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.
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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
Saxophonist Sarah Raid
We are pleased to share with you the recent musical performance at Glebefields Care Home, where our residents enjoyed an afternoon of beautiful melodies played by Sarah Raid, a talented saxophonist. During the performance, resident Edith could be seen tapping her feet and nodding along to the music, clearly enjoying Sarah's skills. She played a selection of classic tunes that had everyone tapping their feet and swaying to the rhythm. Our residents indulged in delicious treats while listening to the soothing sounds of the saxophone.
Coronation Cake and Gifts for All
We had a wonderful day at Glebefields Care Home! Our residents watched the live streaming of the King's coronation while wearing their beautifully decorated hats and waving flags. We enjoyed a delicious buffet lunch, and resident Marlene and one of our resident's daughters cut the coronation cake.
To show our appreciation, we gave out coronation sweet bags to our staff and residents. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this special day, and we look forward to more celebrations at Glebefields Care Home!
Fiona Harrison Sings for the King!
Coronation celebrations at Glebefields began yesterday with a delightful vintage-themed afternoon tea party. Our residents and their families were joined by Fiona Harrison, who entertained us with her amazing singing and dancing.
We all had a wonderful time reminiscing about the royal family and sharing our love for King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla. And of course, the highlight of the afternoon tea was the quiche, which is not only a favorite of our residents, but also a signature dish of the beloved monarchs.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for this special event.
Welcome to Coronation Day at Glebefields
"Dear all, we are thrilled to share that the coronation day is finally here! At Glebefields Care Home, we have decorated our home in anticipation of this momentous occasion, and our team and residents are excitedly looking forward to a day filled with joy and celebration. As we prepare for this significant event, our top priority is to ensure that our residents have an unforgettable experience.
We are committed to creating an atmosphere of togetherness and celebrating this special day together. We look forward to creating cherished memories during the coronation ceremony. "
Getting 'Coronation' Ready
We at Glebefields Care Home have been busy preparing for the upcoming coronation of the King of England on May 6th!
We are created stunning crafts and colouring sheets that are fit for royalty. Our residents have been occupied over the past few weeks creating beautiful crafts and colourful art pieces.
Cynthia, Ivy and Barry have crafted beautiful hat decorations, while Helen, Bert and Stanley have utilised their artistic skills to design unique colouring sheets. Pam has also contributed beautiful decorations that have added a regal touch to our home.
All of our residents, including Edith, Marlene and Minnie, have enjoyed participating in the activities and have added their own personal touch to the crafts.
Oomph! Singing with 'Wim'
We had lots of fun with musical instruments as our residents joined 'Wim' from Oomph Wellness. Ivy, Edith and Helen enjoyed shacking their maraca’s and tambourines alongside Marlene and her visiting daughter who both led the performance with a good old sing-a-long!
