearing yellow for the day, bring a splash of colour throughout the home. And what a better way to make everyone smile thank with our very own member of staff dressed as the yellow banana man! He certainly brought plenty of laughter to our residents and staff alike!
We had such a uplifting day that was filled with music. laughter, friendship and togetherness, which is what we truly are all about here at the home. 

Our residents were joined by Michelle's Animal Therapy & Petting Party and her lovely animals, a visit from animals in a care home setting can bring immense joy and therapeutic benefits to our residents, the warmth and affection from animals often evoke smiles and laughter and can spark memories, encourages communication, and provide a comforting sense of connection and physical interaction.

We were delighted to have cuddles with the lovely little dog, Simon the cat as well as an array of other animals that all our residents enjoyed learning about as well as holding them throughout the afternoon.

Our residents had a lovely time getting creative for  International Card Making Day!
We chose an autumn theme, creating beautiful cards inspired by the colours and feel of the season.  From colourful leaves to cosy autumn designs, everyone enjoyed getting involved and putting their own personal touch into their creations.
It was wonderful to see so much creativity, laughter and teamwork throughout the activity. 
A big well done to all our talented residents, we think the cards look fantastic!

We were delighted to welcome the lovely Mandy from Reaching Eden to The Spires, who kindly donated her time, skills and caring nature to treat our residents to a wonderful afternoon of relaxation and pampering. 
Mandy has been working with Tropic for several years alongside her role in business support, where she also helps other businesses that may be struggling. 
During her visit, Mandy treated our residents to some lovely relaxing massages and brought along a selection of Tropic products for everyone to discover and try.  There were plenty of smiles, happy conversations and lots of lovely feedback from our residents! 

We had a truly wonderful afternoon hosting a 'Show and Tell' with our lovely residents! One of our gentlemen moved us all by sharing his beautiful artwork, along with the deeply personal stories and memories woven into each piece. It was incredibly special to hear the meaning behind his artwork and watch his life’s creativity beautifully take form before our eyes.

Our residents enjoyed a minibus trip to M&S today, taking in the sights, having a browse and enjoying some quality time together. 
A lovely day filled with smiles, laughter and good company!
Supporting residents to enjoy outings, shopping, meals out and other trips is a key aspect of the weekly activities calendar.

Today we were treated to a fantastic afternoon of magic, laughter and lots of fun with AGMagicians

Alex and George, a wonderful father-and-son duo, brought their magic to The Spires and our residents absolutely loved it! 
There were plenty of amazing tricks, hilarious comedy moments silly hats and fun props, with our residents and even some of our staff getting involved!

The room was filled with smiles, laughter and lots of magical moments, making it an afternoon to remember!

A huge thank you to AGMagic for entertaining us and bringing so much joy to our residents.