Activities at Glebefields Care Home

Staff and residents had a wonderful time reminiscing about their childhoods on World Children’s Day, which took place on November 20. Everyone got into the spirit of the day receiving visits from their grandchildren, enjoying childhood sweets and treats, remembering how their childhoods differ from their grandchildren’s today, listening to staff tell stories about their childhoods spent in other countries etc. They loved remembering all the positives from times gone by, thinking about how much things have changed and learning about each other’s experiences.

We had Little Sparrow Nursery Kids who came to visit our lovely residents and read them two stories. Residents were very happy to see the kids. Marlene said that it’s good to be a kid rather than growing up because kids are very innocent and innocence faces are admired by everyone. Celebrated annually on November 20, World Children’s Day is supported by UNICEF and aims to help save children’s lives and defend their rights in 190 countries around the world.

General Manager Nisha Shaji said: “Our residents love interacting with children, their absolute favourite thing is when children come to visit. It has been so lovely for many of them to have visits from their grandchildren and local school children. World Children’s Day is a great way for our residents to reminisce about their childhoods and share stories.”

Yesterday, we had a great time celebrating International Men's Day with treats and games. Our senior resident Ray took the lead in cutting the cake and Deputy Manager shared the history and theme of International Men's Day, explaining why it's important this year.

She sent warm wishes to all the great men, making it a day full of togetherness and happiness! After cutting the cake and having meaningful talks, everyone had a lot of fun with puzzles and word games. It was a fantastic way to keep the celebration going, adding joy and laughter to the day.

Poppy the delightful PAT dog visited today, they went around to say hi to everyone, and Poppy's tail was wagging non-stop. It was a happy day!

Marlene had a big smile with Poppy, and there's a nice photo of them together. Marjorie and Sheila shared biscuits with Poppy, making friends with our furry visitor. Pete was super excited and gave Poppy a big hug. Poppy seemed really happy sitting on Pete's lap. We all had big smiles and had a really nice day.

In the week we celebrated the King's birthday, Fiona Harrison gave us a wonderful musical experience. She sang heartfelt songs from the war, and it really touched our residents. The music created a special connection, making memories that touched our hearts.

Remembrance Sunday service, led by Reverend Alicia Baker, was a touching tribute to our heroes. Residents and staff gathered in unity, offering prayers that echoed with gratitude for the sacrifices made by our brave soldiers. At the solemn stroke of 11 o'clock, a collective hush enveloped the room for a poignant 2-minute silence, a powerful act of remembrance.

In those quiet moments, we remembered the old soldiers, their stories, and the profound impact of their service on our lives. The poppies on our lapels stood as a symbol of respect and honour. Together, we stood as a community, united in our remembrance. Lest we forget.

Tom and Ray stood tall amidst the solemnity of the Remembrance Day parade in Banbury town, finding deep enjoyment in the poignant event. As the clock struck 11, the entire town fell into 2 minutes of profound silence, a powerful moment of unity in honour of those who made the ultimate sacrifice. The atmosphere was charged with gratitude and reflexion.

Post-parade, St. Mary's Church Banbury welcomed us for a moving Remembrance Day service, a testament to the enduring spirit of community and remembrance. Our hearts swell with pride for our heroes, and the inspiring presence of Tom and Ray adds an extra layer of meaning to this sacred occasion. Lest we forget.