Activities at Glebefields Care Home
Our teams are trained to enrich the lives of residents through stimulating the mind, body and soul, and taking the time to learn about each person to ensure everyone receives support that adds enrichment to their life.
Activities are the cornerstone of a wholesome home experience, and our Activities Coordinators are always putting their creative minds to the test by organising new and exciting social events for residents to partake in. Of course, we take into account the likes and dislikes of those we support, so if someone doesn’t feel like trying something new, there will always be something on offer to reflect their personal interests. For the people who may just prefer some peace and quiet instead, we also offer one-to-one time that can be enjoyed with a nice cup of coffee or just a simple chat – whatever they desire.
Kay Boland
Hi, my name is Kay and I’m the Activities Lead for all things ‘Life Enrichment’ at Glebefields care home in Drayton, Banbury.
Throughout my career within the care industry, I have thrived o the many challenges presented and developed immense satisfaction through enabling others. As an activities coordinator, I act with integrity and always ensure that I place residents at the heart of what I do. I work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team to help create and maintain a robust service. I am committed to my personal and professional development which aligns Health and Social Care core values, providing diversity, empowerment, equality and independence for all residents.
Making links with local groups and organisations to ensure our residents remain part of the local community is a key part of my role, if you would like to make contact with me and our residents, please feel free to call me on 01733 246840 or drop me an email Glebefields.activities@barchester.com
Activities and Events Partnerships
As part of our bespoke life-enrichment programmes, we host a number of live virtual events in the home on a regular basis through a number of partnerships with places of interest and world class performance companies
Life at Glebefields Care Home
Celebrating a very special gentleman!
This week, we had the absolute honour of celebrating a truly remarkable milestone — our lovely resident Nevil’s 103rd birthday.
Glebefields was filled with smiles and happiness that only comes with celebrating a life so richly lived... Nevil, with his ever-charming smile and twinkle in his eye, was surrounded by love from fellow residents, all the staff, and friends. Balloons, cake, cards, gifts, and laughter set the perfect tone for this unforgettable occasion.
What made it even more special was a surprise celebration from the Drayton Village Hall community members, who came together to show Nevil just how much he means to them. It was such a thoughtful gesture, and Nevil was absolutely delighted.
It was a day full of beautiful moments, shared memories, and a reminder of the power of community and love. Happy 103rd Birthday, Nevil. You continue to inspire us all every single day.
Mum's the word at Glebefields
A beautiful Mother’s Day celebration at Glebefields, filled with love, laughter, and special moments.
Residents enjoyed visits and video calls from family near and far, making the day extra special. The home was decorated with flowers and bunting, creating a lovely atmosphere for the celebration.
We had a wonderful cake-cutting party, a visit from Lucia and her adorable small farm animals, and plenty of music and gifts for every resident. Our head chef created a lovely Mother’s Day cake, which was enjoyed by all.
A huge thank you to our amazing team for making the day so memorable, and to all the families who helped us celebrate the wonderful mums, grandmas, and special ladies in our lives.
Celebrating St. Patrick's Day at Glebefields
We had a fantastic time celebrating St. Patrick’s Day yesterday, with fun all around the home.
From a delicious Irish-inspired lunch of Irish pork sausages with Colcannon mash, followed by Irish bread pudding, to an afternoon filled with history, quizzes, Irish poetry, crafts and limericks, there was plenty to enjoy.
The celebrations wouldn’t be complete without traditional Irish music, a taste of Guinness, refreshing Green Apple mocktails, and, of course, some Irish shortbread biscuits to snack on.
Happy 90th Birthday to our Lovely Resident, Marlene!
We had a grand celebration at Glebefields Care Home, decorating the entire place to make it a special day for Marlene. As a proud Welsh lady, she was surrounded by her loving family, caring staff, and like-minded friends.
Marlene's family joined us, sharing fond memories of her childhood. Her daughter was thrilled to see her mum celebrating with our residents. Our chef prepared a delicious cake and afternoon snacks, making the celebration even more enjoyable.
Marlene was beaming with happiness, and her family appreciated the love and care we showed her. We're so grateful to have Marlene as part of our Glebefields Family.
We hope Marlene had an amazing day and felt loved and celebrated by our staff and lovely residents. Lots of love from everyone at Glebefields Family.
Happy St David's Day!
Celebrations were under way at Glebefields care home, as residents and staff marked St. David’s Day. Our residents and staff got crafty making St David's Day-themed crafts, and we decorated the home with Welsh flags and daffodils.
We watched Wales tours and traditional dances on TV, and enjoyed delicious Welsh cakes and tea in the afternoon. It was wonderful to see everyone go to so much effort to get involved with the day’s celebrations.
Flipping Fun on Pancake Day
Our residents and staff came together to celebrate Pancake Day, also known as Shrove Tuesday, in the most delicious way by flipping pancakes and customising them with their favourite toppings. From classic lemon and sugar to indulgent chocolate and fruit, everyone had a wonderful time making and eating their perfect pancake.
Pancake Day has been celebrated in the UK for centuries. Traditionally, Shrove Tuesday marks the day before Lent, a period of fasting leading up to Easter. It was a way for people to use up rich ingredients like eggs, milk, and flour before the fasting period began. Over time, it has become a fun and much-loved tradition, with pancake races and flipping challenges taking place across the country.
It was a lovely day with laughter, teamwork, and, of course, plenty of tasty treats. A big thank you to everyone who joined in the fun and made it a truly flipping fantastic celebration.
