Celebrating life at Barchester

We love to celebrate everyone's birthday in the home, and our dedicated Head Chef Glenn Coombs always make an individual cake for our residents to mark their special day.

At Brampton View 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.

We aren't just a team at Brampton View, but also a community hub with the wonderful connection we have with the local district nurses.

We know that the care and clinical expertise the District Nurses provide are absolutely vital in the home. Whether it’s a scheduled visit or extra support, the nurses work hand in-hand with our staff to ensure the very best care right here in the comfort of their home. Their presence brings so much peace of mind and professional excellence to our daily lives. Please do stop and say hello to the district nurses if you see them in the home.

One face that is always a joy to see in our corridors is the fantastic Sarah Smith, who stopped by and had a chat with our General Manager Elina, Sarah who is a regular face at Brampton View and isn't just a hero in a uniform she’s a hero in trainers, too! She is currently training hard to take on the Brighton Marathon this year. 🏅 and raising funds for MIND (THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH) which Brampton View has donated too.

We wanted to share this photo of Sarah and send her a massive "Good Luck" from all the residents and staff. Sarah, we see how hard you work for us every day, and we know you’ll bring that same determination to those 26.2 miles! We are all behind you!

A fantastic weekend full of activities, including the safe arrival of our hatching chicks!  There was even time for a visit from the Easter Bunny!

We have had a superb Easter at Tewkesbury Fields. Church Service, Easter Egg Hunt, Classic Car display, Easter Crafts with children. We have taken time to sit quietly in the sunshine and admire the beautiful surroundings and of course plenty to eat and drink.

From feathered friends, Easter Crafts, Live Entertainment, Easter Egg Hunt and the Easter Bunny certainly brought life into life to the home!

We are so delighted to have these chicks with us. You can find them cheeping away in the main reception area please do pop along and say hello!  We can’t wait until they’re big enough for cuddles and a little "chick-walk" around the home!

It was then such a joy to see our residents both old and new clapping, tapping their feet, and even getting up for a dance. Lesley Ann vocalist who always brings so much energy and warmth, and she’s never too busy to stop for a lovely photo with the group on Goof Friday.

Top end a busy weekend there was also a Easter Service held with Reynard's Church on our beautiful balcony, Easter Egg Hunt and a visit from the Easter Bunny who delivered chocolate eggs to all our lovely residents around the home.

Lisa Watts, Activity Coordinator said "The delight to see on our residents faces as they received a Chocolate eggs was just heart warming, they were all so grateful and their smiles said it all"

Thanks to the families who also joined us for the easter Egg hunt around the home and gave the eggciting energy that was in the home.

We love animals at Tewkesbury Fields and our residents love nothing better than a cuddle with Cookie when she visits. She is so calm and will sit for hours whilst our residents give her cuddles.

We are thrilled to announce that the winner of the March Employee of the Month award goes to Nicola, Team Leader for our Dementia Community in the home. Nicola is a valued member of our team here at the home and provides the home with her expertise and knowledge.

Elina House, our General Manager, expressed “Nicola who is one of our newer staff members has made a great impression on her colleagues, was nominated for providing them with support and care, always willing to help and provides exceptional care for our residents along with the communication for families”

Congratulations and thank you, Nicola, for your outstanding contribution from all the residents and staff here at Brampton View Care Home.
 

Today we invited some local children to take part in our Easter egg hunt around our lovely enclosed 'Jubilee' garden.

Our residents got involved in the fun by helping to hide the eggs, then supporting the children to find them! It was great fun all round, the weather was perfect and everyone enjoyed some yummy chocolate treats.
 

We had a very enjoyable walk around Chacombe village today, several residents know the area well and it was lovely to meet a few locals out walking with their children and four-legged furry friends. Sir Peter had a fantastic time and said we must do it again soon, so fingers crossed for more fine weather.