Celebrating life at Barchester

We celebrate life through everything we do, from our thoughtful experiences and activities to our delicious food. We offer the latest technology as well as sensory engagement to nurture the wellbeing of our residents. With a wide variety of tailored activities and events we make sure our residents have the best physical, mental, spiritual and social stimulation, all bespoke to them. Take a look at what we’ve been up to…

The Spires Care Home

Sunshine & Music

We had a wonderful morning today as a talented violinist came into our care home to perform for everyone. Residents enjoyed sitting out in our beautiful garden, listening to the lovely music in the sunshine. A truly special and relaxing day for al

Mindful Crafts

The residents enjoyed a creative and inspiring activity today, making personalised birthday cards to share with family and friends

New courtyard patios

Wimborne has been enjoying a makeover!

The 2 beloved courtyards are benefitting from a 'refit', the first; our 'party' courtyard, (just off the lounge and dining area and a favourite for meals, refreshments and gatherings) is now in service! Just in time for the recent very hot spell.

Summers here!

Residents have made the best of a recent hot spell.

Hats, shade, sun-cream, lollies and the paddling pool have enabled fun in the scorchio sun!

Celebration of our Volunteers

We are so blessed to have some incredible volunteers.

Ann and Sandra are invaluable members of the team and we took a moment in Volunteers Week to thank them for all their dedicated help and support

Special Animal Guests

Recently we enjoyed a fascinating visit from some very special guests. We loved the tortoise, bearded dragon and little gerbils. We all had the opportunity to learn more about these wonderful animals and had the chance to hold them.

Farley Gardens Care Home

An equestrian outing to Wellington Riding School!

The sun may have been hiding but that didn't stop us having a wonderful time outdoors watching the impressive riders and their beloved horses!

Bayleaf Care Home

Seated Zumba with a Twist

We had our weekly seated Zumba class yesterday but this week there was a little bit of a twist.............our chef made some time in the morning to make the most stunning of cakes and brought it out just in time for the end of the Zumba class.

Safe to say that it went down very well.

Nothing like a tasty home made treat after a fun-filled session!!!!

Residents, families and friends enjoy BBQ

Staff, residents, and relatives came together to enjoy a family BBQ that was held in the home’s grounds this last week.

Staff made everyone feel welcome and were delighted to see different generations having fun together. Visitors enjoyed plenty of refreshments, such as burgers, hot dogs, salad, and refreshing drinks prepared by the catering team, who were hard at work making sure that a great time was had by all – it really was a team effort!

Resident, Phyllis, said, “I thoroughly enjoyed it. I was surrounded by lots of great people, and the refreshments kept flowing. The weather held out until we finished. Staff did a great job, not just on the day, but organising the event and getting everyone together.”