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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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Live jazz guitar afternoon
This afternoon at Bushey House, residents enjoyed a truly uplifting live music experience as we welcomed the talented Nick Zala for a special concert.
Nick is an accomplished multi-instrumentalist, specialising in the pedal steel guitar — an instrument he taught himself to master. The soothing tones and impressive, fast-paced finger work created a relaxed and joyful atmosphere throughout the home. On a bright sunny afternoon, the music transported us to thoughts of summer days, gentle sea breezes and cosy jazz bars, sparking memories and conversation among residents.
Live music plays an important role in life enrichment at Bushey House Beaumont. Events like this not only entertain but also promote wellbeing, encourage social connection and stimulate positive reminiscence. It was wonderful to see residents tapping along, sharing stories and smiling throughout the performance.
Happy Birthday Margaret
Birthdays are magical days and it is always a huge privilege when we get to share our residents' birthday with them.
Today is Margaret's special day and we surprised her during her lunch when we presented her with a specially made Birthday Cake and a present. All of our other residents joined us to sing 'Happy Birthday' to Margaret as she blew out her candles and cut the cake.
Happy Birthday Margaret. We hope your day has been as amazing as you are.
Visit from the children of Finkley Nursery
Our residents thoroughly enjoyed a wonderful visit from the children of Finkley Nursery. It was such a special time together we read books to the children, shared smiles, and truly admired the energy and joy of the younger generation.
Moments like these bring so much happiness and connection to everyone involved.
Chinese New Year Celebrations at Flowerdown
Residents recently enjoyed celebrating Chinese New Year in style!
We treated everyone to some delicious Chinese food, including spring rolls, dumplings and a special chow mein lunch. The dining room was filled with wonderful aromas and happy smiles!
In the afternoon, residents got creative making their very own Chinese lanterns, adding lots of colour and sparkle to our home. It was a fantastic celebration full of culture, creativity and great company.
We love marking special occasions together here at Flowerdown!
Pancake Day at Flowerdown!
Because it’s Shrove Tuesday, it was time to celebrate Pancake Day here at Flowerdown!
Our residents had a fantastic time making pancakes from scratch, from mixing the batter to cooking them and of course enjoying a well-deserved taste of their delicious creations.
It was a fun-filled day with plenty of smiles and sweet treats all around.
Visit to the Poly Exhibition
The beautiful collection of oil paintings celebrates the coasts and waterways of Cornwall sparked lots of conversation and fond memories of local seaside spots.
