Activities at Glebefields Care Home

It was a special day for one of our lovely residents Sheila as we all came together to celebrate her Birthday.

Our dedicated chef prepared a lovely Birthday cake and all the staff and her fellow residents sung Happy Birthday to her. Sheila was then presented with a gift from the Glebefields team - a perfect tipple to end a truly lovely day.

At Glebefields Care home  we celebrate birthdays not just as a mark of ageing another year but as a celebration of life, achievements, and personal growth. It's a time for reflection, gratitude, and looking forward to future possibilities. Birthdays provide a special opportunity for us to help residents to gather with loved ones and create lasting memories.

We are delighted to recognise Bose, our Employee of the Month, for his outstanding dedication, passion, and commitment to delivering exceptional dining experiences for our residents. 

Bose along with his wonderful team has played a key role in our recent excellent Environmental Health Inspection outcome, demonstrating the outstanding standards of food safety, hygiene, and quality. His attention to detail and commitment to excellence help ensure that every meal is both nutritious and enjoyable for our residents.

To make the celebration even more special, Bose and his team joined in marking National Fish and Chip Day, serving up a delicious traditional favourite and creating a wonderful dining experience filled withsmiles 

Thank you, Bose, for your hard work, professionalism, and the positive impact you make every day. Your dedication truly reflects our values and commitment to providing outstanding care and hospitality.
Please join us in congratulating Bose on this well-deserved recognition!

What an absolutely wonderful time on our first official monthly walk here at Glebefields! 
Eight of our lovely visitors and team members laced up their walking shoes for a fantastic adventure around Banbury. Our special guest star was our Deputy Manager’s 8-year-old daughter, Amy! She kept everyone on their toes, putting our walkers through their paces while chattering away the entire time. It was simply adorable! Our Head of Maintenance, Simon, acted as our expert tour guide, sharing some amazing local history and stories with Amy and the group as we explored.  

Amy gave us a rundown on her adventure "We passed a massive tree that was struck by lightning a few years ago. The Kissing Gate, We learned the funny story behind the fence it is said a farmer once trapped his girlfriend there until she gave him a kiss before leaving! The Dovecote its an ancient building that looks just like a miniature castle. Simon explained it was built long ago to feed birds and store food for the nearby estate. The Prince's Carving on a tall stone building block featuring carving in a foreign language by a prince".

We even braved a sudden downpour of rain, thunder, and lightning by sheltering safely under a big tree together which just added to the adventure!  Amy had so much fun learning all about the area, and our visitors had an absolute blast sharing the day with her. 

On return to the home our lovely visitors and staff were treated to sandwiches, crisps, tea, coffee and of course cake all complimentary from the homes dedicated hospitality team.
We are already looking forward to next month's walk! Hope you can Join us.

What an incredible day of connection, flavour, and community at Glebefields

Staff from all backgrounds came together to share dishes that represent their heritage from rich spices to sweet treats, every bite told a story. Laughter filled the room as we celebrated not just food, but friendship, tradition, and togetherness.

Thank you to everyone who brought a dish, a smile, and a piece of their culture to share. Moments like these remind us of the joy in diversity and the power of community.

Residents and guests celebrated the anniversary of VE Day with a vibrant, party themed afternoon tea. The afternoon was filled with laughter, smiles, and warm conversation. The event successfully recreated the joyous community spirit of 1945, with flags flying, bowler hats and decorative bunting.

A Special Guest and a Naval Veteran were honoured Guests, who were representatives from the Banbury Royal British Legion joined the festivities. Legion representative Chris, Tony & spent the afternoon sharing memories with resident Betty, who is a permanent resident at Glebefields, was just 17 years old in 1945. She served in the Navy during World War II. Betty captivated guests by sharing her vivid, first-hand stories and treasured memories of the historic day the war ended in Europe.

A day was a community celebration with poignant remembrance. It fostered powerful intergenerational connections between local veterans and the home's community.

Benazir Shakkir, General Manager at Glebefields Care Home, said:
"It was a lovely afternoon full of remembrance, kindness, and treasured moments that we will all remember fondly. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the Banbury Royal British Legion for joining us on this monumental day. We cannot wait to welcome them back to our home very soon."
 

Today, we proudly joined the celebration of World Ocean Day at Glebefields, embracing this year’s global action theme: “Strong Marine Protected Areas for Our Blue Planet.”

The day started with an exciting game of Ocean Bingo, and everyone was in a competitive spirit! Residents thoroughly enjoyed the challenge, with lots of laughter, friendly competition, and enthusiasm throughout the morning.

Later, our residents took part in a variety of ocean-themed activities, including an ocean puzzle challenge, an engaging quiz session to learn more about our oceans and sea life, and a relaxing seashell colouring activity. A special mention goes to Barry, who thoroughly enjoyed seashell colouring alongside Rhona and our Activities Lead, Zoe. It was wonderful to see residents expressing their creativity while sharing stories and enjoying each other’s company.
Thank you to everyone who joined in and made the day such a success! 

Today we welcomed back Kerrie and her pet therapy dog  Daisy to our home. Residents were all smiles as they spent time stroking, talking to, and playing with our adorable furry visitor.

It was amazing to see the happiness and comfort these special animals brough reminding us just how powerful a little love and companionship can be.

Residents at Glebefields Care home love the animal therapy sessions that our dedicated Activities Team organises monthly. As one of the foundations of our Life Enrichment program, we know that animal therapy can help reduce blood pressure and improve overall cardiovascular health. 

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Glebefields Care Home has achieved a 5-star food hygiene rating consecutively! 

Huge congratulations to our incredible hospitality and kitchen team. This top rating reflects their unwavering dedication, hard work, and commitment to maintaining the absolute highest standards of cleanliness and safety.

Thank you for always serving up delicious, high-quality, and safely prepared meals for our wonderful residents! 

Glebefields brought residents, families, and staff together today to celebrate International Nurses Day, shining a spotlight on generations of nursing dedication.

The event focused on the incredible compassion, professionalism, and hard work demonstrated daily by the home's nursing team thanking the home’s frontline clinical team for going above and beyond to provide comfort, kindness, and support to residents and their families.

As a token of appreciation for their patience and genuine compassion, gift bags were presented to nurses Jeni, Beena, Sheela, Parulben, and Home Manager Benazir Shakkir. The afternoon event also looked back at the history of the profession by giving an honourable mention to two Glebefields residents, Betty and Rhona. Both women spent their working lives as dedicated career nurses, bringing a deep sense of shared history to the day's celebrations.

There was a delicious celebratory buffet for staff, residents, and visiting families, prepared by the homes head chef Vincent, with a celebration cake with both Betty and Rhona had the honour of the first cut.

Benazir Shakkir, General Manager said "Every single day, our nurses go above and beyond to provide comfort, care, kindness, and support to our residents and their families. Their patience, professionalism, and genuine compassion make such a difference. We are truly grateful for everything they do, and it was equally wonderful to celebrate the incredible residents, Betty and Rhona."
 

Today, we were delighted to host our Armed Forces & Veterans Monthly Breakfast Club. The morning began with a heartfelt remembrance prayer, giving us an opportunity to reflect, remember, and honour those who have served.

It was a pleasure to welcome members of the Banbury and Southam Veterans, who joined us for a wonderful morning of friendships and conversations. Meeting old colleague Ricki among our guests made residents and staff excited.

Our veterans spent valuable time with several of our residents, creating meaningful connections and enjoying each other’s company.
Guests enjoyed a delicious cooked breakfast alongside a selection of cold breakfast options, all beautifully prepared by our incredible Kitchen Team. Their dedication and hard work helped make the event a great success.

A sincere thank you to everyone who attended and helped create such a warm and memorable gathering. We look forward to welcoming everyone back next month.

Residents enjoyed a wonderful selection of cheeses prepared by our amazing Chef Bose. This was also paired with delicious crisp white  wine while sharing stories, laughter, and great company. It was heart-warming to see everyone coming together, enjoying the cosy atmosphere, and making special memories.
A big thank you to everyone who helped make the evening so enjoyable we’re already looking forward to the next one! 

We all had a truly magical time as we welcomed the incredibly talented ventriloquist, Tony Puppets, and his amazing cast of characters for their very first visit! 

Tony absolutely blew us all away with his incredible speaking, singing, and ability to bring his puppets to life. From the moment the show started, the room was filled with the brightest smiles, wonder and giggles. 
The puppets didn’t just perform they engaged directly with our residents, making everyone feel like part of the act. Residents met the whole gang: Charlie the Chimp, Ollie, Grandad Nigel, Richard Rat, Francesca, and even a hilarious giant ostrich whose name slipped our minds because we were laughing so hard! 

Resident Barry said “they look so much like the real characters they were representing!" Thank you so much on behalf of all the residents, Tony. It was a truly brilliant show!" – Fiona, Residents. 
Benazir Shakkir, General Manager said “ you, Tony, for making the day so incredibly special. We are already counting down the days until your next visit! 

We brought a taste of Mexico to Drayton today! To celebrate Cinco de Mayo, our residents ditched the wine into some zesty Paloma cocktails. Zoe, activities coordinator mixed up a storm for the resident whilst sharing stories, laughed, we toasted, and we definitely found our new house special. Perfect drinks, even better company. Just the right amount of fiesta spirit! 

Resident Margaret shared "This is a very nice surprise, and its tastes very good too, cheers"