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
Blooming Lovely!
Beautiful blooms! We'd like to send a big thank you to the Glebefields 'Flower Club' for creating this week’s table displays. They really are stunning and smell divine.
Village Hall Afternoon Tea
Having been invited to attend a 'talk' at the local Drayton Village Hall our residents set off with a spring in their step, unfortunately the speaker couldn't make it, so we invited some of the disappointed attendees to join us back at Glebefields for an impromptu quiz and afternoon tea before Scrabble club.
Our doors are always open, you ever fancy making new friends over a hot drink and homemade slice of cake or would like to join us at an event or activity please give Kay a call to find out 'what's on' at Glebefields in the coming weeks.
Pamper Time
Our residents received a little pampering this week courtesy of the lovely carer and parttime activity assistant, Snobia.
Giving hand massages and manicures provides quality time with each resident, they get to chat together with no distractions leaving our residents feeling relaxed and extra special.
Happy Birthday marvelous Minnie
Please join us in wishing 'Minnie' a very happy birthday.
Minnie is new to Glebefields, only joining us last week. It's been wonderful getting to know her, she's such a lovely lady, always up for a good conversation and making new friends.
Chef and the team presented Minnie with a freshly made birthday cake and, as we sang Happy Birthday even the local horses made an appearance to say hello and best wishes!
Lest We Forget
Leading up Armistice Day on the 11th and our Remembrance service on Sunday our residents created two large plaques to commemorate all those who have fallen to save us in the first and second world wars, and in subsequent conflicts across the globe.
We raised a glass of Sherry to those known, and unknown to us ‘WE WILL NEVER FORGET’.
Bonfire Entertainment
Over bonfire weekend our residents enjoyed creating colourful firework inspired art and reminiscing on large displays they’ve been to in the past and the fabulous firework parties they would have with the family in their gardens.
On Saturday afternoon we were treated to swinging songs from West End shows and storytelling by Fiona Harrison - A Voice in a Million our residents absolutely loved her; she was our very own firecracker in her bright red dress, she lifted all our spirits as high as the popping fireworks outside!
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.
