Celebrating life at Barchester

Radstock Morris Dancers brought our Autumn Dance to life with live music, witty stories and dance.

Darcy Gardens welcomed autumn with a lively afternoon of traditional dance and music. The Lounge was decorated as a harvest barn, with hay bales, pumpkins, seasonal flowers and a rustic backdrop.
The Radstock Morris Dancers performed in their red sashes and bell pads, accompanied by concertina and whistle. Residents watched, clapped and joined in the fun, and the familiar rhythms prompted plenty of reminiscing and laughter. A Harvest playlist added to the seasonal atmosphere.
Refreshments suited the occasion. Residents enjoyed warm spiced cider, cinnamon twirls and crunchy vegetable crisps.
Events like this encourage social connection, gentle movement and enjoyment of the changing seasons, and they bring the local community into the home
 

Regular exercise is vital for maintaining residents' physical strength, cognitive function, and emotional well-being. Exercise , particularly routines that combine rhythm and coordination stimulate brain health.

This week our residents enjoyed a visit from Home Fit Vitality and not only enjoyed a workout but also had some drumming fun, creating a rhythm section second to none.

Exercise classes and routines are a regular feature of the weekly activities programme at Collingtree Park . 

Birthday celebrations are important. It's an opportunity to gather with loved ones, share stories, and make memories. Your birthday is a chance for your friends and family to show their appreciation for you, and to celebrate the unique qualities that make you who you are. At Collingtree Park we ensure every resident is able to feel extra special on their birthday.

We celebrated an extra special 103rd birthday and our resident enjoyed a homemade birthday cake, balloons, visits from friends and relatives and enjoyed a truly special day.

At Collingtree Park we celebrate birthdays not just as a mark of ageing another year but as a celebration of life, achievements, and personal growth. 

At Collingtree Park we support and encourage our residents to continue doing the things they love whilst also making new friends. We hold regular activities that help or residents use cognitive and motor skills to provide holistic benefits that enhance the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of residents.

A favourite of the weekly activities planner is armchair bowling. It also gets very competitive and the team that wins gets to enjoy a slice of homemade cake and a cuppa, but everyone is always a winner.

One of the cornerstones of our life enrichment program is live musical entertainment. Resident involvement in choosing genres along with feedback after each performance means that we are able to constantly improve our activities calendar.

With a "Night at the Proms" theme show performed by Fiona Harrison our residents enjoyed an array of classics. Everyone joined in with smiles all around and hands clapping and feet tapping.

At Collingtree Park that's what we like to do - create memories, and ensure our residents are leading full enriched lives.

 We took a trip out on a bus to visit Squires Garden Centre.   Our residents enjoyed the retail therapy and a cheeky cake and coffee afterwards!  

We received this wonderful feedback from a residents family.

Making the residents and families feel special is what the team here strive for day after day

What a wonderful day we had here at the home as we all came together for  Macmillan's 'Worlds Biggest Coffee Morning'  filled with delicious treats, live entertainment and plenty of smiles. We want to say a huge thank you to everyone who came along and supported us. Your generosity and company mad the day truly special. 
We also enjoyed wearing yellow for the day, bring a splash of colour throughout the home. And what a better way to make everyone smile thank with our very own member of staff dressed as the yellow banana man! He certainly brought plenty of laughter to our residents and staff alike!
We had such a uplifting day that was filled with music. laughter, friendship and togetherness, which is what we truly are all about here at the home. 

Our residents were joined by Michelle's Animal Therapy & Petting Party and her lovely animals, a visit from animals in a care home setting can bring immense joy and therapeutic benefits to our residents, the warmth and affection from animals often evoke smiles and laughter and can spark memories, encourages communication, and provide a comforting sense of connection and physical interaction.

We were delighted to have cuddles with the lovely little dog, Simon the cat as well as an array of other animals that all our residents enjoyed learning about as well as holding them throughout the afternoon.