Activities at Glebefields Care Home

Today, we had the absolute pleasure of welcoming Callie Early, the inspiring founder of Ace Decluttering, to our professional breakfast network meeting!

Callie provides a wonderful, deeply personal decluttering and organising service. She lends an extra hand to busy families and offers gentle guidance to anyone feeling overwhelmed by a big task ahead.

It was truly moving to hear Callie speak so passionately about her clients. She supports people from all walks of life, including busy households and individuals navigating grief who just don't know where to start.

Callie also shared a personal story that hit close to home. Her own experience helping a family member search for high-quality residential and dementia care is what brought her through our doors today and we were able to signpost her to Barchester care homes in her families area.

At Glebefields, we host this professional breakfast every second month to connect, share stories, and strengthen ties with our incredible local professionals.

Thank you for joining us and inspiring us today, Callie!

We are absolutely thrilled to introduce the newest member of our team, Nickie, who has joined us as our new Administrative Assistant!

With her warm, friendly face and lovely personality, Nickie is already bringing so much joy to our home. She is always ready with a helping hand and a big smile, and we are so delighted to have her on board with us.

Next time you are visiting Glebefields, please feel free to pop in to say hello, and give Nickie a warm welcome! 

We were absolutely delighted to open our doors and welcome Raj Senniappan, Founder and Managing Director of Therapies on Thames, to our community hub for an incredibly vital Falls Prevention Talk!

Raj highlighted the incredible amount of hands-on time our dedicated carers spend with residents, all with the shared goal of delivering a better quality of life. He shed light on the stark realities of falls in older people, explaining how a fall can be witnessed or unwitnessed, and the massive impact it has on independence. 

Did you know that falls are the leading cause of injury, resulting in over 220,000 hospital admissions last year alone? With each hospital stay costing an average of £15k, the economic and personal impact is huge. The session covered everything from the root causes of falls, such as footwear, clothing, and blood pressure issues and looked at practical solutions like improving strength and balance through targeted therapy. Raj even shared a fantastic tip about the power of a post-lunch nap to "recharge those batteries!" Crucially, Raj highlighted that regular exercise makes individuals a massive 50% less likely to suffer a fall and 40% less likely to succumb to serious injury. 

He concluded by giving a heartfelt thank you to all the carers, nurses, and general assistants who attended and shared their  experiences.

Our Community Hub is Open to All! At Glebefields Care Home, we love supporting our Banbury neighbours. Our community hub regularly hosts free events, workshops, and advice sessions just like this one. Keep an eye on our Facebook Page for upcoming Events. 
 

We had a wonderful time celebrating World Chocolate Day at our home!

Our stars of the day, Beena and Joshma, went around with a trolley filled with a variety of delicious chocolates, spreading smiles and sweet treats to everyone.Some of our lovely residents took part in a fun Blindfolded Guess the Chocolate challenge, where they tasted different chocolates and tried to identify them. There was plenty of laughter, excitement, and impressive guessing skills!

As a sweet reward, each resident got to choose their favourite chocolate from the trolley. It was a delightful afternoon filled with fun, conversation, and lots of chocolatey happiness!

What a fantastic afternoon at our Get Barchester Moving event! Our residents had a wonderful time taking part in a friendly egg and spoon race, competing against staff and fellow residents in lots of laughter-filled, light-hearted fun.

A special thank you to our wonderful Resident Ambassador, Fiona who proudly flagged off the race and cheered everyone on throughout the event. It was amazing to see everyone getting involved, encouraging one another, and enjoying the friendly competition.

Events like these are a great way to keep active, promote wellbeing, and bring our home together—all while supporting Get Barchester Moving for a great cause. Thank you to everyone who participated and raised finds also helped make the afternoon such a memorable success! 

Our residents had a lovely time exploring the beautiful flower displays, watching the birds, and enjoying the peaceful surroundings.

The colourful gardens brought plenty of smiles and sparked many happy conversations as we took in the beauty of nature together.

To round off our outing, everyone enjoyed a delicious coffee and refreshments at the park café, making it a perfect morning filled with relaxation, laughter, and great company.

Days like these create special memories and promote wellbeing, social connection, and joy. We can’t wait for our next adventure!

Last week, we had the pleasure of celebrating the birthdays of our wonderful residents, Cynthia and Geoff!

It was a lovely occasion filled with smiles, laughter, delicious birthday cake, and great company. Seeing everyone come together to celebrate made the day even more special.
Happy birthday, Cynthia and Geoff! We hope your year ahead is filled with happiness, good health, and many wonderful memories.

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.

What a wonderfully relaxing and creative day at our home!

Our residents enjoyed a fun weaving session where Jenny introduced some new patterns. Everyone gave it a go, and we were so proud to see everyone creating their some beautiful pieces. Weaving is a fantastic activity that helps improve attention, concentration, hand-eye coordination, and fine motor skills while encouraging creativity and a real sense of achievement.

Meanwhile Kelley visited residents in their rooms, providing soothing hand massages accompanied by calming music. These gentle one-to-one pampering sessions offered a chance to relax, unwind, and enjoy meaningful conversation, promoting wellbeing, comfort, emotional connection and sharing feedbacks.

With the beautiful sunshine, our residents enjoyed a wonderful walk from Glebefields to the Village Hall, taking in the scenic small trail, fresh air, and beautiful surroundings along the way. Our General Manager, Benazir, Administrator, Dinesh, Snobia and our wonderful Activity Assistant, Camryn, were delighted to join residents on the walk.

The walk was a fantastic way to stretch our legs, enjoy some gentle exercise, and make the most of the beautiful weather. It was also a wonderful opportunity to chat with members of the local community, share plenty of smiles and laughter over a cup of coffee, and spend quality time together also we have invited to join us at Glebefields for next coffee morning.

Outings like these support physical wellbeing, encourage residents to stay active, promote independence, and strengthen our connections with the local community while creating meaningful memories.

We’re already looking forward to next month’s coffee morning! 

We are absolutely thrilled to welcome our new gardener, Andy, to the Glebefields family!

Andy joins us with a passion for transforming outdoor spaces and keeping our grounds beautiful.

Andy said “I love creating vibrant spaces where residents can relax, and I’m looking forward to getting to know everyone while tending to the gardens."

Make sure to give him a warm wave or say hello when you see him out and about with his trowel! 

Our residents had a wonderful visit to Barn Farm Plants Garden Centre in Wardington, Banbury, where they enjoyed exploring the beautiful displays of flowers and plants in a peaceful countryside setting.

The highlight of the visit was relaxing together over delicious tea, cakes, and cappuccinos, sharing laughter, conversations, and making happy memories about own gardens back then. It was wonderful to hear from Beryl how much her husband contributed for her garden back then and still a lot of memories

It was the perfect opportunity to enjoy each other’s company while soaking up the lovely atmosphere.
A huge thank you to the team at Barn Farm Plants Garden Centre for their warm hospitality. We all had a fantastic time and can’t wait to visit again!

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that our incredible Care Assistant Mercy has been named Glebefields Employee of the Month for June!

This recognition is so incredibly well deserved. Mercy is the heart and soul of our home, constantly going above and beyond to create warmth and happiness for our residents.

General Manager Benazir and everyone who nominated you want to say a massive thank you for everything you do.

Huge congratulations, Mercy!!!We are so lucky to have you on our team! 

Our residents had a wonderful morning getting creative by making and decorating colourful paper tennis balls, which are now proudly displayed in our main lounge, bringing a touch of Wimbledon spirit to Glebefields! 

This afternoon, everyone enjoyed watching the Wimbledon action together while treating themselves to refreshing fizzy strawberry drinks and the timeless classic of strawberries and cream. It was a lovely day filled with creativity, laughter, great company, and sporting excitement.