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…

Farley Gardens Care Home

Christmas come early!

Christmas came early today as we woke up to surprise snowfall which got us well & truly in the festive spirit! We couldn’t resist having a little dance in the snow, catching snowflakes & singing!

Cumberland Grange Care Home

Royal Albert Memorial Museum

A huge thank you to Fliss for delivering such a fantastic Autumn themed session here with us last week.

Our residents were able to get up close, touch and feel different items from over the years - all relating to this beautiful time of year.

Backed with film footage and Fliss’s expertise, our residents learnt interesting facts and shared their own stories in return.

A truly fascinating afternoon and we cannot wait to welcome Fliss back again soon.

Rose Water Place Care Home

Breasty Bingo at Rose Water Place

What a fabulous time we had at our Breasty Bingo event here at Rose Water Place Care Home!

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for an unforgettable evening filled with laughter, music, and sparkle.

Our sensational drag queen lit up the room with dazzling performances, singing and dancing her heart out

and yes, the cheese and wine were flowing!

The event brought together our wonderful residents, their lovely families, and dear friends from the community for an evening of fun, laughter, and a bit of friendly competition! It's so heartwarming to see everyone enjoying themselves.

Your support means the world to us. Here's to more vibrant, and joyful celebrations ahead!

Rose Water Place Care Home

Firework Night Fun

What an amazing evening we had at our Firework Party!

Residents and families gathered together for a night full of laughter, sparkle, and sweet treats.

Everyone enjoyed delicious hot chocolate (with plenty of whipped cream and marshmallows, of course), dazzling fireworks, and twinkling sparklers lighting up the night sky.

The toffee apples were a big hit too, though there may have been a few sticky little fingers afterwards!

Thank you to everyone who joined in and helped make it such a special night.

Check out some of our favourite moments below

Rose Water Place Care Home

Tihar & Diwali Celebrations at Rosewater Place

We recently enjoyed a bright and beautiful afternoon celebrating the festivals of Tihar and Diwali here at Rosewater Place.

Our dedicated team created a truly memorable occasion, preparing delicious traditional dishes that delighted everyone. Residents and staff were honoured to take part in a traditional blessing with tikka and betel leaves, before joining together for lively dancing. It was wonderful to see residents and staff alike sharing smiles, laughter, and showcasing their best moves.

The day was filled with colour, joy, and a strong sense of community — a celebration that brought everyone closer together.

Take a look at the photos below to relive the magic of this special event.

Tewkesbury Fields Care Home

Garden Centre Visit

Residents always enjoy a visit to the garden centre, and we are very fortunate to have our own minibus and have many lovely garden centres in the locality.

Our ladies always enjoy a photo opportunity and share lots of laughter.

Lindum House Care Home

Generational love

Great Grandma Vera, age 82 & Great Grandad Raymondo, age 92, both reside at Lindum House. Great Grandma 'Vera' feeds, Great Grandchild 'Chester Ray'.

Vera and her granddaughter Georgina, have always been close. Vera used to watch Georgina whilst her mother worked. Their relationship has always been loving, and they speak very fondly of each other.

Chester Ray (Ray after his great grandad), was born a day before his great grandad's birthday. Georgina visits her great grandma & grandad often, so much so, that Chester now cries for a bottle off his great grandma & falls straight to sleep in her arms!

Hickathrift House Care Home

1940's Themed Fun

What a fantastic afternoon we had on Sunday, stepping back in time for our 1940s-themed party with the incredible KJ & the Catt

The room looked amazing in red, white and blue, and everyone got into the spirit — residents and staff alike dressed in their best and vintage-inspired outfits. The music had us all singing, dancing, and tapping along to the timeless classics.

What brought tears to everyone was when the National Anthem played everyone who could stood, sang and waved flags together.

A huge thank you to our wonderful team, the brilliant entertainers, and all the family members who joined us — you made it such a special and memorable day!

Hickathrift House Care Home

Remembrance Day

Residents came together this morning to honour the occasion with a two-minute silence and our annual visit to the Wisbech War Memorial.

It was a real honour to lay a wreath in remembrance of all those who made the ultimate sacrifice, alongside the Mayor, local cadets, military attendees, and community members.

Resident Daisy shared, “I lived through World War Two and I’m so grateful to pay my respects with others. It’s so important that we keep the memories of those who fought, and continue to fight, in conflicts around the world today.”

This year, Sid proudly placed the wreath at the Cenotaph on behalf of all residents and staff at Hickathrift. Thank you, Sid, for representing us so wonderfully.