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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Scrabble Club

Who loves a competitive game of scrabble?
Residents at Tewkesbury Fields always enjoy quality time together.
They regularly enjoy a challenging game of scrabble and it can get very competitive!
We also hold a monthly scrabble club for the wider community on the 2nd Wednesday every month - please contact us on the details below if you would like to book a board either with friends or to play against our residents.

Magic at Melbourn Springs

What a wonderful afternoon we had at Melbourn Springs with Chris Woolf the magician!
He amazed us with countless magic tricks, leaving everyone guessing how they were done.
 
A thoroughly enjoyable afternoon trying something different! Thank you Chris, for bringing joy, 
wonder and smiles to our home!

Community Knit and Natter Every Thursday from 1:30pm

A great opportunity to learn new skills, finish a project and meet new people.
Let your creativity shine. Tea, Coffee and Homemade Cake provided.

 

All aboard the Latimer Cruise Liner!

Our first port of call was the stunning Hawaii, where our residents embraced the Aloha spirit!  They had a fantastic time learning the art of hula dancing while sipping refreshing coconut cocktails and enjoying delicious tropical fruit platters.

A splash of creativity at Latimer Court!

This week we were thrilled to welcome the fantastic Creative Mojo into our home for another inspiring art session.
Creative Mojo is all about bringing people together through creativity, giving everyone the opportunity to express themselves, share their artistic talents and work collaboratively to create something truly special.
This week’s theme was Under the Sea and our residents embraced it with enthusiasm, imagination and plenty of smiles. From colourful sea life to beautiful ocean scenes, every brushstroke helped bring our masterpiece to life.

What an afternoon!

We were thrilled to welcome back the fabulous Debbie Miles, whose incredible voice had everyone singing along to some of our favourite classics through the decades

Anna, Michael maintaining the Love of Gardening

Anna loves being out in the garden and, upon joining our community, wished to add more plants, vegetables, and herbs to the grounds.

Whenever she is able, Anna heads out into the garden with the dedicated support of her carer, Michael, who visits twice a week to provide extra assistance.

Thanks to the recent hot weather, the strawberries, tomatoes, and sunflowers have absolutely flourished! Anna and the team members have already been sampling the glorious, fresh strawberries and tomatoes.

Spending time outside brings immense benefits for Anna. Furthermore, her fellow residents have thoroughly enjoyed seeing the cheerful sunflowers and vibrant passion flowers. These beautiful additions have sparked lovely conversations as residents tour the garden, truly brightening everyone’s day.

Celebrating an incredible milestone

A huge congratulations to Celia, our amazing member of the housekeeping team, on reaching her incredible 15-year service milestone. This award recognises Celia's outstanding dedication, commitment, compassion, and professionalism, as well as the wonderful support she consistently provides to the team working alongside her. In recognition of her long-standing commitment, Celia was presented with, flowers, chocolates, a monetary voucher and a Barchester long service pin.
 
Well done, Celia! Thank you for your continued service and for the positive impact you make on everyone throughout the day.
 

 

 

Trio Birthday Celebrations

August is here and we have our first three birthdays of the month, and what wonderful celebrations they have been!

Birthdays are so much more than just another day, they are an opportunity to celebrate each resident, their life, and the memories they have created.

Here at the home we ensure every resident receives their very own personalised birthday cake, making their day special and as unique and meaningful as they are.

Please enjoy the photos below, that have captured the smiles, laughter and joy making every birthday a truly memorable occasion.