Activities at Glebefields Care Home

It’s been another busy and enjoyable week at Glebefields.

Our residents have taken part in a variety of activities including chair exercises, non-bake baking, and creating beautiful flower arrangements.

We were delighted to welcome entertainer Bill Tustain, who brought plenty of smiles and laughter, and residents also enjoyed walks around the beautiful village of Drayton.

The week was rounded off with residents following the excitement of Royal Ascot, celebrating Ladies Day, and watching the Trooping the Colour for the  King’s Birthday Parade.

As always, there was plenty of fun, friendship and enjoyment throughout the week, and our residents thoroughly enjoyed taking part. 

Thursday mornings are always reserved for Scrabble at Glebefields, and it’s one of the highlights of the week! This is when you’ll often find Sheila enjoying quality time with the other ladies, friendly competition, and plenty of laughs.

Our Scrabble clubs are a wonderful way to keep minds active, encourage social connections, and create meaningful moments together. It’s not just about the words on the board, it’s about friendship, companionship, and having fun.

Well done, ladies, for another enjoyable morning of teamwork and wordplay! 

Today, we proudly joined the celebration of World Ocean Day at Glebefields, embracing this year’s global action theme: “Strong Marine Protected Areas for Our Blue Planet.”

The day started with an exciting game of Ocean Bingo, and everyone was in a competitive spirit! Residents thoroughly enjoyed the challenge, with lots of laughter, friendly competition, and enthusiasm throughout the morning.

Later, our residents took part in a variety of ocean-themed activities, including an ocean puzzle challenge, an engaging quiz session to learn more about our oceans and sea life, and a relaxing seashell colouring activity. A special mention goes to Barry, who thoroughly enjoyed seashell colouring alongside Rhona and our Activities Lead, Zoe. It was wonderful to see residents expressing their creativity while sharing stories and enjoying each other’s company.
Thank you to everyone who joined in and made the day such a success! 

Today we welcomed back Kerrie and her pet therapy dog  Daisy to our home. Residents were all smiles as they spent time stroking, talking to, and playing with our adorable furry visitor.

It was amazing to see the happiness and comfort these special animals brough reminding us just how powerful a little love and companionship can be.

Residents at Glebefields Care home love the animal therapy sessions that our dedicated Activities Team organises monthly. As one of the foundations of our Life Enrichment program, we know that animal therapy can help reduce blood pressure and improve overall cardiovascular health. 

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Glebefields Care Home has achieved a 5-star food hygiene rating consecutively! 

Huge congratulations to our incredible hospitality and kitchen team. This top rating reflects their unwavering dedication, hard work, and commitment to maintaining the absolute highest standards of cleanliness and safety.

Thank you for always serving up delicious, high-quality, and safely prepared meals for our wonderful residents! 

What a truly special afternoon we had at Glebefields! We organised a surprise tea party for our lovely resident Beryl, welcoming her dear friends from the Crafts and Laughs Ladies Group in Tysoe Village. Beryl was a much-loved member of the group, and since moving to Glebefields, her friends have missed her greatly.

The reunion was full of smiles, laughter, and happy memories as the group surprised Beryl with beautiful flowers from her very own garden many of which she planted and lovingly cared for herself.

The joy on Beryl’s face was priceless as she spent time catching up with friends and sharing stories over beautiful scones and snacks prepared by Glebefields own hospitality team.

We’re also delighted to say that arrangements have been made for Beryl to re-join the group every month, helping her stay connected with the friendships and activities she loves so much.

A huge thank you to everyone who helped make this heart-warming reunion possible. It was a wonderful reminder that friendships can continue to flourish, no matter where life takes us.

We came together to celebrate and recognise the dedication, compassion, and hard work of our incredible care team during Carers week. The celebration was made even more meaningful as our residents and family members shared heartfelt words of appreciation for the wonderful care and support our carers provide every day. It was truly touching to hear their kind feedback and recognition.

We were also delighted to hear from our Resident Ambassador Fiona  and Margarete, who spoke warmly about the positive impact our carers have on residents’ lives and wellbeing.

To all our carers – thank you for your kindness, patience, commitment, and the difference you make every single day. We are proud to celebrate you and all that you do. 

Today, we were delighted to host our Armed Forces & Veterans Monthly Breakfast Club. The morning began with a heartfelt remembrance prayer, giving us an opportunity to reflect, remember, and honour those who have served.

It was a pleasure to welcome members of the Banbury and Southam Veterans, who joined us for a wonderful morning of friendships and conversations. Meeting old colleague Ricki among our guests made residents and staff excited.

Our veterans spent valuable time with several of our residents, creating meaningful connections and enjoying each other’s company.
Guests enjoyed a delicious cooked breakfast alongside a selection of cold breakfast options, all beautifully prepared by our incredible Kitchen Team. Their dedication and hard work helped make the event a great success.

A sincere thank you to everyone who attended and helped create such a warm and memorable gathering. We look forward to welcoming everyone back next month.

Residents enjoyed a wonderful selection of cheeses prepared by our amazing Chef Bose. This was also paired with delicious crisp white  wine while sharing stories, laughter, and great company. It was heart-warming to see everyone coming together, enjoying the cosy atmosphere, and making special memories.
A big thank you to everyone who helped make the evening so enjoyable we’re already looking forward to the next one! 

We had a great time celebrating Beer Day Britain today with a little toast, lots of laughs, and some good company! Our beer lovers were happy to raise a glass together and share a few stories.

It was also a chance for everyone to meet our new Activities Assistant, Ellie, who joined in the fun and got to know some of our residents.

Don’t worry – Ellie was sticking to the soft drinks while on shift!

What a lovely afternoon full of smiles, laughter, and cheers all around!

It was a special day for one of our lovely residents Sheila as we all came together to celebrate her Birthday.

Our dedicated chef prepared a lovely Birthday cake and all the staff and her fellow residents sung Happy Birthday to her. Sheila was then presented with a gift from the Glebefields team - a perfect tipple to end a truly lovely day.

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 are delighted to recognise Bose, our Employee of the Month, for his outstanding dedication, passion, and commitment to delivering exceptional dining experiences for our residents. 

Bose along with his wonderful team has played a key role in our recent excellent Environmental Health Inspection outcome, demonstrating the outstanding standards of food safety, hygiene, and quality. His attention to detail and commitment to excellence help ensure that every meal is both nutritious and enjoyable for our residents.

To make the celebration even more special, Bose and his team joined in marking National Fish and Chip Day, serving up a delicious traditional favourite and creating a wonderful dining experience filled withsmiles 

Thank you, Bose, for your hard work, professionalism, and the positive impact you make every day. Your dedication truly reflects our values and commitment to providing outstanding care and hospitality.
Please join us in congratulating Bose on this well-deserved recognition!

What an absolutely wonderful time on our first official monthly walk here at Glebefields! 
Eight of our lovely visitors and team members laced up their walking shoes for a fantastic adventure around Banbury. Our special guest star was our Deputy Manager’s 8-year-old daughter, Amy! She kept everyone on their toes, putting our walkers through their paces while chattering away the entire time. It was simply adorable! Our Head of Maintenance, Simon, acted as our expert tour guide, sharing some amazing local history and stories with Amy and the group as we explored.  

Amy gave us a rundown on her adventure "We passed a massive tree that was struck by lightning a few years ago. The Kissing Gate, We learned the funny story behind the fence it is said a farmer once trapped his girlfriend there until she gave him a kiss before leaving! The Dovecote its an ancient building that looks just like a miniature castle. Simon explained it was built long ago to feed birds and store food for the nearby estate. The Prince's Carving on a tall stone building block featuring carving in a foreign language by a prince".

We even braved a sudden downpour of rain, thunder, and lightning by sheltering safely under a big tree together which just added to the adventure!  Amy had so much fun learning all about the area, and our visitors had an absolute blast sharing the day with her. 

On return to the home our lovely visitors and staff were treated to sandwiches, crisps, tea, coffee and of course cake all complimentary from the homes dedicated hospitality team.
We are already looking forward to next month's walk! Hope you can Join us.

What an incredible day of connection, flavour, and community at Glebefields

Staff from all backgrounds came together to share dishes that represent their heritage from rich spices to sweet treats, every bite told a story. Laughter filled the room as we celebrated not just food, but friendship, tradition, and togetherness.

Thank you to everyone who brought a dish, a smile, and a piece of their culture to share. Moments like these remind us of the joy in diversity and the power of community.