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
Hymns from Tudor Hall
Tudor Hall School from Bloxham brought smiles and festive cheer to our residents and staff. The talented students entertained us with joyful hymns and wonderful musical performances. Our residents joined in, sharing the vibe of the season. A big thank you to the students for their amazing talents, and as a token of appreciation, we gifted them small festive surprises.
Sandra's Festive Saxophone
We had a lovely afternoon filled with the festive tunes of Sandra Grant, a talented singer and musician playing her tenor saxophone and flute. The Christmas spirit was in the air, and everyone joined in the Happiness. Marlene shared; "It was very nice, and I enjoyed it a lot." The magic of Christmas unfolded through music, creating happy moments for all of us to treasure.
M&S Christmas Magic
We had a festive day out with our lovely residents Marlene, Tom, and Christine, accompanied by our wonderful staff, on a delightful Christmas shopping trip to M&S Gateway! We walked around, picking out holiday treats to make this season even more special.
After our shopping, we gathered for a well-deserved lunch, sharing delicious bites and funny stories. It wasn't just about the gifts; it was about creating cherished memories and enjoying the festive spirit together. As we carried our bags filled with holiday treasures, our smiles reflect the joy of the season. Here's to more festive adventures full of the wonder of Christmas!
Christmas Cake and Crafty Wreaths
On the 6th day of Christmas our residents enjoyed putting the flourishing touches to our Barchester Christmas Cake Competition entry. The planning for their design started back in November, all agreeing they wished to create a traditional festive wreath.
With hand-crafted holly leaves using firmed coloured icing and a cutter placed and stuck into position with liquid icing, before rolling each iced red berry to finish the overall look.
In the afternoon our crafty residents continued the Christmas Wreath theme making individual ones for their room doors from cardboard covered in crape paper and decorated with embellishments of their personal choice.
Well done everyone, all your wreaths look amazing!
Employee of the Month - November 2023
Glebefields care home residents and colleagues wish to congratulate Senior Carer; Sundaraj Kalidoss on receiving Employee of the Month. Sundaraj was nominated by his colleagues and the residents of Glebefields for always being considerate and kind. One resident said; 'he's a most thoughtful young man' and another said that 'nothing is too much trouble for him to do'.
General Manager Nisha Shaji said "Sundaraj is always polite, and extremely passionate about our residents wellbeing. He's currently studying hard to become a nurse which is the perfect career progression for him. We all hope he enjoys spending the voucher and on receiving this well-deserved Barchester accolade. Keep up the good work and dedication to your Glebefields family."
Help Find Santa's Little Helpers!
Glebefields home manager; Nisha has been out and about in Banbury, Oxfordshire to find Santa's little helpers. Can you find them all? There are 9 reindeer and 7 elves hiding in windows around Castle Quay, Banbury and the immediate town centre for children to find.
Simply pick up a finders form from Glebefields Care Home on Stratford Road or download the attached poster for the chance to win a delicious Christmas selection box. Completed forms can be emailed to Glebefields@barchester.com or pop into the home to pick up your prize. Don't forget to tag each little helper on Facebook as you find @BarchesterGlebefields
