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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…
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Garden centre trip
The residents of Tandridge Heights enjoyed a wonderful trip to Knights Garden Centre, filled with fun, laughter, and good company. Everyone relaxed over delicious tea and cake before browsing the beautiful selection of plants.
The gardening club was delighted to receive some lovely new plants for the hanging baskets and pots which will add plenty of colour and brighten the gardens in the weeks ahead. It was a fantastic day out, enjoyed by all, with smiles, conversation, and happy memories made together.
Summer Fun in the Sun
We've been making the most of summer with some fantastic outings here at Shawford Springs!
From strawberry picking and visits to country parks , to garden centre outings , pub garden drinks and enjoying a wonderful quilt exhibition at Romsey Abbey , it's been a summer full of smiles and special moments.
We can't wait to see what the rest of the season has in store for us.
Lotus Manor Family Celebrate Jill's 80th Birthday!
Jill is a much-loved member of the Lotus Manor family and is known for bringing happiness wherever she goes. Whether she's enjoying one of the home's many outings, turning heads with her colourful outfits, or impressing everyone with her immaculate makeup, Jill's vibrant personality lights up every room she enters.
Her kindness, cheerful nature and love of a good conversation have made her a treasured friend to fellow residents and team members alike. Always ready with a smile and a chat, Jill's positive spirit makes a lasting impression on everyone she meets.
The celebrations were a wonderful opportunity for everyone at Lotus Manor to show Jill just how much she means to the home. It was a day filled with smiles, friendship and special memories as everyone came together to celebrate this remarkable milestone.
From everyone at Lotus Manor, we wish Jill a very happy 80th birthday and hope the year ahead brings her continued happiness, good health and many more wonderful adventures.
Cream Tea
On National Cream Tea Day we enjoyed traditional cream teas in the home and some of us went out for cream tea. Clawton Primary School had invited us to join them for a cream tea on their 150th anniversary. Although we were actually in Devon, we were very pleased to be served scones with cream on top, which is the Cornish way. Whichever way you like your scones, they were all delicious.
For the people who weren’t able to go to primary school, there were plenty of scones to share with friends and families.
Armed Forces Event
What a wonderful weekend it's been for Westvale! Courtney had the pleasure of joining two of our Veterans at the Armed Forces day event at Crossfield’s. They enjoy watching the rugby, exploring the fantastic range of vehicles on display, and even taking the time to relax with a peach iced tea.
Courtney said it was a privilege to once again see the respect, appreciation, and admiration shown towards these incredible gentlemen. Moments like these are a lovely reminder of the importance of honouring their service and sharing special experiences together.
Open Day!
We celebrated our open day with a fantastic American-themed Independence Day celebration, and what a day it was! We were delighted to welcome the Mayor of Warrington, Cllr Sagheer Zaman, along with his daughter. It was a pleasure to show them around our newly renovated home and introduce them to our wonderful residents.
A huge thank you to the wonderful Sharon Blakemore for keeping everyone entertained with her fantastic singing – our residents, families and visitors loved every minute of it. We are so proud of our beautiful home and the caring community we’ve created here at Westvale house.
Shopping trip
With a long shopping list in hand, our residents and team headed off to Morrisons to stock up on all the essentials. There was plenty of browsing, choosing favourites, and enjoying the buzz of getting out and about together. Of course, no trip would be complete without a well-earned stop at the café where everyone enjoyed a lovely lunch, a cuppa, and great company.
Lots of smiles, chats, and full tummies all around! Days like these are all about making memories, staying active, and enjoying the little things together.
Trip to Dobbie's Garden Centre
Our ladies were so happy to have a browse around the store at all of the beautiful flowers and plants.
A visit to the aquatics centre was a must before we headed into the cafe for a cuppa, cake and a chat. Seeing how well our ladies enjoyed the outing has led to us visiting other garden centres including Strikes in Northallerton.
Our newly refurbished activities room
We are so excited to share our newly refurbished activities room on our Darnton Suite. From modern décor to beautiful new furniture, every detail has been thoughtfully designed to create a warm, welcoming, and comfortable environment for our residents.
We’re delighted that our gents are able to enjoy a vibrant, inviting space. Our residents can come together, get creative, and enjoy meaningful moments every day in our activities room. Engaging in activities like arts, music, and puzzles helps maintain brain function and can slow cognitive decline. A dedicated space brings people together, reducing isolation and helping residents build connections and friendships.