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
Weekly Flower Arranging
The smell of fresh flowers and the colours of summer flood the dining halls at Glebefields. Our wonderful residents are so good at creating the weekly table decorations.
Employee of the Month - July 2022
Glebefields would just like to say a HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to ‘Cristina’ on receiving Employee of the Month for July 2022. Cristina has been recognised by her colleagues, and the residents for her outstanding caring nature and responsiveness to provide support whenever needed.
Open Day
We're open and welcoming visitors. Do pop in and meet the team, take a coffee break with us today, and wonder around our beautiful home. Our residents can't wait to show it off!
We also have a small pop-up market showcasing several local independent provider goods. Come and join us - There's a slice of homemade cake, and goodie bag ready and waiting just for you.
Wild at 'Art'
We've been going wild with Arts & Crafts this week. Using paints and tissue paper to create textured lions and personalised pieces.
Armchair Exercise with Jo
Our residents enjoyed a gentle armchair exercise session with local lady Jo Merry who specialises in promoting wellbeing through controlled breathing and movement.
What a wonderful way to wake up or wind-down.
Celebrating International Beer Day
You better beer-lieve that our residents were more than happy to raise a glass, and sample some top craft ales, bitters and lagers, in celebration of International Beer Day.
The activities team set up a bar and brought in a range of brew-tiful British and International ales for residents to sample, there were plenty of 'cheers everyone' throughout the session as the group learnt all about each brew.
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.
