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
Baby 'Aaliyah' Visits
Visitors to Glebefields are always welcome, especially when they are as cute a 6-month old 'Aaliyah'. She was such a poppet, happy to be passed around our residents and staff, giving plenty of cuddles and giggles. We can't thank Senior Carer Esther enough for taking the time out of her busy 'mummy' schedule to pop in on her maternity leave and brighten our day with beautiful Aaliyah. Our hearts have been stolen.
Pony Party at Glebefields
Very friendly miniature Shetland Ponies from Lollipop Pony Parties paid a visit to our Home! We all had a lovely time with these adorable creatures, sharing special moments filled with joy and furry friendship. Their kind temperament and fluffy coats brought smiles to everyone's faces.
Harvest Festival with St. Peter's Church
We gathered for a heart warming Harvest Festival service right here at Glebefields Care Home. Led by Vicar Guy from Drayton and St. Peter's Church, this celebration allowed us to give thanks for the bountiful harvest season.
We extended a warm welcome to all who joined us for this meaningful occasion. The photos from the day capture the spirit of gratitude and community. Let's cherish these memories as we continue to celebrate the harvest season together.
Autumnal Activities
We had a lovely time with leaf painting and printing, allowing our creativity to flourish and transforming leaves into stunning pieces of art. It was an enjoyable and artistic way to celebrate the beauty of nature.
Celebrating a 5-Star Rating
Congratulations Team!
There were happy scenes at Barchester’s Glebefields Care Home this week as staff and residents celebrated the home receiving a 5-star Food Hygiene Rating by the local authority on 14th September 2023.
The achievement is the highest rating a care home can receive from an Environmental Health officer, and shows the home has complied with all the statutory obligations; showing outstanding food hygiene standards.
General Manager, Nisha Shaji commented “Following the unannounced inspection, we’re extremely pleased to have been awarded 5-stars for our food hygiene. Achieving the highest possible standard is incredibly important and I’m so proud of Head Chef Bose Jose and the Hospitality team at Glebefields.
Chef Bose joined the team in June 2022, this award is in recognition of his extensive knowledge and continued hard work in maintaining the hygiene and cleanliness standards in our kitchen.
Food hygiene ratings are an inspection given to a food business that reflects the standards of food hygiene found on the date of inspection or visit by the local authority.
The ratings assess:
- How hygienically food is handled – prepared, cooked, reheated, cooled and stored.
- The cleanliness of a business, including taking into consideration layout and ventilation.
- How food records are managed.
Remembering The Battle of Britain
Our residents had a wonderful time talking about their memories of The Battle of Britain. They shared their thoughts and feelings from that time, and it was a special moment of remembrance and connection for all of us.
