Activities at Glebefields Care Home

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!

What a fantastic afternoon at our Get Barchester Moving event! Our residents had a wonderful time taking part in a friendly egg and spoon race, competing against staff and fellow residents in lots of laughter-filled, light-hearted fun.

A special thank you to our wonderful Resident Ambassador, Fiona who proudly flagged off the race and cheered everyone on throughout the event. It was amazing to see everyone getting involved, encouraging one another, and enjoying the friendly competition.

Events like these are a great way to keep active, promote wellbeing, and bring our home together—all while supporting Get Barchester Moving for a great cause. Thank you to everyone who participated and raised finds also helped make the afternoon such a memorable success! 

Our residents enjoyed a fun and energising exercise session with Alfie from G Fitness. Everyone joined in at their own pace, keeping active while having lots of smiles and laughter along the way.

With the warm weather, we made sure to stay cool with plenty of refreshing drinks, tasty ice lollies, and good company. A wonderful afternoon of exercise, fun, and lots of laugh enjoyed by all! 

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.

What a wonderfully relaxing and creative day at our home!

Our residents enjoyed a fun weaving session where Jenny introduced some new patterns. Everyone gave it a go, and we were so proud to see everyone creating their some beautiful pieces. Weaving is a fantastic activity that helps improve attention, concentration, hand-eye coordination, and fine motor skills while encouraging creativity and a real sense of achievement.

Meanwhile Kelley visited residents in their rooms, providing soothing hand massages accompanied by calming music. These gentle one-to-one pampering sessions offered a chance to relax, unwind, and enjoy meaningful conversation, promoting wellbeing, comfort, emotional connection and sharing feedbacks.

With the beautiful sunshine, our residents enjoyed a wonderful walk from Glebefields to the Village Hall, taking in the scenic small trail, fresh air, and beautiful surroundings along the way. Our General Manager, Benazir, Administrator, Dinesh, Snobia and our wonderful Activity Assistant, Camryn, were delighted to join residents on the walk.

The walk was a fantastic way to stretch our legs, enjoy some gentle exercise, and make the most of the beautiful weather. It was also a wonderful opportunity to chat with members of the local community, share plenty of smiles and laughter over a cup of coffee, and spend quality time together also we have invited to join us at Glebefields for next coffee morning.

Outings like these support physical wellbeing, encourage residents to stay active, promote independence, and strengthen our connections with the local community while creating meaningful memories.

We’re already looking forward to next month’s coffee morning! 

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! 

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that our incredible Care Assistant Mercy has been named Glebefields Employee of the Month for June!

This recognition is so incredibly well deserved. Mercy is the heart and soul of our home, constantly going above and beyond to create warmth and happiness for our residents.

General Manager Benazir and everyone who nominated you want to say a massive thank you for everything you do.

Huge congratulations, Mercy!!!We are so lucky to have you on our team! 

Our residents had a wonderful morning getting creative by making and decorating colourful paper tennis balls, which are now proudly displayed in our main lounge, bringing a touch of Wimbledon spirit to Glebefields! 

This afternoon, everyone enjoyed watching the Wimbledon action together while treating themselves to refreshing fizzy strawberry drinks and the timeless classic of strawberries and cream. It was a lovely day filled with creativity, laughter, great company, and sporting excitement.

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.