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
Happy Retirement Chef John
This week the residents and staff at Glebefields in Drayton, Banbury said a fond farewell to a Legend 'Chef John' as he retires from his post.
We hope you enjoy your retirement and wearing the apron we got you, aptly inscribed "I don't care...I'm Retired" Thanks for everything, put your feet and pans up! Best wishes from your Glebefields family.
Light Exercise with Balloons
There's nothing more invigorating than a little light exercise with Kay. The residents of Glebefields had great fun passing the balloons to one another, and stretching with gentle upper body movements.
Flower Arranging Masterclass
Our residents have been treated to an interactive floristry masterclass courtesy of Kay our newly appointed Activities Coordinator.
During her extensive 12 years’ experience working within the care industry, Kay found time to set up her own mail-order dry flower floristry business. Today, she used her skills to demonstrate how anyone can create a floral masterpiece!
Kay explained step by step how she’d prepared the items, from pre-cut flowers to bushes and oasis filled terracotta pots. Each resident enjoyed choosing from an array of flowers and foliage. From Glebefields garden foraged greenery, to bright and fragrant, lavender, chrysanthemum and carnations.
One by one our residents started to select and build they potted creations. Only stopping briefly for a sip of tea and a biscuit!
Each were thrilled to see their individual creations come alive.
Kay looks forward to using more of her crafting skills to develop a varied and life enriching programme, that keeps our residents active; physically, mentally and socially.
Fiesta Fortnight Balloon Fun
In celebration of Fiesta Fortnight, from Monday 2nd August to Sunday 15th August 2021, the residents of Glebefields care home in Banbury enjoyed a wonderful craft work session.
Listening to the history of this event and the development of hot air balloons, and balloons in general learning about their different uses throughout the ages.
The ‘Fiesta Fortnight’ sees hundreds of hot air balloons taking off from multiple locations across Bristol and filling the sky with not only classic hot air balloons, but some special shapes and characters including Stuart the Minion! Our residents’ artistic creations are now 'flying high' on display for all to enjoy.
Shake it all out!
It's a morning for pom-pom shaking ourselves awake! Ra-ra 'good morning' everyone!
Still-Life Artworks
Our residents are a talented group, just look at the fabulous still-life water colours they have been producing. From colour mixing to each detailed stroke, it’s so wonderful to see their masterpieces come to life.
