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
Ballroom Beauty turns 102 years young!
Celebrations have been in full swing at Glebefields Care Home, as one of its residents reaches 102 years young!
Christine Brookes was born on 29th June 1920 in Bridgewater, Somerset. The family moved to Swindon when she was just two. From a very young age Christine showed talent in many things, she learned to play the piano as a child, and later also played the organ in her local church.
Christine is a wonderful lady, loved by all at Glebefields. As she met with her family during her birthday celebrations they took time to reflect on her amazing life and reminisce on her achievements.
During the Second World War she served in the National Fire Service in Swindon. She met her husband; Reg, a recently de-mobbed soldier at a dance just after the war and they moved to North Wales. The marriage produced five children.
Sadly, Reg died in 1962. Christine later remarried and with her new husband; Les became ballroom dancing teachers, and competed in ballroom dancing competitions across the UK and Europe, becoming the Great Britain Amateur Champions two years running! The dynamic dancing duo also appeared in the period drama S4C Welsh language TV film ‘Madam Wen’ (The White Lady).
Now, in her centenarian years, Christine is registered blind, and lives the next chapter of her life at Glebefields, no longer donning her dancing sequins she can still set the room alight with her smile.
Skittles and serenades!
Today, our residents enjoyed indoor floor games which included skittles and balloon basketball before, the talented Helen, one of our residents enjoyed tickling the ivories and evoking lovely memories for her, and the small crowd her playing drew. For someone who hasn't played in such a long time, Helen was a natural performer
National Cream Tea Day
Our staff and residents brewed up a storm for National Cream Tea Day on June 24th by hosting an afternoon tea party. Chef, and the hospitality team provided a wonderful selection of baked treats and of course, lots of pots of tea.
Refusing to pick a side in the controversial debate of cream before jam for the Cornish tradition or jam before cream as part of the Devonshire tradition, we all enjoyed homemade scones both ways, all washed down with a perfectly brewed cup of tea!
Nisha, General Manager at Glebefields said: “I don’t think there is a better way to celebrate the arrival of summer than with a cream tea. We’ve all had so much fun today and the cream tea was absolutely delicious.”
We’re welcoming new residents to our beautifully refurbished home. If you fancy an afternoon tea with friends, please call the team to book a show round, we’ll happily lay on a wonderful spread for you.
Cuddles with Isla
Our youngest visitor, the delightful Isla had our lady residents cooing with joy. Barbara, Sheila, Helen and Marlene couldn't resist her beautiful smile, they were over the moon to spend time in her company.
Mum Kelly, a carer at Glebefields worked throughout her pregnancy and now, little Isla, aged 11 months popped in for some long awaited cuddles.
The ladies passed on lots of tried and tested advise to Kelly, from teething tips to getting food stains out of her bibs. It's so wonderful to have these precious intergenerational moments.
She's such a poppet, we all look forward to seeing Isla again and watching her grow.
Happy Fathers' Day Gentlemen
Here at Glebefields Barchester we celebrated Father’s Day on 19th June 2022. We decorated our home and made all the Father’s Happy.
Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood, paternal bonds, and male parenting. It's celebrated in every country of the world to honor fathers. The purpose of celebrating this day is to celebrate the importance of a father and to appreciate his work.
The quality of a Father can be seen in the goals, dreams and aspirations he sets not only for himself but for his Family. To the Dad's everywhere; we love you “Happy Father’s Day”
Employability Day!
General Manager, Nisha and Activities Coordinator, Kay had the opportunity to meet many #Restart participants at today's jobs fair in the Restart Banbury Office. It was wonderful to see so many individuals ready to restart their career in Care.
Founded in 1992, Barchester started with just one care home. Today, we’re proud to have over 240 care homes and six independent hospitals across England, Scotland and Wales that continually meet and exceed all relevant regulatory compliance standards. We deliver exceptional levels of care to over 11,000 residents and patients and we employ over 17,000 dedicated people across the entire organisation.
We have continued to remain at the forefront of the UK’s private healthcare sector by providing award-winning care and investing in our employees through training, continuous development and sector-leading rewards packages.
If you are considering working in care, and would like to join our super team, we are currently recruiting for a number of roles. You too have the opportunity to join the fantastic team here at Glebefields care home in Drayton Village, Banbury. https://www.barchester.com/home/glebefields-care-home
Please follow the link to find out more and apply today
https://jobs.barchester.com/job-search/?JobTitle=&City=OX15+6EH
