Activities at Glebefields Care Home
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
Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
Read our brochure
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
Bingo!
Glebefields Care Home joined forces with over 260 Barchester care homes and hospitals across the UK for the biggest game of bingo ever. Our residents had an absolute fun competing with their friends from other homes to see who's the ultimate bingo champion.
As our General Manager, Nisha Shaji, said: "Bingo is so much fun. Our residents get super excited and everyone cheers each other on - it's a great time together!"
And our resident, Margaret, said: "I had a fantastic time playing bingo with friends from other homes. It was great to see everyone getting competitive - it brings out the best in us!"
Summer Fete 2024
We want to say a big thank you to everyone who came out to join us for the Summer Fete on Saturday, August 24th. It was a fantastic day with fun activities, delicious treats, and great company.
There were plenty of games for everyone, like Hook-a-Duck, the Lolly Lottery, "Name a Bear," Sweets in a Jar, and even a Henna Tattoo stall. Our Tombola and Raffle were a big hit, with lots of fabulous prizes won.
Our lovely resident Joan set up a stall with her beautiful paintings, while another wonderful resident, Joan, showcased her handmade clothes, cards, and knitted items ,everything was fantastic..
We also enjoyed live musical entertainment from Champagne Enterprises, and our very own Kay, the activities coordinator, sang with them. It was wonderful and added so much fun to the day. A big thank you to Kay and Champagne Enterprises for making it so special.
Nisha Shaji, General Manager at Glebefields Care Home, said: "It was amazing to see so many people come together and enjoy the day. Our staff worked incredibly hard to make this event a success, and it was wonderful to see the smiles on everyone’s faces. We are very much happy to everyone who came out and supported us.''
Thank you again to everyone who made this day so wonderful.
Minibus trip out to Banbury Fire Station
We took our amazing residents on a minibus trip to Banbury Fire Station's open day and it was a wonderful experience. We watched in wonder as the brave firefighters showed off their skills in live demonstrations. Our residents even got to meet the heroes and thank them for all that they do. We also had a playing games there and to top it all off, our lovely resident May won at tombola. We are so grateful to Banbury Fire Station for hosting such a fantastic event and for making our residents feel so welcome. It was truly a fun and lovely day out.
We are beyond proud
Huge congratulations to our very own Nurse Sundarraj Kallidoss, who has been named Learner of the Year at the 2024 Barchester Care Awards. His hard work and enthusiasm have earned him the top spot, and we are very proud of him. You are an inspiration to us all and a shining example of what it means to go above and beyond. We are honored to have you as part of the Glebefields family and cannot wait to see what the future holds for you! To celebrate this incredible achievement, staff and residents gathered in the garden for a sweet celebration with cakes and treats. Join us in congratulating Sundarraj on this amazing achievement.
Minibus Trip to Horse Sanctuary
We had a great day out at the Horse Sanctuary in Oxhill with a picnic lunch. The weather was perfect, and everyone enjoyed the peaceful surroundings and the beautiful horses.
Our residents had a fun time petting the horses, sharing stories with each other, and soaking up the sun. The picnic lunch was very tasty, and the laughter and smiles made it a truly wonderful sunny day. Thank you to everyone who helped make this trip possible. We are already looking forward to our next outing.
Regional Summer Party at Chacombe Park
On Tuesday, 30th July 2024, Glebefields Care Home family joined the celebrations at Chacombe Park Care Home - Barchester Healthcare for International Friendship Day. Residents, staff, and friends from nearby homes came together for a fantastic summer party, enjoying sunshine, a BBQ, a tiki bar, live entertainment, and garden games. Alan the saxophonist provided lively music, and everyone had a refreshing treat from the ice cream van. A special thanks to the dedicated staff who volunteered to be put in stocks, creating a fun and special moment as residents threw wet sponges. The day was a great success, offering residents and staff a wonderful opportunity to meet new friends and strengthen community ties. We look forward to the next opportunity to bring all our regional homes together.
