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
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!
Employee of the Month - October 2022
Please join us in congratulating Registered Nurse, Devi Balasubramaniyan on receiving Glebefields ‘Employee of the Month’ for October 2022.
Devi was nominated by our residents, her colleagues and residents’ relatives because she is always so very kind, patience and works really hard and diligently.
We all hope Devi enjoys the £25 voucher and chocolates and hope this ‘Employee of the Month’ award goes some way towards showing how much Devi’s hard work is valued at Glebefields and within the wider Barchester family.
Halloween Dog Show
Monday's Halloween fun started with pumpkin carving and decoration, before we opened the doors to 'let the dogs in' for the Glebefields annual 'spooky Dog Show'.
We had pooches of all sizes join us, dressed as black bats to pumpkin inspired witches, the residents, staff and guests had a super time watching each dog and handler proudly parade up and down the 'cat' walk!
They were all so good we just couldn't choose an outright winner, so every doggie got a prize rosette with goodie bags for all our wonderful guests.
