Activities at Glebefields Care Home

We had the absolute pleasure of hosting another wonderful community coffee morning here at the home, and the room was absolutely bursting with fun, chatter, and endless laughter!

We love our incredibly special bond with the amazing Drayton Village Community group. Whether they are visiting us here at the home or our residents are heading out to see them at the Drayton village hall, these regular get togethers are always a massive highlight for everyone involved.

A huge shoutout to our wonderful Resident Ambassador, Fiona! She brought so much joy and warmth to the room, sharing some truly lovely moments and deep bellied-laughs as she caught up and engaged with a lovely lady from the Drayton community village.

Thank you so much to everyone from the village who came along to share a cuppa, a slice of cake, and a good old catch-up with us. We are already looking forward to our next get-together!

A huge thank you to Mandy Massam from Age UK Oxfordshire for visiting Glebefields  to deliver a vital talk on scam prevention!

Mandy shared eye-opening insights into the clever tactics scammers use across phone calls, texts, emails, and even doorstep visits, noting that only 1 in 5 scams are actually reported due to confusion or embarrassment.

Residents, staff, and families left with practical tools, safety leaflets, and the confidence to spot fraud early.

Our General Manager, Benazir Shakkir, extends her sincere thanks to Mandy for this incredibly informative session.

If you need support protecting your details or securing your digital devices, Age UK Oxfordshire offers fantastic free home visit services to help keep you safe.

Our residents had a lovely time exploring the beautiful flower displays, watching the birds, and enjoying the peaceful surroundings.

The colourful gardens brought plenty of smiles and sparked many happy conversations as we took in the beauty of nature together.

To round off our outing, everyone enjoyed a delicious coffee and refreshments at the park café, making it a perfect morning filled with relaxation, laughter, and great company.

Days like these create special memories and promote wellbeing, social connection, and joy. We can’t wait for our next adventure!

Last week, we had the pleasure of celebrating the birthdays of our wonderful residents, Cynthia and Geoff!

It was a lovely occasion filled with smiles, laughter, delicious birthday cake, and great company. Seeing everyone come together to celebrate made the day even more special.
Happy birthday, Cynthia and Geoff! We hope your year ahead is filled with happiness, good health, and many wonderful memories.

At Glebefields Care home we celebrate birthdays not just as a mark of ageing another year but as a celebration of life, achievements, and personal growth. It's a time for reflection, gratitude, and looking forward to future possibilities. Birthdays provide a special opportunity for us to help residents to gather with loved ones and create lasting memories.

We were absolutely thrilled to welcome the incredibly talented Tony back to our home for another spectacular visit!

Tony brought along his amazing cast of puppet characters, bringing them to life with his fantastic ventriloquism, immense passion, and a natural warmth that fills the entire room. It was the perfect, uplifting afternoon of laughter and entertainment for everyone.

A special mention goes out to our newest residents, who recently joined the Glebefields family it was wonderful to see them smiling, laughing, and settling into home life with such a fun experience!

A massive thank you to Tony from all of our lovely residents, staff, and visitors for filling our home with so much joy and making everyone smile. We already can't wait for your next visit!

Our residents Tony celebrated his birthday yesterday, with a lovely birthday cake made by the talented Head Chef Bose to help him celebrate in style. Tony received a lovely gift from the home and was surrounded by staff as he cut his cake and was sung the traditional "Happy Birthday" 

At Glebefields  we celebrate birthdays not just as a mark of ageing another year but as a celebration of life, achievements, and personal growth. It's a time for reflection, gratitude, and looking forward to future possibilities. Birthdays provide a special opportunity for us to help residents to gather with loved ones and create lasting memories.

We are absolutely thrilled to welcome our new gardener, Andy, to the Glebefields family!

Andy joins us with a passion for transforming outdoor spaces and keeping our grounds beautiful.

Andy said “I love creating vibrant spaces where residents can relax, and I’m looking forward to getting to know everyone while tending to the gardens."

Make sure to give him a warm wave or say hello when you see him out and about with his trowel! 

Our residents had a wonderful visit to Barn Farm Plants Garden Centre in Wardington, Banbury, where they enjoyed exploring the beautiful displays of flowers and plants in a peaceful countryside setting.

The highlight of the visit was relaxing together over delicious tea, cakes, and cappuccinos, sharing laughter, conversations, and making happy memories about own gardens back then. It was wonderful to hear from Beryl how much her husband contributed for her garden back then and still a lot of memories

It was the perfect opportunity to enjoy each other’s company while soaking up the lovely atmosphere.
A huge thank you to the team at Barn Farm Plants Garden Centre for their warm hospitality. We all had a fantastic time and can’t wait to visit again!

We had a wonderful morning for our monthly walkers event today! We were especially delighted to welcome 3 new friends and one lovely four-legged companion. It was a beautiful, sunny walk.

Our newest team member, Andy (our gardener), even came prepared for the sunshine in his signature straw hat!

Thank you so much to our guests, who enjoyed a complimentary bite to eat and a relaxing rest in our beautiful lounge upon returning to our home.

Join us next month! Our next community walk is Friday, 28th August. We would love for you to join our growing group!

Today, we had the absolute pleasure of welcoming Callie Early, the inspiring founder of Ace Decluttering, to our professional breakfast network meeting!

Callie provides a wonderful, deeply personal decluttering and organising service. She lends an extra hand to busy families and offers gentle guidance to anyone feeling overwhelmed by a big task ahead.

It was truly moving to hear Callie speak so passionately about her clients. She supports people from all walks of life, including busy households and individuals navigating grief who just don't know where to start.

Callie also shared a personal story that hit close to home. Her own experience helping a family member search for high-quality residential and dementia care is what brought her through our doors today and we were able to signpost her to Barchester care homes in her families area.

At Glebefields, we host this professional breakfast every second month to connect, share stories, and strengthen ties with our incredible local professionals.

Thank you for joining us and inspiring us today, Callie!

We are absolutely thrilled to introduce the newest member of our team, Nickie, who has joined us as our new Administrative Assistant!

With her warm, friendly face and lovely personality, Nickie is already bringing so much joy to our home. She is always ready with a helping hand and a big smile, and we are so delighted to have her on board with us.

Next time you are visiting Glebefields, please feel free to pop in to say hello, and give Nickie a warm welcome! 

We were absolutely delighted to open our doors and welcome Raj Senniappan, Founder and Managing Director of Therapies on Thames, to our community hub for an incredibly vital Falls Prevention Talk!

Raj highlighted the incredible amount of hands-on time our dedicated carers spend with residents, all with the shared goal of delivering a better quality of life. He shed light on the stark realities of falls in older people, explaining how a fall can be witnessed or unwitnessed, and the massive impact it has on independence. 

Did you know that falls are the leading cause of injury, resulting in over 220,000 hospital admissions last year alone? With each hospital stay costing an average of £15k, the economic and personal impact is huge. The session covered everything from the root causes of falls, such as footwear, clothing, and blood pressure issues and looked at practical solutions like improving strength and balance through targeted therapy. Raj even shared a fantastic tip about the power of a post-lunch nap to "recharge those batteries!" Crucially, Raj highlighted that regular exercise makes individuals a massive 50% less likely to suffer a fall and 40% less likely to succumb to serious injury. 

He concluded by giving a heartfelt thank you to all the carers, nurses, and general assistants who attended and shared their  experiences.

Our Community Hub is Open to All! At Glebefields Care Home, we love supporting our Banbury neighbours. Our community hub regularly hosts free events, workshops, and advice sessions just like this one. Keep an eye on our Facebook Page for upcoming Events. 
 

We had a wonderful time celebrating World Chocolate Day at our home!

Our stars of the day, Beena and Joshma, went around with a trolley filled with a variety of delicious chocolates, spreading smiles and sweet treats to everyone.Some of our lovely residents took part in a fun Blindfolded Guess the Chocolate challenge, where they tasted different chocolates and tried to identify them. There was plenty of laughter, excitement, and impressive guessing skills!

As a sweet reward, each resident got to choose their favourite chocolate from the trolley. It was a delightful afternoon filled with fun, conversation, and lots of chocolatey happiness!