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
Blessed Christmas Service
On the festive occasion of Christmas we had a visit from our Local Lay Minister; Lindy Bridgeman from St Peter Church, Drayton Ironstone Benefice Oxfordshire who conducted a Christmas Service along with Carols for our residents.
Resident's Ivy, Pam, Sheila, Bert, Marion, Marlene, Barry and Minnie enjoyed the service with Lindy and were happy to sing along with the carols together.
Christmas Table Decorations
Before the big event of Christmas Lunch with friends and family, our residents helped us to make festive table decorations for the dinning tables. It was so good to see Marlene, Ivy and Pam enjoying the making the centre pieces, they looked awesome.
Christmas Morning brings Santa
"Of course there is a Santa Claus, it's just that no single somebody could do all he has to do. So the he's spread the task among us all. That's why everybody is Santa Claus at Christmas time."
To spread the love among the residents we have our own Santa Claus, our amazing and wonderful maintenance lead; Ricki dressed up and delivered all the gifts hampers from the North Pole to our residents. With his little helpers; Angie, Snobia and Kay, Santa Ricki visited every resident bringing happiness and Christmas morning giggles. It was a lovely moment to see a smile on every face. We are proud to make our residents happy during this festive season.
Christmas Bingo!
What a wonderful day with lots of exciting gifts for residents. We all gathered together in the lounges for our thrilling Christmas Bingo Game. Residents were so happy to play the game as they knew that prizes were waiting for them. After finishing the one line the excitement to call out Bingo was awesome to see. All of them who participated also got prizes.
Rocking Around the Christmas Tree
Birthday boy Ray and his fellow residents at Glebefields were 'rocking around the Christmas tree' with Sparky & Sprite Entertainment as they provided us all with a fabulous performance!
Mark ‘Sparky’ Harding and Anne ‘Sprite’ Jeffery-Harding arrived in Christmas themed attire including jingle bells courtesy of Anne's regular ankle shakes.
With Christmas songs and classics from 1940’s, 50’s & 60’s we all knew, our lounge was alive with rock & roll, laughter and fun. They had us all tapping our feet and singing along, residents Minnie and Marlene were up and dancing within minutes!
Visiting Banbury at Christmas Time
There's nothing better than a day trip out to Banbury, Oxfordshire to see the festive decorations and grab a bite to eat!
Residents, Marlene, Marion, Pat, Bert, Ivy and Minnie put on their winter togs to step into town yesterday. It was a wonderful winter's day with the Christmas lights twinkling all around. We found many decorated trees and Banbury was buzzing with happy shoppers.
A super fish and chip lunch and steaming hot chocolate with fresh cream cakes to follow, the little group really enjoyed getting out and about.
It was lovely to meet so many new people and some old friends as they bumped into Senior Care Assistant; Piotr Piwowarczyk and his 6 month old daughter for lots of cuddles.
Thank you Team Glebefields for making it possible.
Upcoming events
Community Games Afternoon
We're welcoming our local community, families and friends for a lovely weekly get-together. Please join us every Thursday from 14:00-15:30 for fun and games.
Community Knit & Natter
Please join us on the second Tuesday of every month 2pm - 4pm. Enjoy friendly company as you knit and natter over tea, coffee and cake!
Don't Dine Alone
We know meal times can be a lonely time for some people, that's why we're inviting local older people to join us for lunch every Wednesday 12.30-14.30pm, call now to book.
Community Scrabble Club
Join us every Thursday 11:00am - 12:30pm for a friendly game of Scrabble in a relaxed setting, come and test your word skills and make new friends.
